ASR 5000 Hardware Platform Overview  
▄ Cisco ASR 5000 Series Product Overview 
Table 3. Chassis and Sub-component Identification Key 
Chassis: Supports 16 front-loading slots for application cards and 32 rear-loading slots for line cards. To support the 
XGLC, a full-height line card, remove the half-height guide from the rear slots. 
The chassis ships with blanking panels over every slot except the following: 1, 8, 17, and 24. These are intentionally left 
uncovered for initial installation of application and line cards. 
Refer to the ASR 5000 Chassis Descriptions section for additional information. 
Mounting brackets: Support installation in a standard 19-inch rack or telecommunications cabinet. Standard and mid-
mount options are supported. In addition, each bracket contains an electro-static discharge jack for use when handling 
equipment. 
Refer to the Mounting Options section for additional information. 
Upper fan tray: Draws air up through the chassis for cooling and ventilation. It then exhausts air through the vents at the 
upper-rear of the chassis. 
Refer to the Fan Tray Assemblies section for additional information. 
Upper bezel: Covers the upper fan tray bay. 
Lower fan tray cover: Secures the lower fan tray assembly in place. The cover also provides an air baffle allowing air to 
enter into the chassis. 
Lower bezel: Covers the lower fan tray bay. 
Lower fan tray assembly: Draws air through the chassis‘ front and sides for cooling and ventilation. It is equipped with a 
particulate air filter to prevent dust and debris from entering the system. 
Refer to the Fan Tray Assemblies section for additional information. 
Power Filter Units (PFUs): Each of the system‘s two PFUs provides -48 VDC power to the chassis and its associated 
cards. Each load-sharing PFU operates independently of the other to ensure maximum power feed redundancy. 
Refer to the Power Filter Units section for more information.