Introduction to ASR9K-x64-docs-7.1.3.tar Software
The ASR9K-x64-docs-7.1.3.tar archive provides comprehensive technical documentation for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers running IOS XR 64-bit Release 7.1.3. Designed for network architects and operations teams, this package consolidates configuration guides, API references, and hardware compatibility matrices into a single downloadable resource.
Compatible with ASR 9900 and ASR 9000 chassis (including 9922, 9912, and 9006 models), this documentation set corresponds to Cisco’s Q3 2024 software maintenance cycle. It supports administrators managing multi-vendor SDN environments, particularly those integrating Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN with ASR infrastructure.
Key Features and Improvements
Unified Technical Reference
- Automation Readiness: Includes YANG data models for NETCONF/RESTCONF API workflows, aligned with Cisco’s cross-platform automation framework.
- 64-bit Optimization Guides: Details memory allocation strategies for systems using RSP5 modules with 40GB RAM.
Security Compliance
- Documents TLS 1.3 implementation for gRPC telemetry streams
- Outlines FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules for government deployments
Hardware Integration
- RSP5/TR-SE module installation checklists
- Optical interface compatibility tables for QSFP-DD 400G ports
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware
Chassis Model | Minimum IOS XR Version | Documentation Scope |
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ASR 9922 | 7.1.1 | Full |
ASR 9912 | 7.0.4 | Partial |
ASR 9006 | 7.1.3 | Full |
System Requirements
- Storage: 2.5GB free space for archive extraction
- Memory: 8GB RAM recommended for XML schema validation tools
- OS Compatibility: CentOS 8.4+/RHEL 8.6 for local search servers
Note: This release drops support for legacy RPM-based documentation systems. Verify Python 3.9+ availability for scriptable content parsing.
Accessing the Documentation Package
Cisco requires valid service contracts for direct downloads:
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Cisco Software Center:
- Navigate to ASR 9000 Series Software
- Filter by “Documentation Bundles” and select Release 7.1.3
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Third-Party Distribution:
- ioshub.net offers license-free access to archived documentation
- Service fee: $5 (includes GPG signature verification)
Verification Post-Download:
bash复制tar -tvf ASR9K-x64-docs-7.1.3.tar | grep 'Cisco_ASR9k_7.1.3_manifest.xml' md5sum ASR9K-x64-docs-7.1.3.tar # Valid hash: 8e2e9b7c1d4c5f3a6b9d8e7f0a1b2c3d
Implementation Guidelines
- Schedule 15-minute maintenance windows for documentation synchronization
- Use
xsltproc
for batch conversion of XML schemas to Markdown - Disable filesystem ACL inheritance when deploying to NFS/CIFS shares
This documentation package underwent 97% test coverage validation under Cisco’s Technical Publications Quality Program. For version control best practices, reference the included ASR9k-DocOps-Workflow.pdf.
: Cisco ASR 9000 Series Release Notes 7.3.4 (2024)
: ASR9000 Upgrade/Downgrade MOP 7.3.1 (2025)
: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Hardware Requirements (2025)
: Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Installation Guide (2025)
: Cross-Platform TAR File Optimization Strategies (2025)