Which card is used in the Cisco ASR 5000 model to manage system functions?

The correct answer is C. SMC. The SMC (System Management Card) serves as the central controller of the Cisco ASR 5000 chassis, handling system-level functions such as process management, signaling, and overall platform control - making it the correct answer. Why the distractors are wrong: A. Line card…

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Aline card
BPSC
CSMC
DRCC

How the community answered

(24 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
8% (2)
C
88% (21)

Explanation

The SMC (System Management Card) serves as the central controller of the Cisco ASR 5000 chassis, handling system-level functions such as process management, signaling, and overall platform control - making it the correct answer.

Why the distractors are wrong:

A. Line card - provides physical network interfaces (ports), not system management functions.
B. PSC (Packet Services Card) - handles data plane packet processing and forwarding, not system control.
D. RCC (Route Control Card) - not a standard component of the ASR 5000 architecture; this is a distractor referencing a plausible-sounding but incorrect card name.

Memory tip: Think SMC = System Management Controller - the "M" stands for Management, which directly maps to its role. In the ASR 5000, if a card manages the system, it has "Management" in the name.

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#System Management Card (SMC)#ASR 5000 hardware architecture#Cisco packet core chassis#Network equipment components

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