ASR1001-HX – 8x1GE + 4x10GE + 4×1/10GE – 60G ASR Router
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ASR1001-HX Description
ASR1001-HX is a Cisco ASR 1000 Series 1RU Aggregation Services Router for WAN aggregation, internet edge, or service-provider edge routing. It provides 60 Gbps ESP bandwidth, eight built-in 1GE SFP ports, four built-in 10GE SFP+ ports, and four configurable 1GE or 10GE Ethernet ports. Built-in port license options activate additional 1GE and 10GE capacity, optional ASR1001HX-IPSECHW hardware supports crypto acceleration, and power is ordered as dual AC or dual DC with no AC/DC mixing. The router runs from Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.3.1S and delivers compact high-throughput ASR 1000 routing with integrated 1G and 10G interfaces.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product ID |
ASR1001-HX |
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Product type |
Aggregation Services Router |
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Form factor |
1RU |
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ESP bandwidth |
60 Gbps |
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Built-in 1GE ports |
8 x 1GE SFP |
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Built-in 10GE ports |
4 x 10GE SFP+ |
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Configurable Ethernet ports |
4 x 1GE or 10GE |
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Built-in port license options |
FLSA1-HX-2X1GE and FLSA1-HX-2X10GE |
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Crypto module option |
ASR1001HX-IPSECHW with no default crypto throughput |
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Crypto throughput licenses |
8G license or 8G-to-16G upgrade |
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Power supply configuration |
Dual AC or dual DC; AC and DC cannot be mixed |
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Default power supply model |
ASR1KX-AC-750W-R or ASR1KX-DC-950W-R |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.3.1S |
Product Performance
Key Features
ASR1001-HX gives ASR 1000-HX routing capacity in a 1RU chassis, which fits WAN edge and aggregation sites where rack height is a hard constraint.
Cisco lists ASR1001-HX with integrated ESP bandwidth of 60 Gbps, separating it from lower-throughput ASR1001-X deployments.
The port layout combines eight 1GE SFP ports, four 10GE SFP+ ports, and four configurable 1GE/10GE ports, so port activation and media planning matter before the router is staged.
Cisco ordering information lists 2-port 1GE and 2-port 10GE built-in port license options for ASR1000-HX, making license inclusion part of the hardware configuration boundary.
ASR1001HX-IPSECHW is the ASR1001-HX crypto module option with no default crypto throughput, and separate 8G or 8G-to-16G crypto throughput licensing defines the encrypted services plan.
The platform supports redundant power supplies, but Cisco states that AC and DC power supplies must not be mixed in the same chassis.
Application Scenarios
Use ASR1001-HX at a regional WAN edge where a 1RU ASR 1000 router needs 10GE handoffs and higher throughput than ASR1001-X.
Deploy ASR1001-HX for aggregation roles that need ASR 1000 services, fixed SFP/SFP+ ports, and a compact chassis without moving to the 2RU ASR1002-HX.
Use this SKU in secure edge designs when the BOM includes the ASR1001HX-IPSECHW crypto module and the matching crypto throughput license.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
ASR1001-HX |
ASR1002-HX | |
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Product type |
Aggregation Services Router |
Aggregation Services Router |
Aggregation Services Router |
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Form factor |
1RU |
1RU |
2RU |
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ESP bandwidth |
60 Gbps |
2.5 to 20 Gbps |
100 Gbps |
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Built-in 1GE ports |
8 x 1GE SFP |
6 x 1GE SFP |
8 x 1GE SFP |
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Built-in 10GE ports |
4 x 10GE SFP+ plus 4 configurable 1GE/10GE |
2 x 10GE SFP+ |
8 x 10GE SFP+ |
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Expansion module support |
No NIM support listed in the ASR 1000 comparison table |
NIM support listed |
EPA and NIM support listed |
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Crypto throughput |
8G or 16G with ASR1001-HX crypto licenses |
Up to 8 Gbps |
8G, 16G, or 25G with ASR1002-HX crypto licenses |
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DRAM |
8 GB default; 16 GB maximum |
8 GB default; 16 GB maximum |
16 GB default; 32 GB maximum |
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Minimum software release |
Cisco IOS XE 16.3.1S |
Cisco IOS XE 3.12.0 |
Cisco IOS XE 16.2.1S |
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Power supply configuration |
Dual AC or dual DC; no AC/DC mix |
Dual AC or dual DC; no AC/DC mix |
Dual AC or dual DC; no AC/DC mix |
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Maximum power consumption |
400 W AC or DC |
250 W AC; 242 W DC |
750 W AC or DC |
- ASR1001-HX vs ASR1001-X is mainly a bandwidth and port-density comparison: ASR1001-HX moves to the 60 Gbps HX class with more built-in SFP and SFP+ capacity, while ASR1001-X stays in the 2.5 to 20 Gbps class.
- The ASR1001-HX vs ASR1002-HX difference is chassis scale: ASR1001-HX keeps the 1RU footprint, while ASR1002-HX moves to 2RU with 100 Gbps ESP bandwidth and EPA/NIM expansion support.
- For which model to choose, use ASR1001-HX when the design needs 1RU ASR 1000-HX capacity; move to ASR1001-X for lower-throughput same-family refreshes or to ASR1002-HX when the port and bandwidth plan requires the larger chassis.
Selection Guide
1. Keep the 1RU HX profile
Select ASR1001-HX when the router must stay in a 1RU ASR 1000-HX form factor while supporting 60 Gbps ESP bandwidth.
2. Use port licenses deliberately
Verify whether the built-in 1GE and 10GE port-license options are part of the configuration, because the physical port layout and active port plan are not the same decision.
3. Plan encrypted edge capacity
Add ASR1001HX-IPSECHW and the required crypto throughput license only when the secure edge design calls for hardware crypto acceleration on this platform.
4. Move up for 100G headroom
Move to ASR1002-HX when the design requires 100 Gbps ESP bandwidth, 2RU chassis capacity, or the EPA/NIM expansion path shown for that model.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact router PID |
ASR1001-HX |
Separates the 1RU HX router from ASR1001-X and ASR1002-HX configurations |
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Built-in port activation |
FLSA1-HX-2X1GE or FLSA1-HX-2X10GE license requirement |
Prevents a physical-port count from being treated as the final enabled-port design |
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Crypto hardware |
ASR1001HX-IPSECHW inclusion |
The crypto module is optional and has no default throughput by itself |
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Crypto throughput |
FLSA1-1HXIPS8G or FLSA1-1HX8G16G licensing |
Encrypted service sizing depends on the selected crypto throughput entitlement |
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Power path |
Dual AC or dual DC supply type |
Cisco does not support mixing AC and DC supplies in one chassis |
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Optical media |
1GE SFP and 10GE SFP+ transceiver plan |
Built-in ports need the correct media type for each bay and speed mode |
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Software baseline |
Cisco IOS XE 16.3.1S or later for ASR1001-HX |
Keeps the selected image aligned with the documented minimum release |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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M-ASR1001HX-8GB |
Cisco ASR1001-HX 8GB DRAM |
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M-ASR1001HX-16GB |
Cisco ASR1001-HX 16GB DRAM |
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ASR1KX-AC-750W-R |
Cisco ASR 1001-HX AC power supply |
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ASR1KX-DC-950W-R |
Cisco ASR 1001-HX DC power supply |
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ASR1001HX-FAN |
Cisco ASR1001-HX fan module |
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ASR1001HX-ACS |
Cisco ASR1001-HX accessory kit |
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ASR1001HX-IPSECHW |
Cisco ASR1001-HX crypto module with no default throughput |
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FLSA1-HX-2X1GE |
ASR1000-HX built-in 1GE 2-port license |
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FLSA1-HX-2X10GE |
ASR1000-HX built-in 10GE 2-port license |
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FLSA1-1HXIPS8G |
Crypto throughput license for ASR1001-HX 8G |
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FLSA1-1HX8G16G |
Crypto throughput upgrade from 8G to 16G for ASR1001-HX |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | ASR1001-HX | Product type | Aggregation Services Router |
| Form factor | 1RU | ESP bandwidth | 60 Gbps |
| Built-in 1GE ports | 8 x 1GE SFP | Built-in 10GE ports | 4 x 10GE SFP+ |
| Configurable Ethernet ports | 4 x 1GE or 10GE | Built-in port licenses | FLSA1-HX-2X1GE and FLSA1-HX-2X10GE |
| Crypto module option | ASR1001HX-IPSECHW | Crypto throughput licenses | FLSA1-1HXIPS8G and FLSA1-1HX8G16G |
| Default DRAM | 8 GB | Maximum DRAM | 16 GB |
| Default power supply model | ASR1KX-AC-750W-R or ASR1KX-DC-950W-R | Default power supply wattage | 750W AC class or 950W DC class |
| Power supply configuration | Two AC or two DC power supplies; no AC/DC mix | Maximum power consumption | 400 W AC or 400 W DC |
| Airflow direction | Front-to-back chassis airflow | Minimum software release | Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.3.1S |
| Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 21.78 in. | Weight | 23 lb fully loaded |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C nominal; 0 to 50 C short-term | Storage temperature | -20 to +70 C |
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