ASR1001-X – 6x1GE + 2x10GE – 2.5-20Gbps License – ASR Router
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ASR1001-X Description
The ASR1001-X is a Cisco ASR 1000 Series 1RU Aggregation Services Router for enterprise WAN and internet edge sites that raise throughput by license. It has six 1GE SFP ports, two 10GE SFP+ ports, a 2.5 Gbps default ESP that a license lifts to 5, 10 or 20 Gbps, embedded crypto up to 8 Gbps and 8 GB of DRAM. One NIM slot takes T1/E1 or SSD NIMs, one half-height SPA bay takes SPAs, and the 10GE ports run at 10G only.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
ASR1001-X |
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Product type |
Aggregation Services Router |
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Form factor |
1RU |
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Built-in 1GE ports |
6 x 1 GE SFP |
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Built-in 10GE ports |
2 x 10 GE SFP+ |
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ESP throughput |
2.5 Gbps default; license upgrade to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps |
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Crypto throughput |
Up to 8 Gbps |
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Route processor |
Single integrated route processor |
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ESP |
Nonmodular fixed ESP |
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SIP |
Integrated SIP |
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Expansion slots |
1 half-height SPA bay; 1 NIM slot |
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Maximum power consumption |
250 W AC / 242 W DC |
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Minimum IOS XE release |
Cisco IOS XE 3.12.0 |
Product Performance
Key Features
The integrated ESP ships at 2.5 Gbps and reaches 5, 10 or 20 Gbps through a software-activated license. Capacity grows without a chassis swap.
The six 1GE ports accept SFP only, not SFP+. The two 10GE SFP+ ports run at 10G and cannot be reduced to 1G, which matters where upstream gear still uses 1G optics.
The route processor, ESP and SIP are built into the chassis and cannot be upgraded through separate cards. Dual IOS software redundancy is supported, ISSU is not.
One NIM slot takes T1/E1 and SSD NIMs, and one half-height SPA bay takes SPAs. That covers legacy serial or T1/E1 circuits alongside the Ethernet ports.
A dedicated security processor handles up to 8 Gbps of crypto throughput, a figure Cisco measures with 1400-byte packets.
Two AC or two DC supplies fit at the rear and can be replaced while the router runs, but AC and DC cannot be mixed. Maximum draw is 250W on AC and 242W on DC.
Application Scenarios
At an enterprise WAN edge, the router starts at its default 2.5 Gbps ESP and moves to 5, 10 or 20 Gbps by license as circuits grow, with the 10GE SFP+ ports facing the core and the 1GE SFP ports facing carrier handoffs.
A regional hub that still terminates T1/E1 lines fits a T1/E1 NIM in the NIM bay, so legacy circuits and Ethernet uplinks share one 1RU chassis.
A managed WAN provider terminating IPsec tunnels for customer sites uses the embedded crypto engine at up to 8 Gbps, with dual power supplies in the same chassis.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
ASR1001-X |
ASR1002-X | |
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Form factor |
1RU |
2RU |
1RU |
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Built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports |
6 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports |
6 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports |
8 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, plus optional 4 configurable 1GE/10GE ports |
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Built-in 10 Gigabit Ethernet port |
2 SFP+ ports |
Not applicable |
4 SFP+ ports, plus optional 4 configurable 1GE/10GE ports |
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ESP bandwidth |
2.5 to 20 Gbps |
5 to 36 Gbps |
60 Gbps |
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Embedded hardware-based encryption |
Up to 8 Gbps |
Up to 4 Gbps |
Up to 16 Gbps |
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Shared port adapters |
1 single-height SPA slot |
3 SPA slots |
Not applicable |
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Network interface module |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Default memory |
8-GB DRAM |
4-GB DRAM |
8-GB DRAM |
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Power consumption (maximum AC) |
250W |
560W |
360W |
ASR1001-X and ASR1001-HX share a 1RU chassis, but ASR1001-X caps ESP throughput at 20 Gbps (2.5 Gbps by default, raised by license) with 6 x 1GE SFP and 2 x 10GE SFP+, while ASR1001-HX reaches 60 Gbps with 8 x 1GE, 4 x 10GE and 4 configurable 1GE/10GE ports. ASR1001-X keeps a half-height SPA bay and a NIM slot for T1/E1 or SPA-based WAN interfaces, which ASR1001-HX does not list. ASR1002-X moves to 2RU and 5 to 36 Gbps, but with 6 x 1GE ports and 4 Gbps of crypto, below the 8 Gbps of ASR1001-X. Encrypted traffic up to 16 Gbps or more than two 10G ports points to ASR1001-HX.
Ordering Checklist
- Throughput tier: Keep the default 2.5 Gbps, or add an upgrade license such as FLSA1-1X-2.5-5G, FLSA1-1X-2.5-10G or FLSA1-1X-2.5-20G. The ESP ships at 2.5 Gbps and is raised only by license.
- Built-in 10GE ports: Add FLSA1-BIN-1X10GE(=) below the 20G tier. The built-in 10 GE ports are turned on by port-based licenses, and the 20G upgrade includes both.
- Technology package: Add SLASR1-IPB, SLASR1-AIS or SLASR1-AES. ASR 1000 licenses are honor-based rather than enforced by an activation key, so a missing package is not flagged by the router.
- Security services: Add FLSASR1-IPSEC for IPsec and FLSASR1-FW for firewall. These services need only an RTU license, which the VPN and SEC bundles already include.
- NIM and SPA: Plan one NIM slot for NIM-SSD or T1/E1 NIMs such as NIM-1MFT-T1/E1, and one half-height SPA bay for SPAs such as SPA-2X1GE-V2. The NIM slot accepts only the T1/E1 and SSD NIM families.
- Power supplies: Order two ASR1001-X-PWR-AC or two ASR1001-X-PWR-DC. AC and DC cannot be mixed in one chassis.
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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ASR1001-X-PWR-AC |
Cisco ASR1001-X AC power supply |
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ASR1001-X-PWR-DC |
Cisco ASR1001-X DC power supply |
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ASR1001X-ACS |
Cisco ASR1001-X accessory kit |
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ASR1001X MEM OPT |
Cisco ASR1001-X route processor memory option |
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ASR1001X SSD |
Cisco ASR1001-X solid-state drive option |
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SPA-1X10GE-L-V2 |
Cisco 1-port 10GE LAN-PHY half-height SPA |
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1-port multiflex trunk voice/WAN interface module for T1/E1 | |
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NIM-2MFT-T1/E1 |
2-port multiflex trunk voice/WAN interface module for T1/E1 |
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NIM-4MFT-T1/E1 |
4-port multiflex trunk voice/WAN interface module for T1/E1 |
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NIM-8MFT-T1/E1 |
8-port multiflex trunk voice/WAN interface module for T1/E1 |
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1-port channelized T1/E1 and PRI network interface module | |
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2-port channelized T1/E1 and PRI network interface module | |
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MEMUSB-1024FT |
1 GB USB flash token for Cisco ASR 1000 Series |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | ASR1001-X | Product type | Aggregation Services Router |
| Rack units | 1RU | Built-in 1GE ports | 6 x 1 GE SFP |
| Built-in 10GE ports | 2 x 10 GE SFP+ | ESP throughput | 2.5 Gbps default; upgradeable to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps by software license |
| Crypto throughput | Up to 8 Gbps | Route processor | Single integrated route processor |
| ESP | Nonmodular fixed ESP | SIP | Integrated SIP |
| Expansion slots | 1 half-height SPA bay; 1 NIM slot | Route processor memory | 8 GB default; 16 GB maximum |
| ESP memory | 4 GB DRAM | Embedded flash | 8 GB eUSB flash |
| USB port | 2 USB 2.0 ports | Management port | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port |
| Console port | RJ-45 console and mini USB console | Power supplies | Dual AC or dual DC; AC and DC cannot be mixed |
| Maximum power consumption | 250 W AC / 242 W DC | Dimensions | 1.71 x 17.3 x 22.50 in. |
| Weight | 25 lb fully loaded | Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C nominal; 0 to 50 C short-term |
| Operating humidity | 10 to 90% nominal; 5 to 90% short-term | Storage temperature | -20 to +70 C |
| Minimum IOS XE release | Cisco IOS XE 3.12.0 | Cisco ordering description | Cisco ASR 1001-X System, Crypto, 6 built-in GE, Dual P/S |
| Performance license range | 2.5, 5, 10, or 20 Gbps |
Quality Certifications
Customer Reviews
Questions & Answers
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What throughput does ASR1001-X reach, and under what condition?
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Which license does ASR1001-X need to run?
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Which license raises ASR1001-X from 5 Gbps to 20 Gbps?
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Which license does ASR1001-X need for dual IOS software redundancy?
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Which bundle PIDs include ASR1001-X with ESP, route processor and software?
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Which SPAs fit the half-height SPA bay of ASR1001-X?
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Which SSD drives work in the NIM-SSD carrier of ASR1001-X?
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Which bundles pair ASR1001-X with vWAAS?
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