ASR1001-X – 6x1GE + 2x10GE – 2.5-20Gbps License – ASR Router
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ASR1001-X Description
ASR1001-X is a Cisco ASR 1000 Series 1RU Aggregation Services Router for WAN aggregation, internet edge, or enterprise edge routing. It provides six built-in 1GE SFP ports, two built-in 10GE SFP+ ports, 2.5 Gbps default ESP throughput, license upgrades to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps, and up to 8 Gbps crypto throughput. The fixed platform includes a single integrated route processor, nonmodular ESP, integrated SIP, one half-height SPA bay, and one NIM slot. It runs from Cisco IOS XE 3.12.0 and delivers compact ASR 1000 routing with integrated interfaces and expansion slots.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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SKU |
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
ASR1001-X is useful when the buyer wants to start at a lower throughput level and add a software-activated performance license later instead of replacing the chassis.
The six 1GE SFP ports and two 10GE SFP+ ports give engineers fixed optical connectivity for WAN, aggregation, or service-edge designs without requiring an immediate interface module purchase.
Cisco integrates the route processor, embedded services processor, and SIP in the ASR1001-X chassis, reducing the number of separate processor modules that procurement must select.
The half-height SPA bay and NIM slot help projects add specific WAN, T1/E1, POS, ATM, or additional Ethernet interfaces when the built-in ports are not enough.
The platform supports two AC or two DC power supplies for 1+1 redundancy. Buyers must keep the power type consistent because Cisco does not allow mixed AC and DC supplies in the same chassis.
ASR1001-X buying risk usually comes from incomplete configuration rather than the chassis alone. Confirm performance license, optics, NIM or SPA modules, memory, power supplies, and support coverage before purchase.
Application Scenarios
Use ASR1001-X when an enterprise site needs ASR 1000 Series routing, QoS, crypto, and WAN services in a compact 1RU platform with 1GE and 10GE uplink options.
Choose this router when the project needs licensed throughput scaling up to 20 Gbps, hardware crypto capability, and ASR service features for customer edge or managed WAN deployments.
Deploy ASR1001-X when an installed network already standardizes on this platform and the purchase is for capacity expansion, spare inventory, or a like-for-like maintenance requirement.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
ASR1001-X |
ASR1002-X | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Form Factor |
1RU |
2RU |
1RU |
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ESP Throughput |
2.5 to 20 Gbps |
5 to 36 Gbps |
Up to 60 Gbps |
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Built-in Ethernet Ports |
6 x 1GE SFP + 2 x 10GE SFP+ |
6 x 1GE |
8 x 1GE + 4 x 10GE + 4 configurable 1GE/10GE |
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Crypto Throughput |
Up to 8 Gbps |
Up to 4 Gbps |
Up to 16 Gbps |
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Route Processor |
Integrated |
Integrated |
Integrated |
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SIP / Interface Expansion |
Integrated SIP; 1 half-height SPA bay; 1 NIM slot |
Integrated SIP |
Integrated SIP |
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Minimum IOS XE Release |
Cisco IOS XE 3.12.0 |
Cisco IOS XE 3.7.0S |
Cisco IOS XE 16.3.1S |
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Power supply support |
Dual power supply support |
Dual power supply support |
Dual power supply support |
- Choose ASR1001-X for compact 1RU ASR routing when 20 Gbps licensed throughput is enough and the network already standardizes on ASR 1000-X operation.
- Choose ASR1002-X when the design needs a higher licensed throughput ceiling than ASR1001-X but remains in the older ASR 1000-X family.
- Choose ASR1001-HX when the project needs more 1RU throughput, more built-in high-speed Ethernet capacity, and a higher ASR 1000 platform ceiling.
- Verify software release, support coverage, optics, power, and license requirements before selecting ASR1001-X for new deployments.
Selection Guide
1. Choose ASR1001-X for approved ASR 1000-X deployments
Select ASR1001-X when the site already runs Cisco ASR 1000 Series edge routing and the required throughput, port count, and software support fit the approved design.
2. Choose a higher platform if 20 Gbps is not enough
If the project needs more than 20 Gbps ESP throughput, compare ASR1002-X, ASR1001-HX, ASR1002-HX, or another approved edge routing platform.
3. Verify licenses before purchase
Confirm whether the router must run at 2.5, 5, 10, or 20 Gbps and whether additional technology, DNA, security, SD-WAN, or feature licenses are required.
4. Verify software, support, and purchase conditions
Confirm the target Cisco IOS XE release, available support coverage, configured licenses, quote, stock, lead time, warranty handling, and shipping destination before ordering.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Throughput License |
2.5, 5, 10, or 20 Gbps requirement |
Throughput depends on software-activated performance licensing |
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IOS XE Release |
Required software release for the target deployment |
Prevents selecting hardware that cannot run the desired software train |
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Built-in Ports |
6 x 1GE SFP and 2 x 10GE SFP+ requirements |
Confirms whether the fixed ports match the WAN and aggregation design |
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Optics |
Cisco-supported 1GE SFP and 10GE SFP+ transceivers |
Avoids ordering a router without compatible media |
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Expansion Needs |
Half-height SPA bay and NIM slot requirements |
Determines whether extra WAN or interface modules must be selected |
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Memory |
8 GB default or 16 GB maximum route processor memory |
Important for software features and service scale planning |
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Power Type |
Dual AC or dual DC power supplies |
AC and DC power supplies must not be mixed in the same chassis |
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Rack Space |
1RU depth and installation clearance |
Confirms the router fits the target rack or cabinet |
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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NIM-1MFT-T1/E1 |
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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NIM-1CE1T1-PRI |
1-port channelized T1/E1 and PRI network interface module |
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NIM-2CE1T1-PRI |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | ASR1001-X | Product Type | Aggregation Services Router |
| Form Factor | 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 Ports | 2 USB 2.0 ports | Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port |
| Console Ports | 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 | 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 |
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