Cisco ASR 1000 ASR-1001-X Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment
SKU: CSC-ASR-1001-X | Part #: ASR-1001-X | MPN: ASR-1001-X
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About the Cisco ASR 1000 ASR-1001-X Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router
The Cisco ASR-1001-X delivers dense WAN and LAN connectivity through 6 built-in 1GbE SFP ports and 2 built-in 10GbE SFP+ ports, alongside a dedicated 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 management Ethernet port, all integrated into a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. This architecture supports network engineers and IT procurement teams deploying high-throughput edge and core routing solutions without sacrificing physical space.
Built on the Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) with an integrated Embedded Route Processor and 8 GB of DRAM, the ASR-1001-X delivers base system throughput of 2.5 Gbps, software-upgradeable to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps depending on licensing requirements. Hardware-accelerated IPsec throughput reaches up to 20 Gbps (license-dependent), making it ideal for secure WAN consolidation. The platform runs Cisco IOS XE and supports extensive routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, IPv4, IPv6, Multicast (PIM), BFD, VRRP, HSRP, and GLBP. Advanced security features include Hardware-accelerated IPsec (IKEv1/IKEv2), DMVPN, FlexVPN, GET VPN, Zone-Based Firewall, uRPF, and Control Plane Policing. Redundancy is assured through dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supply options and dual internal SSD storage for route processor failover protection.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- Branch office WAN aggregation with encrypted site-to-site connectivity and DMVPN scaling
- Service provider edge routing with multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) and carrier-class reliability
- Data center interconnect with hardware-accelerated IPsec and hierarchical QoS (HQoS) traffic engineering
- Enterprise core routing with advanced application recognition (NBAR2) and Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing for mission-critical traffic
- Managed services deployments requiring dual redundant power and storage with remote console and auxiliary management ports
For detailed specifications, licensing options, and integration guidance on the ASR-1001-X, contact Omnixon Global to submit an RFQ.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Equipment |
| SKU | CSC-ASR-1001-X |
| Part Number | ASR-1001-X |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ASR-1001-X |
| Product Series | Cisco ASR 1000 Series |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Processor | Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) — Embedded Services Processor (ESP) |
| Route Processor | Integrated Embedded Route Processor |
| System Throughput | 2.5 Gbps base; software-upgradeable to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps |
| IPsec Throughput | Hardware-accelerated; up to 20 Gbps (license-dependent) |
| Built-in 1GbE SFP Ports | 6 |
| Built-in 10GbE SFP+ Ports | 2 |
| Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 dedicated management Ethernet |
| Console / Auxiliary Ports | 1 x RJ-45 console, 1 x RJ-45 auxiliary |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Internal Storage | Dual internal SSD (route processor storage redundancy) |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supply options |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| DRAM (Route Processor) | 8 GB |
| Supported Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, IPv4, IPv6, Multicast (PIM), BFD, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP |
| Security Features | Hardware-accelerated IPsec (IKEv1/IKEv2), DMVPN, FlexVPN, GET VPN, Zone-Based Firewall, uRPF, Control Plane Policing |
| QoS | Hierarchical QoS (HQoS), NBAR2 application recognition, Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing |
| Telemetry | NetFlow v9, IPFIX, SNMP v2c/v3, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
| High Availability | In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), sub-package upgrade, redundant power supplies |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASR 1000 ASR-1001-X Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router
What does the Cisco ASR 1000 ASR-1001-X Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router do?
The Cisco ASR 1000 ASR-1001-X Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco ASR 1000 ASR-1001-X Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco ASR 1000 ASR-1001-X Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.