Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1000-ESP10 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment
SKU: CSC-ASR1000-ESP10 | Part #: ASR1000-ESP10 | MPN: ASR1000-ESP10
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About the Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1000-ESP10 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router
The Cisco ASR1000-ESP10 Embedded Services Processor operates under on-box CLI management within the Cisco IOS XE operating system, enabling network engineers to deploy routing and security services without external controllers or cloud dependencies. This field-replaceable unit integrates seamlessly into existing ASR 1000 series chassis environments and supports standard enterprise licensing models aligned with Cisco platform requirements.
Built on the Cisco QuantumFlow Processor forwarding engine, the ASR1000-ESP10 delivers 10 Gbps aggregate forwarding throughput with a separated control, data, and forwarding plane architecture that optimizes performance and resilience. Network architects and IT procurement teams will appreciate the hardware-accelerated feature set—including IPsec, stateful firewall, NAT, QoS, ACL, and Deep Packet Inspection—combined with support for industry-standard routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, RIP, and static routing. The module supports full MPLS capabilities including L3VPN and Traffic Engineering, dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 forwarding, and advanced multicast operations via PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, and IGMP. High availability is built in through Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), ensuring service continuity during maintenance. The hot-swappable design and Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) acceleration further reduce operational friction in service-provider and enterprise environments.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: ASR1000-ESP10
- Product Series: Cisco ASR 1000 Series
- Compatible Chassis: ASR 1002, ASR 1004, ASR 1006
- Aggregate Forwarding Throughput: 10 Gbps
- Forwarding Engine: Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP)
- MPLS Support: Yes—MPLS forwarding, L3VPN, Traffic Engineering
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Equipment |
| SKU | CSC-ASR1000-ESP10 |
| Part Number | ASR1000-ESP10 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ASR1000-ESP10 |
| Product Series | Cisco ASR 1000 Series |
| Module Type | Embedded Services Processor (ESP) |
| Aggregate Forwarding Throughput | 10 Gbps |
| Forwarding Engine | Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Form Factor | Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU) module |
| Compatible Chassis | ASR 1002, ASR 1004, ASR 1006 |
| Routing Protocols Supported | BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, RIP, static routing |
| MPLS Support | Yes — MPLS forwarding, L3VPN, Traffic Engineering |
| IP Versions | IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack |
| Hardware-Accelerated Services | IPsec, NAT, stateful firewall, QoS, ACL, DPI |
| Multicast Support | Yes — PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP |
| Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) | Yes |
| Architecture | Separated control, data, and forwarding planes (three-plane architecture) |
| High Availability | Supports Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) |
| Serviceability | Hot-swappable field-replaceable unit |
| Compliance Standards | Designed to applicable Cisco platform regulatory and safety standards for enterprise and service-provider environments |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1000-ESP10 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router
What does the Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1000-ESP10 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router do?
The Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1000-ESP10 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 ASR1000-ESP10 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1000-ESP10 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.