Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1006 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment
SKU: CSC-ASR1006 | Part #: ASR1006 | MPN: ASR1006
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About the Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1006 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router
The Cisco ASR1006 supports active-passive and active-active High Availability configurations via Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) and Stateful Switchover (SSO), enabling sub-millisecond failover with zero packet loss during planned maintenance. This 7U, 6-slot chassis router is engineered for large-scale enterprise networks requiring carrier-class resilience and multi-gigabit throughput. The ASR1006 combines dual Route Processor slots, dual Embedded Services Processor slots, and redundant power supplies with hot-swappable components to deliver continuous upservice availability. Built on the Cisco QuantumFlow Processor forwarding architecture, the platform delivers up to 40 Gbps aggregate system throughput when equipped with an ESP40, making it suitable for demanding WAN aggregation, DCI, and core routing workloads.
Network engineers and IT procurement teams can deploy the ASR1006 with modular SPA interface processors to support GigabitEthernet, 10GE, T1/E1, DS3, OC-3, and OC-12 interfaces on demand. Cisco IOS XE software delivers comprehensive routing protocol support including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, RIP, PIM, MSDP, and MPLS TE. Hardware-accelerated security and QoS features—IPv4/IPv6 CEF, MPLS, NetFlow v9/IPFIX, Zone-Based Firewall, NAT, and IPsec—are built into the forwarding plane. In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) capability allows operating system updates without stopping traffic. NEBS Level 3 compliance and full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 forwarding underscore the platform's readiness for next-generation networks. Management options include console, out-of-band Ethernet, SNMP, NETCONF, and CLI interfaces.
Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
- Large-scale WAN aggregation and core backbone routing for multi-site enterprises
- Data center interconnect (DCI) for seamless east-west traffic and disaster recovery
- MPLS-enabled carrier networks and VPN service delivery platforms
- High-availability mission-critical network hubs requiring dual-RP redundancy and stateful failover
- Modular edge routing with flexible interface scaling via SPA ecosystem
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Equipment |
| SKU | CSC-ASR1006 |
| Part Number | ASR1006 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ASR1006 |
| Product Series | Cisco ASR 1000 |
| Form Factor | Chassis — 6-slot, rack-mountable |
| Rack Units | 7U |
| Route Processor Slots | 2 (supports RP1, RP2, RP2 Plus) |
| Embedded Services Processor (ESP) Slots | 2 (supports ESP5, ESP10, ESP20, ESP40) |
| SPA Interface Processor (SIP) Slots | 2 (supports SIP10, SIP40) |
| Forwarding Architecture | Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Maximum System Throughput | Up to 40 Gbps aggregate (ESP40 installed) |
| High Availability | Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) / Stateful Switchover (SSO), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) |
| Redundancy | Dual RP, dual ESP, redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fans |
| Hardware-Accelerated Features | IPv4/IPv6 CEF, MPLS, NetFlow v9/IPFIX, Zone-Based Firewall, NAT, IPsec, QoS |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, RIP, PIM, MSDP, MPLS TE |
| NEBS Compliance | NEBS Level 3 |
| Power Supply | Dual AC or DC power supply options; hot-swappable |
| Interface Support | Modular via SPA ecosystem: GigabitEthernet, 10GE, T1/E1, DS3, OC-3, OC-12, and others |
| IPv6 Support | Full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 hardware forwarding |
| Management | Console, Auxiliary, out-of-band Ethernet management port on RP; SNMP, NETCONF, CLI |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1006 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router
What does the Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1006 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router do?
The Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1006 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 ASR1006 Cisco ASR 1000 / 5000 series router compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco ASR 1000 ASR1006 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.