ASR-9001 Router with 4 x 10 GE

Cisco ASR-9001 - Aggregation Services Router

The Cisco ASR-9001 is a compact, high-capacity provider edge router designed for carrier-grade deployments. Built on Cisco’s IOS XR software, it offers robust scalability, modular interface options, and advanced service capabilities in a 2RU form factor.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Switching Capacity: 120 Gbps full-duplex
• Form Factor: 2RU rack-mountable
• Interfaces: 4x 10GE SFP+
• Expansion Slots: Supports 1GE, 10GE, and 40GE Modular Port Adapters (MPAs)
• Route Processor: Integrated Route Switch Processor (RSP)
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XR
• Redundancy: Built-in hardware redundancy features
• Power Options: Dual AC or DC power supply support
• Management: Console, auxiliary, and management Ethernet ports
• Environmental: NEBS-compliant, ETSI-compliant
• Dimensions: Approx. 8.75 x 17.5 x 24.5 inches
• Weight: Approx. 40 lbs

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Provider edge routing for service providers
• Metro Ethernet aggregation
• High-density IP/MPLS edge deployments
• Environments requiring compact form factor and modular scalability

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The ASR-9001 supports modular interface expansion via MPAs and is fully compatible with Cisco’s IOS XR feature set. Advanced services such as L2VPN, L3VPN, and multicast routing are supported with appropriate licensing.