ASR1001-X Router with 6 1G ports and 2 built in 10G SFP+ ports

Cisco ASR1001-X - Aggregation Services Router

The Cisco ASR1001-X is a high-performance, space-efficient router in the ASR 1000 Series. Designed for enterprise and service-provider edge deployments, it combines scalable throughput, integrated services, and modular interface options in a single rack unit.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Throughput: 2.5 Gbps default; upgradeable via software licenses to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Processor: Cisco Quantum Flow Processor (QFP) for scalable service performance
• Interfaces:
  • 6x built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • 2x built-in 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports (SFP+)
  • 1NIM and 1 SPA slot for additional interface flexibility
• Memory & Storage: 8 GB DRAM (expandable to 16 GB); 8 GB flash
• Redundancy: Hardware and software high-availability features supported
• Power Supply: Dual redundant AC or DC options
• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow for data center compatibility
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise WAN edge aggregation
• High-performance IPsec VPN termination
• Secure, policy-driven traffic management
• Service provider edge deployments requiring compact, high-capacity routing

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Runs Cisco IOS XE with feature licensing for advanced services (e.g., MPLS, security, application visibility).
• SPA slot allows flexible interface expansion to meet evolving connectivity needs.