ASR1002-HX High performance router with up to 100Gbps of bandwidth

Cisco ASR1002-HX - Aggregation Services Router

The Cisco ASR1002-HX is a powerful 2RU router in the ASR 1000 Series. It combines high throughput, integrated services, and modular interface flexibility, making it ideal for WAN aggregation, secure VPN termination, and advanced traffic management at the enterprise or service-provider edge.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Throughput: Up to 100 Gbps
• Form Factor: 2RU rack-mountable
• Processor: Cisco Quantum Flow Processor (QFP) for scalable service performance
• Interfaces:
  • 8x 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports (SFP)
    
  • 8x 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports (SFP+)
  • 1 EPA and 1 NIM Slots for modular interface expansion
• Memory & Storage: 16 GB DRAM, 8 GB flash (expandable)
• 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 modular expansion and high throughput

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Runs Cisco IOS XE with feature licensing for advanced services (e.g., MPLS, security, application visibility).
• SPA slots allow flexible interface expansion for evolving connectivity needs.
• Throughput can be scaled with performance licenses.