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The Cisco ASR 1000 Series (Aggregation Services Routers) is a family of high-performance edge routers designed for enterprise WAN or service-provider POP deployments. They combine robust packet services (such as encryption, NAT, QoS, firewall, DPI) with scalable, carrier-grade routing at multi-gigabit speeds
Models & Capacity
Routers range from compact to modular chassis:
| Model | Form Factor | ESP Support | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASR 1001‑HX/X | 1 RU | Built-in | Up to ~60–100 Gbps |
| ASR 1002‑HX | 2 RU | Built-in | Up to 100 Gbps |
| ASR 1004/1006/1009/1013‑X | Modular | Up to multiple ESP slots | Scalable with up to 40 Gbps ESPs |
HX variants (e.g. 1001-HX, 1002-HX) are the latest, compact, high-performance additions.
Software — Cisco IOS XE
Powered by a Linux-based OS, IOS XE delivers modular, resilient operations, full CLI compatibility with classic IOS, and supports a broad range of services and programmability
🚀 Key Features
1. Architecture & Performance
- Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) inside an Embedded Services Processor (ESP): provides hardware-accelerated packet forwarding and services at line rate, with ESP options ranging from 2.5 Gbps to 40 Gbps (and support up to 100 Gbps in HX models).
- Separation of control plane (Route Processor) and data plane (ESP) ensures stable performance even under heavy service loads .
2. Route Processor (RP)
- Routers use RP1 or RP2 modules depending on the chassis, with the latest RP3 now available — featuring a quad-core CPU and 8 GB RAM (scalable to 64 GB) and capable of up to 1 million IPv4/IPv6 routes
