Enterprise Class Cisco ASR 1002-X Router 5Gbps To 10Gbps Forwarding For Branch Aggregation

The Cisco ASR 1002-X (ASR1002-X= is the spare/ordering part number) is a compact, high-performance Aggregation Services Router designed for enterprise and service provider networks. It's a 2-rack-unit (2RU) router that offers embedded services with a flexible, software-upgradable throughput, making it ideal for WAN aggregation, secure WAN, and enterprise Internet gateways. It efficiently handles high volumes of traffic, acting as a crucial central point for traffic that might originate from various Cisco Network Switch deployments or even be destined for Cisco Wireless AP connections.

Unlike modular ASR models, the ASR 1002-X integrates the Route Processor (RP), Embedded Services Processor (ESP), and Shared Port Adapter (SPA) Interface Processor (SIP) directly into the chassis. This design provides high performance and a rich set of services without the need for separate hardware modules for these core functions. It runs on the modular Cisco IOS XE Software, offering strong resiliency and advanced routing capabilities essential for a robust network.

Cisco ASR 1002-X Detailed Parameters

Here's a comprehensive list of its specifications:

Parameter Category	Parameter	Specification
Chassis & Design	Model	ASR1002-X
	Form Factor	2RU (Rack-mountable, 19-inch)
	Integrated Components	Route Processor (RP), Embedded Services Processor (ESP), Shared Port Adapter (SPA) Interface Processor (SIP) – all integrated into the chassis
	Airflow	Front-to-back
Performance	System Bandwidth (Default)	5 Gbps
	System Bandwidth (Upgradeable)	Software-activated license upgrades to 10, 20, or 36 Gbps (via ESP)
	Encryption Throughput (Embedded HW-based)	Up to 4 Gbps (with integrated ESP)
	Firewall Performance	2.5 Gbps (base) to 200 Gbps (depending on ESP)
Interfaces	Built-in Gigabit Ethernet Ports	6 x SFP ports (Gigabit Ethernet)
	Built-in 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port	No
	Shared Port Adapter (SPA) Slots	3 (supports single-height and dual-height SPAs)
	Management Ports	1 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45, 1 x Console (RJ-45), 1 x Auxiliary (RJ-45)
	USB Ports	2 x USB 2.0 (Type A), 1 x External USB flash memory support (4-GB default)
Memory	Default DRAM (Shared)	4 GB (shared across RP, ESP, and SIP)
	Max DRAM	Upgradable to 8 GB, 16 GB
	Flash Memory	8 GB (internal)
Power	Power Supplies	Dual power supplies by default (AC or DC options, mix not supported)
	AC Power Input	85 to 264V AC; 120 or 240V; 50 or 60Hz nominal
	DC Power Input	-40.5 to -72V DC (-48V nominal)
	Max Power Consumption (AC)	560W
	Max Power Consumption (DC)	590W
	Power Redundancy	Yes (Dual power supplies by default)
Software & Redundancy	Operating System	Cisco IOS XE Software (Minimum release: 3.7.0S)
	Software Redundancy	Yes (Software redundancy without redundant hardware)
	Technology Package (Common)	IP Base, Advanced IP Services, Advanced Enterprise Services (licensed)
Physical Specifications	Height	88.9 mm (3.5 inches)
	Width	437.4 mm (17.2 inches)
	Depth	461.0 mm (18.15 inches)
	Weight	17.36 kg (38.25 lbs) (with dual AC PS and SPA blank covers)
Environmental	Operating Temperature (Nominal)	5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
	Operating Humidity (Nominal)	10% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing
	Storage Temperature	-39°C to 70°C (-38°F to 158°F)
	Storage Humidity	5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
	Operating Altitude	-60 to 4000m (-200 to 13,123 ft)
Regulatory Compliance	Safety Standards	UL60950-1, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1
	EMC Standards	FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, CE Mark, VCCI Class A, AS/NSZ Class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN55022/CISPR 22 Class A, EN55024/CISPR 24, EN300 386, EN50082-1/EN61000-6-1, KN22 Class A
Key Features/Services	Embedded Security	Hardware-accelerated IPsec encryption (up to 4 Gbps), Zone-Based Firewall
	Application Services	Network Address Translation (NAT), Network-Based Application Recognition (NBAR), Flexible Packet Matching (FPM), Service Border Controller (SBC), IP Multicast
	Traffic Management	QoS (up to 464,000 queues), NetFlow Version 9
	Scalability	Up to 8,000 IPsec tunnels, 8,000 VRF instances, 1 million LDP labels, 4,000 ACLs, 4 million IPv4/IPv6 routes