Description
The Cisco ASR1001X is a compact yet powerful aggregation services router designed for high-performance enterprise and service provider edge environments. Housed in a 1RU form factor, it offers integrated hardware and software redundancy, making it a reliable choice for mission-critical deployments. The router supports up to 20 Gbps throughput, scalable to 40 Gbps with a software upgrade license, and includes built-in 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, reducing the need for additional modules. Its modularity and efficient design make it ideal for space-constrained data centers and remote branch locations.
Equipped with an integrated Route Processor and Embedded Services Processor (ESP), the ASR1001X supports advanced features like hardware-accelerated IPsec, firewall, and deep packet inspection. It includes 8 GB of default DRAM (expandable to 16 GB), 8 GB of flash storage, and supports a range of Cisco IOS XE software capabilities for flexible service deployment. The chassis includes dual power supply support for redundancy and hot-swappable fan trays for improved maintainability. When purchasing used, buyers can benefit from enterprise-grade performance at a significantly reduced cost, while still leveraging Cisco’s robust feature set and long-term software support.

