ASR1001 1RU Router for MPLS, VPN, and Enterprise WAN Aggregation
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR1001 is a compact, high-performance aggregation
services router from the Cisco ASR 1000 Series. Designed for small
to medium enterprise edge and WAN aggregation, it combines advanced
routing, security, and application services in a 1RU chassis. It
supports up to 2.5 Gbps throughput (upgradable to 5 Gbps) via
software licensing, offering investment protection and scalability
for growing networks.
Product Details
The Cisco ASR1001 integrates the Embedded Services Processor
(ESP100), Route Processor (RP1), and built-in Gigabit Ethernet
ports in a single hardware platform. It supports advanced features
such as MPLS, NAT, firewall, IPSec VPN, and QoS. It runs on the
Cisco IOS XE operating system, enabling modularity, high
availability, and real-time service insertion. Ideal for WAN edge,
managed service provider aggregation, or headquarter connectivity,
it delivers high performance with low power and space requirements.
Product Features
Integrated ESP100 and RP1 in a single chassis
Supports up to 2.5 Gbps performance, license upgradeable to 5 Gbps
4 x 1G SFP ports + 4 x 1G RJ45 ports (8 total built-in GE ports)
Redundant and hot-swappable power supply and fans
Advanced routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS
Supports MPLS, IPSec VPN, Firewall, and QoS policies
Built-in hardware acceleration for encryption and NAT
Powered by Cisco IOS XE, supporting programmability and automation
Product Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Code | ASR1001 |
| Form Factor | 1 RU, rack-mountable |
| Forwarding Performance | 2.5 Gbps (default), 5 Gbps (upgradeable) |
| Integrated Ports | 4 x 1G SFP, 4 x 1G RJ45 |
| Redundancy Support | Redundant power supplies, hot-swappable |
| Software | Cisco IOS XE |
| Encryption Support | Hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN |
| Feature Support | MPLS, NAT, Firewall, AVC, QoS, BGP, OSPF |
| DRAM | 4 GB |
| Flash Storage | 8 GB |
| Typical Use Cases | WAN edge, enterprise branch HQ, service aggregation |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Max Throughput | Interface Ports | Redundancy | Upgradeable | Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASR1001 | 2.5 to 5 Gbps | 4 x SFP, 4 x RJ45 | Yes | Yes | 1 RU |
| ASR1001-X | 2.5 to 20 Gbps | 6 x SFP + 6 x RJ45 | Yes | Yes | 1 RU |
| ASR1002-X | 5 to 36 Gbps | Modular | Yes | Yes | 2 RU |
| ASR1006-X | Up to 100 Gbps | Modular | Yes | Yes | 4 RU |
Latest Models in Same Series Comparison
| Model | Throughput Range | Fixed/Modular Ports | License Upgrade | Target Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASR1001 | 2.5–5 Gbps | 8 fixed GE ports | Yes | Small enterprise edge |
| ASR1001-X | 2.5–20 Gbps | 12 fixed GE ports | Yes | Mid-sized WAN edge |
| ASR1002-X | 5–36 Gbps | Modular | Yes | Enterprise aggregation |
