(NEW) Cisco Aggregation Services Routers 1000 Series - ASR1001-4X1GE

Overview

The Cisco ASR1001-4X1GE is part of the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, designed for smaller enterprise environments, branch offices, or service provider edge networks. It offers a balance of performance and flexibility, combining routing, security, and advanced network services into a compact, modular system. With built-in 4x1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the ASR1001 is capable of delivering up to 2.5 Gbps of throughput, making it ideal for environments requiring high performance, scalability, and integrated services like VPN, firewalling, and Quality of Service (QoS).

Specs

Model:

• Cisco ASR1001-4X1GE (Aggregation Services Router)

Key Features:

• Performance:

  • Supports up to 2.5 Gbps of forwarding throughput, ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises.
  • Powered by the Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for hardware-accelerated packet processing and services integration.

• Modular Architecture:

  • Includes a fixed configuration of 4x1 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) interfaces, supporting high-speed Ethernet WAN connectivity.
  • Compact design with the flexibility to add services without needing separate hardware.

• Integrated Services:

  • Delivers advanced services such as IPsec VPN, firewalling, NAT, deep packet inspection (DPI), WAN optimization, and Quality of Service (QoS).
  • Supports secure WAN aggregation with hardware-accelerated encryption.

• Routing Capabilities:

  • Supports advanced routing protocols like IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and RIP.
  • Provides Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching.

• Security Features:

  • Built-in support for IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, and other secure connectivity options.
  • Supports Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), firewall services, and URL filtering.

Interfaces and Slots:

• 4x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed WAN and LAN connectivity.
• Non-modular design with fixed interface options, offering simplicity and ease of deployment.

Power and Redundancy:

• Supports redundant power supplies for higher availability (external PSU).
• Non-redundant route processor design, but network-level redundancy can be configured for high availability.

Management:

• Managed through Cisco IOS XE for modern automation, programmability, and orchestration capabilities.
• Supports management tools such as Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime, and traditional CLI.