(NEW) Cisco Aggregation Services Routers 1000 Series - ASR1002F-VPN/K9

Overview

The Cisco ASR1002F-VPN/K9 is part of the Cisco ASR 1000 Series, designed for high-performance routing with robust security features. This model is optimized for medium to large enterprises that require secure WAN connectivity and VPN services. It supports up to 10 Gbps of aggregate throughput, making it ideal for data-intensive applications and services. The Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) provides hardware acceleration for encryption and advanced traffic management, ensuring seamless performance even under heavy loads.

Specs

Model:

• Cisco ASR1002F-VPN/K9 Aggregation Services Router

WAN Connectivity:

• Modular Slots:
  • 2 Shared Port Adapter (SPA) slots for WAN and LAN interfaces (including Ethernet, T1/E1, T3, etc.)
  • 2 Embedded Services Processor (ESP) slots for enhanced service capabilities
  • 1 Route Processor (RP) slot for control plane functions

Performance:

• Throughput: Up to 10 Gbps of aggregate VPN throughput
• Packet Forwarding Rate: Up to millions of packets per second (varies with configuration)
• Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for efficient service handling

Memory:

• DRAM: 8 GB (expandable to 16 GB)
• Flash Memory: 4 GB for configuration and software storage

Security:

• Comprehensive VPN support with IPsec, DMVPN, and FlexVPN for secure WAN connections
• Hardware-accelerated encryption to optimize VPN performance
• Integrated security features such as firewall capabilities, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and URL filtering
• Supports encryption protocols including AES, 3DES, etc.

Routing Features:

• Full support for advanced routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, and MPLS
• Dual-stack support for IPv4 and IPv6
• Multicast routing capabilities for efficient handling of voice, video, and data
• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features for traffic prioritization

High Availability:

• Redundant Route Processors (RP) for high availability and failover support
• In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) to perform upgrades without disrupting services
• Redundant power supply options for enhanced reliability in critical applications

Virtualization and Services:

• Supports Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for monitoring traffic patterns
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV) support for virtualized services
• Compatible with Cisco Unified Threat Defense (UTD) for advanced threat protection

Power:

• Redundant AC or DC power supplies to ensure uptime in mission-critical environments
• Energy-efficient design to reduce operational costs

Management:

• Managed via CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and SNMP
• Full support for Cisco SD-WAN to optimize and manage WAN traffic intelligently