(NEW) Cisco Aggregation Services Routers 1000 Series - ASR1004-10G-FPI/K9

Overview

The Cisco ASR1004-10G-FPI/K9 is part of the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, designed to deliver 10 Gbps of throughput with Forwarding Processor Integration (FPI) for hardware-accelerated services. This router is ideal for enterprises and service providers needing reliable and scalable solutions for WAN aggregation, VPNs, and advanced traffic management.

Specs

Model:

• Cisco ASR1004-10G-FPI/K9 Aggregation Services Router

WAN Connectivity:

• Modular Slots:
  • 4x SPA (Shared Port Adapter) slots for flexible WAN and LAN connectivity (Ethernet, T1, T3, OCx, etc.)
  • Embedded Services Processor (ESP) for hardware-accelerated packet forwarding
  • Redundant Route Processors (RP) for improved high availability and failover protection

Performance:

• Throughput: Up to 10 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth
• Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for hardware-accelerated services, including deep packet inspection and encryption
• Packet Forwarding Rate: Millions of packets per second, depending on service configuration

Memory:

• DRAM: 16 GB (expandable)
• Flash Memory: 32 GB for storing software images, configurations, and operating systems

Security:

• Support for IPsec, DMVPN, and FlexVPN for secure WAN communication
• Hardware-accelerated encryption for fast VPN performance
• Optional Unified Threat Defense (UTD) module to enable advanced security features like firewall, intrusion prevention, and URL filtering

Routing Features:

• Comprehensive support for routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, and MPLS
• Supports both IPv4 and IPv6
• Multicast routing for efficient voice, video, and data traffic delivery
• Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and bandwidth management

High Availability:

• Redundant Route Processors (RP) and Embedded Service Processors (ESP) for Stateful Switchover (SSO), ensuring uninterrupted services in case of hardware failure
• In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) support for performing updates without service interruptions
• Redundant power supplies and cooling systems to maintain continuous operation

Virtualization and Services:

• Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) supports high-performance services such as VPN, deep packet inspection, firewall, and traffic optimization
• Application Visibility and Control (AVC) provides real-time traffic monitoring and policy enforcement
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV) for virtualized service deployment

Power:

• Redundant AC or DC power supplies for uninterrupted power in critical environments
• Modular power supply architecture for efficient scaling

Management:

• Managed through CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and SNMP
• Cisco SD-WAN capable, enabling real-time traffic optimization, automation, and orchestration