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

Overview

The Cisco ASR1004-10G-HA/K9 is a highly reliable, scalable router from the Cisco ASR 1000 Series, designed for enterprises and service providers that need robust WAN aggregation, secure VPN services, and advanced routing. This model supports up to 10 Gbps of throughput and comes equipped with High Availability (HA) features, such as redundant Route Processors (RP) and Embedded Services Processors (ESP), ensuring continuous operation in mission-critical environments.

Specs

Model:

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

WAN Connectivity:

• Modular Slots:
  • 4x Shared Port Adapter (SPA) slots for flexible WAN and LAN connectivity, supporting multiple interface types such as Ethernet, T1, T3, OCx, etc.
  • Embedded Service Processor (ESP) for hardware-accelerated packet forwarding and encryption
  • Redundant Route Processor (RP) for high availability and performance

Performance:

• Throughput: Up to 10 Gbps (upgradeable with performance licenses)
• Packet Forwarding Rate: Millions of packets per second (depending on the configuration)
• Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for high-speed service processing

Memory:

• DRAM: 16 GB (expandable based on the configuration)
• Flash Memory: 32 GB for operating system, software images, and configuration storage

Security:

• Supports IPsec, DMVPN, and FlexVPN for secure networking
• Hardware-accelerated encryption ensures high-speed VPN services
• Optional Unified Threat Defense (UTD) for advanced security features, including firewall, intrusion prevention (IPS), and URL filtering

Routing Features:

• Supports all major routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, and MPLS
• Full support for IPv4 and IPv6
• Multicast routing for efficient video and voice traffic management
• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization

High Availability:

• Dual Route Processors (RP) and Embedded Service Processors (ESP) enable Stateful Switchover (SSO) for uninterrupted operation in case of failure
• In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) allows for software updates without downtime
• Redundant power supplies and cooling systems for continuous operation during power or hardware failures

Virtualization and Services:

• Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) enables advanced services such as VPN, firewall, deep packet inspection, and more at high speeds
• Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for real-time traffic monitoring and optimization
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV) for deploying virtualized network services

Power:

• Redundant AC or DC power supplies ensure reliable power in critical environments
• Modular power management allows for scalability as network needs grow

Management:

• Managed through CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and SNMP
• Full support for Cisco SD-WAN for automation, orchestration, and real-time monitoring of network traffic