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

Overview

The Cisco ASR1004-10G-VPN/K9 is a high-performance router within the Cisco ASR 1000 Series, optimized for secure WAN aggregation and VPN services. It provides up to 10 Gbps of aggregate throughput, making it suitable for medium-sized enterprises and service providers that demand reliable, efficient, and secure networking solutions. Powered by the Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP), the ASR1004-10G-VPN/K9 supports hardware-accelerated VPN encryption, deep packet inspection, and a comprehensive suite of security features, ensuring optimal performance for a wide range of applications.

Specs

Model:

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

WAN Connectivity:

• Modular Slots:
  • 4 Shared Port Adapter (SPA) slots for flexible WAN/LAN interfaces (Ethernet, T1/E1, T3, OCx, etc.)
  • 2 Embedded Services Processor (ESP) slots for efficient hardware packet forwarding
  • 2 Route Processor (RP) slots for redundancy and high availability

Performance:

• Throughput: Up to 10 Gbps of aggregate VPN throughput
• Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for high-performance service handling
• Packet Forwarding Rate: Millions of packets per second (depends on the configuration)

Memory:

• DRAM: 8 GB (expandable to 16 GB)
• Flash Memory: 4 GB for storing configurations, software images, and OS

Security:

• Comprehensive VPN support with IPsec, DMVPN, and FlexVPN for secure WAN connectivity
• Hardware-accelerated encryption for efficient VPN services
• Integrated security features including a firewall, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and URL filtering
• Supports encryption protocols such as AES, 3DES, and others

Routing Features:

• Full support for advanced routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, and MPLS
• Dual-stack support for IPv4 and IPv6
• Multicast routing to optimize the handling of voice, video, and data traffic
• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing and managing bandwidth across traffic flows

High Availability:

• Redundant Route Processors (RP) and Embedded Services Processors (ESP) for Stateful Switchover (SSO)
• In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) capability for seamless software updates without service disruption
• Redundant power supplies to ensure continuous operation in critical environments

Virtualization and Services:

• Supports Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for monitoring and managing network traffic
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV) compatible for deploying virtualized network services
• Cisco Unified Threat Defense (UTD) modules available for advanced threat detection and prevention

Power:

• Redundant AC or DC power supplies for uninterrupted operation in mission-critical applications
• Energy-efficient, modular power supply design

Management:

• Managed via CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and SNMP
• Full support for Cisco SD-WAN for intelligent traffic management and orchestration