(NEW) Cisco Aggregation Services Routers 1000 Series - ASR1004-20G-HA/K9

Overview

The Cisco ASR1004-20G-HA/K9 is a high-performance router from the Cisco ASR 1000 Series, designed to provide high availability (HA) and scalability for large enterprises and service providers. It supports up to 20 Gbps of throughput, making it suitable for WAN aggregation, secure VPN services, advanced routing, and real-time traffic management. The "HA" designation signifies that the router is equipped with redundant hardware, such as Route Processors (RP) and Embedded Services Processors (ESP), ensuring continuous uptime and network reliability in mission-critical environments.

Specs

Model:

• Cisco ASR1004-20G-HA/K9 Aggregation Services Router

WAN Connectivity:

• Modular Slots:
  • 4x Shared Port Adapter (SPA) slots for flexible WAN/LAN connectivity options, supporting Ethernet, T1, T3, OCx, etc.
  • Embedded Service Processor (ESP) for high-performance packet forwarding, encryption, and network services
  • Redundant Route Processor (RP) slots for seamless failover and high availability

Performance:

• Throughput: Up to 20 Gbps
• Packet Forwarding Rate: Millions of packets per second (depending on the configuration and traffic load)
• Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for high-speed service processing

Memory:

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

Security:

• Supports IPsec, DMVPN, and FlexVPN for secure network communications
• Hardware-accelerated encryption for fast, secure VPN services
• Optional Unified Threat Defense (UTD) for enhanced security, including firewall, intrusion prevention (IPS), and URL filtering

Routing Features:

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

High Availability:

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

Virtualization and Services:

• Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) enables high-speed service processing, including deep packet inspection, VPN, and firewall services
• Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for real-time monitoring and optimization of network traffic
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV) support for deploying virtualized services

Power:

• Redundant AC or DC power supplies for continuous operation in critical environments
• Modular power supplies enable scalable and efficient power management

Management:

• Managed through CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and SNMP
• Full support for Cisco SD-WAN for advanced network automation, orchestration, and visibility