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

Overview

The Cisco ASR1004-20G-VPN/K9 is a robust router from the Cisco ASR 1000 Series, designed to deliver high-performance, secure WAN aggregation and VPN services. With an aggregate throughput of up to 20 Gbps, it is ideal for enterprises and service providers looking for a scalable and flexible solution for their networking needs. This model leverages the Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP), enabling hardware-accelerated encryption, advanced security features, and intelligent traffic management, ensuring optimal performance for a variety of applications.

Specs

Model:

• Cisco ASR1004-20G-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 20 Gbps of aggregate VPN throughput
• Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for high-performance service handling
• Packet Forwarding Rate: Millions of packets per second (dependent on configuration)

Memory:

• DRAM: 16 GB (expandable to 32 GB)
• Flash Memory: 8 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 like 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 voice, video, and data traffic handling
• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and bandwidth management

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 downtime
• 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