(NEW) Cisco Aggregation Services Routers 1000 Series - ASR1K4R2-20G-VPNK9

Overview

The Cisco ASR1K4R2-20G-VPNK9 is a high-performance router from the Cisco ASR 1000 Series designed to deliver up to 20 Gbps of aggregate VPN throughput. It is built to serve enterprises and service providers that require secure, scalable WAN aggregation with advanced VPN services. Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP), the router ensures hardware-accelerated encryption, firewall capabilities, and advanced traffic management, making it ideal for demanding network environments where secure, high-speed data transfer is critical.

Specs

Model:

• Cisco ASR1K4R2-20G-VPNK9 Aggregation Services Router

WAN Connectivity:

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

Performance:

• Throughput: Up to 20 Gbps of aggregate VPN throughput
• Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for advanced service performance
• Packet Forwarding Rate: Millions of packets per second (depending on configuration and services)

Memory:

• DRAM: 16 GB (expandable to 32 GB)
• Flash Memory: 8 GB for storage of configurations, software images, and OS

Security:

• Integrated support for secure WAN services through IPsec, DMVPN, and FlexVPN
• Hardware-accelerated encryption for high-performance VPN services
• Built-in firewall, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and URL filtering for enhanced security
• Supports AES, 3DES, and other encryption protocols for secure data transmission

Routing Features:

• Full support for advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, and MPLS
• Dual-stack support for IPv4 and IPv6
• Multicast routing for efficient handling of voice, video, and data traffic
• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and bandwidth management

High Availability:

• Redundant Route Processors (RP) and ESP for Stateful Switchover (SSO)
• In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) allows for software updates without downtime
• Redundant power supplies to ensure uninterrupted operation

Virtualization and Services:

• Supports Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for monitoring and enforcing traffic policies
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV) ready, allowing for virtualized service deployment
• Cisco Unified Threat Defense (UTD) modules available for advanced threat detection and prevention

Power:

• Redundant AC or DC power supplies for continuous operation in critical environments
• Modular, energy-efficient power supply design

Management:

• Managed through CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and SNMP
• Cisco SD-WAN support for intelligent traffic routing, orchestration, and network automation