(NEW) Cisco Aggregation Services Routers 1000 Series - ASR1K6R2-20G-VPNK9

Overview

The Cisco ASR1K6R2-20G-VPNK9 is a high-performance router from the Cisco ASR 1000 Series designed for secure, high-throughput VPN services. With integrated VPN functionality and up to 20 Gbps of aggregate throughput, this model is ideal for enterprises and service providers that require robust VPN capabilities, scalability, and reliable WAN aggregation. Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processors (QFP), it supports advanced services such as VPN encryption, firewall, deep packet inspection, and traffic optimization, ensuring secure and optimized data flow across complex networks.

Specs

Model:

• Cisco ASR1K6R2-20G-VPNK9 Aggregation Services Router

WAN Connectivity:

• Modular Slots:
  • Supports up to 6 Shared Port Adapters (SPA) for flexible WAN/LAN connectivity options (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 bandwidth
• Powered by Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for hardware-accelerated service performance
• Packet Forwarding Rate: Millions of packets per second (varies depending on configuration)

Memory:

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

Security:

• Comprehensive VPN support with IPsec, DMVPN, and FlexVPN for secure WAN communication
• Hardware-accelerated encryption for high-performance VPN services
• Integrated security features like firewall, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and URL filtering
• Support for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), 3DES, and other encryption protocols

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 multimedia traffic
• 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 software updates without service interruptions
• Redundant power supplies for continuous operation during power failures

Virtualization and Services:

• Supports Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for monitoring traffic patterns and enforcing policies
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV) support for deploying virtual services
• Cisco Unified Threat Defense (UTD) modules for enhanced security features like firewall and threat prevention

Power:

• Redundant AC or DC power supplies for enhanced fault tolerance in critical environments
• Modular, energy-efficient power supply design

Management:

• Managed through CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and SNMP
• Cisco SD-WAN capable for traffic orchestration, path optimization, and network automation