The Cisco ASR1001-HX is a compact, high-performance Aggregation Services Router in the Cisco ASR 1000 Series, featuring 4x10GE + 4x1GE fixed ports, dual power supplies, and optional crypto capabilities. Designed for enterprise WAN edge deployments, it provides robust Ethernet connectivity with full-duplex traffic forwarding, rich Layer 2 and Layer 3 processing, IP, IPv6, and MPLS support.
Key Features and Capabilities
Interface and Processing
The ASR1001-HX integrates seamlessly with the ASR 1000 Series ecosystem, offering feature parity with SPA interface processors. It supports advanced packet processing previously available on ASR 1000 platforms, including Ethernet Layer 2, Layer 3, IP, IPv6, and MPLS. Unlike Shared Port Adapters (SPAs), these fixed Ethernet configurations provide built-in ports without requiring modular adapters, optimizing for high Ethernet density.
Modular and Fixed Configurations
Software and Security Support
Minimum Cisco IOS XE versions ensure compatibility: For built-in 1GE and 10GE ports on ASR1001-HX, MACsec requires XE 16.4.1. Various EPAs have specific release requirements across platforms like ASR1002-HX and ASR1000-MIP100. MACsec licenses available per port speed (1GE, 10GE, 40GE, 100GE). IPsec/MACsec license for ASR1001-X models.
Environmental and Sustainability
Cisco ASR 1000 Series products adhere to environmental sustainability policies, with details on material content laws, WEEE compliance for electronic waste, batteries, and packaging available in Cisco’s Corporate Social Responsibility Report.