ASR1000 Series ASR1002-HX for SD-WAN and IPsec VPN Routing
Product Overview
The Cisco ASR1002-HX is a compact, high-performance aggregation services router from the Cisco ASR 1000 Series, designed for WAN edge, service provider, and enterprise branch deployments. With integrated 1G and 10G interfaces and a fixed Embedded Services Processor (ESP), the ASR1002-HX supports throughput scalability from 20 Gbps up to 100 Gbps via performance licenses. It is ideal for high-throughput environments requiring rich network services, advanced security, and SD-WAN capabilities.
Product Details
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Code | ASR1002-HX |
| Series | Cisco ASR 1000 Series |
| Form Factor | 2RU rack-mountable |
| Forwarding Performance | 20 Gbps to 100 Gbps (license-based) |
| Embedded Services Processor | Integrated, not field-replaceable |
| Route Processor | Integrated |
| Built-in Interfaces | 6 x 1G SFP + 4 x 10G SFP+ |
| DRAM | 16 GB (upgradeable to 64 GB) |
| Flash Storage | 32 GB |
| Redundancy | Dual redundant power supply, dual fans |
| Software | Cisco IOS XE |
| High Availability | Supported (NSF, ISSU) |
| VPN Support | IPsec, DMVPN, FlexVPN |
| Protocol Support | MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, NAT, NetFlow, GRE, IPv6 |
Product Features
Fixed hardware with built-in 6 x 1G SFP and 4 x 10G SFP+ ports for direct connectivity
Supports up to 100 Gbps forwarding throughput with software license upgrades
Powered by Cisco IOS XE, enabling SD-WAN, automation, telemetry, and programmability
Integrated crypto and security capabilities, including IPsec VPN, ZBFW, NAT, MACSec
Redundant power and fans for carrier-grade high availability
Ideal for high-speed branch aggregation, MPLS edge, and cloud interconnect
Built-in route processor and ESP minimize configuration complexity
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Interface Type | Performance | Form Factor | Port Configuration | Software Scalability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASR1002-HX | Fixed Ports | 20–100 Gbps | 2RU | 6 x 1G + 4 x 10G SFP+ | Yes |
| ASR1002-X | Fixed Ports | 5–36 Gbps | 2RU | 6 integrated interfaces | Yes |
| ASR1001-HX | Fixed Ports | 20–60 Gbps | 1RU | 6 x 1G + 4 x 10G SFP+ | Yes |
| ASR1006-X | Modular Slots | 100+ Gbps | 6RU | Slot-based interface mix | Yes |
Latest Models in Same Series Comparison
| Model | Built-in Interfaces | Max Throughput | Ideal Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASR1002-HX | 6 x 1G + 4 x 10G SFP+ | 100 Gbps | WAN edge, enterprise core, cloud access |
| ASR1001-HX | 6 x 1G + 4 x 10G SFP+ | 60 Gbps | Branch edge, SD-WAN deployments |
| ASR1002-X | 6 fixed ports | 36 Gbps | Medium-scale enterprise WAN |
