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ASR1000-ESP40
Cisco ASR 1000 Processor ASR1000-ESP40
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ASR1000-ESP40 Overview
ASR1000-ESP40 is a high-performance, modular enterprise router engineered for advanced network deployments that demand robust routing, VPN features, and integrated services. Designed with a scalable architecture, it supports multiple power options and redundant configurations, ensuring continuous operation for critical WAN/LAN connections while delivering industry-leading throughput.
ASR1000-ESP40 offers an expansive array of integrated services including voice, video, and WAN optimization, paired with advanced VPN and firewall security features. Its modular capabilities allow for flexible expansion with configurable interface ports and expansion slots, making it ideally suited for enterprise edge, aggregation, and secure high-performance WAN applications.
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ASR1000-ESP40 Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- N/A
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- Modular WAN
- LAN Ports
- Modular LAN
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, IS-IS, RIP
- Remote Management
- CLI, SNMP, NetFlow
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE, RoHS
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, QoS, Redundancy
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount / Chassis
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 40 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- EHWIC / NIM
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 1 GB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP, SFP+
- Power
- 650 W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- Cisco ASR1000-ESP40
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
ASR1000-ESP40 Use Case
Enterprise WAN Aggregation and QoS Optimization with ASR1000-ESP40
A global enterprise deploys the Cisco ASR 1000 Processor with ESP40 (ASR1000-ESP40) to consolidate multiple MPLS and internet VPN circuits at its headquarters. Leveraging up to 40 Gbps forwarding capacity and granular QoS policies, the solution prioritizes voice and video conferencing traffic. Outcome: 30% improvement in bandwidth utilization, sub-10 ms latency for real-time applications, and unified hybrid WAN management.
Service Provider Edge Routing and Policy Enforcement
A Tier 1 service provider integrates ASR1000-ESP40-Cisco ASR 1000 Processor across its POPs to deliver managed VPN, BGP/MPLS edge routing, deep packet inspection and DDoS mitigation. The ESP40 accelerates policy-based traffic steering and subscriber analytics at scale. Outcome: 2× increase in subscriber session density, 25% reduction in OPEX, and guaranteed SLA compliance.
High-Throughput Secure Data Center Interconnect for Cloud On-Ramp
A regulated financial institution uses the Cisco ASR 1000 Processor with ESP40 (ASR1000-ESP40) to establish hardware-accelerated IPsec tunnels between on-prem data centers and multi-cloud environments. With up to 60 Gbps of encryption throughput and sub-millisecond latency, the platform ensures end-to-end data security. Outcome: full regulatory compliance, seamless cloud integration, and optimized encryption performance.
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Product Comparison Table
 ASR1000-ESP40 |  ASR1004 |  ASR1004-20G/K9 |  ASR1001-5G-SECK9 |  ASR1002F-SHA/K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5G | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC / CE | RoHS, FCC, CE | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | 16.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | EHWIC / NIM | EHWIC / NIM | NIM, EHWIC, SFP+ | NIM | N/A |
| Features | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, QoS, Redundancy | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, QoS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / QoS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 1 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 2 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount / Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | 4.4 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / Combo Ports | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | 2 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | N/A | 1 Slot | N/A |
| Network Protocols | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, IS-IS, RIP | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS |
| Power | 650 W | 350W | 350W | 350 W | 290 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply with Redundant Options | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | Cisco ASR1000-ESP40 | Cisco ASR 1004 Aggregation Services Router | Cisco ASR1004-20G/K9 | Cisco ASR1001-5G-SECK9 | Cisco ASR1002F Aggregation Services Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | CLI, SNMP, NetFlow | Telnet / SSH / SNMP | Telnet, SSH, SNMP | CLI / SNMP / NetFlow | SNMP / SSH / Telnet / HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / EIGRP / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 40 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise / Service Provider | Enterprise / Service Provider | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / N/A |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | 4 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN Ports | 2 WAN |
| Weight | N/A | 32 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 17.3 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
D
David Adams
4
Cisco ASR1000-ESP40 provides consistent performance under heavy traffic. Very reliable for core network operations.
S
Sophia Walker
5
Strong processing power and stability. A solid component for scalable service provider networks.
B
Benjamin Young
3
Handles large volumes of traffic efficiently. Performance meets enterprise expectations.
J
James White
4
Reliable and powerful ESP module. Supports high availability and long-term network growth.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco ASR1000-ESP40?
The Cisco ASR1000-ESP40 is a high-performance embedded services processor for ASR 1000 Series routers, delivering up to 40 Gbps of scalable services throughput.
What throughput performance does the ASR1000-ESP40 deliver?
The ESP40 supports up to 40 Gbps of services throughput, including firewall, NAT, IPsec VPN, and deep packet inspection.
Which ASR 1000 Series routers support the ESP40?
The ESP40 is compatible with any ASR 1000 chassis that includes an ESP slot, such as the ASR1001, ASR1002, ASR1002-HX, ASR1004, and ASR1006 platforms.
What key features does the ASR1000-ESP40 offer?
Key features include 40 Gbps of processing capacity, hardware-based encryption acceleration, advanced QoS, and deep packet inspection for comprehensive service delivery.