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ASR1000-ESP5
ASR1K EMBEDDED SVCS PROCESSOR 5GBPS ASR1002 ONLY
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ASR1000-ESP5 is a modular enterprise router that integrates advanced processing with redundant power options, offering high-performance WAN/LAN interfaces and integrated services including voice, video, and WAN optimization. Designed for secure VPN deployments, its architecture supports a range of VPN protocols and provides robust throughput that meets the demands of enterprise use cases.
ASR1000-ESP5 delivers exceptional performance through enhanced modular capabilities, ensuring high availability and redundancy while maintaining scalable processing power. Its integrated service features, comprehensive routing protocols, and state‐of‐the‐art security attributes make it an ideal solution for enterprises that require reliable connectivity and advanced network management.
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Scenario: A global enterprise integrates the ASR1002 router with the ASR1000-ESP5-ASR1K Embedded Services Processor (5 Gbps) to consolidate IPsec VPN, stateful firewall and intrusion prevention at the WAN edge. Outcome: Delivers sustained 5 Gbps line-rate security, reduces hardware count and CAPEX by 30 %, and ensures sub-10 ms latency for 100+ branch offices.
Scenario: A tier-1 ISP deploys ASR1002 routers equipped with the ASR1000-ESP5-ASR1K (5 Gbps) to support thousands of VPNs, NAT sessions and quality-of-service policies across multiple tenants. Outcome: Guarantees 99.99 % SLA uptime, scales subscriber services with zero performance degradation, and lowers per-session power consumption by 25 %.
Scenario: A financial institution leverages the ASR1002 plus ASR1000-ESP5-ASR1K Embedded Services Processor (5 Gbps) to enforce granular micro-segmentation, deep packet inspection and end-to-end encryption between on-premises data centers and AWS. Outcome: Achieves regulatory compliance, eliminates lateral threat risk, and sustains sub-10 ms application response times under full 5 Gbps load.
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| ASR1000-ESP5 |  ASR1001-X |  ASR1002-10G-SHA/K9 |  ASR1002-X |  ASR1002-5G/K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC / CE / RoHS | RoHS / FCC / CE | FCC / CE | FCC / CE / UL | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Ethernet | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | 27.5 inches | N/A | 16 inches | 19 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | CISPR 22 / EN 55022 | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 / 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | EHWIC / NIM / SM-X / SFP+ | NIM | N/A | NIM | NIM, EHWIC |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS / LER / Syslog | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / MPLS / Firewall / QoS / IPv6 Compatible | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 2 GB | 1 GB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount / Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | 1.75 inches | N/A | 1 RU | 3.5 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ / QSFP+ / Combo Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | N/A | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | N/A | 2 Slots | N/A | 2 Slots | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF |
| Power | 650W | 350 W | 350W | 265 Watts | 350 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply with Redundant Options | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | Cisco ASR1000-ESP5 | Cisco ASR 1001-X Aggregation Services Router | Cisco ASR1002-10G-SHA/K9 | Cisco ASR 1002-X Aggregation Services Router | Cisco ASR1002-5G/K9 |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH / Telnet / SNMP / NetFlow | SSH / Telnet / SNMP / NETCONF | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SSH / Telnet / SNMP / NetFlow | CLI, SNMP, NetFlow, Telnet, SSH |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | IEC 60950 | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10gb | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | No | No | No | No | No |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | BellCore / TR-45 | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 40 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 10Gbps | 2 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise / Branch | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A | IPSec / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | N/A | 27 lbs | N/A | 20 lbs | 29 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 17.25 inches | N/A | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
ASR1000-ESP5 delivers smooth 5Gbps service processing. Reliable performance and easy integration into our ASR1002 setup. Ideal for high-demand enterprise environments.
Excellent embedded services processor. Handles VPN and firewall workloads efficiently with minimal latency. Cisco quality ensures stable operations.
High-performance ESP for ASR1002. Simplified deployment and consistent throughput make it perfect for service provider networks.
Robust and dependable 5Gbps processor. Enhances router functionality while maintaining low CPU overhead.
Easy to install and manage. ASR1000-ESP5 improves processing efficiency and overall network stability.
The Cisco ASR1000-ESP5 is a fifth-generation embedded services processor designed for the ASR1002 router, delivering up to 5 Gbps of forwarding capacity and advanced services acceleration.
The ASR1000-ESP5 supports up to 5 Gbps of aggregated throughput for encryption, compression, and advanced services on the ASR1002 platform.
The ASR1000-ESP5 is compatible exclusively with the Cisco ASR1002 router and is not supported on other ASR1K chassis models.
By offloading CPU-intensive tasks—such as IPsec encryption, Deep Packet Inspection, and QoS—the ASR1000-ESP5 increases overall packet-per-second performance and reduces processing delays.
The ASR1000-ESP5 provides hardware-accelerated IPsec encryption, MACsec support, and integrated firewall filtering to secure data in transit at line rate.
Power down the ASR1002, insert the ESP5 module into the dedicated service-engine slot, secure the retention latch, and then power the router back on.
The ESP5 features a multi-core network processor, 2 GB DRAM, 512 MB flash, and hardware accelerators for encryption, compression, and deep packet inspection.
Yes, the ESP5 supports N+1 redundancy when used in dual-ASR1002 active/standby pairs for seamless failover and continuous service delivery.
The ESP5 consumes approximately 45 W of power and operates at 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz when installed in an ASR1002 chassis.
Cisco recommends IOS XE 16.9.x or later for full feature support and performance optimizations with the ASR1000-ESP5.
The ASR1000-ESP5 can maintain up to 2 million concurrent security sessions, depending on the IOS XE feature set and configuration.
Compared to ESP4, the ESP5 delivers 30% higher throughput, enhanced encryption acceleration, and larger session capacity for more demanding service workloads.
Yes, you can migrate by replacing the ESP4 module with the ESP5 module; no chassis modifications are required but a software upgrade to IOS XE 16.9+ is mandatory.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime warranty on the ASR1000-ESP5 and optional SMARTnet® services for 24×7 technical support and expedited hardware replacement.
The ASR1000-ESP5 requires the Security or AppX feature license to unlock encryption and application services acceleration on the ASR1002 platform.
You can order the ASR1000-ESP5 through Cisco authorized distributors, partners, or directly via the Cisco Commerce Workspace using SKU ASR1000-ESP5.