What licensing model does it use?

The router runs Cisco IOS XE with a perpetual Unified Ports license and optional Performance-on-Demand licenses to unlock higher throughput tiers up to 20 Gbps.

What are the power requirements and consumption?

The ASR1001-X accepts 100–240 VAC, consumes up to 130 W under full load, and offers redundant external power supply support for high availability.

What environmental specifications apply?

The router operates in 0–45 °C ambient temperature, at altitudes up to 4,000 m, and meets NEBS Level 3, ensuring reliable deployment in controlled data-center environments.

Does the ASR1001-X support high availability?

Yes. It supports Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), enabling zero-packet-loss failover when paired with a second ASR1001-X in a router redundancy configuration.

Which software features are available on IOS XE?

IOS XE provides advanced routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, VPN, Segment Routing, QoS, multicore CPU support and programmability via RESTCONF and NETCONF.

What are the typical use cases for the ASR1001-X?

Ideal for enterprise WAN aggregation, data-center interconnect, campus edge, managed services and small-to-medium service provider networks requiring scalable performance and security.

How do I configure the ASR1001-X for basic routing?

Use the CLI under global configuration mode: define interfaces (interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0), assign IP addresses, enable routing protocols (router ospf 1), and apply policies via standard IOS XE commands.

What warranty and support options are available?

The ASR1001-X includes a limited lifetime hardware warranty and 90-day software updates. Cisco SMARTnet service plans provide 24×7 technical support and advance hardware replacement.

Where can I purchase the ASR1001X-2.5G-K9?

You can buy through Cisco’s authorized reseller network or the Cisco Commerce Workspace (CCW) portal; contact a local partner for pricing and lead-time details.

How does the ASR1001-X compare to the ASR1002-X?

Compared to the ASR1002-X, the ASR1001-X offers lower maximum throughput (20 Gbps vs. 100 Gbps) but at a smaller form factor and lower power consumption for edge deployments.

Can I expand the ASR1001-X with additional modules?

Yes. The router has two NIM slots supporting various interface modules (e.g., T1/E1, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and PoE modules) for future growth.

Which software versions are supported?

The ASR1001-X is certified on Cisco IOS XE releases 16.9.x and later, ensuring ongoing feature enhancements, security patches and hardware platform optimizations.

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ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 Specifications

Product Type: Enterprise Router
VPN Support: IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN
Power Source: AC Power Supply / Redundant
Routing Protocols: OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing
Broadband: Fiber Optic
Architecture: Fixed
WAN Configuration: WAN
WAN Ports: 2 WAN
LAN Ports: N/A
Ethernet Technology: 2.5G
Wi-Fi Standard: N/A
Connectivity Type: Wired
Network Protocols: IPv4, IPv6
Remote Management: SSH, Telnet, SNMP
Compliance Standards: FCC, CE
Wireless Support: No
Speed/Capacity: 2.5gb
Firewall Features: Yes
Features: VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS
Use Case: Enterprise
Management: Managed
Form Factor: Rack-mount
Integrated Services: Voice, Video, WAN Optimization
High Availability Support: Supported
Safety: N/A
EMC: N/A
Telecom: N/A
Throughput Capacity: 2.5 Gbps
QoS Features: Supported
Built-in Security Features: Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
Expansion Slots: N/A
Modular Slots Available: N/A
Stacking Capability: No
5G Support: No
Memory: 2 GB
Flash Memory: 512 MB
Interface Ports: 2x 2.5G SFP+
Power: 300 Watts
Device Type: Router
Product Name: ASR1001X-2.5G-K9
Height: 3.5 inches
Width: 17.5 inches
Depth: 16.5 inches
Weight: 35 lbs

ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 Use Case

Secure Branch Office VPN Hub with AES Encryption on Cisco ASR1001X-2.5G-K9

In a financial services environment requiring compliance and high-performance encryption, the Cisco ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 router leverages its built-in AES accelerator and 6×1 Gbps ports to deliver up to 2.5 Gbps of secure IPsec VPN throughput between branch offices and headquarters. Benefit: Ensures regulatory compliance, reduces latency below 10 ms, and centralizes VPN management for multi-branch connectivity.

2.5G High-Bandwidth Cloud On-Ramp for Enterprise SaaS and IaaS

Global enterprises leveraging AWS Direct Connect or Azure ExpressRoute use the Cisco ASR1001X-2.5G-K9’s dedicated 2.5 Gbps SFP port and integrated QoS to optimize delivery of SaaS and IaaS applications. Benefit: Provides predictable, low-latency cloud access, improves application performance by up to 30 %, and simplifies traffic segmentation with hardware-accelerated forwarding.

Multi-Service Aggregation and QoS Enforcement for Enterprise Campus Networks

Large campus environments consolidate voice, video and data traffic over the Cisco ASR1001X-2.5G-K9’s six 1 Gbps interfaces and a 2.5 Gbps uplink, applying advanced QoS policies and hardware-based encryption. Benefit: Prioritizes mission-critical services, maximizes link utilization, and supports seamless scalability for up to 50,000 users.

Quality Certifications

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Product Comparison Table

	ASR1001X-2.5G-K9	ASR1002-5G/K9	ASR1006-20G-SEC/K9	ASR1002-5G-SEC/K9	ASR1002-10G/K9
5G Support	No	No	No	No	No
Architecture	Fixed	Fixed	Modular	Fixed	Fixed
Broadband	Fiber Optic	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	FCC, CE	FCC, CE, UL, RoHS	FCC, CE	FCC, CE, RoHS
Connectivity Type	Wired	Wired	Wired / Ethernet	Wired	Ethernet
Depth	16.5 inches	19 inches	N/A	20 inches	21 inches
Device Type	Router	Router	Router	Router	Router
EMC	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	FCC, CE
Ethernet Technology	2.5G	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10G
Expansion Slots	N/A	NIM, EHWIC	NIM	NIM	N/A
Features	VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS	VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS	VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / MPLS	VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, WAN Optimization	VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS
Firewall Features	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Flash Memory	512 MB	512 MB	1 GB	512 MB	512 MB
Form Factor	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Chassis / Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Rack-mount
Height	3.5 inches	3.5 inches	N/A	1.75 inches	1.75 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	2x 2.5G SFP+	RJ-45, SFP	RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+	RJ-45, SFP	SFP+
LAN Ports	N/A	4 LAN Ports	Modular LAN	2 RJ-45	4 LAN Ports
Management	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Memory	2 GB	2 GB	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB
Modular Slots Available	N/A	2 Slots	3+ Slots	2 Slots	N/A
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP	IPv4, IPv6	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS
Power	300 Watts	350 W	N/A	285 Watts	330 W
Power Source	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant	Redundant AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply / Redundant
Product Name	ASR1001X-2.5G-K9	Cisco ASR1002-5G/K9	ASR1006-20G-SEC/K9	Cisco ASR1002-5G-SEC/K9	Cisco ASR 1002-10G/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	CLI, SNMP, NetFlow, Telnet, SSH	SSH, Telnet, SNMP	Telnet, SSH, SNMP	SSH / Telnet / SNMP
Routing Protocols	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / Static Routing
Safety	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	UL, IEC 60950
Speed/Capacity	2.5gb	Gigabit	10gb	Gigabit	10gb
Stacking Capability	No	No	No	No	No
Telecom	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	TIA/EIA
Throughput Capacity	2.5 Gbps	5 Gbps	20 Gbps	5 Gbps	10 Gbps
Use Case	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise
VPN Support	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / GRE / DMVPN
WAN Configuration	WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	WAN
WAN Ports	2 WAN	2 WAN	Modular WAN	2 SFP	2 WAN
Weight	35 lbs	29 lbs	N/A	25 lbs	15 lbs
Wi-Fi Standard	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Width	17.5 inches	17 inches	N/A	17.5 inches	17.5 inches
Wireless Support	No	No	No	No	No

Reviews & Ratings

William Thompson

ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 is compact yet powerful. Perfect for smaller enterprise deployments, providing reliable 2.5G throughput and solid security features.

Evan Clark

Great performance with the built-in 6x1G ports. The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 meets our needs for secure, high-performance routing in a compact form factor.

Chloe Williams

The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 has delivered consistent performance and reliable connectivity. It's perfect for our edge deployments, handling all our routing needs efficiently.

Sophia Nelson

This router provides the speed and flexibility we need. Easy to deploy, with great support for AES encryption and 2.5G throughput.

Joshua Harris

The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 is ideal for smaller enterprise setups. It delivers robust performance, easy management, and excellent security features at a great price point.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco ASR1001-X Router (SKU: ASR1001X-2.5G-K9)?

The Cisco ASR1001-X is a high-performance edge router featuring a 2.5 Gbps base bundle, built-in 6×1 GbE ports and AES encryption acceleration, designed for service provider and enterprise WAN aggregation.

What throughput does the ASR1001-X deliver?

Out of the box, the ASR1001-X supports 2.5 Gbps of forwarding capacity and scales up to 20 Gbps with performance licenses, ensuring wire-speed services for demanding applications.

How many physical interfaces are included?

The ASR1001-X base bundle includes six built-in 1 GbE ports; you can add two 10 GbE or four 1 GbE modular network interface modules (NIMs) for flexible connectivity.

Does the ASR1001-X support hardware-based encryption?

Yes. The ASR1001-X-K9 SKU includes built-in AES hardware acceleration for up to 780 Mbps of encrypted traffic, supporting IPsec, MACsec and other crypto services without CPU impact.

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ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 Overview

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ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 Specifications

Product Type

Enterprise Router

VPN Support

IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN

Power Source

AC Power Supply / Redundant

Routing Protocols

OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing

Broadband

Fiber Optic

Architecture

Fixed

WAN Configuration

WAN

WAN Ports

2 WAN

LAN Ports

N/A

Ethernet Technology

2.5G

Wi-Fi Standard

N/A

Connectivity Type

Wired

Network Protocols

IPv4, IPv6

Remote Management

SSH, Telnet, SNMP

Compliance Standards

FCC, CE

Wireless Support

Speed/Capacity

2.5gb

Firewall Features

Yes

Features

VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS

Use Case

Enterprise

Management

Managed

Form Factor

Rack-mount

Integrated Services

Voice, Video, WAN Optimization

High Availability Support

Supported

Safety

N/A

EMC

N/A

Telecom

N/A

Throughput Capacity

2.5 Gbps

QoS Features

Supported

Built-in Security Features

Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection

Expansion Slots

N/A

Modular Slots Available

N/A

Stacking Capability

5G Support

Memory

2 GB

Flash Memory

512 MB

Interface Ports

2x 2.5G SFP+

Power

300 Watts

Device Type

Router

Product Name

ASR1001X-2.5G-K9

Height

3.5 inches

Width

17.5 inches

Depth

16.5 inches

Weight

35 lbs

ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 Use Case

Secure Branch Office VPN Hub with AES Encryption on Cisco ASR1001X-2.5G-K9

2.5G High-Bandwidth Cloud On-Ramp for Enterprise SaaS and IaaS

Multi-Service Aggregation and QoS Enforcement for Enterprise Campus Networks

Product Comparison Table

	ASR1001X-2.5G-K9	ASR1002-5G/K9	ASR1006-20G-SEC/K9	ASR1002-5G-SEC/K9	ASR1002-10G/K9
5G Support	No	No	No	No	No
Architecture	Fixed	Fixed	Modular	Fixed	Fixed
Broadband	Fiber Optic	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	FCC, CE	FCC, CE, UL, RoHS	FCC, CE	FCC, CE, RoHS
Connectivity Type	Wired	Wired	Wired / Ethernet	Wired	Ethernet
Depth	16.5 inches	19 inches	N/A	20 inches	21 inches
Device Type	Router	Router	Router	Router	Router
EMC	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	FCC, CE
Ethernet Technology	2.5G	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10G
Expansion Slots	N/A	NIM, EHWIC	NIM	NIM	N/A
Features	VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS	VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS	VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / MPLS	VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, WAN Optimization	VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS
Firewall Features	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Flash Memory	512 MB	512 MB	1 GB	512 MB	512 MB
Form Factor	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Chassis / Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Rack-mount
Height	3.5 inches	3.5 inches	N/A	1.75 inches	1.75 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	2x 2.5G SFP+	RJ-45, SFP	RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+	RJ-45, SFP	SFP+
LAN Ports	N/A	4 LAN Ports	Modular LAN	2 RJ-45	4 LAN Ports
Management	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Memory	2 GB	2 GB	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB
Modular Slots Available	N/A	2 Slots	3+ Slots	2 Slots	N/A
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP	IPv4, IPv6	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS
Power	300 Watts	350 W	N/A	285 Watts	330 W
Power Source	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant	Redundant AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply / Redundant
Product Name	ASR1001X-2.5G-K9	Cisco ASR1002-5G/K9	ASR1006-20G-SEC/K9	Cisco ASR1002-5G-SEC/K9	Cisco ASR 1002-10G/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	CLI, SNMP, NetFlow, Telnet, SSH	SSH, Telnet, SNMP	Telnet, SSH, SNMP	SSH / Telnet / SNMP
Routing Protocols	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / Static Routing
Safety	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	UL, IEC 60950
Speed/Capacity	2.5gb	Gigabit	10gb	Gigabit	10gb
Stacking Capability	No	No	No	No	No
Telecom	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	TIA/EIA
Throughput Capacity	2.5 Gbps	5 Gbps	20 Gbps	5 Gbps	10 Gbps
Use Case	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise
VPN Support	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / GRE / DMVPN
WAN Configuration	WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	WAN
WAN Ports	2 WAN	2 WAN	Modular WAN	2 SFP	2 WAN
Weight	35 lbs	29 lbs	N/A	25 lbs	15 lbs
Wi-Fi Standard	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Width	17.5 inches	17 inches	N/A	17.5 inches	17.5 inches
Wireless Support	No	No	No	No	No

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco ASR1001-X Router (SKU: ASR1001X-2.5G-K9)?

What throughput does the ASR1001-X deliver?

Out of the box, the ASR1001-X supports 2.5 Gbps of forwarding capacity and scales up to 20 Gbps with performance licenses, ensuring wire-speed services for demanding applications.

How many physical interfaces are included?

The ASR1001-X base bundle includes six built-in 1 GbE ports; you can add two 10 GbE or four 1 GbE modular network interface modules (NIMs) for flexible connectivity.

Does the ASR1001-X support hardware-based encryption?

Yes. The ASR1001-X-K9 SKU includes built-in AES hardware acceleration for up to 780 Mbps of encrypted traffic, supporting IPsec, MACsec and other crypto services without CPU impact.