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ASR1001X-5G-K9 Overview

ASR1001X-5G-K9 is a high-performance enterprise router built on a fixed integrated services architecture designed to deliver superior routing, security, and connectivity in demanding edge and aggregation networks. It features a robust set of power options with an AC power supply, versatile WAN/LAN interfaces supporting dual WAN and four LAN ports with 10/100/1000 Ethernet technology, and integrated services that include voice, video, and WAN optimization to meet mission-critical applications.

Engineered for modular capabilities through an expansion slot supporting EHWIC/NIM, the ASR1001X-5G-K9 offers comprehensive VPN features—including IPSec, SSL VPN, GRE, DMVPN, and FlexVPN—and delivers up to 5 Gbps throughput with high availability support and built-in firewall, intrusion prevention, and malware protection. Its managed, rack-mount design makes it ideal for enterprise use cases requiring reliable performance, redundancy, and advanced network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, and static routing.

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ASR1001X-5G-K9 Specifications

Power Source
AC Power Supply
Form Factor
Rack-mount
Ethernet Technology
10/100/1000
Width
17.2 inches
Memory
4 GB
Depth
12.6 inches
Weight
13.2 lbs
Height
1.8 inches
Product Type
Enterprise Router
Architecture
Fixed
WAN Configuration
Dual WAN
WAN Ports
2 WAN
Wi-Fi Standard
N/A
Connectivity Type
Wired
Wireless Support
No
Firewall Features
Yes
Management
Managed
Safety
N/A
EMC
N/A
Telecom
N/A
QoS Features
Supported
Stacking Capability
No
Device Type
Router
High Availability Support
Supported
Use Case
Enterprise
Integrated Services
Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
Modular Slots Available
1 Slot
LAN Ports
4 LAN Ports
Network Protocols
IPv4 / IPv6
Compliance Standards
FCC / CE
Expansion Slots
EHWIC / NIM
Remote Management
SSH / Telnet / SNMP
Built-in Security Features
Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection
Speed/Capacity
Gigabit
Interface Ports
RJ-45 / SFP
VPN Support
IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN
Features
VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS
Flash Memory
1 GB
Routing Protocols
OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing
Broadband
5G
5G Support
Yes
Throughput Capacity
5 Gbps
Power
225 W
Product Name
Cisco ASR 1001-X Integrated Services Router - 5G

ASR1001X-5G-K9 Use Case

5G Edge Connectivity for Remote Cell Sites

In a telecom carrier environment, network engineers deploy the ASR1001X-5G-K9-ASR1001-X 5G BASE BDL K9 AES BUILT-IN 6X1G at unattended small cell towers to aggregate 5G traffic over six 1 Gbps interfaces. This setup delivers sub-millisecond latency, AES-256 encryption for data in transit, and simplified site management via a single ruggedized chassis. Benefit: Operators achieve reliable high-capacity backhaul with turnkey security, accelerating service roll-out and reducing OPEX by up to 30%.

Secure 5G WAN Failover for Enterprise Branch Offices

In a multinational corporation, IT teams integrate the ASR1001X-5G-K9 with existing MPLS and internet links at branch locations to provide automatic 5G failover on six 1 Gbps ports. Built-in AES hardware encryption ensures compliance with corporate security policies, while dynamic routing maintains application availability during primary WAN outages. Benefit: Enterprises gain continuous business-critical connectivity, minimize downtime, and enforce end-to-end data protection without added appliances.

High-Performance SD-WAN in Retail Chains

Retail IT architects deploy ASR1001X-5G-K9 units in flagship stores to run SD-WAN overlays on the six integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports and native 5G link. Centralized controllers optimize traffic flows for POS and video surveillance, while built-in AES accelerates VPN tunnels up to 10 Gbps aggregate throughput. Benefit: Retailers experience responsive checkout systems, secure payment processing, and scalable network expansion with zero-touch provisioning, boosting customer satisfaction and reducing branch deployment time by 50%.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table full-right-arrow

ASR1001-X 5G BASE BDL K9 AES BUILT-IN 6X1GASR1001X-5G-K9ASR1002-X Router Bundle with 2x10GE, 6x1GE I/O, 36G, IPBase LicenseASR1002X-36G-NBASR1002-X 36G K9 AES LICSASR1002X-36G-K9Cisco ASR 1000 Router Flexible Packet Inspection Bundle ASR1004-10G-FPI/K9ASR1004-10G-FPI/K9Cisco ASR 1000 Router Base Bundle ASR1004-20G/K9ASR1004-20G/K9
5G SupportYesNoNoNoNo
ArchitectureFixedFixedFixedChassisFixed
Broadband5GN/AN/AFiber OpticN/A
Built-in Security FeaturesFirewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware ProtectionFirewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware ProtectionFirewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware ProtectionFirewall / Intrusion PreventionFirewall, Intrusion Prevention
Compliance StandardsFCC / CEIEEE 802.3, FCC, CERoHS / FCC / CEFCC / CE / ULRoHS, FCC, CE
Connectivity TypeWiredWiredWiredWired / EthernetWired
Depth12.6 inches18 inchesN/A21.5 inchesN/A
Device TypeRouterRouterRouterRouterRouter
EMCN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ethernet Technology10/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010G10/100/1000
Expansion SlotsEHWIC / NIMNIMN/ANIMNIM, EHWIC, SFP+
FeaturesVPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLSVPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLSVPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / QoS / High AvailabilityVPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLSVPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, QoS
Firewall FeaturesYesYesYesYesYes
Flash Memory1 GB2 GB512 MB512 MB512 MB
Form FactorRack-mountRack-mountRack-mountRack-mount / ChassisRack-mount
Height1.8 inches1.75 inchesN/A4.4 inchesN/A
High Availability SupportSupportedSupportedSupportedSupportedSupported
Integrated ServicesVoice / Video / WAN OptimizationVoice / Video / WAN OptimizationVoice / Video / WAN Optimization / N/AVoice / Video / WAN OptimizationVoice, Video
Interface PortsRJ-45 / SFPRJ-45RJ-45 / SFPSFP+RJ-45, SFP
LAN Ports4 LAN PortsModular LAN36 Gigabit EthernetN/A2 LAN Ports
ManagementManagedManagedManagedManagedManaged
Memory4 GB8 GB4 GB4 GB4 GB
Modular Slots Available1 Slot2 SlotsN/A3+ SlotsN/A
Network ProtocolsIPv4 / IPv6IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLSIPv4 / IPv6 / MPLSOSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / MPLSIPv4, IPv6, MPLS
Power225 W295 WRedundant, approx. 295 W350W350W
Power SourceAC Power SupplyRedundantRedundant AC / DC Power SupplyDual AC Power Supply (Redundant)AC Power Supply / Redundant
Product NameCisco ASR 1001-X Integrated Services Router - 5GASR1002X-36G-NBCisco ASR1002X-36G-K9Cisco ASR1004-10G-FPI/K9Cisco ASR1004-20G/K9
Product TypeEnterprise RouterEnterprise RouterEnterprise RouterEnterprise RouterEnterprise Router
QoS FeaturesSupportedSupportedSupportedSupportedSupported
Remote ManagementSSH / Telnet / SNMPSSH / Telnet / SNMPSSH / Telnet / SNMPSSH / Telnet / SNMPTelnet, SSH, SNMP
Routing ProtocolsOSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / EIGRP / IS-IS / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing
SafetyN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Speed/CapacityGigabitGigabitGigabit10gbGigabit
Stacking CapabilityNoNoNoNoNo
TelecomN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Throughput Capacity5 Gbps20 Gbps10 Gbps10 Gbps20 Gbps
Use CaseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise / Service Provider
VPN SupportIPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPNIPSec / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPNIPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/AIPSec / DMVPN / FlexVPNIPSec / DMVPN / FlexVPN
WAN ConfigurationDual WANDual WANDual WANDual WANDual WAN
WAN Ports2 WANModular WAN36 Gigabit Ethernet2 WAN2 WAN
Weight13.2 lbs20 lbsN/A44 lbsN/A
Wi-Fi StandardN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Width17.2 inches19 inchesN/A17.5 inchesN/A
Wireless SupportNoNoNoNoNo

Reviews & Ratings

M
Matthew Griffin
5

ASR1001-X 5G bundle is compact, fast, and secure. Great for enterprise edge deployments requiring 6x1G ports and built-in AES.

J
Joshua Kelly
5

Reliable 5G router with excellent performance. Integration into existing Cisco infrastructure was seamless.

B
Brandon Price
4

Strong throughput and security features in a small form factor. Perfect for growing networks.

A
Adam Hughes
5

ASR1001-X 5G exceeded expectations in stability and uptime. Cisco quality is evident.

D
Dylan Perry
5

Great balance of port density, performance, and security. Ideal for enterprise WAN applications.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco ASR1001X-5G-K9?

The Cisco ASR1001X-5G-K9 is a high-performance edge router delivering up to 5 Gbps of aggregate throughput, AES-256 hardware encryption, and six built-in 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a 1RU platform.

What throughput does the ASR1001-X 5G Base Bundle support?

The ASR1001-X 5G Base Bundle supports up to 5 Gbps of bi-directional throughput, ensuring wire-speed performance for enterprise and service-provider edge applications.

How many and what type of ports are included?

This model includes six fixed 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45) and one console port, enabling flexible WAN and LAN connectivity without additional interface modules.

Is hardware encryption built in?

Yes. The ASR1001X-5G-K9 features an integrated AES-256 hardware encryption engine, offering line-rate IPsec VPN throughput without impacting router performance.

Which operating system does it run?

It runs Cisco IOS XE, delivering modular software services, advanced security, and programmability across enterprise and service-provider environments.

What software license is included in the Base Bundle?

The Base Bundle includes the Network Essentials license, which provides basic routing, security, and QoS features; advanced features require an upgrade to Network Advantage.

What power supply options are available?

The router ships with a single internal AC power supply and supports a redundant AC power module for high availability deployments.

What is the form factor and dimensions?

It is a 1RU rack-mountable platform with dimensions of 1.75″ (H) x 17.3″ (W) x 14.6″ (D) and weighs approximately 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg).

Which deployment scenarios are ideal for this router?

It is ideal for enterprise branch aggregation, service-provider POP edge, and secure VPN gateways, delivering advanced routing, encryption, and QoS in a compact footprint.

Does the ASR1001X-5G-K9 support MPLS?

Yes. When running IOS XE with the Network Advantage license, it supports full MPLS features including L3VPN, VPLS, and advanced traffic engineering.

What Quality of Service (QoS) features are available?

It offers hierarchical QoS policies, traffic shaping, policing, congestion avoidance, and classification to ensure service-level guarantees across critical applications.

How can the router be managed?

Management options include CLI over console, Telnet/SSH, SNMP v2/v3, NetConf, RESTCONF, and Cisco DNA Center for centralized orchestration and automation.

Does it support network function virtualization (NFV)?

Yes. The ASR1001X supports IOS XE’s built-in NFV capabilities, enabling virtualized network functions such as firewalls, WAN optimization, and intrusion prevention.

What warranty and support options are available?

Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with 90-day software support. Optional Smart Net Total Care contracts offer 24x7 replace-and-update services.

How does the ASR1001X-5G-K9 differ from the ASR1001?

The ASR1001X-5G-K9 offers 5 Gbps throughput, built-in AES-256 encryption, and enhanced CPU performance compared to the original ASR1001, which is limited to 2 Gbps.