Cisco ASR 1000 Upgrade Guide
Maximize the performance and lifespan of your ASR 1000 (ASR-1000). Every upgrade option below is verified compatible.
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Upgrading components extends its useful life and avoids costly replacement.
Verified Specifications
| Processor Options | 2.5-200 Gbps forwarding across family; ESP 10-200 Gbps |
| Power Supply Options | AC 85-264V; DC -48V; dual/quad redundant supplies |
| Networking Options | 1001-X: 2x10G+6x1G; 1002-HX: 8x10G+8x1G; modular SIP/EPA on larger |
| Specification Source | Cisco official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Upgrade Networking
Stepping up from 1GbE to 10GbE or 25GbE eliminates network bottlenecks for VM migration, iSCSI storage traffic, and backup windows. Most modern workloads benefit from at least 10GbE.
Cisco ASR 1000 Series ASR1002
Cisco 5G Vpn K9 Asr 1002 Vpn Bundle
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Cisco ASR 1000 Series ASR1001-PWR-AC
Cisco Asr 1001 AC Power Supply
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Cisco ASR 1000 Series ASR1001-PWR-DC
Cisco Asr 1001 DC Power Supply
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Cisco ASR 1000 Series ASR1001-HX
Cisco Asr 1001-HX Aggregation Services Router (8X 10GE, 8X 1GE)
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Cisco ASR 1000 Series ASR1001-X
Cisco Asr 1001-X Aggregation Services Router (6 Ge, 2 10GE, Dual Ps)
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Cisco ASR 1000 Series ASR1002-PWR-AC
Cisco Asr 1002 AC Power Supply
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