Cisco Router ASR 1000 Series ASR1001X-20G-K9 Overview
Cisco Router ASR 1000 Series ASR1001X-20G-K9 is a genuine edge and wide-area routing product from Cisco, a leading enterprise networking vendor whose Catalyst, Nexus and ISR families power campus, data-center and branch networks worldwide. Belonging to the Cisco Router ASR 1000 Series family, the ASR1001X-20G-K9 unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco Router ASR 1000 Series family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include branch and campus WAN connectivity, service-provider edge and MPLS deployments, and secure remote-site interconnect. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “ASR1001-X router with 20G Base Bundle, K9, AES, built-in 6x1G, and 2x10G.”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the ASR1001X-20G-K9. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise WAN
Branch and campus routing with advanced services.
Service Provider
Edge routing for ISP and MPLS deployments.
Data Center
Interconnect core and aggregation layers reliably.
Buying a Pre-Owned ASR1001X-20G-K9
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
ASR1001X-20G-K9 Specifications | |
Physical specifications Note: Depth applies to chassis edge-to-edge dimension and does not include protrusions such as card handles, power-supply handles, and cable management brackets. Refer to the applicable hardware installation guide for additional details. | Height: 1.71 in. (43.43 mm) Width: 17.3 in. (439.42 mm) Depth: 18.17 in. (461.5 mm) Weight: ● 25 lb (11.35 kg) fully loaded Note: The Cisco ASR 1001-X Router has the route processor, ESP, and SIP integrated. |
Default memory | 8-GB DRAM shared across route processor, ESP, and SIP |
Number of SIPs or Ethernet line cards supported | Integrated in chassis |
Shared port adapters | 1 single-height SPA slot |
Ethernet port adapters | N/A |
Cisco ASR 1000 Series ESP | Integrated in chassis |
Route processor | Integrated in the chassis: Cisco ASR 1001-X Series Route Processor with Quad Core Processor |
Redundancy | Software: Yes |
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports | Yes: 6 Gigabit Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports |
Built-in 10 Gigabit Ethernet port | Yes: Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet Small Form-Factor Plus Pluggable (SFP+) ports Note:Built-in 10-GB ports cannot be reduced to 1-GB speed. |
Network interface module | Yes |
Cisco ASR 1000 Series | Cisco ASR 1001-X |
ESP support | Cisco ASR 1000 Series 2.5-Gbps ESP (default) Upgradable through a software-activated feature license to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps |
ESP bandwidth | 2.5 to 20 Gbps |
ESP memory | Share the same control memory on route processor |
SIPs and Ethernet line cards | Integrated in chassis; not upgradable |
Embedded hardware-based encryption | Yes: Up to 8-Gbps crypto support throughput |
Minimum Cisco IOS XE Software release | Cisco IOS XE Software Release 3.12.0 |
Rack-mounting | Yes: 19-inch |
Wall-mounting | No |
External USB flash memory | 1-GB USB flash-memory support |
Redundant power supply | Yes: Dual power supplies by default; option of either AC or DC power supply Note: A mix of one AC and one DC power supply is not supported. |
Power input | Worldwide ranging AC input range (85 to 264 VAC) Worldwide ranging DC (-40 to -72V; 48V nominal) |
Power consumption | ● Maximum (DC): 242W ● Maximum (AC): 250W ● Maximum (out): 250W |
Airflow | Front-to-back |
Operating temperature (nominal) | 32 to 104°F |
Operating temperature (short-term) | 32 to 122°F |
Operating humidity (nominal) (relative humidity) | 10 to 85% |
Operating humidity (short-term) | 5 to 90% |
Storage temperature | -40 to 150°F (-40 to 70°C) |
Storage humidity (relative humidity) | 5 to 95% |
Operating altitude | -500 to 10,000 feet |
Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) | GR-1089 and GR-63 (in progress) |
EMC standards | ● FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A ● VCCI Class A ● AS/NSZ Class A ● ICES-003 Class A ● EN55022/CISPR 22 Information Technology Equipment (Emissions) ● EN55024/CISPR 24 Information Technology Equipment (Immunity) ● EN300 386 Telecommunications Network Equipment ● (EMC) ● EN50082-1/EN61000-6-1 Generic Immunity Standard |
Safety Standard | UL60950-1 CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 AS/NZS 60950.1 |







