ASR1000-ESP10-N is the non-encryption version of the Cisco ASR1000-ESP10 Embedded Services Processor. It is a forwarding module installed in a compatible ASR 1000 system, not a complete router or a security-license bundle. The N suffix is a functional boundary that must remain in the procurement record.
Cisco explicitly limits this module to noncrypto Cisco IOS software images and states that it does not support encryption capabilities such as IPsec. An AES license or a software image intended for the encryption-capable ESP10 must not be used as evidence that ESP10-N can satisfy an encrypted-traffic requirement.
The hardware guide identifies the ESP as a centralized forwarding engine and states that ESP modules have no front-panel traffic interfaces. The router chassis and interface adapters therefore need separate checks. Confirm the supported hardware combination and software image before treating this legacy processor as a replacement.
Cisco includes ASR1000-ESP10-N in notice c51-734572. Sales ended April 29, 2016 and the last support milestone was April 30, 2021. A spare-module sale does not restore manufacturer support; assess configuration recovery and migration before retaining this platform.
Cisco official hardware documentation | Cisco official lifecycle notice
| Item | Official fact and boundary |
|---|---|
| Exact PID | ASR1000-ESP10-N |
| Component role | Embedded Services Processor module |
| Variant | Non-encryption version of ESP10 |
| IOS image boundary | Noncrypto images only |
| IPsec encryption | Not supported |
| Front-panel traffic interfaces | None on the ESP module |
| End of sale | April 29, 2016 |
| Last support | April 30, 2021 |
Cisco official hardware documentation | Cisco official lifecycle notice
This listing is an accessory or component and may not include the main device. Confirm the supported platform, connector or form factor, included quantity, hardware revision and required mounting or installation parts before ordering.
ASR1000-ESP10-N - Cisco ASR 1000 Series Embedded Services Processors is a CISCO accessory or component in the Module category. It may require a compatible main device and should not be treated as a complete standalone system.
Compatibility depends on the exact parent platform, chassis or device revision. Provide the installed model and required quantity so YYST Global can check fit before ordering.
Confirm whether the quotation includes only the named component or also includes cables, brackets, optics, licenses or installation hardware. Package contents vary by part number and condition.
The current reference price for ASR1000-ESP10-N is US$ 2,400.00. Final pricing can change based on stock, quantity, configuration and delivery destination.
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