ASR1000-ESP20 is the Cisco ASR 1000 Series 20-Gbps Embedded Services Processor. The hardware comparison identifies 1 GB of QuantumFlow Processor memory, 256 MB packet buffering and 4 GB FECP DRAM. These are module resources, not a description of a fully populated router or the memory of every component in the chassis.
There are no front-panel traffic interfaces on the ESP module. Match the host chassis, route processor and interface-adapter population separately before planning a replacement. Cisco warns against operating different ESP models together in one chassis except during an upgrade; follow the supported upgrade procedure for the exact system.
The 20-Gbps designation is the processor bandwidth class. It does not establish a guaranteed encrypted-traffic rate or an application benchmark for every packet size and enabled feature. Record the real workload and verify the complete hardware and software combination before assuming that a faster ESP alone removes a deployment bottleneck.
Cisco c51-740476 explicitly covers ASR1000-ESP20. Its sales cutoff was March 26, 2019 and the final support date was March 31, 2024; IOS XE 16.12 is identified as the last supported release. Review migration and recovery requirements because purchasing a spare does not reinstate manufacturer support.
Cisco official hardware documentation | Cisco official lifecycle notice
| Item | Official fact and boundary |
|---|---|
| Exact module | ASR1000-ESP20 |
| Forwarding bandwidth | 20 Gbps class |
| QFP memory | 1 GB |
| Packet buffer | 256 MB |
| FECP DRAM | 4 GB |
| Traffic interfaces on faceplate | None |
| End of sale / last support | March 26, 2019 / March 31, 2024 |
| Final IOS XE release | 16.12 per ESP20 lifecycle notice |
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-ESP20 - Cisco ASR 1000 Aggregation Services Routers Processor 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.
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The current reference price for ASR1000-ESP20 is US$ 2,460.00. Final pricing can change based on stock, quantity, configuration and delivery destination.
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