ASR1000-ESP5 is the 5-Gbps Embedded Services Processor identified by Cisco for the ASR1002 platform only. It performs data-plane forwarding inside the host router. This is a processor module; the chassis, route-processing functions and interface inventory require their own verification.
Cisco states that the ASR1002 supports one ESP5 or ESP10. A single ESP5 order therefore must not be described as a redundant forwarding pair. The ASR1002-F uses an integrated fixed ESP and the ASR1002-X has an integrated forwarding design; a shared family name does not make those systems interchangeable ESP5 hosts.
The manufacturer comparison lists 5 Gbps bandwidth and 1 Gbps security traffic performance for ESP5. Use those as distinct historical specification categories, not as a guarantee for every feature mix, packet size or deployed software release. Validate the actual workload and installed licensing before retaining the module.
This exact ESP5 part appears in the Cisco notice with an April 29, 2016 sales cutoff and an April 30, 2021 final support milestone. Review the installed router configuration, backup procedure and migration destination before choosing a legacy spare. Do not assume current Cisco support is bundled with the hardware.
Cisco official hardware documentation | Cisco official lifecycle notice
| Item | Official fact and boundary |
|---|---|
| Processor PID | ASR1000-ESP5 |
| Host boundary | ASR1002 only, per Cisco ordering description |
| Forwarding bandwidth | 5 Gbps |
| Security traffic performance | 1 Gbps in manufacturer comparison; workload conditions apply |
| ASR1002 ESP population | One ESP5 or ESP10 |
| Excluded host assumption | Not an ESP upgrade for integrated ASR1002-F or ASR1002-X |
| Sales cutoff | April 29, 2016 |
| Final 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-ESP5 - 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.
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-ESP5 is US$ 1,800.00. Final pricing can change based on stock, quantity, configuration and delivery destination.
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ASR1000-ESP20 is a 20-Gbps forwarding processor module with its own retired lifecycle. Check the host configuration, memory resources and migration requirements.

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