The Cisco ASR1001X-AIS-AX is a high-performance Aggregation Services Router in the Cisco ASR 1000 Series, designed for enterprise and service provider edge deployments that demand advanced programmability, high throughput, and integrated services.
This router runs on Cisco IOS XE software and is powered by the Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP), providing hardware-based forwarding, advanced routing, and security services in a compact 1U form factor.
The ASR1001X-AIS-AX integrates the Cisco Application Intelligence and Services (AIS) module, enabling enhanced application visibility, traffic analytics, and policy-based management.
It is ideal for WAN aggregation, secure enterprise edge, data center interconnect, and SD-WAN deployments, where application performance and traffic insights are critical.
Parameter | Specification / Value |
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Model Number | Cisco ASR1001X-AIS-AX |
Product Type | Aggregation Services Router with AIS module |
Series | Cisco ASR 1000 Series |
Processor Architecture | Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) multi-core |
Throughput | Base throughput up to 2.5 Gbps, software-upgradable |
Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1U) |
Rack Mountable | Yes |
Integrated Network Ports | 6 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports (RJ-45/SFP combo) |
10-Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 2 × 10GE SFP+ ports |
SPA / Modular Slots | 1 × SPA slot for interface expansion |
Embedded Services Processor (ESP) | Integrated hardware-based forwarding |
Route Processor (RP) | Dual-core CPU integrated route processor |
Memory (Default DRAM) | 8 GB |
Maximum DRAM | 16 GB |
Default Flash Memory | 8 GB |
Maximum Flash Memory | 32 GB |
USB Ports | 1 × USB Type A (storage), 1 × mini-USB console |
Console / Auxiliary Ports | 1 × RJ-45 console, 1 × RJ-45 auxiliary |
Power Supply Options | Dual redundant, hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
Typical Power Consumption | Approximately 250 W |
Maximum Power Consumption | Up to 400 W (fully loaded) |
Cooling System | Front-to-back airflow with redundant fan tray |
Dimensions (H × W × D) | 43.9 × 438.15 × 482.6 mm (1.73 × 17.25 × 19 inches) |
Weight | Approximately 10.9 kg (24 lbs) |
Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
Storage Temperature | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% – 85% (non-condensing) |
Routing Protocols Supported | Static, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, VRF, IPv4/IPv6 dual stack |
Security Features | IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, Zone-Based Firewall, ACLs, Control Plane Protection, NAT |
QoS Capabilities | Hierarchical QoS (HQoS), traffic shaping, policing, prioritization |
Application Intelligence Features | AIS module for deep application visibility, traffic analytics, policy-based control |
Virtualization & SDN Support | Cisco IOS XE service containers, NFVIS, SD-WAN ready |
High Availability Features | Stateful Switchover (SSO), Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) |
Management Interfaces | CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, NetFlow, NETCONF, RESTCONF, SSH, HTTPS |
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
Licensing Model | Software-based feature and throughput licensing |
Primary Use Cases | WAN aggregation, enterprise edge routing, SD-WAN, data center edge, application-aware traffic management |
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