Description
Introduction to the Service Router
The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 Cisco ASR 1000 Series Embedded Services Processor 2.5Gbps Router is a high-performance router designed for service providers and enterprise networks. It is part of the Cisco ASR 1000 series of routers, which are known for their high scalability and reliability.
The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 router is equipped with an Embedded Services Processor (ESP) that provides a 2.5 Gbps forwarding rate. This allows the router to handle large amounts of traffic, making it suitable for use in high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming and online gaming. The router also supports a wide range of interface options, including Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and 40 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
In terms of routing capabilities, the ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 supports a variety of routing protocols including Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Routed Access.
The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 also supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), Network Address Translation (NAT), and VPN (Virtual Private Network) to help ensure that your network traffic is properly managed and secure.
Additionally, the ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 is also equipped with a built-in security feature set, including Firewall, VPN, and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities. This helps to protect your network from external threats and unauthorized access.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Network Issues
Monitoring and troubleshooting network issues on the ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 Cisco ASR 1000 Series Embedded Services Processor 2.5Gbps Router can be done through a variety of tools and methods. Some of the common ways to monitor and troubleshoot network issues include:
- Using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) to view the router’s status and configuration. The CLI provides a wide range of commands that can be used to view the router’s system information, interface status, routing tables, and other details.
- Using the Cisco Network Assistant (CNA) software to monitor and configure the router remotely. CNA is a free, web-based tool that provides a user-friendly interface for managing Cisco devices.
- Using the Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) to monitor and troubleshoot network issues. Cisco Prime NCS is a network management system that provides a centralized view of the network, making it easier to identify and resolve issues.
- Using Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM) to monitor and troubleshoot network issues. EEM is a powerful scripting engine that allows you to create custom scripts to automate network management tasks.
- Using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to monitor and troubleshoot network issues. SNMP is a standard protocol for monitoring and managing network devices.
- Using Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) to monitor and troubleshoot network issues. ASDM is a web-based tool that provides a graphical interface for managing Cisco security devices.
In addition to the above, you can also use various performance monitoring tools like NetFlow, IP SLA, and Embedded Event Manager (EEM) to troubleshoot network issues. These tools allow you to monitor network traffic, identify performance bottlenecks, and troubleshoot connectivity problems.
Scalability and Durability
The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 Cisco ASR 1000 Series Embedded Services Processor 2.5Gbps Router is designed to provide high levels of scalability and durability. Some of the key features that contribute to the scalability and durability of the ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 include:
- High-Performance Processing: The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 is equipped with a powerful embedded services processor that delivers up to 2.5 Gbps of total throughput. This allows the router to handle a large number of network connections and traffic without experiencing performance bottlenecks.
- Expandable Memory and Storage: The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 is equipped with expandable memory and storage options, allowing you to add more memory and storage as your network grows.
- Flexible Network Interface Modules: The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 supports a variety of network interface modules, including Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and T1/E1 interfaces. This allows you to easily add more network connections as your network grows.
- Modular Design: The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 is designed with a modular architecture, allowing you to easily add or remove components as needed. This makes it easy to scale the router up or down as your network requirements change.
- High Availability: The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 supports a variety of high availability features, such as stateful switchover (SSO) and non-stop routing (NSR) which ensures the network stays up even in the event of hardware failure.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 supports advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features, which allows you to prioritize and manage traffic, ensuring that critical applications and services receive the bandwidth they need.
- Security: The ASR1001X-2.5G-K9 is equipped with advanced security features, such as firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention system (IPS) that helps to protect the network from security threats and attacks.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Part Number or SKU# ASR1001X-2.5G-K9
- Product Type Router
Interfaces/Ports
- Powerline No
- Management Port No
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 9
Network & Communication
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
- 1000Base-X
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- VoIP Supported No
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
Dimensions & Weight
- Form Factor Rack-mountable
- Height 1.7 Inch
- Width 17.3 Inch
- Depth 18.2 Inch
- Weight (Approximate) 25 Lbs