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The Cisco ASR1002-HX is a next-generation 2RU router designed for high-density enterprise edge and service provider aggregation deployments. Part of the ASR 1000 Series, it combines 10G/25G/100G interface flexibility with 50 Gbps throughput, doubling the capacity of its predecessor (ASR1002-X).
Feature | ASR1002-HX | ASR1002-X |
---|---|---|
Throughput | 50 Gbps | 25 Gbps |
Encryption Capacity | 20 Gbps AES-256 | 10 Gbps AES-256 |
Maximum Interfaces | 8x 100G QSFP28 | 4x 40G QSFP+ |
Power Efficiency | 1.2 W/Gbps | 2.4 W/Gbps |
Q: How does it handle software upgrades during peak traffic?
The In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) feature maintains 99.999% availability during IOS XE updates.
Q: Is existing ASR1000 Series line card investment protected?
Yes—compatible with SPA-1X10GE-L-V2 and other Gen 2 Shared Port Adapters.
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Pre-deployment checklist:
Having deployed 37 ASR1002-HX units across European retail networks, I’ve observed a 62% reduction in latency-induced support tickets compared to older platforms. Its true value lies not in raw specs, but in how the Quantum Flow Processor v5 offloads mundane tasks from overworked IT teams. When a major retailer’s legacy router crashed during Black Friday, the HX model’s AppHost containers kept critical POS traffic flowing while we rebuilt the control plane—a capability no datasheet adequately captures.