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The Cisco ASR1002X-20G-K9 is part of the ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Router family, purpose-built for enterprise WAN edge and service provider environments that demand high throughput, resilience, and advanced services in a space-efficient form factor.
Housed in a 2 rack unit (2RU) chassis, this router delivers 20 Gbps of aggregated system throughput, making it well-suited for demanding network edge scenarios including MPLS, VPN termination, NAT, firewall, and quality of service enforcement. The ASR 1002X leverages Cisco's QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for hardware-accelerated forwarding, ensuring consistent performance even under complex service loads.
The platform supports Cisco IOS XE Software, providing a modular, Linux-based operating system environment that enables in-service software upgrades (ISSU) to minimize downtime during maintenance windows. Its integrated Embedded Services Processor (ESP) and Route Processor (RP) architecture allows for a high degree of reliability and deterministic performance.
This Refurbished unit from WhaleyComm has been inspected and tested to ensure reliable operation, offering enterprise-grade functionality at a fraction of the cost of new hardware. It is an excellent choice for organizations looking to maximize their infrastructure investment while maintaining network performance and security standards.
Whether you are expanding your WAN edge, building out a lab environment, or replacing aging infrastructure, the ASR1002X-20G-K9 delivers proven Cisco quality backed by WhaleyComm's commitment to reliable refurbished IT hardware.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN)
ASR1002X-20G-K9
Form Factor
2 Rack Unit (2RU)
System Throughput
20 Gbps
Operating System
Cisco IOS XE
Forwarding Processor
Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP)
Ideal Use Cases
Enterprise WAN Edge Aggregation
The ASR1002X-20G-K9 delivers 20 Gbps of throughput ideal for terminating enterprise WAN connections, MPLS circuits, and VPN tunnels at the network edge. Its hardware-accelerated forwarding ensures consistent performance under complex, multi-service traffic loads.
Service Provider Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)
Service providers can deploy this router as a high-performance CPE or PE (Provider Edge) device to deliver managed WAN and Layer 3 VPN services to enterprise customers. Its compact 2RU footprint makes it practical for co-location or data center edge rack deployments.
Network Lab and Proof-of-Concept Environments
Organizations and network engineers can leverage this Refurbished unit to build realistic lab environments for testing IOS XE configurations, MPLS architectures, or advanced routing policies. Acquiring Refurbished hardware provides access to enterprise-class equipment at a significantly reduced investment.
What's Included
✔ Cisco ASR1002X-20G-K9 Router (Refurbished)
✔ WhaleyComm Quality Inspection Certification
Lifetime Warranty - No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. 25 years, 5,000+ customers.
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Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
The Cisco ASR1002X-20G-K9 is part of the ASR 1000 Series platform and is compatible with
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Cisco IOS XE Software – Modular OS supporting advanced routing, security, and QoS features
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Cisco ASR 1000 Series interface modules and SPA cards –
Cisco Network Management platforms including Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Prime Infrastructure
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Standard 19-inch EIA rack enclosures – 2RU chassis fits universal rack deployments
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Please consult Cisco's official compatibility matrix or contact WhaleyComm to confirm software version and module compatibility for your specific environment.
