REFURBISHED
Cisco
Cisco ASR1001-X Refurbished Router — 6 GE, Dual P/S, 20G
MPN: ASR1001-X
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Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Enterprise-grade WAN performance, professionally tested and backed by 25+ years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco ASR1001-X is a 1RU aggregation services router featuring six built-in Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, two built-in 10 GE SFP+ uplinks, dual hot-swappable power supplies, and hardware-based crypto acceleration. Every unit is professionally tested and reset to factory defaults before shipment, ensuring it performs exactly as Cisco designed it. The ASR1001-X ships with 8 GB DRAM and an 8 GB embedded flash module.Powered by Cisco IOS XE, the ASR1001-X delivers a default forwarding throughput of 2.5 Gbps that is software-upgradable to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps via performance license — no hardware swap required. The integrated Embedded Services Processor supports up to 8 Gbps of dedicated hardware-based crypto and security processing, enabling IPsec VPN, Zone-Based Firewall, NAT, DPI, and MPLS at wire speed. A single NIM bay and a half-height SPA bay extend connectivity options without chassis replacement.
At $649, this refurbished ASR1001-X delivers Cisco enterprise WAN performance at a fraction of its original list price, making it an ideal platform for organizations that need proven, scalable routing infrastructure without the capital outlay of new hardware. WhaleyComm's ISO 9001-certified inspection process and Lifetime Warranty mean you get enterprise reliability with zero compromise.
Technical Specifications
Product Series
Cisco ASR 1000
Model
ASR1001-X
Form Factor
1RU Rack-Mountable
Operating System
Cisco IOS XE
Default System Throughput
2.5 Gbps
Upgradable System Throughput
Up to 20 Gbps (software-activated license)
Built-in 1 GE Interfaces
6 x SFP (GE only; SFP+ not supported in these slots)
Built-in 10 GE Interfaces
2 x SFP+ (10 GE only; support SyncE)
Expansion Slots
1 x NIM (Network Interface Module) bay; 1 x half-height SPA bay
Embedded Services Processor
Integrated (fixed, non-modular)
Hardware Crypto Throughput
Up to 8 Gbps
Default DRAM
8 GB (shared across route processor, ESP, and SIP)
Max DRAM
16 GB
Onboard Flash Storage
8 GB embedded USB flash (eUSB)
USB Ports
2 x USB 2.0
Management Port
1 x copper Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
Console Ports
RJ-45 console, RJ-45 auxiliary, mini-USB console
Power Supply
Dual hot-swappable AC or DC (AC and DC cannot be mixed)
AC Input Range
85 to 264 VAC
DC Input Range
-40 to -72 VDC (48V nominal)
Max Power Consumption (AC)
250W
Max Power Consumption (DC)
242W
Cooling
Front-to-back airflow; 4 internal fans
Operating Temperature (Nominal)
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Operating Temperature (Short-Term)
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Operating Humidity (Nominal)
10% to 85% RH
Operating Humidity (Short-Term)
5% to 90% RH
Storage Temperature
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 150°F)
Operating Altitude
-152 to 3048 meters (-500 to 10,000 feet)
Height
1.71 in (43.43 mm)
Width
17.3 in (439.42 mm)
Depth
18.17 in (461.5 mm)
Weight (Fully Loaded)
25 lb (11.35 kg)
Minimum IOS XE Release
Cisco IOS XE Software Release 3.12.0
Ideal Use Cases
Enterprise WAN Edge Aggregation
The ASR1001-X is purpose-built to sit at the enterprise WAN edge, aggregating multiple WAN connections with line-rate forwarding up to 20 Gbps and integrated traffic management services.
IPsec VPN Concentrator
Hardware-based crypto processing up to 8 Gbps makes the ASR1001-X a highly capable IPsec VPN headend for branch-to-data-center and site-to-site encryption at scale without performance degradation.
MPLS and Segment Routing Deployments
Full support for MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and traffic engineering under IOS XE makes this platform well-suited for service provider edge or enterprise MPLS backbone roles.
SD-WAN On-Ramp Platform
Cisco SD-WAN can be enabled on the ASR1001-X via IOS XE, giving organizations a migration path to cloud-managed WAN without replacing their physical edge hardware.
Scalable Throughput Upgrade Path
Organizations can start at 2.5 Gbps and incrementally license throughput up to 20 Gbps — ideal for growing campuses or data centers that need flexibility without hardware forklift upgrades.
High-Availability Branch or POP Router
Dual hot-swappable power supplies, software-based Dual IOS redundancy, and hardware-based forwarding deliver the uptime required for mission-critical branch offices and service provider points of presence.
What's Included
1 x Cisco ASR1001-X Router Chassis
6 x Built-in 1 GE SFP Ports (integrated)
2 x Built-in 10 GE SFP+ Ports (integrated)
2 x AC Power Supplies
8 GB DRAM (installed)
8 GB Embedded USB Flash Module (installed)
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. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
The Cisco ASR1001-X is compatible with the following
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Software
✓
Cisco IOS XE Software Release 3.12.0 and later
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Cisco SD-WAN (vManage-managed, IOS XE)
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Interface Modules
✓
1 x NIM (Next-Generation Network Interface Module) bay — supports NIM-form-factor interface modules
✓
1 x Half-height SPA bay — supports single-height Shared Port Adapters
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Transceivers
✓
6 x SFP (1 GE) slots — compatible with standard Cisco 1 GE SFP transceivers (SFP+ not supported in these slots)
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2 x SFP+ (10 GE) slots — compatible with standard Cisco 10 GE SFP+ transceivers
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Power
✓
Dual AC or dual DC power supplies (AC and DC cannot be mixed in the same chassis)
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ASR1001X-PWR-AC (AC power supply)
✓
Memory
✓
M-ASR1001X-8GB (8 GB DRAM module)
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Supports up to 16 GB DRAM total
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The ASR1001-X ships with a default system throughput of 2.5 Gbps. Throughput can be upgraded to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps through a software-activated performance license — no additional hardware is required.
Yes. The ASR1001-X includes a dedicated integrated security processor that supports up to 8 Gbps of hardware-based crypto throughput. This enables IPsec VPN, Zone-Based Firewall, and deep packet inspection at wire speed without impacting routing performance.
Yes. The ASR1001-X supports up to 16 GB of DRAM, allowing memory expansion for environments with demanding routing table sizes or concurrent session loads.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Cisco ASR1001-X Refurbished Router — 6 GE, Dual P/S, 20G
$523.95
