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Cisco ASR1001X-20G-K9 Refurbished 20G Aggregation Services Router
MPN: ASR1001X-20G-K9
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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.
Professionally tested to factory specification. Backed by 25 years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco ASR1001X-20G-K9 is the 20 Gbps base bundle configuration of the ASR 1001-X Aggregation Services Router — a compact 1RU fixed-chassis platform featuring 6 built-in Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and 2 built-in 10GbE SFP+ ports, with an integrated route processor, embedded services processor, and shared port adapter. Every unit is professionally tested and reset to factory defaults before shipment, delivering enterprise-grade performance with confidence. The ASR1001X-20G-K9 ships with the embedded services processor running at 20 Gbps throughput — upgradable from the base 2.5 Gbps via software-activated feature licenses, eliminating the need for additional hardware blades. The Cisco QuantumFlow Processor powers hardware-accelerated services including IPsec encryption, Zone-Based Firewall, NAT, deep packet inspection, CUBE, NetFlow, and Application Visibility and Control — all within Cisco IOS XE Software. The platform supports one NIM slot and one half-height SPA bay, extending connectivity options without a chassis replacement. At $650, this refurbished unit delivers proven carrier-class WAN edge performance at a fraction of new list price. WhaleyComm has placed thousands of units with enterprise and service provider customers over 25 years, and every ASR1001X-20G-K9 ships with our Lifetime Warranty — no time limits, no questions.Technical Specifications
Form Factor
1RU rack-mountable
Built-in GE Ports
6 x Gigabit Ethernet SFP
Built-in 10GE Ports
2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
ESP Throughput
20 Gbps (software license activated; base default 2.5 Gbps, upgradable to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps)
Default DRAM
8 GB DDR3 ECC shared across route processor, ESP, and SIP
Max DRAM
16 GB
Built-in Flash (eUSB/eMMC)
8 GB (1 GB bootflash; 7 GB mass storage)
Encryption Throughput
Up to 8 Gbps hardware-based (AES)
Expansion Slots
1 x NIM slot; 1 x half-height SPA slot
Route Processor
Integrated Quad-Core
Services Processor
Integrated Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP)
Power Supplies
Dual hot-swappable (2 x AC or 2 x DC; mixed AC/DC not supported)
AC Input Voltage
85 to 264 VAC (worldwide ranging)
DC Input Voltage
-40 to -72V (48V nominal)
Height
1.71 in (43.43 mm)
Width
17.3 in (439.42 mm)
Weight
25 lb (11.35 kg) fully loaded
Operating Temperature
0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
Operating Humidity
10 to 85% (non-condensing)
Operating System
Cisco IOS XE (minimum release 3.12.0)
Management Interfaces
1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 (management), 1 x RJ-45 console, 1 x RJ-45 auxiliary, 1 x mini-USB Type-B console, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Ideal Use Cases
Enterprise WAN Edge Aggregation
Consolidates multiple WAN connections and applies traffic management, QoS, and redundancy at the enterprise data center or large campus edge, supporting high-throughput forwarding up to 20 Gbps.
Secure VPN and Encrypted WAN Connectivity
Hardware-accelerated AES encryption up to 8 Gbps makes the ASR1001X-20G-K9 well-suited for organizations requiring high-scale IPsec VPN termination and secure site-to-site connectivity.
Managed Service Provider CPE and Edge Delivery
The platform's compact 1RU footprint, dual redundant power supplies, and rich IOS XE feature set make it an ideal managed CPE or provider-edge router for delivering business services to enterprise customers.
Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
Support for Overlay Transport Virtualization and a broad set of DCI features enables the ASR1001X-20G-K9 to serve as a reliable, high-performance interconnect node between data center locations.
Cisco SD-WAN Deployment
The ASR 1001-X supports Cisco SD-WAN with IOS XE, enabling organizations to extend or migrate existing WAN infrastructure into a cloud-delivered, policy-driven architecture without a hardware swap.
Scalable Throughput Upgrade Path
Organizations that need to grow bandwidth over time can start at 2.5 Gbps and upgrade to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps through software license activation alone — no new hardware required, protecting capital investment.
What's Included
1 x Cisco ASR1001X-20G-K9 Aggregation Services Router (refurbished)
2 x AC Power Supplies
Rack-mount hardware
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.
COMPATIBLE PLATFORMS
✓
The platform integrates with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and Cisco Umbrella.
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
✓
The Cisco ASR1001X-20G-K9 runs Cisco IOS XE Software (minimum Release 3.12.0) and is compatible with the broader Cisco ASR 1000 Series ecosystem, including supported Shared Port Adapters (SPAs) in the half-height SPA bay and Network Interface Modules (NIMs) in the integrated NIM slot.
MANAGEMENT & AUTOMATION
✓
It supports standard management protocols including CLI, SNMP, and WebUI.
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 -20G designation in the MPN indicates this bundle includes the 20 Gbps ESP throughput license. The platform ships with an embedded services processor that defaults to 2.5 Gbps and is enabled to 20 Gbps via a software-activated feature license. Confirm license status with our sales team before deployment.
Yes. The Cisco ASR 1001-X supports two hot-swappable power supplies — either two AC or two DC units — providing full power redundancy. A mixed AC and DC configuration is not supported. Both power supplies are included with this unit.
The minimum supported Cisco IOS XE Software release for the ASR 1001-X platform is Release 3.12.0. Cisco IOS XE is a modular operating system that supports feature velocity, fault containment, and in-service software upgrades. Always verify your required feature set against current Cisco release notes.
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 ASR1001X-20G-K9 Refurbished 20G Aggregation Services Router
$650.00
Cisco
Cisco ASR1001X-20G-K9 Refurbished 20G Aggregation Services Router
MPN: ASR1001X-20G-K9
$650.00
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