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Cisco ASR1001X-20G-K9 Refurbished — 20G Throughput Enterprise Router
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Professionally tested and reset to factory defaults. Backed by 25+ years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco ASR1001X-20G-K9 is a 1-rack-unit Aggregation Services Router from the Cisco ASR 1000 Series, configured with a 20 Gbps software-activated performance license, six built-in 1 GE SFP interfaces, two built-in 10 GE SFP+ interfaces, and dual hot-swappable power supplies. Every unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and ships with a Certificate of Testing from our ISO 9001-certified facility.The ASR1001-X integrates the route processor, Embedded Services Processor (ESP), and Shared Port Adapter Interface Processor (SIP) in a single compact 1RU chassis. The fixed ESP delivers up to 20 Gbps of sustained forwarding throughput through a software-activated performance license, with up to 8 Gbps of dedicated security and crypto processing. The platform runs Cisco IOS XE and supports advanced services including IPsec, Zone-Based Firewall, NAT, MPLS, BGP, QoS, NetFlow, and Cisco SD-WAN — all accelerated in hardware without additional line cards.
At $595, this unit delivers carrier-grade WAN aggregation and security performance at a fraction of new list price. WhaleyComm has served 5,000+ enterprise customers over 25+ years — every refurbished unit is backed by our Lifetime Warranty with no time limits and no questions asked.
Technical Specifications
Product Family
Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
Model
ASR 1001-X
MPN
ASR1001X-20G-K9
Form Factor
1U Rack-Mountable
System Throughput
20 Gbps (software-activated performance license)
ESP Default Throughput
2.5 Gbps (upgradable via license to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps)
Built-In 1 GE Ports
6 x SFP (1 GE only; do not support SFP+)
Built-In 10 GE Ports
2 x SFP+ (10 GE only)
Expansion Slots
1 x NIM slot, 1 x half-height SPA bay
Management Port
1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Console Ports
1 x RJ-45, 1 x Mini-USB
USB Ports
2 x USB 2.0
DRAM (Route Processor Default)
8 GB DDR3 ECC
DRAM (Route Processor Maximum)
16 GB DDR3 ECC
DRAM (ESP)
4 GB (default and maximum)
Onboard Flash Storage
8 GB eUSB (non-volatile)
Power Supplies
Dual hot-swappable (AC or DC; mixed AC/DC not supported)
Power Consumption Max (AC)
250 W
Power Consumption Max (DC)
242 W
AC Input Range
85 to 264 VAC
DC Input Range
-40 to -72 VDC (48V nominal)
Height
1.71 in (43.43 mm)
Width
17.3 in (439.42 mm)
Weight (Fully Loaded)
25 lb (11.35 kg)
Operating System
Cisco IOS XE
Crypto
AES hardware-accelerated (K9 license)
Safety Standards
UL60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1
Condition
Refurbished
Ideal Use Cases
WAN Edge Aggregation
The ASR1001-X is purpose-built for WAN edge deployments, aggregating multiple WAN connections with hardware-accelerated QoS, traffic management, and line-rate forwarding up to 20 Gbps — ideal for large enterprise or managed service provider edge nodes.
IPsec VPN and Encrypted WAN
With a dedicated security processor delivering up to 8 Gbps of crypto throughput, the ASR1001-X handles high-volume IPsec tunnels and encrypted site-to-site VPN connectivity without sacrificing forwarding performance.
MPLS and BGP Routing
The platform supports full Cisco IOS XE routing feature sets including MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS, making it well suited for service provider points of presence and enterprise core routing environments.
Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
The ASR1001-X supports Overlay Transport Virtualization and other DCI features, enabling organizations to extend Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity between data centers over a scalable WAN fabric.
SD-WAN Edge Node
Cisco SD-WAN can be enabled on the ASR 1001-X via IOS XE, allowing enterprises to migrate to a policy-driven, cloud-managed WAN architecture using existing hardware investment.
Scalable Throughput Upgrades
Organizations can start at 2.5 Gbps default throughput and license-upgrade to 5, 10, or 20 Gbps as traffic demands grow — without replacing hardware, protecting capital investment over time.
What's Included
1 x Cisco ASR1001X-20G-K9 Router (refurbished)
2 x Hot-Swappable AC Power Supplies
Rack-Mount Hardware
Certificate of Testing
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 ASR1001X-20G-K9 is compatible with the following Cisco hardware and software
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Power Supplies: ASR1001X-PWR-AC (AC), ASR1001X-PWR-DC (DC)
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Expansion Modules: Cisco ASR 1000 Series Shared Port Adapters (SPAs) supported in the half-height SPA bay
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NIM Slot: Compatible with T1/E1 NIMs and SSD NIM assemblies
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Transceivers: 1 GE SFP transceivers in built-in GE ports; 10 GE SFP+ transceivers in built-in 10 GE ports (SFP+ not supported in GE ports; SFP not supported in 10 GE ports)
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Operating System: Cisco IOS XE (consolidated universal packages required for ASR 1001-X)
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Management: Compatible with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco SD-WAN (vManage), and Cisco Umbrella
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
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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.
This SKU includes the 20 Gbps software-activated performance license, which is the maximum throughput tier for the ASR 1001-X platform. The underlying ESP hardware supports 2.5 Gbps by default and is unlocked to 20 Gbps via the license included in this bundle. No additional hardware upgrades are required.
No. The Cisco ASR 1001-X supports dual hot-swappable power supplies, but both must be of the same type — either two AC or two DC units. Mixing one AC and one DC power supply in the same chassis is not supported per Cisco's official hardware installation guide.
Yes. The ASR 1001-X runs Cisco IOS XE and supports Cisco SD-WAN enablement via software. It also supports BGP, MPLS, IPsec, Zone-Based Firewall, NetFlow, and QoS — all accelerated through the embedded hardware processor without additional cards.
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 Throughput Enterprise Router
$595.00
