CISCO ASR1000-ESP100-X ASR 1000 Series Embedded Services Processors

CISCO ASR1000-ESP100-X ASR 1000 Series Embedded Services Processors

Overview

The ASR1000-ESP100-X is an Embedded Services Processor (ESP) for Cisco's ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. The ESP is a critical component responsible for handling packet forwarding, quality of service (QoS), and encryption/decryption tasks. This specific model, the ESP100-X, is designed to deliver high performance and scalability for large enterprise and service provider environments.This ESP is ideal for large-scale deployments that require robust, high-throughput routing capabilities combined with advanced network services and security.

Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers are placed at the WAN edge of your enterprise data center or large office, as well as in service provider Points Of Presence (POPs). The routers rely on the power of the ESPs to aggregate multiple traffic flows and network services, including encryption and traffic management, and forward them across WAN connections at line speeds. With router options that run from 2.5 to 200 Gbps, the Cisco ASR Family contains many models and licensing options to meet the speed and budget requirements of different types of organizations and various-sized locations.

The Cisco ASR 1000 ESP components of these routers accelerate service delivery using parallel processing. The ESPs are based on the Cisco Flow Processor (FP) for next-generation forwarding and queuing in silicon. They operate at 20-, 40-, 100-, and 200-Gbps data-plane forwarding throughput rates. Together, the Cisco ASR 1001-X, ASR 1001-HX, ASR 1002-HX, and ASR 1002-X Routers and 100- and 200-Gbps ESPs introduce the second generation of the Cisco FP hardware and software architecture.

Specifications

• Product Description: Cisco ASR 1000 Series Embedded Services Processor 100 Gbps (ESP100-X)
• Hardware Specifications:
• Throughput: Up to 100 Gbps
• The ESP100-X supports up to 100 Gbps aggregate throughput, which is achieved using Cisco's innovative software-based forwarding engine.
• Form Factor: Integrated into the ASR 1000 Series chassis
• Typically used in ASR 1001-X, ASR 1002-X, ASR 1004, ASR 1006, and ASR 1009-X routers.
• Packet Processing:
• Supports millions of packets per second (Mpps) processing
• Capable of handling a high volume of IPsec encrypted traffic
• Quality of Service (QoS):
• Supports advanced QoS features, including hierarchical QoS for fine-grained traffic management
• Capable of handling thousands of queues with multiple levels of priority and traffic shaping
• Security Features:
• Supports IPsec encryption/decryption with hardware acceleration
• Advanced security features such as stateful firewall, intrusion prevention, and integrated threat management
• Memory:
• Integrated DRAM for handling large routing tables and advanced features
• Dedicated memory for control plane and data plane operations
• Redundancy:
• Supports high availability configurations, including stateful failover and in-service software upgrades (ISSU)
• Power Requirements:
• Varies depending on the router model it is installed in, typically requiring a power supply capable of handling the router's overall power demands.
• Cooling:
• Uses the chassis' cooling system, with airflow typically front-to-back or side-to-side, depending on the chassis model.
• Software Features:
• Routing Protocols:
• Supports a wide range of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS
• Capable of handling large numbers of routes and BGP peers
• Security:
• Integrated security features include IPsec VPNs, Secure Socket Layer (SSL), and firewall capabilities
• Network Services:
• Supports Network Address Translation (NAT), load balancing, and deep packet inspection
• Includes features like traffic policing, shaping, and advanced QoS for differentiated services
• High Availability:
• Provides features for high availability, including Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) and Stateful Switchover (SSO)
• Supports redundancy at multiple levels, including link and path redundancy
• Key Features:
• High Performance: Designed for environments requiring up to 100 Gbps throughput, making it suitable for high-demand enterprise and service provider networks.
• Advanced Security and Services: Offers integrated security and advanced network services, including encryption, traffic management, and load balancing.
• Scalability: The ESP100-X is part of a modular platform, allowing for upgrades and scalability as network demands grow.
• Redundancy and Reliability: Supports high availability and redundancy features essential for mission-critical applications.

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