Cisco ASR1000-ESP20 Cisco ASR 1000 Embedded Services Processor 20Gbps ASR1000ESP20

Description:

The Cisco ASR1000-ESP20 is an Embedded Services Processor module for the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. It delivers up to 20 Gbps of centralized forwarding and security services, making it ideal for high-throughput enterprise WAN edge and service provider deployments. With integrated hardware acceleration for services such as NAT, QoS, firewall, and encryption, the ESP20 ensures consistent performance even with complex service combinations. It is hot-swappable and designed for high availability with Cisco IOS XE software support.

Technical Specifications:
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
Model: ASR1000-ESP20
Series: ASR 1000 Series
Function: Embedded Services Processor
Performance: Up to 20 Gbps throughput
Supported Platforms: Cisco ASR 1002-X, ASR 1004, ASR 1006, ASR 1013
Packet Forwarding: Centralized forwarding with hardware acceleration
Service Integration: NAT, firewall, QoS, IPSec VPN, NetFlow, AVC
Encryption Support: Up to 8 Gbps encrypted throughput (ESP20-NG variants)
Software: Cisco IOS XE
Redundancy: Supports high availability with redundant ESPs (on supported chassis)
Hot-Swappable: Yes
Management: CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions: Approx. 3.5 cm x 43.2 cm x 35.6 cm (1.4 in x 17 in x 14 in)
Weight: Approx. 4.5 kg (10 lb)