The Cisco ASR 1001-X is a high-performance router designed for enterprise and service provider edge networks. It features a quad-core 2.13 GHz processor with 8 GB of DRAM, shared across the route processor, Embedded Services Processor (ESP), and Shared Port Adapter (SPA). The router includes six built-in Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and two 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, providing flexible connectivity options. It supports software-based redundancy and offers upgradable throughput from 2.5 Gbps to 20 Gbps through feature licenses, accommodating varying bandwidth requirements. citeturn0search1
