Cisco Part Number: ASR1013
The Cisco ASR1013 chassis requires a minimum of 7 rack units (22.3 inches or 56.6 cm) of vertical rack space. Airflow through the chassis is from front to back.
Cisco ASR1013 — Router Chassis
Overview
The Cisco ASR1013 chassis is a modular aggregation-class platform designed for service-provider and large-enterprise edge deployments.
It delivers a balance of high throughput, carrier-grade resiliency, and rich services integration in a compact rack-friendly form factor.
Key features
- Modular chassis supporting multiple ASR1000 shared-port adapter (SPA/SIP) modules for flexible interface mix.
- Dual/redundant power-supply bays and field-serviceable components for high availability.
- Support for Cisco QuantumFlow and Embedded Services Processors to enable line-rate services (VPN, NAT, firewall, QoS, NetFlow).
- Stateful services at scale — combine routing and advanced services without sacrificing throughput.
- Comprehensive management and operations support (console/aux ports, out-of-band management).
Technical highlights & benefits
- Scalability: Grow port density by adding line modules and service blades as demand increases.
- Availability: Redundant route processors and power options to minimize downtime.
- Performance: Designed for concurrent services at high throughput — suitable for aggregation and WAN-edge roles.
- Deployability: Compact chassis dimensions and standard rack compatibility simplify data-center installation.
Who should choose the ASR1013?
Organizations that need a resilient, service-rich edge router with modular growth options — ideal for carriers, MSPs,
and enterprises consolidating WAN services at the aggregation layer.
