Cisco ASR1000-ESP100-X Embedded Services Processor | 100G, Router — ASR1000-ESP100-X

Keep critical network services moving at the edge with the Cisco ASR1000 Embedded Services Processor X, 100G. Designed for ASR 1000 platforms, this processor is built for environments that need substantial forwarding capacity without compromising service integration. It is the kind of component infrastructure teams choose when the router is not just passing traffic, but carrying the operational load of the WAN edge. The value is in consolidation and headroom. By concentrating routing and embedded services in a purpose-built processor, teams can support demanding traffic patterns, service chaining, and growth without immediately stepping up to a larger chassis class. That matters in enterprise cores, provider edge deployments, and aggregation points where performance margins are measured in business continuity. For organizations standardizing on Cisco routing, this module helps preserve platform investment while extending the useful life of the system. It is a premium choice because it is built for scale, service density, and the operational discipline expected in production networks. Ideal For Enterprise WAN edge routing Service provider aggregation and edge deployments High-throughput campus core interconnects Cisco ASR 1000 platform capacity upgrades Why This Product 1 100G-class processing for higher edge throughput than lower-capacity modules 2 Purpose-built for Cisco ASR 1000 platforms 3 Supports embedded services in the routing path 4 Better fit for production WAN edges than entry-level router components