The Cisco M-ASR1K-RP3-16GB is a high-performance 16GB DRAM memory upgrade (configured as 2x8GB) for the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Route Processor 3 (RP3). Designed for carrier-grade IP and MPLS networks, it delivers advanced routing services, component monitoring, and management in modular chassis such as ASR 1006-X, ASR 1009-X, and ASR 1013. This upgrade enhances memory scalability to support growing routing tables, MPLS VPN instances, and features like Session Border Controller (SBC) and broadband aggregation.
Key Capabilities of ASR 1000 Series RP3 with 16GB Upgrade
- Full range of Cisco IOS XE Software features including QoS, MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN, Application Visibility and Control, Performance Routing (PfR), AppNav, Data Center Interconnect, Crypto, and IPv6.
- Optional redundant-processor and dual IOS XE Software support for high availability.
- Stratum-3 clock circuitry with BITS input/output for synchronous services like SONET/SDH.
- Pay-as-you-grow memory scalability up to 64GB DRAM, enabling routing-table growth, additional MPLS VPNs, and feature expansions.
- 100GB SSD default (upgradable to 200GB/400GB), USB ports for 1GB compact flash, and built-in 8GB eUSB/eMMC bootflash.
- Field-replaceable and hot-swappable for minimal disruption.
As the central control processor, the RP3 runs the network OS, provides advanced routing, builds/distributes forwarding info to Embedded Services Processors (ESPs), implements SBC policies, configures stateful firewalls, and manages IPsec. It automates system functions like loading OS to line cards, synchronizing states, high-availability failover, out-of-band access via console/aux/USB/Ethernet ports, kernel access on failures, and monitoring power/temperature.
Performance Enhancements with 16GB Memory
With the M-ASR1K-RP3-16GB upgrade:
- Up to 4,000,000 IPv4 routes or 4,000,000 IPv6 routes.
- BGP Route Reflector (RR) scalability up to 24,000,000 IPv4 routes or 17,000,000 IPv6 routes.
- Quad-core 2.2 GHz processor for stringent route-processing demands.
Quad-core processor at 2.2 GHz powers the RP3, paired with Cisco QuantumFlow Processor (QFP) for integrated forwarding, QoS, and programmability across the ASR 1000 series.
Connectivity and Management
- Console (RJ-45), Auxiliary (RJ-45), 10/100/1000 Ethernet management (RJ-45), RJ-48 for BITS clock input/output.
- Two USB ports supporting 1GB compact flash for software/config/logs.
- Network management via Telnet/SSH CLI, SNMP, console, RFC 2665/2737 MIB compliant.
High Availability and Reliability
- 1+1 redundancy in dual-RP setups, Online Insertion/Removal (OIR), NSF/SSO, ISSU.
- LED indicators for PWR, STAT, ACTV/STBY, alarms (CRIT/MAJ/MIN), activity (HD/USB/BF/DISK2), LINK, CARRIER/BITS.
Physical: 0.92 x 16.7 x 14.19 in. (0.02 x 0.428 x 0.36m), 7 lb (3.2 kg). Environmental: Operating 41-104°F nominal (23-131°F short-term), 5-85% RH nominal, altitude -60 to 4000m.
Compliance and Standards
Meets rigorous safety (UL60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1), EMC (CISPR 22 Class A, FCC Class A), immunity (EN61000-4 series), NEBS (GR-1089/63-CORE), ETSI standards. Full bias-free language documentation available.
Ordering and Upgrades
Part of Cisco ASR 1000 RP3 ecosystem; compatible upgrades include M-ASR1K-RP3-8GB/32GB/64GB, SSD options. Minimum IOS XE 16.3.1. 10 units in stock for immediate dispatch. PDF datasheet downloadable. Special offer pricing enhances investment protection for enterprise WAN edge deployments.
Cisco services and financing available for deployment success. Contact Cisco for details.