Identify the precise routing platform before selecting interfaces, fan trays or expansion modules.
The practical distinction
The ASR name covers platforms with different chassis, interfaces and software. A similar prefix is insufficient for a replacement decision. Match the entire identifier and the installed role; a fan tray, SPA carrier and router chassis must never share one generic specification template.
What the product details tell you
- ASR1001 and ASR1001-X are distinct products. ASR 1000, ASR 9000 and ISR modules belong to different platform ecosystems.
- ASR1000-SIP40 is a SPA carrier. NIM-1GE-CU-SFP and NIM-2GE-CU-SFP dual-media choices must not be counted as twice the logical port count.
- ASR-9006-FAN-V2 is the corrected fan-tray identifier. ASR1000-2T+20GE-C remains an inventory identifier requiring nameplate confirmation; do not silently rename it.
Applying it to a project
Document routing features, session and forwarding needs, interface media and current software. Select a supported platform/module combination and confirm the entitlements actually included in the offer. Plan cutover and cooling checks for the installed chassis.
Checks that resolve the uncertainty
- Confirm complete PIDs, modules and software support.
- Validate routing, intended interface modes and required throughput under the planned features.
- Check fan health and record a rollback configuration.
Related products
Topic associations; verify the complete configuration before ordering.
- Cisco ASR1001 Aggregation Services Router — Original ASR1001
- Cisco ASR1000-SIP40 40Gbps SPA Interface Processor
- Cisco SPA-2XOC3-POS-V2 OC3/STM1 POS Shared Port Adapter
- Cisco ASR1000-2T+20GE-C Ethernet Interface Product — PID Verification Required
- Cisco NIM-1GE-CU-SFP 1-Port Dual-Media Gigabit WAN NIM
- Cisco NIM-2GE-CU-SFP 2-Port Dual-Media Gigabit WAN NIM
- Cisco ASR1004-RF Modular Aggregation Services Router Chassis
- Cisco ASR-9006-AC-V2-RF ASR 9006 AC V2 Chassis Assembly
- Cisco ASR-9006-FAN-V2 ASR 9006 V2 Fan Tray
Sources
- Cisco ASR 1000 （ ） — official reference
- Cisco ASR 1000 Ordering Guide（ ASR1001 ） — official reference
- The Router That Speaks — official reference
- ASR1001 （ ） — official reference
- ASR1000 SIP40 — official reference
- Cisco ASR 1009-X/1006-X SPA — official reference
- ASR1000 — official reference
- ASR1000 — official reference
- ISR 4000 WAN — official reference
- ISR 4000 — official reference
- ASR 9000（9006/9010） — official reference
- ASR9000 — official reference
- Cisco ASR 9000 fan module identification