Cisco ASR1001 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco ASR 1001 Aggregation Services Router
Past Last Date of Support (Apr 30, 2021)Fixed single-RP ASR 1000 edge/aggregation router with integrated forwarding. Cisco's bulletin replaced it with the ASR1001-X; that platform has since gone end-of-sale in favor of the Catalyst 8500.
Cisco ASR1001 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Apr 29, 2016
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Apr 30, 2021
Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.
Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco ASR1001 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the ASR1001 effective Apr 29, 2016. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Apr 30, 2021, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco ASR1001?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco ASR1001-X Chassis (6 built-in GE, Dual P/S, 8GB DRAM). Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.
Can I still get support for the ASR1001?
No. The ASR1001 passed its Last Date of Support (Apr 30, 2021), so Cisco TAC and hardware replacement are no longer available. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.