Cisco ASR1001-X End of Life & End of Support
Cisco ASR 1001-X Aggregation Services Router
Supported through Jul 31, 2027Fixed 1RU ASR 1000 edge router with built-in crypto and 6x1GE, popular for WAN aggregation and SD-WAN. Cisco's bulletin migrates it to the Catalyst 8500L (C8500L-8S4X). Last supported IOS XE is 17.9.
Cisco ASR1001-X lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Aug 1, 2022
- End of Software Maintenance
- Aug 1, 2023
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Jul 31, 2027
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-X end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the ASR1001-X effective Aug 1, 2022. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Jul 31, 2027, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco ASR1001-X?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 8500L (4x 10GE SFP+, 8x 1GE SFP). 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-X?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Jul 31, 2027) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.