Cisco ASR1002 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco ASR 1002 Aggregation Services Router
Past Last Date of Support (Apr 30, 2021)Modular 2RU ASR 1000 router accepting an embedded services processor and SPA interface processor. Cisco's bulletin migrates it to the ASR1002-X, which is now itself end-of-sale (successor: Catalyst 8500).
Cisco ASR1002 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 ASR1002 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the ASR1002 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 ASR1002?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco ASR1002-X Chassis (6 built-in GE, Dual P/S, 4GB 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 ASR1002?
Not from Cisco. The ASR1002 passed its Last Date of Support (Apr 30, 2021), so Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, and SmartNet renewals are no longer available. Independent third-party maintenance can still cover the hardware itself, typically well below OEM renewal rates. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.