Cisco ASR1002-X End of Life & End of Support
Cisco ASR 1002-X Aggregation Services Router
Supported through Jul 31, 2027Higher-capacity fixed ASR 1000 edge router with upgradable throughput licensing. Cisco's bulletin migrates it to the Catalyst 8500-12X (or 8500L). Last supported IOS XE is 17.9.
Cisco ASR1002-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 ASR1002-X end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the ASR1002-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 ASR1002-X?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 8500-12X Edge Platform. 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-X?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Jul 31, 2027) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. After LDoS, independent third-party maintenance can extend hardware coverage. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.