Cisco ASR1006 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco ASR1006 Aggregation Services Router Chassis
Supported through Nov 30, 2028Six-slot modular ASR 1000 chassis built for high-capacity WAN aggregation at larger campuses and service-provider edges. Cisco's bulletin lists the ASR1006-X and the Catalyst 8500-20X6C as replacements; since the ASR1006-X is now itself end-of-sale, the Catalyst 8500-20X6C is the current migration path.
Cisco ASR1006 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Nov 29, 2023
- End of Software Maintenance
- Nov 28, 2024
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Nov 30, 2028
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.
Prefer to keep it running? Renew SmartNet / support instead →
Replacement backordered or budget not ready? See extended support options →
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco ASR1006 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the ASR1006 effective Nov 29, 2023. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Nov 30, 2028, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco ASR1006?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 8500-20X6C 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 ASR1006?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Nov 30, 2028) 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.
