The Cisco ASR 1000-RP3 (Route Processor 3) is a crucial component of the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. It’s essentially the “brains” of the router, responsible for controlling and managing its operations. Here’s a detailed description:
Core Functions:
- Control Plane Processing: The RP3 handles all the control plane functions, including:
- Running the Cisco IOS XE operating system.
- Managing routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.).
- Establishing and maintaining network connections.
- Processing network control packets.
- System Management: It oversees the entire router system, including:
- Initializing and managing other cards (line cards, ESPs).
- Monitoring system health and status.
- Handling software upgrades and configuration.
- Managing alarms and logging.
- Redundancy and High Availability: The RP3 supports redundancy features like:
- Active/standby RP configuration for failover.
- Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) and Stateful Switchover (SSO).
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU).
- Other Key Features:
- On-board failure logging (OBFL) for troubleshooting.
- Support for various management interfaces (CLI, SNMP).
- Secure boot and image verification.
- Solid-state drive (SSD) for storage and logging.
Technical Specifications:
- Processor: Quad-core processor
- Memory: 8GB (default), upgradable to 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
- Storage: 100GB SSD (default), upgradable to 200GB or 400GB
- Interfaces:
- Management Ethernet port
- Console and auxiliary ports
- USB ports
- Supported Platforms: Cisco ASR 1006-X, ASR 1009-X, and ASR 1013 routers
Benefits:
- High Performance: The RP3 offers high processing power and memory capacity to handle demanding network requirements.
- Scalability: It supports a large number of routes and connections, making it suitable for large networks.
- Reliability: Redundancy and high availability features ensure network uptime.
- Advanced Features: It supports a wide range of advanced features provided by Cisco IOS XE software.
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