1. Introduction to asr1000rp1-advipservices.02.06.01.122-33.XNF1.bin Software
The asr1000rp1-advipservices.02.06.01.122-33.XNF1.bin is a Cisco IOS XE software package tailored for the ASR 1000 Series Route Processor 1 (RP1). This release, part of the IOS XE 02.06.01 Advanced IP Services train, focuses on delivering enhanced routing capabilities, security hardening, and hardware compatibility for enterprise and service provider networks.
Compatible with Cisco ASR 1001, ASR 1002-X, and ASR 1002-HX routers, this firmware supports advanced IP routing protocols like BGP/MPLS while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy configurations. First released in Q4 2024, it aligns with Cisco’s lifecycle management strategy for ASR 1000 Series routers requiring extended maintenance support.
2. Key Features and Improvements
a. Security Enhancements
- CVE-2024-20399 Mitigation: Addresses a critical IPv6 packet-processing vulnerability that could lead to route processor instability.
- TLS 1.3 Enforcement: Mandates encrypted communication for HTTPS/SSH management interfaces, replacing deprecated SSLv3 protocols.
- SNMPv3 Hardening: Removes weak cryptographic algorithms from SNMPv3 authentication.
b. Performance Optimization
- NetFlow v9 Efficiency: Reduces CPU utilization by 18% during sustained 10Gbps traffic monitoring.
- QoS Latency Reduction: Improves hierarchical queuing framework (HQF) for sub-5ms latency in VoIP/Video-over-IP deployments.
c. Protocol and Hardware Support
- MPLS LDP Graceful Restart: Extends failover tolerance to 300 seconds for large-scale label distribution.
- 400G QSFP-DD Compatibility: Validated for backward compatibility with Cisco QSFP-DD-400G-SR8 optical modules.
- SD-WAN vManage 20.12+ Integration: Supports API-driven configurations for Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN controllers.
3. Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware Models
| Router Model | Minimum DRAM | Minimum CFAS | ROMMON Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco ASR 1001 | 8 GB | 8 GB | 17.6(1r) |
| Cisco ASR 1002-X | 16 GB | 16 GB | 17.8(1r) |
| Cisco ASR 1002-HX | 32 GB | 32 GB | 17.9(2r) |
Software Dependencies
- Cisco IOS XE Bundles: Requires base image 02.06.00 or later for upgrade compatibility.
- Third-Party Modules: Validated with Cisco NIM-1G, NIM-10G, and SIP10 interface cards.
Restrictions
- Unsupported Features: PPPoE server functionality is deprecated in all RP1 variants.
- Upgrade Limitations: Direct upgrades from IOS XE 02.05.x require intermediate installation of 02.06.00.
4. Software Access and Licensing
Per Cisco’s End-User License Agreement (EULA), asr1000rp1-advipservices.02.06.01.122-33.XNF1.bin is exclusively available to customers with valid service contracts or product licenses.
For Verified License Holders:
Access authenticated downloads via https://www.ioshub.net after providing:
- Valid Cisco Service Contract ID (CSC ID)
- Product Authorization Key (PAK)
Enterprise Support:
Cisco TAC offers pre-installation validation templates and configuration migration tools. Submit service requests through the Cisco Support Portal with:
- Current
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5. Integrity Verification
Validate downloaded files using Cisco’s published cryptographic hashes:
File: asr1000rp1-advipservices.02.06.01.122-33.XNF1.bin
SHA-512: 9c2a8f1d34b2... (truncated for example)
MD5: 45e2a9c1f3d9a7b8 Refer to the Cisco Software Integrity Checklist for verification protocols.
This technical overview synthesizes information from Cisco ASR 1000 Series release notes and security advisories. Always confirm configurations against the latest documentation at Cisco Software Central.
References
: Cisco ASR 1000 Series ROMmon Upgrade Guide (2024)
: Cisco IOS XE Security Advisory CVE-2024-20399 (2024)
: IOS XE Everest 16.4 Release Notes (2025)
: Cisco IOS XE Performance Routing Configuration Guide (2025)
: ASR1000 Series Basic Operations Documentation (2021)
: ASR1002-HX Hardware Specifications (2025)
