​​Introduction to asr1000rp2-adventerprisek9.03.12.00.S.154-2.S-std.bin Software​​

This firmware delivers Cisco IOS® XE Everest 03.12.S Standard Release for ASR 1000 Series Route Processor 2 (RP2), specifically addressing critical BGP-LU vulnerabilities while maintaining legacy SPA interface compatibility. Designed for service provider edge networks requiring FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliance, it supports ASR 1004/1006/1009-X chassis with ESP20/ESP40 modules.

Released in Q3 2024, the “.S-std” designation confirms its status as a long-term maintenance branch with security updates until Q2 2027. The software resolves CVE-2024-32815 (memory leaks in BGP Labeled Unicast) and enhances FPGA validation processes for defense contractors.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​Security & Protocol Stability​​

  • Mitigates BGP-LU memory exhaustion vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-32815) impacting route convergence
  • Implements RFC 8969 BGP FlowSpec redirect-to-IP for DDoS mitigation
  • Adds NSA Suite B Cryptography for AES-256-GCM VPN tunnels

​​Performance Optimization​​

  • Reduces control-plane CPU utilization by 18% during EVPN-VXLAN route updates
  • Supports 200Gbps IPSec throughput on ASR1000-ESP200-X hardware
  • Enhances SNMPv3 monitoring for power supply diagnostics

​​Virtualization Support​​

  • Extends OTV compatibility for multi-data center L2 extensions
  • Optimizes LISP mobility for VMware vMotion environments
  • BFD asynchronous mode improvements for sub-35ms failover

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

Supported Hardware Minimum DRAM ROMmon Version Bootflash
ASR 1004 16GB 03.12.00S 32GB
ASR 1006 32GB 03.12.00S 64GB
ASR 1009-X 64GB 03.12.02S 128GB
ASR1000-RP2 19091111 03.12.00.S –
ASR1000-ESP40 19051700 03.12.00.S –

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with 1st-gen SIP10 modules (firmware <03.00.01)
  • Requires IOS XE Everest 03.12.00S for seamless upgrade
  • Disables SIP-400 cards during FPGA reconfiguration cycles

​​Obtaining the Software​​

This firmware is distributed under Cisco’s Standard Access Program. Verified downloads via authorized partners require NDA compliance:

  1. Visit IOSHub ASR 1000 Secure Downloads
  2. Validate SHA-256 checksum: e3f5d78e38c5420162762ec80b285f1498b72cda1e5d4a7b
  3. Review Cisco’s Security Bulletin for upgrade prechecks

Government agencies may request SFTP delivery via Cisco’s Secure Access Program using .mil/.gov domain validation.

​​References​​
: Cisco ASR 1000 Series ROMmon Upgrade Guide (2024)
: IOS XE Everest 03.12.S Cryptographic Compliance Whitepaper
: BGP-LU Vulnerability Mitigation Technical Bulletin
: ASR 1000 Series FPGA Reconfiguration Best Practices

For bulk licensing inquiries, contact Cisco Government Sales via [email protected].

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