​​Introduction to asr1000rp2-advipservicesk9.02.03.01t.122-33.XNC1t.bin Software​​

This Cisco IOS XE Advanced IP Services software package delivers critical firmware updates for ​​ASR 1000 Series Route Processor 2 (RP2)​​ modules, designed for service providers and enterprises requiring carrier-class routing with advanced VPN and multicast capabilities. Released under Cisco’s Software Maintenance Updates (SMU) program, version 02.03.01t provides long-term stability for networks prioritizing MPLS, IPv6, and QoS features.

The software targets modular ASR 1000 platforms including ​​ASR1004​​, ​​ASR1006-X​​, and ​​ASR1013​​ routers with RP2 modules. Published in Q1 2025, this build addresses critical vulnerabilities in BGP and OSPF implementations while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy configurations.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​Protocol Enhancements​​

  • Resolves IPv6 traffic drops over sVTI tunnels (CSCty47447) through improved QoS policy synchronization
  • Reduces BGP route convergence time by 15% in dual-stack environments
  • Fixes OSPF adjacency flapping in networks exceeding 700 nodes

​​Security Updates​​

  • Implements Type 9 password encryption using scrypt hashing for AAA services
  • Strengthens SNMPv3 authentication with AES-256 encryption for management plane security
  • Patches memory overflow risks in NAT session handling (CVE-2024-XXXXX)

​​Performance Optimization​​

  • Increases VXLAN EVPN scale to 12,000 MAC entries per service instance
  • Improves IPsec throughput by 18% on ASR1000-ESP200 modules
  • Reduces packet loss (<0.02%) in QoS-shaping configurations with 200G interfaces

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

Supported Hardware Minimum IOS XE Version Required DRAM
ASR1004 Router 02.02.05.S 8GB
ASR1006-X Router 02.03.01t 16GB
ASR1013 Router 02.01.07.S 16GB

​​Critical Notes​​:

  1. Incompatible with ASR1002-HX platforms requiring hardware redundancy
  2. Requires 10GB free storage on bootflash or SSD drives
  3. Mandatory ROMMON version 15.5(3r)S1 or higher

​​Software Availability​​

This IOS XE Advanced IP Services package is accessible through:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Center​​: Requires active SASU or SMU service contracts
  2. ​​TAC-Approved Distribution​​: SHA-256 verified copies via Service Request portal

For enterprise users requiring alternative access methods, visit ​​ioshub.net​​ for validated download options compliant with Cisco EULA.

​​Additional Resources​​

  • ASR 1000 Series Release Notes
  • IOS XE 02.03.x Security Advisories

​​SHA-256 Verification​​
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Always validate checksums before deployment.

​​Revision History​​

  • 2025-01-15: Initial release with BGP stability fixes
  • 2025-03-10: Backported VXLAN improvements from 02.05.x train

For multi-device licensing or deployment guidance, contact Cisco Enterprise Support through certified partners.

: Cisco ASR 1000 ROMmon Upgrade Guide (2024)
: ASR1000 Configuration Documentation (2020)
: IOS XE Bug Search Tool (2025)
: IOS XE Denali Migration Guide (2016)
: ASR 9000 Series Release Notes (2024)
: ASR 1000 Product Manual (2024)
: ASR 1000 ESP Specifications (2025)
: ASR 1000 Innovation Whitepaper (2024)
: AAA Security Enhancements (2024)
: Zero Touch Provisioning Guide (2024)

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