CISCO ISR4351-AX/K9 (Router)

The Cisco ISR 4351-AX/K9 is a powerful and versatile Integrated Services Router (ISR) designed for medium to large-sized businesses and branch offices. It offers a comprehensive suite of features for secure and reliable network connectivity, including routing, security, and voice services. Here’s a detailed overview:  

Key Features:

• Performance: Offers a default throughput of 200 Mbps, which can be upgraded to 400 Mbps with a performance license. This makes it suitable for businesses with higher bandwidth requirements.  
• Connectivity:
  • 3 Gigabit Ethernet WAN/LAN ports: Provides flexible connectivity options for WAN and LAN connections.  
  • 3 SFP ports: Allows for fiber optic connections for increased bandwidth or longer distances.  
• Security:
  • Integrated security features: Includes a firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention system (IPS) to protect your network from threats.  
  • Advanced security capabilities: Supports features like Cisco TrustSec for network segmentation and access control.
• Voice:
  • Voice support: Can be integrated with voice services for unified communications.
  • PVDM4 DSP: Dedicated processor for enhanced voice and video quality.  
• Expandability:
  • 3 Network Interface Module (NIM) slots: Allows for customization and expansion with various modules for different connectivity options (e.g., serial, T1/E1, DSL).  
  • 2 Service Module (SM-X) slots: Provides further expansion capabilities for services like voice, WAN optimization, and application acceleration.
  • 1 Integrated Service Card (ISC) slot: Offers additional expansion capabilities.  
• Management:
  • Cisco IOS XE software: Offers a rich set of features and capabilities, including advanced routing, security, and management tools.  
  • Easy to manage: Can be managed through a web interface, CLI, or SNMP.  

Benefits:

• High performance: Provides high throughput and performance for demanding applications and network traffic.  
• Secure and reliable connectivity: Offers a secure and reliable platform for connecting branch offices to the main network and the internet.  
• Scalability: Can be scaled to meet the growing needs of your business with modular expansion options.
• Unified communications: Supports voice services for integrated communication solutions.
• Advanced services: Supports advanced services like WAN optimization and application acceleration with service modules.  
• Simplified management: Easy to deploy and manage with Cisco IOS XE software and various management tools.

Use Cases:

• Medium to large-sized businesses: Ideal for businesses with higher bandwidth requirements and a need for advanced services.
• Branch offices: Suitable for connecting branch offices to the main network and providing secure internet access.
• Enterprises with demanding applications: Can handle demanding applications like video conferencing, VoIP, and data-intensive applications.