CISCO ISR4351-SEC/K9 (Router)

The Cisco ISR 4351-SEC/K9 is a robust and versatile Integrated Services Router (ISR) designed for medium-sized businesses and branch offices. It provides a comprehensive platform for secure and reliable network connectivity, encompassing routing, security, and voice services. Here’s a detailed breakdown:  

Key Features:

• Performance: Offers a default throughput of 200 Mbps, upgradable to 400 Mbps with a performance license. This caters to businesses with substantial bandwidth needs.  
• Connectivity:
  • 3 Gigabit Ethernet WAN/LAN ports: Offers flexible options for WAN and LAN connections.  
  • 3 SFP ports: Enables fiber optic connections for higher bandwidth or longer distances.
• Security:
  • Integrated security features: Includes a firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention system (IPS) to safeguard your network.  
  • 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 optimized 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 Enhanced Service Module (SM-X) slots: Provides further expansion capabilities for services like WAN optimization and application acceleration.  
  • 1 Integrated Service Card (ISC) slot: Offers additional expansion for services like voice and WAN optimization.  
• Management:
  • Cisco IOS XE software: Provides 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: Delivers high throughput for demanding applications and network traffic.  
• Secure and reliable connectivity: Provides 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.
• Simplified management: Easy to deploy and manage with Cisco IOS XE software and various management tools.

Use Cases:

• Medium-sized businesses: Ideal for medium-sized businesses requiring high performance, security, and scalability for their branch offices.  
• Large branch offices: Suitable for connecting large branch offices to the main network and providing secure internet access.
• Organizations with high bandwidth requirements: Can be used by organizations that require high bandwidth for data transfer, video conferencing, and other applications.