CISCO ISR4351-VSEC/K9 (Router)

The Cisco ISR4351-VSEC/K9 is a robust Integrated Services Router (ISR) designed for medium to large-sized businesses and branch offices that require advanced security and unified communications capabilities. It’s a step up from the ISR4321, offering higher performance and more features. Here’s a detailed breakdown:  

Key Features:

• Performance: Offers a default throughput of 200 Mbps, which can be upgraded to 400 Mbps with a performance license. This provides ample bandwidth for demanding applications and a larger number of users.  
• Connectivity:
  • 3 Gigabit Ethernet WAN/LAN ports: Offers flexible connectivity options for WAN and LAN connections.  
  • 3 SFP ports: Allows for fiber optic connections for increased bandwidth or longer distances.  
• Security:
  • Comprehensive security features: Includes a firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention system (IPS), and content filtering to protect your network from threats.  
  • Advanced security capabilities: Supports features like Cisco TrustSec for network segmentation and access control, and Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) for threat detection within encrypted traffic.
• Voice:
  • Unified communications features: Bundled with a Unified Communications (UC) license, including features like call processing, voicemail, and conferencing.  
  • PVDM4 DSP: Dedicated processor for enhanced voice and video quality.  
  • CUBE (Cisco Unified Border Element): Enables connectivity to service providers and other networks for VoIP and unified communications.  
• 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, 4G/LTE).  
  • 2 Service Module (SM-X) slots: Provides further expansion capabilities for services like WAN optimization, application acceleration, and additional security features.
  • 1 Integrated Service Card (ISC) slot: Offers additional expansion options 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: Offers high throughput to support demanding applications and a larger number of users.  
• Enhanced security: Provides comprehensive security features to protect your network from threats.
• Unified communications: Supports voice and video services for integrated communication solutions.
• Scalability: Can be scaled to meet the growing needs of your business with modular expansion options.
• Advanced features: Offers advanced features like Cisco TrustSec and ETA for enhanced security and network visibility.  

Use Cases:

• Medium to large-sized businesses: Ideal for businesses that require high performance, advanced security, and unified communications capabilities.  
• Branch offices: Suitable for connecting branch offices to the main network and providing secure internet access with integrated voice and video services.  
• Organizations with high bandwidth demands: Can be used in environments with high bandwidth requirements, such as those with many users or demanding applications.