CISCO ISR4461/K9 (Router)

The Cisco ISR 4461/K9 is a powerful and versatile Integrated Services Router (ISR) designed for enterprise branch offices. It offers a comprehensive suite of features, combining routing, security, and advanced services in a single platform. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its capabilities:  

Key Features:

• High Performance: Offers a default throughput of 1.5 Gbps, which can be upgraded to 3 Gbps with a performance license. With a boost license, it can even achieve over 7 Gbps throughput, making it suitable for demanding applications and high bandwidth requirements.  
• Connectivity:
  • 4 Gigabit Ethernet WAN/LAN ports: Provides flexible connectivity options for WAN and LAN connections.
  • 2 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN/LAN ports: Offers high-speed connectivity for demanding applications and future network growth.
  • 4 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).  
  • 1 Integrated Service Card (ISC) slot: Provides further expansion capabilities for services like voice and WAN optimization.  
  • 3 Service Module (SM) slots: Offers flexibility to add advanced services like application optimization and security.  
• 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 and scalability: Provides ample bandwidth and processing power to support demanding applications and network growth.  
• Comprehensive security: Offers a wide range of security features to protect your network from threats.  
• Unified communications: Supports voice services for integrated communication solutions.
• Flexibility and modularity: Can be customized and expanded to meet your specific needs with various modules and interfaces.
• Simplified management: Easy to deploy and manage with Cisco IOS XE software and various management tools.

Use Cases:

• Enterprise branch offices: Ideal for large branch offices requiring high performance, security, and advanced services.  
• Medium-sized businesses: Suitable for businesses with demanding bandwidth requirements and a need for secure and reliable network connectivity.
• Service providers: Can be used to deliver managed services to customers.