Likelihood to Recommend - It is well suited for companies that have a big WAN environment, this devices can fit in there easily and have multiple provider circuits. - Well suited for private cloud environments where multi tenancy is required, - Device can be used as IPN/ISN device as it supports jumbo frames for an ACI multi-site/remote leaf deployment. - Device is well suited for branches that have their own DIA and MPLS circuits.
Read full review This is effective for businesses who need a network solution that works more or less out of the box, without having to coordinate multiple additional devices in the configuration process. Correspondingly, users with needs for more advanced functionality or configurability, or modification may benefit from a different model or different product line.
Read full review Pros These routers are very good at performing 24x7! This is key to running an organization where employees are working 24x7. The ZBFW feature works especially well to help lockdown and protect your network. Having the ability to perform in-service upgrades is a key feature in keeping your network up at all times. Read full review Seem to be well made and quality hardware and software Setup is simple and has a great wizard for initial config Well priced for a product in its category Read full review Cons The ASR 1000 series routers can, as with most devices, improve with additional memory capacity and upgraded chip sets for faster processing. There seems to be limitations on the number of routing sessions the smaller ASR devices can handle, which can be overcome with proper planning and placement within the network. Read full review Right now in the ASR nine twenties, we're having an issue with its shooting out power adapter errors when there really isn't any. And we're not really sure we're working with Cisco Tex to see if it's a bug and if there's a bug fix. Read full review Likelihood to Renew The device without a doubts performs at the level required and expected, we can renew it and use it as we have been using it for years. The device can be used as DCI, IPN/ISN, or even private cloud for customer circuit handoff, it also supports IPSec properly. The device is well suited in multiple segments of the network.
Read full review Based on the Cisco brand reliability and outstanding support
Read full review Usability All our modular contingency service exercises use this equipment, it allows us to perform this type of exercises very easily, in a controlled and effective way. It is used at least once a month for these types of events. It also allows configuration replication in computers that are under the same model.
Read full review I would rate these routers useability as 9/10 - I've designed and deployed Cisco solutions for the last 20 or so years, so, therefore, know what I am buying and try to get an understanding of the capabilities before deploying. The Cisco 1000 series Integrated Service Router is a rock-solid investment with great throughput "out of the box".
Read full review Reliability and Availability We found it always available with limited to no downtime
Read full review Performance Excellent performance, no reported issue by the users
Read full review Support Rating We have received training on the equipment, which has made us add more networks on our own, we provide first level support, we validate the publication of the equipment and we can satisfy the needs of our internal clients in terms of the prompt recovery of the affected services
Read full review With any Cisco product, you are very well supported by the Technical Assistance Centre (TAC). This is one of the major plus points when selecting Cisco networking products - working in IT for the last 20years you soon appreciate that it is impossible to know everything and that there are people within Cisco you can lean-on when you need assistance.
Read full review Online Training It was very helpful
Read full review Implementation Rating Implementation was as per design and all best practice configuration was followed.
Read full review The implementation basically works, you configure it and it's easy to use, the problem with implementation using this kind of products is the fact that complex things require very complex configurations and the troubleshooting is too complicated due to a missing web interface or missing integrations that simplify that part. troubleshooting consist only in debugging via CLI.
Read full review Alternatives Considered Before standardizing on the Cisco ASR 1000 we had explored the idea of using Juniper routers. Ultimately we felt the Cisco ASR 1000 was a better fit at the time. We have been very happy with this decision, but it might not be the right decision for everyone. It fit our environment and our needs very well, Juniper is also a very good choice.
Read full review These devices are still supported unlike most ISR800's, faster and cheaper than ISR 4000's. They are a true all in one box solutions. The IR1800 and IR1100 are great for DC power solutions, but are costly if environmentally hardened devices are not required. Coupled with a low cost, what is not to love.
Read full review Contract Terms and Pricing Model Very Fair
Read full review Scalability We found it reliable and on par with what we expected
Read full review Return on Investment It is a healthy return on investment with planned packed size data. Average unicast latency is low and consistent with small and large packets (barring mid-sized). Cisco devices last longer and also have a decent trade-in policy to recover some value when equipment is replaced. Higher concurrent IPSec tunnels are offered, we tested for 1500+, fielding both encrypted and a mix of encrypted and cleartext traffic. Read full review Once they are installed they just work. Even when a device enters EOL/EOS they keep chugging along. Good lifetime - they don't retire models so often that you can't keep up. Good extended support, this allows us to keep them in place as long as possible (or practical) and increases our ROI. Read full review ScreenShots