Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)
Score 9.2 out of 10
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The Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) is a SD-WAN ready router.
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Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
Score 8.9 out of 10
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Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000) provides a scalable, flexible foundation so you can quickly integrate leading IT initiatives like SD-WAN and edge compute, while meeting the explosive network performance need driven by cloud-based application adoption.
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Pricing
Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)
Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
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Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)
Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)
Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
Considered Both Products
Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)
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Chose Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)
As mentioned, the Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) can support higher network bandwidth as compared to the ISar Routers. In addition, the ASR router can be easily scaled up by adding an SPA Network Interfaces module to support additional network …
Chose Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)
We needed tried and true device to support both internet edge and OTV functionality. While the ASR1K line is reaching end-of-life, the Catalyst 8500-series platform was brand new so we were not ready to invest in that platform; however, in hindsight, given Cisco has EoL'd the …
Chose Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
In competitive realm of networks, Cisco boasts of robust financial performance and price per device, TCO and ROI are far better. Cisco provides versatility in supporting various applications including industrial networks. It is extremely reliable and a market leader. Highest …
Chose Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
We are currently running Cisco ASR 1001-HX routers as our head-ends, where they are strictly handling data, and Cisco ISR 4000 routers at branch locations, where they are terminating multiple circuits and IPSec tunnels, acting as VoIP gateways, and running pfr and basic …
Chose Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
We have used Cisco models for long time now. When we were selecting new routers to replace our 3900s, we found that new ISR models will meet our needs in terms of bandwidth capacity.
Chose Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
The 4300 is much more cost effective for medium sized branch offices, which do not require the horsepower of an ASR. Compared to an ASA, the ISR does not really compare, since it is not a dedicated firewall. Using the IOS firewall would not be an ideal solution, but it would …
Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)
Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
- 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.
Actually if we place it into the internet gateway, we do nothing in front of the firewall. Yes, it's working well also, if we put into the routing, it works well. But we should not use it instead of switch. Because some people tend to use the router instead of layer three suite. So yes, I try to use it.
The ISR 4000 is an excellent router for our voice services. We purchased CUBE licensing in order to do this.
The ISR 4000 is an excellent router for security purposes as well. We purchased the security license with the router and that allowed us to run a Zone-Based Firewall.
The ISR 4000 is very simple and straight forward to configure.
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.
A greater number of onboard WAN ports would be an improvement over the model we purchased, which only had two. [This] means we'll have to buy more expensive network cards to get more convenience.
The small router was a plus in some branches, but it was a hindrance in others. Its width is about half the size of the rack, so we had to keep it on top of another device.
When compared to its competitors, the rack mounting kit is unreliable and expensive to purchase.
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.
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.
Regarding usability, this router has everything you need, except for a good GUI. Of course it can be integrated with other tools, but it lacks any native GUI option. Any engineer who is comfortable using CLI will find all options they need. Routing, security, voice are just examples of all the things you can do with it.
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
There is always room for improvement with support, but Cisco support has been good to me over the years. Being able to call or submit online TAC cases makes it so I can get my issues or questions answered faster. They have even added the TAC bot for TAC cases to get to support even faster!
If you planning on upgrading your network to software defined networks, Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers are the best. To successfully implement the project you need to plan and communicate with all your stake holders
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.
We did not compare the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers to other competitors as we used Cisco for a long period of time already. We selected this product as we used a lot of CISCO products in the past and with good support. Other products don't have the protocols that CISCO products have.
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.
Can be used for ISE, Meraki access point, FTD firewall, works well, no worry about integration with any third party product. As this device can be multipurpose, ROI is faster and usable for longer period of time, as no EOL any time soon
This is an integrated modular device so even if my small offices are closed over a period of time, this can be re-purposed for other requirements within organization
This device supports WAN optimization within software. This reduces the requirement of that specific optimization device, which reduces my overall cost for a branch network
