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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000) is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
81%
2 Ratings
7.3
Cisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
73%
1 Rating
Support Rating
7.3
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
73%
2 Ratings
Cisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
These may not be the fastest or latest [technology] when it comes to routers, but for their class, they are great. If you were you put a similarly priced router out in the places these things can run it would be dead within a year. Also, you don't need to have an elaborate networking closet to get these into. They work well in small, hot, or potentially dusty places with ease.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesCisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
Suitable for all environments, whether it be small or very large corporate offices. Routers are reliable and robust and if you have the budget, then you should not sacrifice for cheaper.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Outsourcing/Offshoring Company, 1001-5000 employeesPros
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
- Rugged construction
- No special heating or cooling requirements
- Part of the Cisco ecosystem, so no special maintenance

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Insurance Company, 501-1000 employeesCisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
- Packet forwarding and routing
- Tech support
- Performance

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Outsourcing/Offshoring Company, 1001-5000 employeesCons
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
- Cisco has some troubles with licensing hardware still unless you're on smart licensing
- Price with Cisco equipment is usually high
- Bugs found in the interface

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesCisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
No answers on this topic
Pricing Details
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Support Rating
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000) 7.3
Based on 2 answers
Have not had to use support yet but would follow our current Cisco process.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Insurance Company, 501-1000 employeesCisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
We didn't look outside of the Cisco branded routers since we wanted to manage it as part of the enterprise and not have a "one-off" router.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Insurance Company, 501-1000 employeesCisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
- Saved money on replacing standard routers that die in those environments
- Saved time with the easy linking and connection options
- Given us peace of mind that the device will continue to run without intervention

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesCisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000)
- Easy to use
- Good security

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Outsourcing/Offshoring Company, 1001-5000 employees