Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000) vs Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)

Likelihood to Recommend

The best scenarios for the Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000) is for outdoor exposures with little supporting infrastructure. I also recommend multiple fiber or copper connections since the network may have issues in the environment.

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No problems with any of the Cisco 900 Series [Integrated Services Routers] (ISR) platform features within the enterprise environment. Because these devices are running a version of IOS XE as opposed to traditional IOS, some of the more 'basic' configurations can become more complex. In the end the 900 series is still able to provide the required functionality, but there is a learning curve.

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Pros

Rugged construction
No special heating or cooling requirements
Part of the Cisco ecosystem so no special maintenance

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Works great as a full-featured but small router for remote sites
Can handle more traffic than it even advertises!
Well priced option for smaller or less critical sites

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Cons

Harder to find and acquire than other routers

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Pay as you grow model of licensing, but a pain to implement
Service impacting license application
Configuration complexity

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Support Rating

Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000) 7.3

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Have not had to use support yet but would follow our current Cisco process.

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Alternatives Considered

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.

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Cisco Catalyst Switches are technically faster and easier to deploy, but don't provide the same flexibility when it comes to 10Gbps services or advanced routing. There are corner cases where having IOS XE on the 900 series ISRs provides the functionality required for complex applications where the Catalyst can not. Having the option to scale the number of active ports on the 900 series ISR helps in keeping costs at an appropriate level.

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Return on Investment

Easy to show ROI based on the value of the solar array.

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Lots of money saved in downgrading from less useful and older full-sized routers at small sites
Time saved having to learn new commands (web GUI works great)
Saves time training staff to manage them

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

—

Entry-level set up fee?

No