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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR) 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
8.4
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
84%
2 Ratings
Support Rating
7.3
Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 2000)
73%
2 Ratings
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
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 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
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.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Telecommunications Company, 11-50 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 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
- [It] works great full-featured, but [I recommend a] small router for remote sites.
- [It] can handle more traffic than it even advertises!
- [It has a] well-priced option for smaller or less critical sites.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 501-1000 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 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
- [It has a] pay as you grow model of licensing, but, [in my opinion, is] a pain to implement.
- [The] service impacting license application [could be improved].
- Configuration complexity [could be improved].

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Telecommunications Company, 11-50 employeesPricing 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 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—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 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
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 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
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 whereas the Catalyst cannot. Having the option to scale the number of active ports on the 900 series ISR helps in keeping costs at an appropriate level.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Telecommunications Company, 11-50 employeesReturn 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 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
- 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

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 501-1000 employees