Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000) vs. Cisco Catalyst IR1800 Rugged Series Routers

It seems to me that it is a piece of equipment totally suitable for virtualization, it works perfectly either as an ISR or as an ASA Firewall. This 5000 series of equipment is a platform that is specifically designed and oriented to run VNF. This saves time and at the same time allows us to simplify operations.

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My company is not so big to test the router on its highest limits. I can tell only that it works great and does not ask us for unexpected maintenance, service or unpleasant surprises. It works perfect and makes it's job the best.

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• Smaller footprint
• Less cooling required compared to physical hardware
• Easy to allocate more compute resources to virtual guests if required.
• Less power required compared to physical hardware

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• Partakes minimal disruptions under mobility while in use by technicians.
• Has high bandwidths
• The routers are secure from multiple network attacks.

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• Ease of configuration

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• Programming can be complicated for new users
• An easier VPN setup would be a good value add to this product
• PoE for IP Phones requires an add-on daughter card
• The daughter card add expense and requires that the 800 series unit be opened to install card

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We are already looking at more purchases

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My experience is that there is always something that proves to be just a bit tedious to get figured out but once you do it is easily duplicated

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Cisco routers can be configure and forgotten unless you are adding to the configuration or on the rare troubleshooting event.

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Cisco routers can be configure and forgotten unless you are adding to the configuration or on the rare troubleshooting event.

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People have bad days and some things are deemed not critical enough to fix.

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My training was through a third party that had good knowledge but wasn't able to answer all of my questions.

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The more you can plan in advance the easier the deployment will be.

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It is used due to its great adaptability in large networks since it allows you to use different technologies, which is a very important factor since you save physical space but also allow you to continue enjoying the services.

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The Cisco 800 Series Industrial ISR routers have proven to be more reliable than the standard ISR routers within moving vehicles.

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Not every router can handle all situations and so you have to purchase the upgrade to do handle the new requirements.

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• Saving on cabinet space due to smaller footprint
• Easier to ship and handle than physical hardware
• Princing is very similar to the combined price of what it replaces.

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• 800 Series units are a great value for very small sites
• The 800 series have allowed us to be agile in the opening of sites quickly in under-served rural areas.
• The only downside is having to renew the support every few years.

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