Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500) vs Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) | TrustRadius

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Score 8.5 out of 10

Based on 12 reviews and ratings

Score 7.1 out of 10

Based on 22 reviews and ratings

Attribute Ratings

Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500) is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating

Likelihood to Recommend

8.0

Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500)

80%

5 Ratings

6.9

Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800)

69%

14 Ratings

Likelihood to Renew

Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500)

N/A

0 Ratings

9.1

Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800)

91%

1 Rating

Usability

Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500)

N/A

0 Ratings

9.1

Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800)

91%

1 Rating

Support Rating

8.0

Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500)

80%

2 Ratings

9.1

Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800)

91%

2 Ratings

Implementation Rating

Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500)

N/A

0 Ratings

9.1

Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800)

91%

2 Ratings

Pros

Large bandwidth per blade at 36x100Gb.
IOS-XR for full functionality of automation and service provider experience.
Great price per port when looking at the scaling opportunity.

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Engineer in Information Technology

Computer Software Company, 10,001+ employees

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[Cisco 800 Series Integrated] Routers can form tunnels over a cellular network via the SIM inserted into it.
With an external antenna attached to it, their coverage is very good, making them suitable for remote sites where network coverage from ISPs is a concern.
They function as a switch and router in one device.

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Engineer in Information Technology

Oil & Energy Company, 501-1000 employees

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Cons

When upgrading components of the NCS 5500 it can take a particularly long time and many steps to confirm additional components. Have all updates on the need basis instead of a one-step process.

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Technical Operations Engineer I

Cox CommunicationsBroadcast Media, 10,001+ employees

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Being one of the most versatile routing/switching platforms available, it fulfills most functions one would need in a compact appliance.
I have not experienced lack of functionality in any areas we use the appliance for.
One small feature I would like to have is 19" rack mount.

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Employee in Information Technology

Utilities Company, 1001-5000 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Yes

Entry-level set up fee?

No

Starting Price

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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

Starting Price

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Likelihood to Renew

No score

No answers yet

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Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) 9.1

Based on 1 answer

Cisco has provided a real diverse router in a small package that meets the needs of our current environment. I highly recommend this product and should feel the to consider this type of solution, you would have made the right decision

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Pre-Sales Engineer

Baraka IT SolutionsInformation Services, 11-50 employees

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Usability

No score

No answers yet

No answers on this topic

Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) 9.1

Based on 1 answer

This router is easy to use and manage. It provides the features, most important the security our organization requires to function properly. There is also cohesion between the HQ router we are currently using.

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Pre-Sales Engineer

Baraka IT SolutionsInformation Services, 11-50 employees

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Support Rating

Cisco 5500 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 5500) 8.0

Based on 2 answers

Cisco support is always informative and reliable. Depending on the level of support you subscribe to, the techs and Cisco TAC are well versed in hardware and operating system of the NCS series routers. You can receive 24x7 support and either Next Business Day or 4-hour part replacement from Cisco if required.

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Contributor in Information Technology

Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employees

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Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) 9.1

Based on 2 answers

I think Cisco is a good product that offers a huge list of options where you can get support from. I find that forums, blogs and communities really assist wit resolving any issues that you might come across.

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Pre-Sales Engineer

Baraka IT SolutionsInformation Services, 11-50 employees

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Implementation Rating

No score

No answers yet

No answers on this topic

Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) 9.1

Based on 2 answers

Implementation of this router is relatively easy. What i can say is plan your implementation and consider the the environment you are going to use it for.

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Pre-Sales Engineer

Baraka IT SolutionsInformation Services, 11-50 employees

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Alternatives Considered

We've always used Cisco, but from time to time we've interfaced with Juniper and Aerohive. Cisco has always performed better than Juniper, and seems on-par with Aerohive's most innovative features.

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Telecommunications Engineer

Carrilho EngineeringTelecommunications, 11-50 employees

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We looked into setting up Site to Site VPN with either Cisco ASAs or [Fortinet] FortiGate Firewalls. We were unable to find a product that didn't also require us to set up an LTE modem separately. It would have forced us to have a mess of cables and multiple devices. Our kit for the field with the Cisco 800 [Series Integrated Services Router] is simple: router, power cables, and wireless access point. Everything is labeled and attached plugs into one device. Any field user can follow the instructions [to] get up and running quickly.

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Verified User

Manager in Information Technology

Construction Company, 1001-5000 employees

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Return on Investment

Allows us to offer free WiFi for our visitors, patients, families, and staff on an equal performance plane.
Allows us to scale access and traffic based on usage, helping our staff maintain efficiency
This acts a major component to our mobile expansion strategy allowing development anytime anywhere

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Professional in Information Technology

Hospital & Health Care Company, 1001-5000 employees

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The long-term stability is great, we have very few problems, resulting in low maintenance costs.
Configuration for almost all routers in the basics is the same, so there's a very short learning curve per model.
Running some models of Router for more than 10 years of stability, so the ROI with the devices is greater than expected on starting.

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Administrator in Information Technology

Outsourcing/Offshoring Company, 11-50 employees

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