Cisco 6000 Series Network Convergence System (NCS 6000) vs. Cisco Catalyst IR1800 Rugged Series Routers

Since we've been using it for a long time, that justifies and explains to you that this product is a sound product and is secure. The product has great support after-sales support services from Cisco. So the moment we have an issue that we cannot resolve ourselves, it is so easy to contact the Cisco engineers. They are around the clock, they are ready to support and resolve issues, and technical issues, and also for upgrades of our networks to ensure that we have the latest patches and latest operating systems that will help us defend or secure our network better. We are very happy with the level of support we are getting currently from Cisco and I don't think we are going anywhere else other than Cisco. We are happy with the way it is currently.

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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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• Packet forwarding and routing
• Tech support
• Performance

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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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• I think now that we are moving into cloud migrations and cloud services, I think now the new routers that are coming out are cloud-friendly so to speak, and also can provide us with a higher level of security because of the continuous threats that we are receiving from different type of actors around the world. So security is also critical for cloud migration.

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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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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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• Easy to use
• Good security

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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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