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Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)

Overview

What is Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)?

The Cisco 900 Series Industrial ISR (IR 900) series of routers are designed with an open platform to build a highly secure, reliable, and scalable field network infrastructure.

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ASR 9000 Review

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 8, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We currently use the Cisco ASR9000 Series router as an aggregate router within our network. The Router works as expected, however the upgrade process is extremely difficult an...
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Verified user
Contributor
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)2 years of experience

ISR 900 routers are great as a CPE's

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 8, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use it as edge routers. Havent had any problems.
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rinu philipose
Engineer - Engineering
Senior Lead Engineer
Lightpath
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)10 years of experience

Small, but powerful routers for small businesses or remote sites

Rating: 9 out of 10
December 15, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR), in general, are a solid choice when replacing your existing small business routers if you need the expanded functionality. ...
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Manager
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)4 years of experience

[Cisco] 900 Series [Integrated Services Routers] (ISR) - Cost Effective 10G

Rating: 8 out of 10
December 14, 2020
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We primarily use Cisco [900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)] as [a] complex demarcation points of networks. These devices also act as a cost-effective solution for pr...
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Engineer
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)3 years of experience
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Product Details

What is Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)?

Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) combine WAN, switching, security, and advanced connectivity options in a compact, fanless platform. With it, the vendor states users will create a highly secure, enterprise-class network with a router fit for small and medium-sized businesses.

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ISR 900 routers are great as a CPE's

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
June 08, 2023
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rinu philipose
Senior Lead Engineer
Lightpath (Computer Networking, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
10 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use it as edge routers. Havent had any problems.
Pros
  • easy to deploy
  • lower price point than other solutions.
  • Takes little space and power
Cons
  • more port options
Likelihood to Recommend
customer premise deployments where space and power is limited. large scale deployments.
Most Important Features
  • price point
  • form factor
Return on Investment
  • limited warehouse space required
  • simple to deploy

ASR 9000 Review

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
June 08, 2023
Verified User
Contributor in Engineering
Telecommunications Company, 10,001+ employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
2 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We currently use the Cisco ASR9000 Series router as an aggregate router within our network. The Router works as expected, however the upgrade process is extremely difficult and cumbersome compared to other products and vendors. In my opinion, the need to upgrade fan trays and firmware on power supplies appears to be the result of a lack of prior planning.
Pros
  • IOS-XR is a great.
  • The details provided when troubleshooting are great.
  • Robustness and uptime.
Cons
  • The need to upgrade firmware on power supplies and other HW Modules
  • The need to upgrade fan trays, etc to support further functionality.
Likelihood to Recommend
Please see previous answers
Most Important Features
  • Modularity & Growth Capabilities
  • Robusness
Return on Investment
  • Positive because it has a low failure rate =D
Alternatives Considered
I have similar feelings about the NCS 5500 Series Router. IOS-XR is great, but the need to upgrade components to support newer features seems like a planning oversight. 400G Linecards are great and needed.... but they need all new power supplies? Really? Also, the ability to use lags across multiple linecards would be nice. I'm pretty sure that's not available, but that is more understandable.

[Cisco] 900 Series [Integrated Services Routers] (ISR) - Cost Effective 10G

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
December 14, 2020
Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Telecommunications Company, 11-50 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
3 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We primarily use Cisco [900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)] as [a] complex demarcation points of networks. These devices also act as a cost-effective solution for providing 10Gbps ports at an access layer operating on the customers' premises. The Cisco [900 Series Integrated Services] Routers provide this with an array of features that can facilitate both basic and more complex deployments.
Pros
  • Routing
  • Switching
  • 10Gbps access
Cons
  • [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].
Likelihood to Recommend
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.
Return on Investment
  • Excellent option for 10Gbps ports at the access layer
  • Option of either SFP/copper ports at purchase
  • Scalable cost based on number of ports required
Alternatives Considered
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.
Other Software Used
monday.com, SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (npm), Cisco Meraki MX

Small, but powerful routers for small businesses or remote sites

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
December 15, 2020
Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 501-1000 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR)
4 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR), in general, are a solid choice when replacing your existing small business routers if you need the expanded functionality. We have found that need when our network complexity and size warranted it. This solves those issues, which is why we plan to use these throughout the company in the future.
Pros
  • [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.
Cons
  • [It] could use options to add some extra ports.
  • [The] software could be a bit more solid like its larger counterparts.
  • Better mounting systems would be great.
Likelihood to Recommend
If a colleague is looking to not break the bank at their smaller remote sites and doesn't mind losing a few features of the larger (and more expensive) ISR series, then this is the place to start. Cisco 900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR) can tie a remote site into the network with ease and don't require a huge investment to make it happen.
Return on Investment
  • 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
Other Software Used
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