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Strongly Recommend Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)
Updated March 30, 2024

Strongly Recommend Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)

The Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) are deployed as Internet Routers and also as WAN Routers that connect remote offices to the HQ. It is able to support high network bandwidth with ease to scale to support higher bandwidth throughout by the use of add-on licenses. Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) are also easy to use, configure, and it can troubleshoot should the need arise.
  • IPsec encryption
  • Wan aggregation
  • Reliable
  • High-speed performance
  • Noise. It can be noisy sometimes when rebooted or the fan running at a higher speed.
  • Bulky. The equipment tends to be heavier and bulky.
  • The ROI was good as the equipment can last more than 5 years at least.
  • The cost of the Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) is more expensive than other routers.
  • Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
As mentioned, the Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) can support higher network bandwidth as compared to the ISar Routers. In addition, the ASR router can be easily scaled up by adding an SPA Network Interfaces module to support additional network interfaces if required.

Do you think Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 1000) again?

Yes

Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000), Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
It is well-suitable for larger remote offices or HQs that require higher network bandwidth performance. For small offices, perhaps it will be good to use ISR Routers instead which do the same purpose but at a lower bandwidth performance.