Item: Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

ISR 4000 Routers are being used as branch routers, holding voice and data circuits, acting as SRST for voice support in case of a WAN outage.

Pros and Cons

SIP and E1 voice circuit handling.
Dynamic routing protocols, such as BGP using MPLS circuits.
QoS management.

E1 card requires dedicated DSP resources, previous versions didn’t.
Easier licencing management.
Wireless modules integration with WLC

Return on Investment

Scalable solution
Reliable
Great support from vendor

Support from vendor is great, response time for replacements is very fast (depends on your support contract level).
Vendor support forums have lots of cases you can use to find solutions to your problems or projects.

Support Rating

Engineers are very well trained, even the partners. The support is 24/7.

Key Insights

Do you think Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000) again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Verint Enterprise Feedback Management, Microsoft 365 Business, Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection

Likelihood to Recommend

They are well suited for branches that have voice circuits to PSTN, and require SRST, as well as VPN circuits.
Also it is well suited for those planning to integrate SW WAN solutions, just licencing is needed.

ISR 4000 - Reliable Routers

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)