Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers - Perhaps the best industrial router Cisco has made to date.
July 24, 2024

Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers - Perhaps the best industrial router Cisco has made to date.

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Score 10 out of 10
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Software Version

IR 800 Series

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers

These are deployed at sites where we need a manageable hardened device that supports cellular connectivity. These are useful when low power requirements are important, but full features are still required. They are useful in hazardous conditions, (C1D2) and where serial connections are needed. Since the development of the serial expansion module, these are especially good for replacement of aging terminal servers.

Pros

  • Serial connectivity
  • Manageability
  • Hardened, high/low temperature and C1D2

Cons

  • The pinout of the serial ports is not standard, this is not a significant issue, just annoying
  • The console port is only USB
  • No LAN fiber port
  • 30% cheaper than a separate modem + router
  • 40% lower power consumption than the routers it replaced
  • Replacement of modem for 5G takes 30 minutes less per site than the alternatives we examined
These worked well out of the box. Low cost, easy to manage, stable code base. Its small footprint and DIN rail mounting is welcome for crowded enclosures. It also is very easy to replace if something goes wrong. I especially appreciate that when 5G becomes available, I can simply replace the modem without incurring significant costs to replace and rewire the router.
For a set and forget solution, the Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers have been rock solid. No learning curve was required as we have seen with other industrial connectivity solutions. These really have been a fantastic solution in the industrial space. The flexibility and stability of the hardware is great. I do like that it does not use excessive power like some vehicle-based solutions.

Do you think Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers again?

Yes

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Great for sites with AC power. Would prefer something in the 5W consumption range, but otherwise it is ideal for any small industrial facility. These are suitable for DIN rail mounting and DC power (12/24/48V) and are relatively small and fanless. It really is a great product for any small industial site.

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