Item: Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Use Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers as the SDWAN routers for small sites connecting to single or a few IoT endpoints.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Small form factor, easy to install in small cabinets
Rugged router suits harsh environment
Supports 4G / 5G / DSL / fibre multiple connections

Cons

GPS support on the router is not as easy as expected

Return on Investment

Cost efficient option for small sites with single IoT endpoints
Deploy in SDWAN mode and centrally managed by the system
Not as powerful as the enterprise models due to the hardware limit

Usability

Suits certain environments for IoT deployments, limited hardware resources so doesn't support as much features as the enterprise models.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)

For cabinets with limited space, Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers is a good fit.

Key Insights

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?

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000), Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms, Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches

Likelihood to Recommend

Suits harsh environments like small cabinets, no ventilation Provide basic access control via SDWAN firewall rules, but doesn't suit if end to end TrustSec is needed.

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Cisco Catalyst IR1100 Rugged Series Routers cost efficient option for IoT deployments

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