Finally a router worth keeping
June 13, 2018
Finally a router worth keeping
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Routers
- Cisco ISR 800 Series
- Cisco ISR 4000 Series
- Cisco ASR 1000 Series
Cisco Routers are in use to provide support for multi-protocol routing and basic ACL functionality. They provide our BUs with reliable connectivity options to the internet and branch locations.
- Route packets and connect to circuit vendors
- TAC support for routers is great
- Hardware longevity is awesome as well
- They need to finish the SD-WAN integration with Viptela
- Cisco hardware and support is at the upper end of the prices for route/switch which sometimes makes it hard to get the same ROI
- Cisco is usually supported by third-party tools
Comparability is always a concern and Cisco is generally compatible with most other vendors products.
Cisco routers and the ability to run SNORT IPS and upload those logs to a Splunk server
Cisco Routers are very reliable and have a long MTTF.
Cisco Routers are more reliable have better support and a good reputation
Cisco Routers Additional Questions
- Internet and MPLS access
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
Price and reliability played a big part
Using Cisco Routers
10000 - Financial
16 - CCNA courses
- We use them for standard routing
- SDWAN capabilities
Evaluating Cisco Routers and Competitors
Yes - Juniper routers and HP
I would not change how I did it.
Cisco Routers Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
No - Standard support is good
Yes - Yes
I can’t. It’s usually solved with no heroics necessary.