Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router Security Bundle - router - desktop, rack-mountable
Mfg # ISR4451-X-SEC/K9
CDW # 3077389
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The Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router revolutionizes the delivery of application aware services in a branch-office environment. This platform extends the Cisco ISR Family by providing Gigabit performance with extensive Layer 7 services hosted internally to the branch office while maximizing operating expenses (OpEx) savings.
The Cisco 4451-X offers a multicore CPU architecture running modular Cisco IOS XE software that quickly adapts to the changing needs of your branch-office environment, and enables IT to roll out services at the speed of business. The separation of the control and data planes provides the ability to deliver application-aware network services while maintaining a stable platform and a high level of performance during periods of heavy network load. With the ability to integrate application-aware services and the ability to scale performance without a complete equipment upgrade, the Cisco 4451-X offers exceptional total cost of ownership (TCO) savings and network agility through the intelligent integration of market-leading security, unified communications, and application services.
The Cisco 4451-X offers encryption acceleration, voice- and video-capable architecture, application firewall, call processing, and embedded services. In addition, the platform supports a range of wired connectivity options such as T1/E1, T3/E3, and fiber Gigabit Ethernet. This platform offers superior performance and flexibility for network deployments across large and medium-sized enterprise offices.
The Cisco 4451-X offers a multicore CPU architecture running modular Cisco IOS XE software that quickly adapts to the changing needs of your branch-office environment, and enables IT to roll out services at the speed of business. The separation of the control and data planes provides the ability to deliver application-aware network services while maintaining a stable platform and a high level of performance during periods of heavy network load. With the ability to integrate application-aware services and the ability to scale performance without a complete equipment upgrade, the Cisco 4451-X offers exceptional total cost of ownership (TCO) savings and network agility through the intelligent integration of market-leading security, unified communications, and application services.
The Cisco 4451-X offers encryption acceleration, voice- and video-capable architecture, application firewall, call processing, and embedded services. In addition, the platform supports a range of wired connectivity options such as T1/E1, T3/E3, and fiber Gigabit Ethernet. This platform offers superior performance and flexibility for network deployments across large and medium-sized enterprise offices.
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Cisco ISR 4451X Rack Mountable Router is rated
4.60 out of
5 by
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ignatius Low from
Stable and scalable solution
What needs improvement?
An area for improvement would be the power supply unit. This product also tends to have a short life cycle, which could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for over ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution as eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2021-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1690557 from
Easy to use, good performance, and scalable
What is our primary use case?
We use Cisco Enterprise Routers for networking and security.
What is most valuable?
Cisco Enterprise Routers are easy to use and the performance is good.
What needs improvement?
Cisco could provide more information about their routers to allow customers a better understanding of their solutions.
Cisco Enterprise Routers could improve by having some more advanced features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for a year and a half.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Cisco Enterprise Routers is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have found Cisco Enterprise Routers to be scalable.
I have currently four customers using Cisco Enterprise Routers.
What other advice do I have?
I am an enterprise network engineer. I have only four governmental agencies as customers. Most businesses have no need for routers because they are not an ISDB. For example, our company is using approximately 40 to 50 routers because we are supporting other companies with end connections to other governmental entities. If businesses are not an ISDB they do not need routers.
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Cisco Enterprise Routers a ten out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2021-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Suman Ghimire from
A scalable solution with great DNS features
What is our primary use case?
It is used for small to medium businesses. Nowadays, there are so many other routers with different operating systems, XR, and DSR that are available for service providers in other data centers.
What is most valuable?
The DNS features are different in the ASR series. Apart from that, Cisco provides most of the needed features in all the routers, except the live local license.
What needs improvement?
In my opinion, Cisco is not granular if we compare it to Juniper. In terms of the access lists and some other parts like if we delete one ACL, most of the parties are gone on the Cisco side. But in Juniper, I can delete fifty access lists.
All the rules and policies are also granular and are based on the UNIX operating system or Linux operating system. Cisco needs to consider those in the market because Juniper is doing well. Some granular functions are required because they have all of the routing protocols with almost all the features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for 10-12 years, since the company launched the Cisco 1841 router.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are no issues with scalability. I rate the scalability a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted customer service apart from once or twice. But it was not regarding the router’s features rather there were some issues in FPD.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. Most of the people can understand and do it on their own. As far as the management platform is considered, hybrid solutions are being used by large enterprises. Some other enterprises use Meraki-based solutions as well, and some of them use the on-prem solution.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented it myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is quite costly for the same feature as compared to Huawei and Juniper. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a nine out of ten. I recommend Cisco.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Francis Vieira from
Good tech support for a stable and well-priced solution
What is our primary use case?
We use IOS XE version 17.
What is most valuable?
I like the price of the solution and the ability to take advantage of it as fast as we want.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes, it can take a while to get used to a new version or additions which are made and this involves us going to the note and doing a lot of reading. There are many changes of which we are not aware. The technology should be addressed, the new protocols that are incorporated in a new version. A new way for registering the equipment might be needed. It can be hard for us to deploy a new version, as we lack the knowledge for its use.
The installation process should be simplified, since it is quite complex in a new version.
There are simply too many changes taking place. While we are still in the process of learning how to use a new version, another is sent.
French language capabilities should be added. It is hard for us to adequately express ourselves in English.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable, no bugs or glitches. Based on my experience, I can confirm that this is true of the new version.
How are customer service and support?
I am pleased with the technical support. In my experience with the TAC team, which provides us with technical assistance, I have found it to be very useful. The moment an issue arises, we open a ticket and receive the help we need.
How was the initial setup?
The installation process should be simplified, since it is quite complex in a new version.
There are two many changes taking place. While we are still in the process of learning how to use a new version, another is sent. It can be hard for us to deploy a new version, as we lack the knowledge for its use.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I like the price of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
We act as the integrators of the solution.
I would certainly recommend the solution to others.
I rate Cisco Enterprise Routers as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Intergator
Date published: 2021-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jorge-Gonzalez from
Extremely scalable with good technical support and good networking capabilities
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for our final customers. The solution is used for communication. We are a service provider, and we offer our customers public networks as a service. Our customers typically need an internet connection or MPLS.
What is most valuable?
The solution offers very good networking capabilities.
The stability is excellent.
The consistency of the configuration has been very good.
The performance of the devices is very reliable.
What needs improvement?
The initial setup can be a little bit difficult. They should try to make it easier to set up for new users.
For how long have I used the solution?
I’ve used the solution for maybe ten to 15 years. I’ve used it for over a decade. It’s been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable and the devices are reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn’t crash or freeze. It’s been great.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is extremely scalable. It’s not a problem expanding it as necessary.
How are customer service and support?
We’ve used the solution’s technical support. We found them helpful and responsive and we are quite satisfied with the level of support provided.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup can be hard. That said, we have a good amount of experience. It’s easier to manage the process if you have a good understanding of the solution in general.
I’m not sure how long it took to deploy the solution. For a big project, it might take as long as two weeks, however, a small deployment might only take a few hours. Every deployment differs according to size and requirements.
What about the implementation team?
We tend to set up the solution for our clients. We have some engineers that work directly with end customers.
What other advice do I have?
We use the most recent version of the solution, however, I do not know the version number off-hand.
I’d rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We’ve been very happy with its capabilities.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2021-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1125813 from
The routers are fast with good performance
What is our primary use case?
The primary uses are routing, voice gateways, and voice-over IP. We have approximately 600 users in our organization.
What is most valuable?
Cisco Routers are fast. They have very good performance. The management of these routers are easier than any other routers. There are a lot of features.
What needs improvement?
I would like the routers to have the same support and duration of support as the switches.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The routers are stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco routers are scalable.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to install. One router will less than one day to configure and install.
What about the implementation team?
I can implement the router by myself, however, sometimes I request more experienced support for the setup.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The routers require a one-time license fee as they are perpetual.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Cisco Enterprise Routers a 9 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2021-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SameerBali from
High availability, reliable, and has good technical support
What is our primary use case?
I use Cisco Routers in a variety of technologies, including TLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF policy-based routing, and VPN in some routers.
What is most valuable?
They are the most stable, have the highest availability, and are the most reliable on the market.
What needs improvement?
The price could be lowered.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for ten years.
We are not using the most recent version, but it is not the oldest.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco Enterprise Routers is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco Enterprise Routers is a scalable product.
We have more than 500 users in our company. We have a team of 50 IT technicians in our company and 5,000 employees that are distributed in approximately 70 locations in the country. Each location has Cisco Enterprise Routers on its premises.
How are customer service and support?
We are pleased with Cisco's technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use many of the Enterprise Routers. I use now Cisco Routers 4420, 4431, 4450. I use IOS, IOS XE.
How was the initial setup?
I have deployed many routers. All of our technologies have been applied to the routers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We don't need a license if we use IOS for basic, IT-related tasks. However, if we want to use a security feature, advanced IT features, video conferencing, voice conferencing, or UT, we must purchase a license for each of these features.
Cisco Enterprise Routers are not the cheapest routers on the market, they are expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution other others who are considering it.
I would rate Cisco Enterprise Routers an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-02-06T00:00:00-05:00