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Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)

Score9.8 out of 10

56 Reviews and Ratings

What is Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)?

Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000) provides software-defined WAN and integrated security features.

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Who Buys & Uses Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)

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Top 3 industries using Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000).

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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

31.6%

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Manufacturing

15.8%

3 installations of 19

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Information

10.5%

2 installations of 19

Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000) Reviews

What users are saying about Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000).
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Cisco Routers great Performance and Reliability

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Dave KingView profile
Director of IT in Information Technology at Preis PLC (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Cisco Routers in all our offices. The routers service all our network traffic for all employees. The routers sit in front of the Firewall in the DMZ. We use the routers for our Voice services and we also use them for our MPLS Data services. We found that the Cisco routers handle Voice traffic very well. We setup Quality of Service on each of the routers to prioritize network traffic to ensure we experience the highest call quality to ensure our Voice traffic takes priority over all the other network traffic. We also have Cisco routers processing our MPLS Data for our inter office connectivity for both voice, data and printing needed.

Pros

  • Quality of Service for managing Data priority
  • Mean Time between Failures - We have found Cisco hardware is reliable
  • Fast network performance and availability

Cons

  • Device Management
  • Software Updating
  • GUI Interface

Return on Investment

  • Longevity - help avoiding replacing bad hardware
  • Reducing several routers into one device
  • Saving on annual maintenance with reduced hardware

Other Software Used

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN

Usability

Robust, Scalable, and Long-Range

Incentivized
Ellen Caroline Murphy DixonView profile
Administrator in Finance and Accounting in Finance and Accounting at MD Financial Management | Gestion financière MD (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The Cisco ISR 1000 Series is scalable and enables robust deployments that work without interruption. It is widely used in WAN for configurations with routers, it is also very versatile with LAN switching, it is already widely used in the company for multiple uses such as Wi-Fi, VPN connection. The only limitation is the low number of ports on the switch, the range of the wifi can be improved with external antennas, but it requires more expensive assembly work, Cisco is robust, but sometimes it can be a bit complex and expensive, but the The reality is that thanks to the Cisco ISR 1000 series it is possible to guarantee a good connection.

Pros

  • It is an integrated solution that is versatile with LAN switching
  • Cisco ISR 1000 Series Enables Robust Routing
  • LAN switching support

Cons

  • Installation costs are high and require additional work to have a wider reach in the wifi
  • The switch lacks a high number of ports, which generates limitations

Most Important Features

  • The versatility of LAN switching
  • The stable long-range connection to expand the number of departments
  • Robust routing enables scalable installations to improve

Return on Investment

  • The scalability of the Cisco ISR 1000 series helps expand our services. [T]he cost can be high due to installation problems, but you can see the results in a short time and we appreciate it.
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Other Software Used

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller, Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches

Secure and simple

Incentivized
Verified User
Professional in Legal (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The [Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)] is being used across the whole organization. It supports our need to run secure network drives for lawyers and staff alongside a public wireless network for the many visitors and clients who come through for depositions, closing, trial preparation, and other tasks. It also helps coordinate these things across multiple office locations.

Pros

  • Provide multiple connectivity options
  • Detailed security options
  • Relatively easy administrative tools

Cons

  • Cisco Umbrella is superfluous
  • Lack of flexibility once product selected
  • Learning curve

Most Important Features

  • All in one
  • Security
  • Strong networks

Return on Investment

  • Client information is secure
  • Staff doesn't have to worry about connectivity
  • Internal IT staff can handle admin duties

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Citrix ShareFile, Avid Pro Tools

Versatile and robust branch appliance.

Incentivized
Jurek Plona
IT Infrastructure Planner/Architect in Information Technology at FortisBC Energy Inc. (1001-5000 employees employees)

Pros

  • Routing, including through VPN connections.
  • LAN switching.
  • WiFi connectivity.

Cons

  • Possibly higher port count on built in switch.
  • External WiFi antenna connection to allow bigger WiFi coverage.
  • More robust wall mount setup using screw slots, currently only 2.

Return on Investment

  • Price per performance is quite beneficial.
  • Ability to deploy with ease.
  • Business objective of extending corporate network to the branches using integrated solution.

Other Software Used

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches, Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches, Cisco Nexus

Cisco ISR- worth the hype?

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Simon WatkinsView profile
Senior Network Consultant in Corporate at Sure / Sure International (201-500 employees employees)

Pros

  • Security
  • Quality of service
  • Flexibility

Cons

  • Licensing
  • Product selection is sometimes difficult
  • Management

Return on Investment

  • Flexibility
  • Cisco IOS features
  • Regular IOS updates

Alternatives Considered

Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)

Usability

Other Software Used

Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), PRTG Network Monitor