Cisco 4200 Series/ISR 4221-A Router Built for SMB Networking | Zorins Technologies LLC

Cisco announced the end-of-sale and end-of-life date for the most popular Cisco 1941 and 1921 routers. And the Best replacement for Cisco 1941/1921 is the Cisco 4221 Integrated Services Router.

Learn more: Migrate from Cisco 1941/1921 to ISR 4221

The Cisco 4221 Integrated Services Router is the latest addition to the Cisco ISR 4000 Series.

This versatile, value-priced 1RU desktop router provides enterprise-class network performance, services, and security.

The ISR 4221 is many networking tools in one, including:

• Wireless WAN (3G/4G LTE and Cat6 LTE Advanced)
• Support for IWAN functionality
• Wireless LAN
• Integrated switch ports
• VRF-aware ‑rewall and NAT
• Multicore hardware VPN acceleration
• Network contention control
• Application services
• Built-in security

Keeping Your Network Safe

To help protect your branch network and users, the Cisco 4221 ISR provides enterprise-class security features:

1. IPSec VPN services
2. Snort IPS
3. Anomaly detection and machine learning with Cisco Stealthwatch Learning Networks
4. Cisco Umbrella Branch protection at the DNS layer
5. Cisco TrustSec

A Technical Triumph for SMB Networking

The Cisco 4221 ISR offers performance and capabilities on par with an enterprise router, delivered in a desktop-sized package that’s ideal for SMB ecosystems:

The Cisco 4221 ISR: Full-Service Networking

Offering the best price-for-performance in its class, the Cisco 4221 ISR is the ideal “Swiss army” router for your network.

The Cisco 4221 ISR enables consistent business-driven and policy-based operations across network domains, including for microbranches, ATMs, kiosks, pop-up locations, and IoT use cases.

Features	ISR 4221
Form factor	1 RU Desktop
Integrated WAN Ports	GE / SFP
	GE
Performance	35Mbps
	Upgradable to 75 Mbps
Network Interface Modules (NIM)	2
Enhanced Services Modules (SM-X)	N/A
Integrated Services Card (ISC) slots	N/A
USB Ports (type A)	1
Default/max Flash	8 GB
Default/max DRAM	4 GB
Power supply type	External: AC
Redundant power supply	No
Module online insertion and removel (OIR)	No
Server virtualization platform (UCS E-Series) and Network Compute Engine (NCE)	N/A
Zone-based firewall and NAT services	VRF-Aware Firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT)
Hardware VPN acceleration(DES, 3DES, AES)	Yes
IPSEC VPN services	FlexVPN, Easy VPN remote server, Enhanced Easy VPN, Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN)
	Group Encrypted Transport VPN (GET VPN), V3PN, MPLS VPN
SSL VPN	No
Intrusion prevention	Yes (Snort for Singnature Based and FirePower as nGIPS)
Anomaly Detection and Machine Learning	Cisco Self Learning Networks (SLN)
Network foundation protection	ACL, FPM, control plan protection, control plane policing (CoPP), QoS, role-based CLI access, source-based RTBH, uRPF, SSHv2
Cisco Umbrella Branch Support	Yes
Cisco Cloud Web Security	Yes
Identity-based networking	No
Cisco TrustSec	Security Group Tag Exchange Protocol (SXP), SGT over GETVPN
	SGT over IPSEC
	SGT over DMVPN
	SGT-based ZBFW
	Port/Layer 3 interface/IP/subnet-to-SGT mapping
	SGT export in Flexible NetFlow
Local conferencing	N/A
Digital signal processor support	N/A
Cisco Unified Survivable Remote Site	N/A
Telephony support	N/A
Cisco Unified Communications	N/A
Manager Express support	N/A
Cisco Unity Express	N/A
(NM, SM, or ISM)	N/A
Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)	N/A
(SIP/H.323 sessions)	N/A
nano Cisco Unified Border Element (nanoCUBE)	N/A
(sessions)	N/A
Digital voice and video (T1/E1 channels)	N/A
Analog/BRI voice	N/A
IPv4 routing protocols	RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, PBR, PfR
Multicast routing protocols	PIM-SM, mroute (static route), and MLD
IPv6 routing protocols	EIGRP, RIP, OSPFv3, IS-IS,
	BGP and PBR
Integrated 802.11 b/g/n access point	N/A
Integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n access point	N/A
Unified and autonomous mode	N/A
RP-TNC connectors for field-replaceable	N/A
optional high-gain antennas	N/A
Diversity (dual antennas)	N/A
Wireless LAN controller module	N/A
3G /4G LTE cellular	Yes
Cat 6 LTE Advanced	Yes†
GPS Support	Yes
Indoor Antenna	Yes (Various antenna using 2 x TNC connectors supporting MIMO)
Outdoor antennas	N/A
Maximum switched Ethernet ports	2 x 8
Maximum switched Ethernet LAN ports with PoE	0
PoE support (wattage)	N/A
PoE support (wattage)	N/A
EtherSwitch Service Module type (width)	N/A
Intelligent Path Control	PfR
SD-Access	Yes
Network Contention Control	QoS, HQoS
Application Visibility	NBAR v2
WAN Optimization	N/A
Akamai Connect	N/A
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure	Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) with Enterprise Module

C1111-8P vs. C891F-K9 | Zorins Technologies LLC

Some users ask some questions about the difference between ISR 1000 and ISR 800 such as the difference between C1111-8P and C891F-K9.

We know that the new ISR 1000 Series does not replace the ISR800 Series. You can continue to order the 800 Series after the ISR 1000 Series becomes orderable.

A user’s question: Difference between C1111-8P vs. C891F-K9

“I’m thinking to implement new model router for my infrastructure and I would like to know what would be the best option. Currently I have two MPLS provider and I will need to guarantee the communication to Central Data Center. And deploy different services like (Network segmentation, Dynamic protocols, QoS, ACLs). The main idea is that the router can receive both mpls links”

Suggestions: Choose C1111-8P or C891F-K9

Both models are based on Cisco IOS which comes with a wide array of networking features including and no limited to Routing Protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, etc), QoS (Low-Latency Queue, Shaping, Policing, etc), Security features (ACL, Zone-based Firewall), etc.

 About the differences: C1111-8P vs. C891F-K9

C1111-8P	C891F-K9
The C1111-8P seems to come with 2 WAN ports (1xGE & 1xGE/SFP). There is an image of the rear side of the Router you can see the Figure1. The Router Data Sheet is here. The platform runs Cisco IOS-XE implementation which is the de facto for newer Routers and its code is based on the Cisco IOS core. Download Software site.	The C891F-K9 seems to come with 2 WAN ports (1xGE & 1xFE). There is an image of the rear side of the Router you can see the Figure2. The Router Data Sheet is here. The platform runs Cisco IOS implementation which has been largely deployed in Cisco Branch Routers for years. Download Software site.

Figure1. The rear side of the C1111-8P

Figure2. The rear side of the C891F-K9

More Quick specs of C1111-8P and C891F-K9, which help you know the differences between them.

C1111-8P-Quick Spec

Model	C1111-8P
GE	1
GE/SFP combo	1
ADSL2/VDSL2+	N/A
LTE Advanced (CAT6)	N/A
802.11ac	N/A
GE	8
PoE	4
PoE+	2
Integrated USB 3.0 AUX/console	Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.75 x 12.7 x 9.03 in. (42 x 323 x 230mm) (includes rubber feet)
Weight with AC PS (w/o modules)	5.5 Lbs. (2.5 kg) maximum

Figure3 shows the back ports of C1111-8P. It doesn’t include the antennas.

① LAN	⑦ GE 0/0/0 – SFP
② CLEI Label	⑧ GE 0/0/0 – RJ45
③ Serial Number	⑨ GE 0/0/1
④ Kensington Lock Slot	⑩ 4-pin Power Connector
⑤ RJ45 / Micro USB Console	⑪ Power Switch
⑥ USB3.0	⑫ Reset Button

C891F-K9-Quick Specs

Product Code	C891F-K9
Rack Units	1RU
WAN Ports	1-port GE or 1‑port SFP 1-port FE
LAN Ports	8-port 10-/100-/1000-Mbps managed switch (4‑ports PoE capable with 125W power supply adapter)
802.11a/g/n Option	Yes Cisco CleanAir technology
Integrated USB 2.0/AUX/Console	Yes
DRAM	512MB
Flash Memory	256MB
Dimensions	4.62 x 32.28 x 24.84 cm (includes rubber feet) 4.45 x 32.28 x 24.84 cm (without rubber feet)
Package Weight	4.49 Kg

Figure4 shows the back panel of C891F-K9.

① Back up WAN port—FE WAN	⑧  Console/Auxiliary port
② ISDN	⑨  Power connector
③ Primary WAN port—GE WAN	⑩  On/Off switch
④ SFP	⑪  Reset button
⑤ USB port	⑫  Earth ground connection
⑥ V.92 backup	⑬  Kensington security slot
⑦ 8 x port 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports with 4 x PoE Ports

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Supported SFP Types on the Cisco 892F Series and Cisco 892FSP, 896VA, 897VA, 897VAB, 898EA, 891F
GLC-LH-SM	1000BASE-LX/LHSFP transceiver module for MMF and SMF, 1300-nm wavelength, dual LC/PC connector
GLC-SX-MM	1000BASE-SXSFP transceiver module for MMF, 850-nm wavelength, dual LC/PC connector
GLC-ZX-SM	1000BASE-ZXSFP transceiver module for SMF, 1550-nm wavelength, dual LC/PC connector
GLC-BX-D	1000BASE-BX10SFP module for single-strand SMF, 1490-nm TX/1310-nm RX wavelength, single LC/PC connector
GLC-BX-U	1000BASE-BX10SFP module for single-strand SMF, 1310-nm TX/1490-nm RX wavelength, single LC/PC connector
GLC-T	1000BASE-T standard
GLC-GE-100FX	Cisco 100BASE-FX SFP for Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports with Multimode Fiber-optic (MMF) link
GLC-FE-100LX	Cisco 100BASE-LX10SFP with single-mode fiber-optic (SMF) link
GLC-FE-100BX-U	100BASE-BX10-U SFP module for 100-MB ports, 1310 nm TX/1550 nm RX wavelength, 10 km over single-strand SMF
GLC-FE-100BX-D	100BASE-BX10-D SFP module for 100-MB ports, 1550 nm TX/1310 nm RX wavelength, 10 km over single-strand SMF
CWDM-SFP-1470=	Cisco Coarse-Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) 1470-nm SFP Gigabit Ethernet and 1G/2G fibre Channel
GLC-LH-SMD*	1000BASE-LX/LH SFP transceiver module for MMF and SMF, 1300-nm wavelength
GLC-ZX-SMD*	1000BASE-ZX SFP transceiver module for SMF, 1550-nm wavelength, dual LC/PC connector
GLC-EX-SMD*	1000BASE-EX SFP transceiver module for SMF, 1310-nm wavelength
*Not supported on the Cisco 892F

Cisco ONE Software for WAN is available for the ISR 890

Four Reasons to Consider the All-in-one ISR 1000 | Zorins technologies LLC

For SMBs, Cisco’s 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000) provide an affordable solution for switching, routing, and wireless all in one device. 

And today’s operations are more complex—going way beyond the basics.

SMBs have little-to-no-IT resources, time, energy or skills to handle this new normal of business practices. For those who are interested in how it works, watch this 2-minute video:

Cisco 1000 Series ISR for SMBs

SMBs, like all businesses, need secure, simple and affordable IT options that will protect their critical business intellectual property, block or guard against risky practices, set policies and offer backup connectivity—all while having the ability to connect every device within any point in the network.

Having the right device to run day-to-day operations can transform your SMB.

Let’s imagine you are a small business that deals with the public in retail, finance, education or other commercial firms. You want your customers to be able to use the Wi-Fi guest access without any threat of them viewing financial, identity, health or other private records. “The last thing a clinic wants is for the network to be hacked and for patients’ records to be exposed. You want to provide guest access which is independent of the clinic’s network. In technical terms, it’s called network segmentation, which is simple to do with an ISR 1000.” says Shankar Ramachandran, Product Line Manager for Cisco Integrated Services Routers.”

Cisco’s versatile 1000 Series Integrated Services Router is like a small office or branch office-in-a-box for your business, school, clinic or retail location. Here are the top four reasons why:

1. All-in-one solution—Routing, wireless and switching are combined in a single device with Cisco’s trusted IOS® XE software. Internet access, comprehensive security, and management are combined in a single, high-performance device. Plus, with pay-as-you-grow performance licensing you can avoid unnecessary hardware upgrades and save on CapEx.
2. Advanced wired and wireless access—All of your devices connected to the network with advanced connectivity options like 4G LTE, DSL, copper and fiber Ethernet. Plus, ISR 1000s have a built-in wireless access point that includes integrated wireless controller capability, so you have the fastest way to wirelessly connect an entire network or office site, quickly, easily and affordably. With Cisco’s Mobility Express you can support up to 100 Cisco APs and 2,000 connected client devices on a single Wi-Fi network.
3. Enterprise-class security—With integrated security features like IP Security, high-performance VPN’s and Encrypted Traffic Analytics, the ISR 1000 is always on, always open to protect your desktops, tablets and mobile devices and content from malware and ransomware. In addition, Cisco Umbrella™ is a cloud security platform that provides the first line of defense against threats on the Internet wherever users go, blocking malicious attacks and DDOS attacks before a connection is ever established. It will even help identify where the next attack will emerge.
4. Cisco Software-Defined WAN Evolution—With Cisco SD-WAN you can define policies and prioritize traffic all from one management console. Zero-touch deployment across the WAN means you can deploy, manage, operate and secure your network quickly and easily, so you can get back to your business.

Original article from https://blogs.cisco.com/smallbusiness/new-cisco-isr-1000-important-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses

Selection of Cisco ISR | Zorins technologies LLC

Routers with higher performance and expandability should be selected for traffic-intensive data centers than the bases. Cisco ISR not only allows selection of bundle models according to the services required at the data centers or bases, but also respond flexibility to changes in the business needs by means of license activation of Cisco IOS technologies and addition of expansion modules.

Sample inter-base network configuration: small-scale network

Sample inter-base network configuration: medium-scale network

>>Hot Cisco Routers: Cisco ISR 4431, ISR 881, ISR 891F, ASR 1001-X

Line-up of Cisco ISR

Previously, even the small-scale bases were required to install a wide range of devices including switches, wireless access points and WAN optimization appliances. Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR) are “super routers” that are capable of integrating the network services provided by these multiple devices into a single platform. These routers are not only capable of integrating multiple services but also have the flexibility to add new services as required via license activation and/or addition of expansion modules. Adoption of these routers results in simpler network configuration, helping to reduce the device costs as well as operation and maintenance costs.

Cisco ISR can integrate the Routing and SD-WAN service & other services into a single unit!

>Find the right Cisco routing solution for your business.

NEW: Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Router | Zorins Technologies LLC

Reliability, security, and performance

The latest addition to the Cisco Integrated Service Router Portfolio Digital ready, fixed-platform branch routers with advanced capabilities.

The Cisco 1000 Series ISR platform with a small form factor is best suited for small and midsize businesses, enterprise branches, and as customer premises equipment in managed services environments. The routers come in two models: an 8-LAN-port option and a 4-LAN-port option. They have high performance with Gigabit Ethernet packet forwarding capabilities. The multicore architecture has separate cores for data plane and control plane. The 1000 Series ISRs support Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+ to power branch devices such as IP phones and cameras. They are easy to deploy with zero-touch provisioning using Plug and-Play capability. There are multiple LAN, WLAN, WAN, and LTE combinations to choose from, depending on your branch needs. The 1000 Series can be used in ATMs, retail stores, and kiosks, as well as for various other purposes.

■ Reliability, security, and performance

Get Internet access, advanced security, and wireless services in one device. Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) are fixed, high-performance routers that are easy to deploy and manage. Small yet powerful, they provide highly secure broadband, Metro Ethernet, and wireless LAN connectivity.

■ Next-generation connectivity

Get increased mobility and next-generation WAN and LAN options. Access SFP/SFP+, DSL, LTE Advanced, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. The 1000 Series is ideal for use as customer premises equipment.

■ Increased performance

Meet the demand for more bandwidth without more budget. The router’s multicore architecture leverages higher data-plane performance, enabling high availability for network services.

■ Integrated enterprise-class security

Gain a highly secure WAN and enterprise-class security. Cisco Umbrella Branch and Trustworthy

Systems provide high-performance encryption, VPN, firewall, and URL filtering.

■ Advanced wireless LAN

Enjoy wireless LAN capability at the branch, in a single box, that can run with or without a controller. Our 1000 Series integrates 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless with Cisco Mobility Express as an access point in every router.

■ Easy management and deployment

Use one operating system for consistency and visibility across all branch offices and remote sites. The 1000 Series is the first fixed-configuration router with Cisco’s trusted IOS XE software.

■ Cisco ISR 1000 Series Comparison

SKU	Description	WAN	LAN (GE)	WiFi	LTE
C1111-8P	2 ETHERNET WAN, 8 LAN with IP Base	2GE	8	–	–
C1111-8PLTEEA	2 ETHERNET WAN, LTE ADVANCED with IP Base	2GE	8	–	●
C1111-8PWE	2 ETHERNET WAN, Wifi with IP Base	2GE	8	●	–
C1111-8PLTEEAWE	2 ETHERNET WAN, LTE ADVANCED, Wifi with IP Base	2GE	8	●	●
C1111-4P	2 ETHERNET WAN, 4 LAN with IP Base	2GE	4	–	–
C1111-4PLTEEA	2 ETHERNET WAN, LTE ADVANCED with IP Base	2GE	4	–	●
C1111-4PWE	2 ETHERNET WAN, Wifi with IP Base	2GE	4	●	–
C1116-4P	ADSL/VDSL over ISDN, 4 LAN with IP Base	1GE, VA-B	4	●	●
C1116-4PLTEEA	ADSL/VDSL over ISDN, LTE ADVANCED with IP Base	1GE, VA-B	4	–	–
C1116-4PWE	ADSL/VDSL over ISDN, Wifi with IP Base	1GE, VA-B	4	–	●
C1116-4PLTEEAWE	ADSL/VDSL over ISDN, LTE ADVANCED, Wifi with IP Base	1GE, VA-B	4	●	–
C1117-4P	ADSL/VDSL over POTS, 4 LAN with IP Base	1GE, VA-A	4	–	–
C1117-4PLTEEA	ADSL/VDSL over POTS, LTE ADVANCED with IP Base	1GE, VA-A	4	–	●
C1117-4PWE	ADSL/VDSL over POTS, Wifi with IP Base	1GE, VA-A	4	–	●
C1117-4PLTEEAWE	ADSL/VDSL over POTS, LTE ADVANCED, Wifi with IP Base	1GE, VA-A	4	●	–
C1117-4PM	ADSL/VDSL over POTS, Annex M 4 LAN with IP Base	1GE, VA-M	4	–	–
C1117-4PMLTEEA	ADSL/VDSL over POTS, Annex M LTE ADVANCED with IP Base	1GE, VA-M	4	–	●
C1117-4PWE	ADSL/VDSL over POTS,Annex M Wifi with IP Base	1GE, VA-M	4	●	–
C1117-4PLTEEAWE	ADSL/VDSL over POTS, Annex M LTE ADVANCED, Wifi with IP Base	1GE, VA-M	4	●	●

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