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Cisco-ISR4461/K9

The Cisco ISR4461/K9 is a high-performance Cisco Integrated Services Router designed for large enterprise branches, regional offices, and demanding WAN-edge deployments. It combines enterprise routing, security, VPN, QoS, application services, and modular expansion in a 2RU rack-mountable platform.

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Description

The Cisco ISR4461/K9 belongs to the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers, providing a scalable platform for enterprise branch and WAN infrastructure. It is designed to consolidate multiple networking functions while providing the flexibility required for growing and distributed organizations.

The router provides three integrated Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for LAN and WAN connectivity and includes a modular architecture with three Network Interface Module (NIM) slots and two Enhanced Service Module (SM-X) slots. This allows additional network interfaces and services to be installed as deployment requirements evolve.

The ISR4461/K9 runs Cisco IOS XE, supporting advanced enterprise routing, IPv4/IPv6 networking, QoS, NAT, IPsec VPN, and integrated security capabilities. It can support business-critical applications across voice, video, collaboration, cloud, and data environments.

The platform is well suited to organizations requiring a powerful branch router capable of handling multiple services and higher traffic demands while maintaining a flexible expansion architecture.

Key Specifications

Feature Specification
Brand Cisco
Series ISR 4000 Series
Model ISR4461/K9
Platform Type Integrated Services Router
Integrated Ethernet Interfaces 3 × Gigabit Ethernet
NIM Slots 3
Service Module Slots 2 × SM-X
Operating System Cisco IOS XE
WAN Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet
VPN IPsec VPN
IPv4 / IPv6 Supported
QoS Supported
Security Integrated Security Features
Form Factor 2RU Rack-Mountable
Application Enterprise / Branch / WAN Edge

Key Features & Benefits

  • 3 × Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
  • Modular LAN and WAN connectivity
  • 3 × NIM expansion slots
  • 2 × SM-X service module slots
  • Cisco IOS XE operating system
  • Advanced IPv4 and IPv6 routing
  • IPsec VPN support
  • Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Integrated enterprise security
  • Application-aware networking capabilities
  • Modular architecture for future expansion
  • Supports voice, video, collaboration, and data services
  • Designed for demanding enterprise branch environments
  • 2RU rack-mountable chassis

Recommended Applications

  • Large Enterprise Branch Offices
  • Regional Offices
  • WAN Edge Routing
  • Corporate WAN Infrastructure
  • VPN Gateways
  • Remote Office Connectivity
  • Voice & Data Networks
  • Hybrid WAN
  • Cloud Connectivity
  • Distributed Enterprise Networks