Cisco 4451-X - router - desktop, rack-mountable
Mfg # ISR4451-X/K9
CDW # 3133924
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The Cisco 4451-X revolutionizes delivery of services to high-end branch offices to promote a high-quality application experience. This router provides Gigabit forwarding performance and the broadest set of services available natively on a single-box solution. It offers appliance-level reliability, pay-as-you-grow services without disruption, and simplified operations that reduce expenses.
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Cisco 4451-X - router - desktop, rack-mountable is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cees Rhebergen from
A product that ensures that its users experience a high ROI from its use
What is our primary use case?
In my case, I use Cisco Enterprise Routers for voice communication systems, so I need a specific coverage of service between the sites. In our company, we use switches that are validated and certified by our suppliers because if it is not working with them, then we cannot use them. Sometimes, we use Aruba in our company, while at times, we use Cisco, depending on the manufacturer or system supplier. Sometimes, it gets difficult when you mix some things from one supplier to the other, but the product works in the end.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it makes it possible for users to use encryption and decryption since our company aims to achieve transparency, and without it, the other system on which it is used won't support it.
What needs improvement?
The product's price is an area of concern where improvements are required to be made by making it cheaper.
At times, our company needs to exchange the equipment because it is not supported anymore or because it is out of service. When it comes to Cisco Enterprise Routers, and you look at the cost of ownership, there is a need to consider the fact that my company undertakes projects that are on systems that should be running for more than fifteen or twenty years, which is an area that is always difficult. If you must exchange the equipment because it is no longer supported, then it would be nice if Cisco provided discounts for the new products, especially if you stay with the same supplier. In our company, we may use Cisco, Dell, or Aruba, especially in scenarios where Cisco does not allow or fulfill our requirements. They should be hardware exchange contracts when dealing with equipment from Cisco, Dell, or any independent vendor.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for four years. My company is a platinum partner of Cisco. I use the solution's latest version as described by our company's security policy since nowadays we are not allowed to use or do the migration or upgrade part of routers or switches, and we need to consider exchanging them instead.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a seven or eight out of ten.
My company mostly deals with small-sized businesses that use the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the technical support a seven or eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
I would rate the initial setup a seven or eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a difficult setup phase, and ten is an easy setup phase.
The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.
The solution can be deployed in a day. At times, the deployment process may take a week, depending on the other interconnections in an environment.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment from the product is high, considering factors like availability and the name of the product in the market.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall tool 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:Partner
Date published: 2023-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sammy Mukuna from
A solution for networking with easy setup and CLI
What is most valuable?
The valuable feature is CLI.
What needs improvement?
For deployment, you need a tech-savvy individual with extensive CLI experience. Occasional troubleshooting may require remote access, which could pose a minor challenge. The centralized management system simplifies patching, deployment, and configuration tasks, making it easier for tech-savvy personnel to support and maintain the equipment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for two or three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They are stable. We don't have constraints in terms of deployment.
I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have a team of ten with the main configuration.
I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
We need assistance regarding the GUI feature.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup takes around 30 to one hour, depending on the configuration and the person’s technical ability.
I rate the initial setup a five out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
One person is enough for the deployment, depending on the nation and the quantity configured. We don't have a centralized model through which you can deploy configuration.
I would recommend it for security.
Overall, I rate the solution 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: 2023-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ArunSingh7 from
A user-friendly tool that offers great stability and look and feel to users
What is our primary use case?
In my company, the tool is used mostly in our branches.
How has it helped my organization?
The benefit from the use of the product in my company stems from the fact that it is a tool that is considered to be a leader in the market while offering good support and stability, making it an overall good product.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the product's overall look and feel is good, making it a user-friendly tool.
What needs improvement?
The product's pricing is an area that is too fuzzy to deal with, in my opinion, making it an area where improvements are required.
The product's deployment phase can be made slightly better and more intuitive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for ten to twelve years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Around 110 people, consisting mostly of members of my company's IT team and network administrators, use the solution in my company.
How are customer service and support?
During weekdays or normal days, it is easy to get hold of Cisco's support team, but during holidays or weekends, it becomes challenging and problematic for users to reach the support team. It is important to know that the support offered by Cisco is comparatively better than the support offered by its competitors.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's deployment phase is okay since it is a process that may not seem too easy, but at the same time, one may not experience any hassles.
I rate the product's deployment phase a five out of ten.
The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.
Considering the configuration phase that takes time, the solution can be deployed in a time frame between three to four hours to two or three days.
What was our ROI?
In comparison with other products, I rate the product's ability to provide my company benefits in terms of time and funding at twelve or thirteen, even if the benchmark you provide is ten to the maximum.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the product's price a six or seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is extremely expensive, and ten is very cheap. Apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution, a user has to pay towards the product's RMA and support costs.
What other advice do I have?
My company's support team, consisting of 20 to 25 engineers, deals with the product's upgrades, failover testing, and everything else.
I rate the overall tool 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:
Date published: 2023-11-22T00:00:00-05:00