Cisco C1121-4P ISR 1100 Router

Product Overview

The Cisco C1121-4P ISR 1100 4‑Port Dual GE/SFP Router delivers a compact yet powerful routing solution designed for small to medium businesses, branch offices, and enterprise edges. Moreover, it combines Gigabit Ethernet ports with dual GE/SFP connectivity and integrated services under one chassis, giving you both wired flexibility and future‑proof fiber uplink options. As a desktop‑/wall‑mountable (or optional rack‑mount) router with a fanless design, it fits easily in limited‑space environments while offering comprehensive routing and security capabilities.

Key Features in Detail

• Flexible port configuration: The router provides 4 LAN gigabit Ethernet ports plus 2 WAN ports (one of which supports GE/SFP combo), enabling both copper and fiber WAN uplinks for reliable internet and WAN connectivity.

• Strong memory and storage: It comes with 4 GB DRAM and 4 GB flash memory, offering stable performance for router services, VPNs, and multiple simultaneous connections.

• Integrated services & security: The router supports embedded hardware‑accelerated IPsec VPN, firewall, ACLs, and other security protocols — helping you protect networks, manage remote access, and enforce network policies reliably.

• Efficient and silent operation: The unit uses a fanless, low‑power design (typical power consumption ~18.8 W), so it operates quietly and is suitable for office desktops or small branch setups where noise and power consumption matter.

• Scalable and future‑ready: It supports advanced routing protocols, WAN features, and optional upgrades (like PoE/PoE+ on certain ports), giving flexibility as network demands grow.

• Easy deployment and management: You can manage the router via console (micro‑USB), web UI, and standard routing interfaces for configuration — making initial setup and ongoing maintenance straightforward.

Why Choose This Router

You should choose Cisco C1121-4P if you need a compact, reliable router that delivers enterprise‑grade performance without requiring large hardware footprints. Furthermore, its combination of Gigabit Ethernet ports and dual GE/SFP WAN options gives you the flexibility to choose between fiber or copper uplinks depending on your infrastructure. In addition, its built-in VPN, firewall, and security capabilities make it ideal for offices or branch locations requiring secure remote access or secure site-to-site connections.

Also, because it runs with modest power consumption and no fan (silent), it fits well in environments like small offices, retail stores, or home offices where noise and heat are concerns. Moreover, its memory, processing, and licensing model give room for growth — so as your network expands or diversifies, this router remains capable without needing immediate replacement.

Additional Advantages

• The router supports optional PoE / PoE+ on some ports — useful if you want to directly power devices like access points or cameras without extra injectors.

• Its compact form factor (desktop/ wall‑mount / optional rack) gives flexibility of deployment where rack space is limited.

• It supports robust routing protocols and VPN tunnels, making it suitable for hybrid network architectures, remote branch connectivity, and SD‑WAN deployments.

• Its low power consumption reduces operational costs over time, which is beneficial for many small to medium setups.

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