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Data Sheet
Cisco 1921 Series Integrated Services Routers
Product Names: CISCO 1921/K9, CISCO 1921-SEC/K9, and CISCO 1921DC/K9
Cisco
®
1900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) build on 25 years of Cisco innovation and product
leadership. The new platforms are architected to enable the next phase of branch-office evolution, providing rich-
media collaboration to the branch office while maximizing operational cost savings. The Cisco Integrated Services
Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2) platforms are future-enabled with multicore CPUs, Gigabit Ethernet switching with
enhanced Power over Ethernet (PoE), and new energy monitoring and control capabilities that enhance overall
system performance. Additionally, a new Cisco IOS
®
Software Universal image enables you to decouple the
deployment of hardware and software, providing a stable technology foundation that can quickly adapt to evolving
network requirements. Overall, the Cisco 1900 Series offers exceptional total cost of ownership (TCO) savings and
network agility through the intelligent integration of market-leading security, unified communications, wireless, and
application services.
Product Overview
The Cisco 1921 builds on the best-in-class offering of the Cisco 1841 Integrated Services Routers. All Cisco 1900
Series Integrated Services Routers offer embedded hardware encryption acceleration, optional firewall, intrusion
prevention, and advanced security services. In addition, the platforms support the industry’s widest range of wired
and wireless connectivity options such as Serial, T1/E1, xDSL, Gigabit Ethernet, and third-generation (3G)
wireless (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router
Key Business Benefits
Cisco ISR G2 routers provide superior services integration and agility. Designed for scalability, the modular
architecture of these platforms enables you to grow and adapt with your business needs. Table 1 lists the
business benefits of the Cisco 1900.
Table 1.
Key Features and Benefits of the Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router
Benefits
Description
Service integration
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The Cisco 1921 offers increased levels of services integration with data, security, wireless, and mobility services,
enabling greater efficiencies and cost savings.
Services on demand
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A single Cisco IOS Software Universal image is installed on each ISR G2. The Universal image contains all of the
Cisco IOS Software technology sets that can be activated with a software license, allowing your business to quickly
deploy advanced features without downloading a new Cisco IOS Software image. Additionally, larger default
memory is included to support the new capabilities.
High performance with
integrated services
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The Cisco 1900 Series enables deployment in high-speed WAN environments with concurrent services enabled up
to 15 Mbps.
