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Enabling Connectivity and Security: Cisco ISR 1100 Series C1111-4P Review

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Elina Gong | 0 Comments

Rock-Solid Performance that Transforms Your Network In the fast-paced world of IT, having a reliable and high-performing router is essential for any business. The Cisco ISR 1100 Series, with its flagship model C1111-4P, promises to deliver unmatched performance that will…

How to Choose DNA Licenses for Cisco Catalyst 9200 and 9500 Switches?

Posted on October 24, 2019 by RS-Tech | 0 Comments

Recently, Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches are hotter than their old brother, like Catalyst 3850, Catalyst 2960X and so on. In the 9000 family, Catalyst 9200 series is going to replace the Catalyst 2960X/XR and Catalyst 9500 will be the replacement…

Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Licensing

Posted on April 4, 2018 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Before learning about the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Licensing, you should know the main Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 chassis and Supervisor Modules. Read More: Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Modular Switches, the Main Chassis Cisco Nexus…

Q&A: Wireless Access Point Smart Licensing for…Cisco 5520, 8540 and Virtual Wireless Controllers

Posted on October 24, 2016 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In brief, Smart Licensing is a simplified license management system in which all customers’ licenses (for products that are smart license enabled) are managed through a central Cisco smart license cloud portal. The cloud portal maintains an account of what…

Updated: About Cisco ISR G2 SEC and HSEC Licensing FAQ

Posted on May 30, 2016 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

We discussed the main difference between SEC-K9 license and HSEC-k9 license. What are the Cisco ISR G2 SEC and HSEC License used for? The SEC-K9 license enables standard encryption (VPN payload and secure voice) on the ISR G2 platforms. The SEC-K9 license is…

What’s the Change in Product Part Number Announcement for the Cisco 2900 Series ISR Data Technology Package Licenses?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Maybe you don’t need Cisco hardware of Cisco 2900 Series, well, you may need some updates for your Cisco 2900 ISR. You maybe need some accessories like the cards, modules, cables and so on. In this article, we will read…

Cisco ONE Software Licensing Program

Posted on April 16, 2015 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco announced its Cisco ONE Software Licensing Program at Cisco Live! 2015 Event in Milan in January, 2015. The goal of the initiative is to simplify greatly the ability of customers to license Cisco software across the full range of…

Ordering Guide-Optional Items, IOS Software Images and Licenses for the Cisco 4000 Series ISR

Posted on January 29, 2015 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In the last article, we talked about the ordering guide of Cisco 4000 Series ISR. We introduced the Cisco 4000 Series IRS Family Platforms and Part Numbers, Power Supply Options, the memory type and part numbers, and Cisco 4000 Flash…

Ordering Guide: Cisco IOS Software Images & Licenses for Cisco ISR G2 Routers

Posted on November 14, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

We know that Cisco ISR G2 routers run Cisco IOS software. If you bought a Cisco ISR G2 router, you found that it shipped with a universal Cisco IOS Software image that contained all the features available for use on…

Cisco SEC-K9 License vs. HSEC-K9 License

Posted on September 18, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco licenses play an important role in Cisco hardware upgrading, the HSEC-K9 license and the SEC-K9 license, the two Cisco license are designed for Cisco ISR G2 routers. Both are for Cisco ISR G2. May be you wanna know…

Cisco 800 Series Licensing Options

Posted on September 17, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

As we know the Cisco 800 Series routers have been announced end of life and end of sale, but some of Cisco 800 models are still popular in the market, e.g. the Cisco 881/K9. As a secure, flexible, easy-to-manage router,…

Cisco Licenses on Cisco ISR G2

Posted on September 1, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

When do you need to buy a license for your Cisco router? Some people may be not clear about the Cisco licensing. So in this article we will talk about Cisco router license. First of all, let’s share a problem…