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Table 2.

Architectural Highlights

Architectural Features Benefits/Description


Multicore processors ● High-performance multicore processors support high-speed WAN connections. The data plane uses an
emulated Flow Processor (FP) that delivers application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)-like performance
that does not degrade as services are added.
Embedded IP Security (IPsec) ● Increases scalability. When combined with an optional Cisco IOS XE Software Security license, enables
VPN hardware acceleration WAN link security and VPN services.
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet ● The Cisco 4000 Series provides up to four built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports for WAN or LAN.
ports ● Based on the platform, some of the 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports can support Small Form-Factor
Pluggable (SFP)-based connectivity in addition to RJ-45 connections, enabling fiber or copper
connectivity.
● Optionally, depending on the platform, up to 30W PoE+ can be enabled on two of the built-in front panel
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to provide power to external devices such as fourth-generation (4G) LTE
routers.
● An additional dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port is provided for device management.1

USB-based console access ● A mini type B USB console port1 supports management connectivity when traditional serial ports are not
available.
● Traditional console and auxiliary ports are also available.2

Optional integrated power ● An optional upgrade to the internal power supply provides inline power (802.3af-compliant PoE or
supply for distribution of PoE 802.3at-compliant PoE+) to optional integrated switch modules.
● Redundant PoE conversion modules provide an additional layer of fault tolerance.

Optional integrated redundant ● For the 4400 Series, power redundancy is available by installing an optional integrated RPS for
power supply (RPS) decreasing network downtime and protecting the network from power failures.
● Optional PoE boost mode increases total PoE capacity to up to 1000W.

Cisco Enhanced Services ● Each service-module slot offers high data-throughput capability of up to 10 Gbps toward the system and
Module (SM-X) up to 1 Gbps to other module slots.
● Support for both single- and double-wide service modules provides flexibility in deployment options.
● An SM-X slot can be converted into a Network Interface Module (NIM) slot using an optional carrier card.
● Service modules support online insertion and removal (OIR), avoiding network disruption when installing
new or replacement modules.1
Cisco Network Interface ● Up to three integrated NIM slots on the Cisco 4000 Series allow for flexible configurations.
Modules (NIMs)3 ● Each NIM slot offers options of up to two 2-Gbps connections, one toward the route processor and one
for direct module-to-module communication. The 4221 ISR has only one 1-Gbps connection to the route
processor.
● NIMs support OIR.
● Special NIMs add support for solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs).1

Cisco Integrated Services Card ● Integrated Services Card natively supports the new Cisco High-Density Packet Voice Digital Signal
(ISC) slot on motherboard Processor Modules (PVDM4s), providing greater-density rich-media voice.
● Each Integrated Services Card slot connects to the system architecture through an up to 2-Gbps link.
● Future modules can be hosted on the Integrated Services Card slot, improving system functions.

Flash memory support ● A single flash memory slot is available to support high-speed storage densities, upgradable to up to
32 GB. The 4221 ISR ships with a fixed 8 GB flash.
● Two USB type A 2.0 ports provide capabilities for convenient storage.1

DRAM ● For the 4400 Series ISRs, the default control-plane memory is 4 GB, upgradable to 16 GB to provide
additional scalability for control-plane features. The default data-plane memory is 2 GB.
● For the 4300 Series ISRs, the default memory is 4 GB, upgradable to 16 GB (only 8 GB for the 4321) to
provide additional scalability.
● The 4200 Series comes with 4 GB fixed DRAM.

1
Not supported on the 4221 model.
2
The 4221 model supports shared console and auxiliary ports.
3
Unified Communications (UC) License and Unified Communications NIM’s are not supported on the ISR4221.

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