Overview of Cisco ISR 1100 and ISR 1100X Series Routers

Cisco ISR 1100 and ISR 1100X Series Integrated Services Routers deliver essential WAN, security, and multi-cloud capability of the Cisco SD-WAN solution. These routers provide highly secure site-to-site data connectivity to small business and home offices, remote offices, and branch offices. These routers are available in fixed form factors.

Comparison of Models

The following table provides a comparison of select features among Cisco ISR 1100 and ISR 1100X Series models.

Model

CPU

Memory

GE SFP Ports

Micro SIM

LTE Debug Micro-USB

ISR1100-4G

Intel 2.2 GHz

4-core

4 GB

0

0

0

ISR1100X-4G

Intel 2.2 GHz

4-core

8 GB

0

0

0

ISR1100-6G

Intel 2.2 GHz

4-core

4 GB

2

0

0

ISR1100X-6G

Intel 2.2 GHz

4-core

8 GB

2

0

0

ISR1100-4GLTE

Intel 2.2 GHz

4-core

4 GB

0

1

1

Cisco ISR1100-4G and Cisco ISR1100X-4G Routers

This topic describes the chassis and provides technical specifications for the following:

  • Cisco ISR1100-4G router

  • Cisco ISR1100X-4G router

Chassis Views

The figures below show the front, side, and back panels of the Cisco ISR1100-4G router. The corresponding panels of the Cisco ISR1100X-4G router are comparable to these.

Figure 1. Front Panel
Figure 2. Side Panel

1

Ground Screw

2

Power Button

3

12 VDC Input

4

Reset Button

5

System LED

6

Status LED

7

Type A USB port

8

RJ-45 Ethernet Ports

9

RJ-45 Console Port

10

Kensington Lock Slot
Figure 3. Back Panel

Chassis Specifications

Item

Specification

Services and Slot Density

CPU

Intel 2.2 GHz 4-core

RJ45 Console 

1

Note

 

The console port only supports a baud rate of 115,200.

USB Type A

USB 3.0, 4.5 W Maximum

Bulk Flash

8 GB eMMC pSLC (5.8 GB usable)

Serial Flash

Dual 16MB

Memory DDR4 ECC DRAM

Cisco ISR1100-4G: 4 GB

Cisco ISR1100X-4G: 8 GB

GE WAN Ports

4

Physical Specifications

Form Factor

10.2 in x 7 in x 1.1 in

Operating Conditions

Temperature

Fanless design

0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) at sea level (temperature de-rating of 1.5 deg C per 1000 feet of altitude applicable up to max of 10,000 feet or 3000 m)

Altitude

Max 3000 m (10000 ft)

Humidity

10 to 85% RH non-condensing

Transportation/Storage Conditions

Temperature

-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)

Humidity

5 to 95% RH non-condensing

Altitude

4570 m (15,000 ft)

Reliability

MTBF

Approximately 1.6 million hours (about 183 years) at 25°C ambient

Regulatory Compliance: For information on regulatory compliance (EMC, safety, and environment), see ISR1100-4G/6G Data Sheet.

Cisco ISR1100-6G and Cisco ISR1100X-6G Routers

This topic describes the chassis and provides technical specifications for the following:

  • Cisco ISR1100-6G

  • Cisco ISR1100X-6G

Chassis Views

The figures below show the front, side, and back panels of the Cisco ISR1100-6G router. The corresponding panels of the Cisco ISR1100X-6G router are comparable to these.

Figure 4. Front Panel
Figure 5. Side Panel

1

Ground Screw

2

Power Button

3

12 VDC Input

4

Reset Button

5

System LED

6

Status LED

7

Type A USB port

8

RJ-45 Ethernet Ports

9

SFP Ethernet ports

10

RJ-45 Console Port

11

Kensington Lock Slot
Figure 6. Back Panel

Chassis Specifications

Item

Specification

Services and Slot Density

CPU

Intel 2.2 GHz 4-core

RJ45 Console 

1

Note

 

The console port only supports a baud rate of 115,200.

USB Type A

USB 3.0, 4.5 W Maximum.

Bulk Flash

  • Cisco ISR1100-6G:

    8GB eMMC pSLC (5.8 GB usable)

  • Cisco ISR1100X-6G :

    16GB eMMC pSLC (13.1 GB usable)

Serial Flash

Dual 16 MB

Memory DDR4 ECC DRAM

Cisco ISR1100-6G: 4 GB

Cisco ISR1100X-6G : 8 GB

GE WAN Ports

4

GE SFP Ports

2

Physical Specifications

Form Factor

10.2 in x 7 in x 1.1 in

Operating Conditions

Temperature

Fanless design

0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) at sea level (temperature de-rating of 1.5 deg C per 1000 feet of altitude applicable up to max of 10,000 feet or 3000 m)

Altitude

Maximum 3000 m (10000 ft)

Humidity

10 to 85% RH non-condensing

Transportation/Storage Conditions

Temperature

-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)

Humidity

5 to 95% RH non-condensing

Altitude

4570 m (15000 ft)

Reliability

MTBF

Approximately 1.6 million hours (about 183 years) at 25°C ambient

Regulatory Compliance: For information on regulatory compliance (EMC, safety, and environment), see ISR1100-4G/6G Data Sheet.

Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE Routers

This topic describes the chassis and technical specifications of the Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE routers.

Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE Variants

Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE routers are available in these variants:

  • Cisco ISR1100-4GLTENA

  • Cisco ISR1100-4GLTEGB

These routers come with built-in, Category-4 modems. There is no difference in the hardware specifications of Cisco ISR1100-4GLTENA and Cisco ISR1100-4GLTEGB . The difference is only in terms of the LTE bands supported. See Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE Wireless Platform Specifications for more details.

Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE Chassis

The following figures show the front, side, and back panels of the Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE routers.


Note

For the purpose of illustration, the figure shows the chassis of Cisco ISR1100-4GLTEGB

Figure 7. Front Panel (SIM Cover Removed to Show SIM Slot)
Figure 8. Side Panel

1

Main Antenna

2

Ground Screw

3

Power Button

4

12 VDC Input

5

Reset Button

6

System LED

7

Status LED

8

Micro USB

9

Received signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) LED

10

SIM LED

11

SIM Slot

12

USB Port

13

RJ-45 Ethernet Ports

14

RJ-45 Console

15

Antenna (Diversity)

16

Kensington Lock Slot
Figure 9. Back Panel
Figure 10. SIM Slot (SIM Cover Removed)

1

Indicates SIM Card Orientation

2

SIM Slot

Chassis Specifications

Item

Specification

Services and Slot Density

RJ45 Console 

1

Note

 

The console port only supports a baud rate of 115,200.

Ethernet RJ45 Ports

4

USB Type A

USB 3.0, 4.5 W Maximum

Bulk Flash

8 GB eMMC pSLC

Note

 

Usable memory is 5.8 GB only.

Serial Flash

Dual 16MB

Memory DDR4 ECC DRAM

4 GB

GE WAN Ports

4

Micro-SIM Socket

1

LTE Debug Port

1 (Micro USB Connector)

Physical Specifications

Form Factor

10.2 in x 7 in x 1.1 in

Operating Conditions

Temperature

Fanless design

0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) at sea level (temperature de-rating of 1.5 deg C per 1000 feet of altitude applicable up to max of 10,000 feet or 3000 m)

Altitude

Max 3000 m (10000 ft)

Humidity

10 to 85% RH non-condensing

Transportation/Storage Conditions

Temperature

-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)

Humidity

5 to 95% RH non-condensing

Altitude

4570 m (15,000 ft)

Reliability

MTBF

Approximately 1.6 million hours (about 183 years) at 25°C ambient

Regulatory Compliance: For information on regulatory compliance (EMC, safety, and environment), see ISR1100-4G/6G Data Sheet.

Power Supply

The following models use the same external Power Supply Unit (PSU):

  • Cisco ISR1100-4G

  • Cisco ISR1100X-4G

  • Cisco ISR1100-6G

  • Cisco ISR1100X-6G

  • Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE

The external power supply specifications are as follows.

Table 1. External Power Supply Unit Specifications

AC input voltage

100-240 VAC nominal

AC input line frequency

50-60 Hz

Maximum Output Power

30 Watts

Output Voltage

12 VDC

P/N

PWR-30W-I-AC

Note

Do not hang the Power Supply Unit (PSU) from the power socket. Place it on a surface.

LED Indicators on Cisco ISR1100-4G, Cisco ISR1100X-4G, Cisco ISR1100-6G, and Cisco ISR1100X-6G Routers

LED Indicators on Cisco ISR1100-4G and Cisco ISR1100X-4G

Figure 11. Front Panel LED Indicators

1

SYS LED

2

STATUS LED

3, 4, 5, 6

RJ-45 Ethernet Port LED
Table 2. LED Indicator Behavior

Port

LED Color

Description

SYS

OFF

System is off

Amber (blinking)

Boot up phase

Green steady on

Normal operation

Amber (steady)

System going down/fault

STATUS

Green

OMP connection is up

OFF

System is down or OMP connection is down

RJ-45 Ethernet Port LEDs (0-3)

Green solid

Link is established

Green (blinking)

Data transmission is in progress

OFF

Link is not connected or is down

LED Indicators on Cisco ISR1100-6G, Cisco ISR1100X-6G

Figure 12. Front Panel LED Indicators

1

SYS LED

2

STATUS LED

3, 4, 5, 6

RJ-45 Ethernet Port LED

7, 8

SFP Ethernet Port LED
Table 3. LED Indicator Behavior

Port

LED Color

Description

SYS

OFF

System is off

Amber (blinking)

Boot up phase

Green steady on

Normal operation

Amber (steady)

System going down/fault

STATUS

Green

OMP connection is up

OFF

System is down or OMP connection is down

RJ-45 Ethernet Port LEDs (0-3)

Green (solid)

Link is established

Green (blinking)

Data transmission in progress on the link

OFF

Link is not connected or is down

SFP Ethernet Port LEDs (4-5)

Green (solid)

Link is established

Green (blinking)

Data transmission in progress on the link

OFF

Link is not connected or is down

LED Indicators on Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE Routers

The following figure and table describe the LED indicators on the front panel of the Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE routers.


Note

The figure shows a Cisco ISR1100-4GLTEGB router.

Figure 13. Front Panel LED Indicators on Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE Routers

1

System LED

2

Status LED

3

RSSI LED

4

SIM LED

5, 6, 7, 8

RJ-45 Ethernet Port LEDs

The following table applies to both Cisco ISR1100-4GLTENA and Cisco ISR1100-4GLTEGB routers.

Table 4. LED Indicator Behavior

Port

LED Color

Description

SYS

OFF

System is off

Amber (blinking)

Boot up phase

Green steady on

Normal operation

Amber (steady)

System going down/fault

STATUS

Green

OMP connection is up

OFF

System is down or OMP connection is down

RSSI LED

OFF

LTE interface is shut

Green (steady)

LTE is enabled, excellent signal

Green/Orange (blinking)

LTE is enabled, good signal

Orange (steady)

LTE is enabled, poor signal

Orange (blinking)

LTE is enabled, but there is some error (no connectivity with BTS or lack of signal)

SIM LED

 OFF No SIM or SIM is offline

On 1sec, Off 1sec

Low power mode

On 200 ms, Off 5 sec

No service

On (steady)

In service

On 5 sec, Off 200 ms

Roaming

On 400 ms, Off 100 ms

Data Active

RJ-45 Ethernet Port LEDs (0-3)

Green (solid)

Link is established

Green (blinking)

Data transmission in progress on the link

OFF

Link is not connected or is down

Wireless Specifications for the Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE Platform

This table lists wireless specifications for Cisco ISR1100-4GLTENA and Cisco ISR1100-4GLTEGB routers.

Table 5. Wireless Specifications for Cisco ISR1100-4GLTE Routers

Features

 Cisco ISR1100-4GLTENA Cisco ISR1100-4GLTEGB

Region

North America

Global

4G LTE Bands

  • Band 2 (1900 MHz)

  • Band 4 (1700 MHz)

  • Band 5 (850 MHz)

  • Bands 12, 13, 14, 17 (700 MHz)

  • Band 66 (1700 MHz)

  • Band 1 (2100 (MHz)

  • Band 3 (1800 MHz)

  • Band 7 (2600 MHz)

  • Band 8 (900 MHz)

  • Band 20 (800 MHz)

  • Band 28 (700 MHz)