IR1101-K9 - Cisco IR1101 Integrated Services Router Rugged Overview
IR1101-K9 - Cisco IR1101 Integrated Services Router Rugged is a genuine edge and wide-area routing product from Cisco, a leading enterprise networking vendor whose Catalyst, Nexus and ISR families power campus, data-center and branch networks worldwide. Belonging to the Cisco family, the IR1101-K9 unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include branch and campus WAN connectivity, service-provider edge and MPLS deployments, and secure remote-site interconnect. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Cisco Catalyst IR1101 Rugged Series Router with SL-IR1101-NE software license”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the IR1101-K9. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise WAN
Branch and campus routing with advanced services.
Service Provider
Edge routing for ISP and MPLS deployments.
Data Center
Interconnect core and aggregation layers reliably.
Buying a Pre-Owned IR1101-K9
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
IR1101-K9 Specifications | |
| Cisco IOS Software requirements | ● Cisco IOS XE Software: Universal Cisco IOS Software image ● Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.10.1 or later |
| IPv4 and IPv6 services features | ● Routing Information Protocol Versions 1 and 2 (RIPv1 and RIPv2) ● Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) and Multipoint GRE (MGRE) ● Standard 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) ● Network Address Translation (NAT) ● Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, relay, and client ● Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ● DNS proxy ● DNS spoofing ● Access Control Lists (ACLs) ● IPv4 and IPv6 multicast ● IP Service-Level Agreement (IP SLA) ● Open Shortest Path First (OSPFv2 and OSPFv3) ● Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) ● Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) ● Virtual Route Forwarding (VRF) Lite ● Next-Hop Resolution Protocol (NHRP) ● Serial data encapsulation and relay ● L2TPv3 over sub-interfaces and VLAN |
| Default and maximum DRAM | 4 GB |
| Default and maximum Flash memory | 4 GB (usable) |
| Ingress protection rating | IP30 |
| Physical dimensions (H x W x D) Chassis | 2.36 in. x 5.22 in. x 4.92 in. (60 x 132.5 x 124.9 mm) |
Weight (Chassis) | 2.25 lbs (1.02 kg) |
| Mounting options | Panel, wall, and din rail (vertical and horizontal) mount |
| Power specifications | Nominal voltage: +/-12V to +/-48V DC Minimum and maximum input voltage: 9.6-60V DC Maximum and minimum input current: 1.24A (9.6V DC) and 0.26A (60V DC) |
| Power consumption | At idle: 6.6W Typical: 9.8W Maximum: 12W Additional 10W (typical) with expansion module and 2nd cellular |
| Console | Mini type-B USB |
| WAN interfaces | ● Combo 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ45 and SFP) on the base platform ● An additional 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet SFP on the expansion module. Refer to Table 8 for supported SFPs ● 5G/LTE: Modular with options for single and dual active LTE and LTE-Advanced |
| LAN interfaces | ● Four 10/100BASE-T Fast Ethernet ports |
| Input and output | ● ALARM input port |
| Environmental operating temperature range | –40 to 140°F (–40 to 60°C) in a sealed NEMA cabinet with no airflow –40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C) in a vented cabinet with 40 Linear Feet per Minute (LFM) of air –40 to 167°F (–40 to 75°C) in a forced air enclosure with 200 LFM of air Type tested at 85°C for 16 hours |
| Operating altitude | 40°C up to 13,800 ft (operating) per IEC 68-2-41 |
| Non-operating temperature | -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C) |
IR1101-K9 - Product Notes
This listing is a specific SKU variant of the IR1101-K9 family. Review the specifications above and confirm compatibility with your existing infrastructure, including software version, mounting, and interface requirements, before ordering.
For volume requirements we offer configuration checks and staged delivery options. Our team can confirm revision levels, software compatibility, and lead time before you place an order.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation.
IR1101-K9 - Product Notes
This listing is a specific SKU variant of the IR1101-K9 family. Review the specifications above and confirm compatibility with your existing infrastructure, including software version, mounting, and interface requirements, before ordering.
For volume requirements we offer configuration checks and staged delivery options. Our team can confirm revision levels, software compatibility, and lead time before you place an order.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation.
IR1101-K9 - Product Notes
This listing is a specific SKU variant of the IR1101-K9 family. Review the specifications above and confirm compatibility with your existing infrastructure, including software version, mounting, and interface requirements, before ordering.
For volume requirements we offer configuration checks and staged delivery options. Our team can confirm revision levels, software compatibility, and lead time before you place an order.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation.
IR1101-K9 - Cisco Series Notes
This listing is part of the Cisco enterprise networking product family, sourced and tested by LinkNewNet for enterprise deployment. Cisco router is positioned at the WAN edge, branch, or service-provider aggregation point. It provides routing, VPN, QoS and security services, and integrates with Cisco IOS-XE / IOS-XR management.
Deployment guidance: When planning this IR1101-K9 unit into a network, confirm the software image (IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS) required, the power and cooling profile, and the upstream/downstream interface types that match your existing infrastructure. For a like-for-like refresh, match the feature set of the units already in service so management and automation behave consistently.
Our Cisco reconditioning process: Every pre-owned Cisco unit at LinkNewNet passes a documented reconditioning flow before dispatch - visual inspection, internal cleaning, firmware verification, port-by-port testing, and configuration reset to factory defaults. This ensures the unit you receive operates reliably and integrates cleanly with your existing Cisco management tools.
Related models in this family: IR829GW-LTE-GA-EK9, IR829GW-LTE-GA-SK9, IR829GW-LTE-GA-ZK9, IR829GW-LTE-LA-NK9, IR829-DC-PWRCORD=. Compare specifications to confirm the right port density, feature set and uplink options for your deployment.
Model code: K9 = Cryptographic (encryption) software feature set - this suffix indicates the feature set, power, or regulatory variant of the IR1101-K9, which affects software licensing and regional compliance.






