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C1161-8PLTEP
ISR 1100 8P DUAL GE SFP HIGHER PERF ROUTER PLUGGABLE SMS/GPS
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C1161-8PLTEP Overview
C1161-8PLTEP is a high-performance enterprise router built on a fixed architecture that features robust power options including an AC power supply with DC backup to ensure continuous operation. It comes equipped with dual WAN ports and 8 LAN ports using 10/100/1000 Ethernet technology, offering versatile connectivity options and integrated services that deliver secure network communication and data integrity.
C1161-8PLTEP provides advanced VPN capabilities with support for IPSec and SSL VPN, paired with high throughput of up to 1 Gbps and redundancy features that guarantee reliable performance. Its rack-mount design and comprehensive functionalities, including WAN optimization and built-in firewall, make it ideal for enterprise environments requiring secure, scalable, and resilient networking solutions.
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C1161-8PLTEP Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply with DC backup
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- LTE
- Architecture
- Fixed
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6
- Remote Management
- SSH, Telnet, SNMP
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE, RoHS
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 1 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- SFP+
- Modular Slots Available
- N/A
- Stacking Capability
- No
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 1 GB
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP
- Power
- 50 Watt
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- C1161-8PLTEP
- Height
- 1.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 8 lbs
C1161-8PLTEP Use Case
Retail Branch Redundant WAN Connectivity with C1161-8PLTEP-ISR 1100 8P Dual GE SFP Router
A nationwide retail chain deploys the C1161-8PLTEP-ISR 1100 8P DUAL GE SFP HIGHER PERF ROUTER PLUGGABLE SMS/GPS at each location to aggregate POS and inventory traffic over primary and backup fiber links, with automatic SMS-based failover. Outcome: 99.99% network uptime, centralized store management and rapid fault recovery.
Field Fleet Telematics & Real-Time GPS Tracking Using ISR 1100 with Pluggable SMS/GPS
A logistics provider outfits delivery vehicles with the C1161-8PLTEP-ISR 1100 router’s pluggable SMS/GPS module and DUAL GE SFP ports to stream live location, vehicle diagnostics and route alerts over LTE. Outcome: 20% improvement in on-time deliveries, proactive exception management and automated SMS notifications.
Remote Industrial Site Monitoring with High-Performance ISR 1100 Router
An energy operator installs the C1161-8PLTEP-ISR 1100 8P router at unmanned oil & gas sites, using dual GE SFP for SCADA fiber connectivity and pluggable SMS/GPS for secure out-of-band management and location-based access control. Outcome: 50% faster incident response, enhanced operational security and continuous telemetry.
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Product Comparison Table 
 C1161-8PLTEP |  C1113-8PWA |  C1111-4PWH |  C1111-8PWY |  C1111-4PWR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | |
| Architecture | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Broadband | LTE | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE, RoHS | RoHS, FCC, CE | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC / CE | |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | |
| Depth | 12 inches | 15 inches | N/A | 7.87 inches | |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | |
| Expansion Slots | SFP+ | N/A | 1 Slot | N/A | |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, POE | VPN, Voice, Video, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / PoE | |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Desktop | |
| Height | 1.5 inches | 1.8 inches | N/A | 1.73 inches | |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Integrated Services | WAN Optimization | Voice, Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 | |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | |
| Memory | 1 GB | 2 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB | |
| Modular Slots Available | N/A | N/A | 1 Slot | N/A | |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, SNMP | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | |
| Power | 50 Watt | 65 Watt | 65 Watt | 60W | |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply with DC backup | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | |
| Product Name | C1161-8PLTEP | C1113-8PWA | Cisco 1111-8PWY Integrated Services Router | Cisco C1111-4PWR Integrated Services Router | |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Remote Management | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | Telnet, SSH, Web UI | CLI, SNMP, HTTPS | CLI / SNMP / NetConf | |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | |
| Stacking Capability | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Throughput Capacity | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 450 Mbps | |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Business / Enterprise / Industrial | Business, Small Business, Enterprise | Enterprise / Business / Branch | |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 1 WAN | 4 WAN | |
| Weight | 8 lbs | 12 lbs | N/A | 6.6 lbs | |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 7.48 inches | |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Noah Prescott
4
Pluggable LTE made deployment flexible and reliable.
L
Luke Harrington
4
Cisco ISR delivered strong throughput and stable routing.
C
Caleb Winters
4
Excellent option for demanding branch environments.
A
Andrew Collins
5
Consistent uptime and solid performance under load.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco ISR 1100 8P Dual GE SFP Higher Performance Router (SKU: C1161-8PLTEP)?
The Cisco ISR 1100 8P (C1161-8PLTEP) is a compact, high-performance branch router offering eight Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, dual GE SFP uplinks and pluggable SMS/GPS modules.
What are the main specifications of the C1161-8PLTEP router?
Key specs include eight 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, two GE SFP slots, up to 50 Mbps advanced services throughput, 256 MB DRAM, 4 GB flash and dual SIM support.
How many GE SFP uplink ports does the ISR 1100 8P (C1161-8PLTEP) provide?
The ISR 1100 8P features two GE SFP uplink slots for fiber connectivity and redundant link aggregation.
Does the C1161-8PLTEP support LTE or 4G connectivity?
Yes, the router supports pluggable LTE/4G radio modules for WAN backup and primary cellular connectivity.
Which pluggable SMS and GPS modules are compatible with SKU C1161-8PLTEP?
Compatible modules include Cisco NIM-4G-LTE-FDD, NIM-4G-LTE-TDD and NIM-GPS for SMS dispatch and precise GNSS timing.
Can I configure dual SIM for seamless cellular failover?
Yes, the ISR 1100 8P supports dual SIM in its LTE module for automatic carrier failover and improved network resilience.
What is the maximum throughput capacity of the Cisco ISR 1100 8P?
The router delivers up to 50 Mbps of advanced services throughput, suitable for small branch and retail deployments.
Which Cisco IOS XE Software releases are supported on C1161-8PLTEP?
The C1161-8PLTEP is validated on Cisco IOS XE 16.3 and later for WAN, security and SD-WAN features.
What advanced security features are integrated in the ISR 1100 8P?
Built-in security includes a zoned-based firewall, IPsec VPN, Secure Boot, control-plane policing and onboard intrusion prevention.
Which VPN protocols can I deploy on the C1161-8PLTEP?
You can deploy IPsec, SSL VPN and GETVPN tunnels for secure, encrypted site-to-site and remote-access connectivity.
How can I manage the Cisco ISR 1100 8P remotely?
Remote management options include Cisco DNA Center, CLI over SSH, SNMP, REST APIs and the Cisco ISR mobile app.
What are the power specifications and consumption of the C1161-8PLTEP?
It accepts 9–36 VDC input, consumes approximately 20 W at idle and supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ with a 120 W total budget.
What are the physical dimensions and mounting options?
The router measures 155 × 125 × 35 mm (6.1 × 4.9 × 1.4 in) and can sit on a desktop or be wall-mounted with included brackets.
Does the ISR 1100 8P include built-in GPS functionality?
GPS functionality requires the optional NIM-GPS module, enabling accurate location, time stamping and geo-fencing.
What warranty coverage comes with the Cisco ISR 1100 8P?
Cisco offers a one-year limited hardware warranty with optional service contracts for extended support and faster RMA.
What are common use cases for the C1161-8PLTEP router?
This router excels in small branch offices, retail kiosks, outdoor kiosks, IoT gateways and mobile network deployments requiring PoE and LTE backup.