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C2821-25UC/K9 Overview

C2821-25UC/K9 is an integrated services router engineered for enterprise environments where robust performance and secure connectivity are critical. Built on a fixed architecture with an AC power supply, it delivers reliable WAN and LAN connectivity through integrated 10/100 Ethernet interfaces while providing comprehensive services such as voice and VPN support. Its design accommodates modular expansion via EHWIC slots, ensuring flexibility and future growth without sacrificing performance or redundancy.

Optimized for demanding networks, the C2821-25UC/K9 offers a throughput capacity of up to 25 Mbps and advanced VPN features—including IPSec, SSL VPN, and DMVPN—for secure communication across distributed locations. Supporting industry-standard routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and RIP, this router is ideally suited for enterprise and business use cases that require integrated voice services, scalable performance, and high availability.

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C2821-25UC/K9 Specifications

Power Source
AC Power Supply
Form Factor
Rack-mount
Memory
256 MB
Flash Memory
128 MB
Ethernet Technology
10/100
Weight
N/A
Height
N/A
Depth
N/A
Width
N/A
Product Type
Enterprise Router
Routing Protocols
OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing
Architecture
Fixed
WAN Ports
2 WAN
Wi-Fi Standard
N/A
Connectivity Type
Wired
Wireless Support
No
Speed/Capacity
10/100
Firewall Features
Yes
Management
Managed
Safety
N/A
EMC
N/A
Telecom
N/A
QoS Features
Supported
Modular Slots Available
2 Slots
Stacking Capability
No
5G Support
No
Interface Ports
RJ-45
Device Type
Router
WAN Configuration
WAN
High Availability Support
Supported
Expansion Slots
EHWIC
Broadband
N/A
Use Case
Enterprise
Remote Management
Telnet / SSH / SNMP
LAN Ports
4 LAN Ports
Features
VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall
Integrated Services
Voice
Built-in Security Features
Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
Compliance Standards
FCC / CE
VPN Support
IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / N/A
Network Protocols
IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS
Throughput Capacity
25 Mbps
Power
85 Watt
Product Name
Cisco C2821-25UC/K9 Integrated Services Router

C2821-25UC/K9 Use Case

Branch Office IP Telephony and Centralized Voicemail

In a multi-site professional services firm, the Cisco C2821-25UC/K9-2821 with PVDM2-32, AIM-CUE, 25-seat CME/CUE/Ph licensing, SP Services and 128 MB flash/512 MB DRAM delivers on-premises IP telephony and Unity Express voicemail for up to 25 extensions per branch. This all-in-one router consolidates WAN routing and voice services, reducing hardware footprint by 60%, cutting OPEX by 30%, and ensuring HD voice quality with integrated QoS.

Service Provider Edge Voice Aggregation and QoS Enforcement

A regional service provider deploys the C2821-25UC/K9-2821 as a multiservice edge router, leveraging PVDM2-32 DSP modules, SP Services and unified CME/CUE/Ph licenses to terminate and manage SMB voice traffic. The integrated platform enforces granular QoS policies, ensures 99.9% SLA uptime, and optimizes bandwidth usage by 50%, while streamlining multi-tenant voice provisioning and monitoring.

Contact Center Micro-Branch Integration with Business Continuity

A mid-market contact center uses the Cisco 2821-25UC/K9-2821 with AIM-CUE, 25-seat CME/CUE/Ph licensing, and PVDM2-32 to host local IVR, voicemail and PSTN failover at remote sites. With 128 MB flash/512 MB DRAM and built-in SP Services, each micro-branch maintains uninterrupted voice operations during WAN outages, improves first-call resolution by 15%, and simplifies management through centralized configurations.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

2821 w/ PVDM2-32,AIM-CUE,25 CME/CUE/Ph lic,SP Serv,128F/512DC2821-25UC/K92851, NME-WAE-502-K9,WAAS Trans,ASK9,128F/512DCISCO2851-WAE/K92821 Security Bundle,Adv Security,128F/512DCISCO2821-SEC/K92811 VSEC Bundle w/PVDM2-16,FL-CUBE-75,AVS,128F/512DC2811-VSEC-CUBE/K92801H.Perf.VSEC:AIM-VPN2/SSL,PVDM2,CCME/SRST,AIS,128F/384DC2801-H-VSEC/K9
5G SupportNoNoNoNo
ArchitectureFixedModularFixedModular
BroadbandN/AN/AN/AN/A
Built-in Security FeaturesFirewall / Intrusion PreventionFirewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware ProtectionFirewall, Intrusion Prevention, VPNFirewall / Intrusion Prevention
Compliance StandardsFCC / CEFCC, CE, ULRoHS, FCC, CEFCC / CE
Connectivity TypeWiredWired / Wireless / EthernetWiredWired
DepthN/A11.3 inches14.0 inchesN/A
Device TypeRouterRouterRouterRouter
EMCN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ethernet Technology10/10010/10010/10010/100
Expansion SlotsEHWICEHWICEHWICEHWIC / NIM
FeaturesVPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / FirewallVoice, VPN, IPv6 Compatible, FirewallVPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, IPv6 CompatibleVPN / Firewall / Integrated Security / IPv6 Compatible
Firewall FeaturesYesYesYesYes
Flash Memory128 MB256 MB256 MB128 MB
Form FactorRack-mountRack-mountRack-mount, DesktopRack-mount
HeightN/A1.73 inches3.0 inchesN/A
High Availability SupportSupportedNot SupportedSupportedSupported
Integrated ServicesVoiceVoice, Data, Security, WirelessVoice, Video, WAN OptimizationVoice / Video / Data
Interface PortsRJ-45RJ-45RJ-45RJ-45
LAN Ports4 LAN Ports4 LAN PortsN/A2 LAN Ports
ManagementManagedManagedManagedManaged
Memory256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB
Modular Slots Available2 Slots2 Slots2 Slots2 Slots
Network ProtocolsIPv4 / IPv6 / MPLSIPv4, IPv6IPv4, IPv6IPv4 / IPv6
Power85 Watt70W65 W75 Watt
Power SourceAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyAC Power Supply / RedundantAC Power Supply / Redundant
Product NameCisco C2821-25UC/K9 Integrated Services RouterCisco 2851 Integrated Services Router - Wireless Access EditionCisco 2821 Integrated Services Router Security (CISCO2821-SEC/K9)Cisco C2811-VSEC-CUBE/K9 Integrated Services Router
Product TypeEnterprise RouterEnterprise RouterEnterprise RouterEnterprise Router
QoS FeaturesSupportedSupportedSupportedSupported
Remote ManagementTelnet / SSH / SNMPSNMP, Telnet, SSHSSH, Telnet, SNMPTelnet / SSH / SNMP
Routing ProtocolsOSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / EIGRP / BGP / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing
SafetyN/AN/AN/AN/A
Speed/Capacity10/10010/100N/AFast Ethernet
Stacking CapabilityNoNoNoNo
TelecomN/AN/AN/AN/A
Throughput Capacity25 Mbps25 Mbps0.075 Gbps30 Mbps
Use CaseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise, BusinessEnterprise / Branch Office
VPN SupportIPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / N/AIPSec / GRE / DMVPNIPSec / SSL VPN / N/AIPSec / GRE / DMVPN / N/A
WAN ConfigurationWANDual WANDual WANDual WAN
WAN Ports2 WAN2 WAN2 WAN2 WAN
WeightN/A15.6 lbs12 lbsN/A
Wi-Fi StandardN/AWiFi 4N/AN/A
WidthN/A17.0 inches17.0 inchesN/A
Wireless SupportNoYesNoNo

Reviews & Ratings

E
Emma Collins
5

Cisco 2821 Voice Bundle with 25 CME/CUE licenses delivers reliable UC and voice services. PVDM2-32 supports smooth branch operations.

O
Oliver Price
4

Durable and predictable. Handles multiple voice endpoints efficiently while maintaining stable UC performance.

S
Sophia Jenkins
5

Easy to deploy and manage. Provides seamless UC, voice, and network operations with minimal downtime.

L
Lucas Foster
3

Reliable Cisco solution. Supports small to medium branches with high-quality voice and UC services.

M
Mia Foster
4

High-performing and robust. Ideal for offices needing predictable UC and voice communications.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco 2821 router (SKU C2821-25UC/K9)?

The Cisco 2821 (SKU C2821-25UC/K9) is a second-generation integrated services router with PVDM2-32 DSPs, AIM-CUE voicemail, 25 CME/CUE phone licenses, SP services, 128MB flash and 512MB DRAM, designed for secure voice and data convergence in small to medium enterprises.

What does PVDM2-32 mean on the Cisco 2821 router?

PVDM2-32 refers to the Packet Voice Digital Signal Processor Module 2 with 32 DSP channels, enabling up to 32 simultaneous voice calls, conferencing, transcoding and media services on the Cisco 2821 platform.

What is AIM-CUE in the C2821-25UC/K9 package?

AIM-CUE stands for Application Integration Module with Cisco Unity Express, providing integrated voicemail, auto attendant and messaging services directly on the Cisco 2821 router without external servers.

How many CME/CUE/Phone licenses are included?

The C2821-25UC/K9 includes 25 Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (CME), Cisco Unity Express (CUE) and phone licenses, supporting up to 25 IP endpoints and mailboxes out of the box.