Name: Cisco 3945E SRE Bundle, SRE 900, PVDM3-64, UC, SEC Lic. PAK
Brand: Cisco
SKU: C3945E-VSEC-SRE/K9
Price: 10384.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

Question 1

What components are included in the Cisco 3945E SRE Bundle (SKU: C3945E-VSEC-SRE/K9)?

Accepted Answer

The bundle includes a Cisco 3945E router, SRE 900 Services Ready Engine, PVDM3-64 DSP module, Unified Communications license, and Security license PAK.

Question 2

What performance does the Cisco 3945E router deliver?

Accepted Answer

The Cisco 3945E supports up to 2.5 Gbps forwarding performance and delivers high availability for enterprise WAN and branch deployments.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the SRE 900 Services Ready Engine?

Accepted Answer

The SRE 900 is an integrated server blade that hosts virtual network services such as routers, firewalls, and collaboration applications.

Question 4

How does the PVDM3-64 DSP module enhance voice performance?

Accepted Answer

The PVDM3-64 provides 64 voice channels, enabling high-density voice, conferencing, and transcoding capabilities for unified communications.

Question 5

What capabilities does the Unified Communications license provide?

Accepted Answer

The UC license unlocks advanced voice, video, and messaging features, including SIP trunking, voicemail, and call routing for up to 2,000 users.

Question 6

What features are enabled by the Security license PAK?

Accepted Answer

The Security license PAK activates integrated Cisco IOS Firewall, IPS, VPN termination, and malware defense for robust branch security.

Question 7

Which WAN connectivity options are supported on the 3945E bundle?

Accepted Answer

The router supports multiple WAN interfaces, including Gigabit Ethernet, T1/E1, T3/E3, DSL, Metro Ethernet, and cellular 3G/4G.

Question 8

How do I install the Cisco 3945E SRE Bundle?

Accepted Answer

Mount the chassis, insert the SRE and PVDM modules, apply the license PAKs via CLI, and configure interfaces and services using Cisco IOS.

Question 9

What power and environmental specifications apply to the 3945E?

Accepted Answer

The router draws 200W–500W depending on configuration, operates at 0–45°C, and supports front-to-back airflow for data center racks.

Question 10

Can I upgrade the Cisco 3945E SRE Bundle in the future?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can scale performance by adding WAN interface modules, upgrading DSP modules, and applying additional license keys as needed.

Question 11

What enterprise applications benefit from the SRE 900 platform?

Accepted Answer

SRE 900 hosts security services, WAN optimization, application visibility, and virtualized UC/Cisco Collaboration deployments at the branch.

Question 12

Which software image is required for full functionality?

Accepted Answer

Use Cisco IOS XE 16.x or later to enable advanced routing, security, unified communications, and SRE virtualization features.

Question 13

What warranty and support options are available?

Accepted Answer

Cisco offers a 90-day limited hardware warranty, with optional SMARTnet service for 24×7 global technical support and advanced hardware replacement.

Question 14

How does the bundle enhance branch security?

Accepted Answer

Integrated firewall, IPS, VPN, and anti-malware services in the Security license PAK deliver unified threat defense at the network edge.

Question 15

What management tools are compatible with this bundle?

Accepted Answer

Manage the device with Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center, or command-line interface (CLI) for configuration and monitoring.

Question 16

What are common deployment scenarios for the Cisco 3945E SRE Bundle?

Accepted Answer

Ideal for medium to large branch offices requiring secure WAN connectivity, unified communications, and virtualized network services onsite.

	C3945E-VSEC-SRE/K9	CISCO3945/K9	CISCO3925/K9	C3925E-VSEC/K9	C3900-SPE250/K9
5G Support	No	No	No	No	No
Architecture	Modular	Modular	Modular	Modular	Modular
Broadband	N/A	N/A	N/A	DSL / Fiber (Optional)	N/A
Built-in Security Features	Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection	Firewall / Intrusion Prevention	Firewall / Intrusion Prevention	Firewall / Intrusion Prevention	Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection
Compliance Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q	FCC, CE	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC, CE	FCC / CE
Connectivity Type	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Depth	20 inches	16.14 inches	16.1 inches	20 inches	N/A
Device Type	Router	Router	Router	Router	Router
EMC	N/A	N/A	N/A	FCC Part 15	N/A
Ethernet Technology	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100	10/100/1000	10/100/1000
Expansion Slots	EHWIC, NIM	EHWIC / NIM	NIM	NIM / EHWIC	EHWIC
Features	VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE, MPLS	VPN, Voice, Video, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS	VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS	VPN / Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / IPv6 Compatible / Voice / POE	VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / POE / MPLS
Firewall Features	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Flash Memory	512 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Form Factor	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Rack-mount
Height	4.5 inches	4.45 inches	1.73 inches	1.73 inches	N/A
High Availability Support	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Integrated Services	Voice, Video, WAN Optimization	Voice / Video / WAN Optimization	Voice / WAN Optimization	Voice / Security / Data	Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
Interface Ports	RJ-45, SFP	RJ-45 / SFP	RJ-45	RJ-45 / SFP	RJ-45 / SFP
LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports
Management	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Memory	2 GB	512 MB	512 MB	256 MB	1 GB
Modular Slots Available	2 Slots	3+ Slots	2 Slots	2 Slots	3+ Slots
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6	IP, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP	IPv4 / IPv6	IPv4, IPv6	IPv4 / IPv6
Power	350 Watts	350 W	190 Watt	275 Watts	250 W
Power Source	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply with Redundant Options	AC Power Supply / Redundant
Product Name	Cisco 3945E-VSEC-SRE/K9	Cisco 3945 Integrated Services Router (ISR)	Cisco 3925 Integrated Services Router	Cisco C3925E-VSEC/K9 Integrated Services Router	C3900-SPE250/K9
Product Type	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router
QoS Features	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Remote Management	SSH, Telnet, SNMP	Telnet/SSH/SNMP	CLI / SNMP / Telnet / SSH	SSH / Telnet / SNMP	CLI / SNMP / NetConf
Routing Protocols	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / RIP / Static Routing
Safety	N/A	UL / cUL	N/A	UL Certified	N/A
Speed/Capacity	Gigabit	Gigabit	N/A	Gigabit	Gigabit
Stacking Capability	No	No	No	No	No
Telecom	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Throughput Capacity	150 Mbps	75 Mbps	0.075 Gbps	450 Mbps	0.25 Gbps
Use Case	Enterprise	Enterprise / Business	Enterprise	Enterprise / Business	Enterprise
VPN Support	IPSec / SSL VPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / N/A	IPSec / GRE / DMVPN / N/A	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN	IPSec / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A
WAN Configuration	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN
WAN Ports	2 WAN	2 WAN	2 WAN	2 WAN	2 WAN
Weight	22 lbs	29 lbs	15.3 lbs	30 lbs	N/A
Wi-Fi Standard	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Width	19 inches	17.65 inches	17.7 inches	17.2 inches	N/A
Wireless Support	No	No	No	No	No

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