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HSEC+ VPN module for Cisco 2901 provides robust security with predictable performance. Perfect for branch office networks.
CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9
VPN ISM module HSEC bundles for 2901 ISR platform
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CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 Overview
CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 is built on a modular architecture that delivers integrated data, voice, and video services while offering versatile power options with an AC power supply and redundancy. It provides dual WAN ports and four LAN ports utilizing 10/100 Ethernet technology, ensuring robust connectivity and reliable performance in demanding network environments.
CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 integrates advanced VPN features including IPSec and SSL VPN support for secure remote access, while its high throughput capacity of up to 0.075 Gbps and dedicated expansion slots (EHWIC/NIM) enable tailored network performance. This router’s integrated security, modular design, and high availability make it ideally suited for enterprise use cases that require uncompromising data integrity and flexible service integration.
CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 price is $2,315.00, a 66.7% saving from the Cisco list price of $6,945.00. CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- N/A
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 4 LAN Ports
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6
- Remote Management
- Telnet, SSH, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE, RoHS
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- N/A
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 0.075 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- EHWIC / NIM
- Modular Slots Available
- 2 Slots
- Stacking Capability
- No
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Power
- 350 W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 Use Case
High-Performance Site-to-Site DMVPN with AES-256 Using CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9-VPN ISM Module
Scenario: A global retail enterprise deploys the CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9-VPN ISM module HSEC bundle on its 2901 ISR as a DMVPN hub connecting 150+ stores. By offloading AES-256 and SHA-1 cryptography to the dedicated HSEC engine, each branch maintains secure IPsec tunnels at full wire speed. Outcome: Achieve 200+ Mbps of encrypted throughput, reduce router CPU load by 70%, ensure PCI DSS compliance, and streamline network management.
Secure Cloud-On-Ramp VPN with CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9-VPN HSEC Bundles for Multi-Branch Enterprises
Scenario: A distributed enterprise leverages SaaS applications in AWS and Azure from 20 regional offices. The CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9-VPN HSEC bundle on the 2901 ISR establishes hardware-accelerated IPsec tunnels to each cloud region, ensuring consistent encryption and policy enforcement. Outcome: Maintain sub-50 ms round-trip latency, support 150+ Mbps aggregate encrypted bandwidth, enforce GDPR data privacy, and simplify security operations.
Encrypted Voice and Video VPN for Unified Communications on CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9-VPN ISM Module
Scenario: A multinational contact center network requires secure, high-quality VoIP and video conferencing across 30 global sites. Deploying the CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9-VPN ISM module offloads AES-256/SHA-1 processing, preserving ISR CPU resources for QoS and call signaling. Outcome: Deliver sub-5 ms jitter, 99.99% call uptime, support 1,000+ simultaneous encrypted sessions, and maintain end-to-end MPLS interoperability.
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Product Comparison Table
 CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 |  C2921-WAAS-SEC/K9 |  C2901-VSEC-CUBE/K9 |  C2921-WAASX/K9 |  C2911-WAASX/K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Fixed | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE, RoHS | RoHS, CE, FCC | FCC, CE | IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | 15.5 inches | 14.92 inches | 14.57 inches | 15.9 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 |
| Expansion Slots | EHWIC / NIM | EHWIC | EHWIC | EHWIC / NIM | EHWIC / NIM |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN / WAN Optimization / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible | Mesh, VPN, VoIP, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / WAN Optimization | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | 1.75 inches | 4.31 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / WAN Optimization | Voice / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, Combo Ports | 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 | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Modular Slots Available | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP | IPv4 / IPv6 | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Static, IPsec, DMVPN |
| Power | 350 W | 125 Watt | 250 Watt | 355 W | 350 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 | Cisco 2921 Integrated Services Router with WAAS and Security (C2921-WAAS-SEC/K9) | Cisco C2901-VSEC-CUBE/K9 | Cisco 2921 Integrated Services Router with WAAS | Cisco C2911-WAASX/K9 Integrated Services Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | Telnet, SSH, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | Telnet / SSH / SNMP | Telnet, SSH, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | N/A | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | N/A |
| Stacking Capability | No | No | No | No | No |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 0.075 Gbps | 0.075 Gbps | 100 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 75 Mbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise, Business | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / DMVPN / SSL VPN / FlexVPN |
| 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 | N/A | 14 lbs | 20 lbs | 15.2 lbs | 13.8 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17.72 inches | 17.13 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Sophia Turner
4
Reliable and easy to configure. Ensures secure connections with minimal downtime.
E
Ethan Bell
5
Durable Cisco solution. HSEC+ enhances VPN security while maintaining network stability.
O
Olivia Morgan
3
High-performing VPN module. Ideal for secure communications across distributed office locations.
L
Lucas Foster
4
Efficient and robust. HSEC+ ensures secure data transmission and predictable branch office performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 VPN ISM module?
The Cisco CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 VPN ISM module is a hardware security engine bundle for the Cisco 2901 ISR platform. It provides hardware-accelerated encryption, decryption, and signature processing to boost VPN performance and secure IPsec, SSL, and FlexVPN tunnels.
Which routers support the CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 module?
The CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 module is exclusively compatible with the Cisco 2901 Integrated Services Router (ISR) platform. It installs in the ISR’s internal module slot and requires Cisco IOS Software release 15.1 or later.
What encryption standards does the HSEC+ module support?
The HSEC+ module supports AES 128/192/256-bit, 3DES, DES, SHA-1, SHA-256, MD5, and RSA up to 2048-bit. It ensures compliance with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 cryptographic standards for secure government and enterprise deployments.
How much VPN throughput does the CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 deliver?
With hardware acceleration, the CISCO2901-HSEC+/K9 delivers up to 300 Mbps of encrypted VPN throughput. Actual performance may vary based on cipher selection, packet size, and concurrent session count.