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ISR4461-AX/K9 Overview
ISR4461-AX/K9 is a high-performance, fixed enterprise router designed to deliver robust connectivity for branch office and remote applications. It features a modern architecture that integrates both static and modular components, offering versatile power options including AC power with redundancy, multiple WAN and LAN interfaces, integrated VPN and security services, and industry-leading performance for unified communications.
This router provides dual WAN configurations with four Gigabit LAN ports and supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for enhanced wireless connectivity. Its modular capabilities include expansion slots for EHWIC and NIM cards, ensuring flexibility for evolving network demands while offering integrated services such as voice, video, WAN optimization, and advanced VPN features to meet critical enterprise use cases.
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ISR4461-AX/K9 Specifications
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Weight
- N/A
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply with Redundant Option
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing
- Architecture
- Fixed
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Management
- Managed
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Modular Slots Available
- 2 Slots
- 5G Support
- No
- Device Type
- Router
- Integrated Services
- Voice, Video, WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Broadband
- N/A
- LAN Ports
- 4 LAN Ports
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE, RoHS
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Connectivity Type
- Wired / Wireless / Ethernet
- Wireless Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise / Branch Office
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Power
- 350 W
- Throughput Capacity
- 1 Gbps
- Expansion Slots
- EHWIC, NIM
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- Flash Memory
- 1 GB
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP, Combo Ports
- Network Protocols
- OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Static Routing
- Wi-Fi Standard
- WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
- Remote Management
- CLI, HTTP, SNMP
- Features
- VPN, Voice, Video, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE, Integrated Services
- Product Name
- ISR4461-AX/K9
ISR4461-AX/K9 Use Case
High-Performance SD-WAN Orchestration for Multisite Enterprises
In a global enterprise with 50+ branch offices, the Cisco ISR4461-AX/K9 with AppX license enables deployment of a resilient, application-aware SD-WAN overlay over MPLS, broadband and LTE links. Centralized orchestration via Cisco vManage simplifies policy provisioning, dynamic path selection and real-time performance monitoring. Benefit: Delivers up to 60% lower WAN transport costs, 99.99% uptime and consistent application SLA enforcement across all sites.
Secure Hybrid-Cloud On-Ramp for Mission-Critical Applications
A financial services firm uses the ISR4461-AX/K9 with AppX license to create encrypted, high-throughput tunnels directly from branch gateways to AWS and Azure clouds. Integrated TLS/DTLS offload and segmentation policies ensure PCI-DSS and SOC 2 compliance for customer data processing. Benefit: Achieves 5× faster cloud application access, end-to-end data security and streamlined audit readiness.
Edge-Enabled IoT & Unified Communications for Smart Retail
A national retail chain deploys Cisco ISR4461-AX/K9 with AppX license at store locations to host real-time video analytics, voice ordering and inventory tracking. Built-in NFV capabilities run virtualized security, voice and analytics functions at the edge, reducing backhaul and latency. Benefit: Increases in-store transaction throughput by 40%, cuts network TCO by 30% and delivers sub-50 ms latency for video-based loss prevention.
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Product Comparison Table 
| ISR4461-AX/K9 |  ISR4461-SEC/K9 |  ISR4351-AXV/K9 |  ISR4351/K9 |  ISR4321-V/K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Fixed | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Fixed |
| 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, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE, UL, RoHS | FCC, CE | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired / Wireless / Ethernet | Wired | Wired | Wired / Ethernet | Wired / Ethernet |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18.8 inches | 16.1 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | EHWIC, NIM | EHWIC | EHWIC | EHWIC / NIM | EHWIC |
| Features | VPN, Voice, Video, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE, Integrated Services | VPN, VoIP, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE, MPLS, Syslog | VPN, Voice, Video, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Syslog | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB | 256 MB | 2 GB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice / Video |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP, Combo Ports | RJ-45, SFP, Combo Ports | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 1 Slot | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Static Routing | TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 350 W | 370 W | 130W | 60 Watt | 65W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply with Redundant Option | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant / N/A | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | ISR4461-AX/K9 | Cisco ISR4461-SEC/K9 | Cisco ISR4351-AXV/K9 Integrated Services Router | Cisco ISR 4351-K9 Integrated Services Router | Cisco ISR4321 Integrated Services Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | CLI, HTTP, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing / N/A | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing / N/A | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 0.15 Gbps | 75 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / 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 | N/A | N/A | 15 lbs | 12.3 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Wireless Support | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Matthew Richardson
4
Powerful ISR platform with scalable performance. Very stable under load.
P
Paul Henderson
4
Strong application performance and routing capacity. Worth the investment.
S
Steven Parker
4
Cisco AX licensing adds flexibility. Router performs consistently.
A
Alan Prescott
5
Enterprise grade performance with predictable results.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco ISR 4461 with AppX license (ISR4461-AX/K9)?
The Cisco ISR 4461 with AppX license (ISR4461-AX/K9) is a high-performance integrated services router delivering advanced security, application acceleration, and unified communications for campus and branch deployments.
Which use cases does the ISR4461-AX/K9 support?
The ISR4461-AX/K9 supports enterprise WAN aggregation, secure SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, voice/video services, and advanced application hosting at branch and campus sites.
What performance can I expect from the Cisco ISR 4461 with AppX license?
With the AppX license, the ISR 4461 delivers up to 2 Gbps of application-aware WAN throughput, up to 85,000 wired sessions, and integrated hardware acceleration for encryption and deep packet inspection.
What features does the AppX license unlock on the ISR 4461?
The AppX license activates application visibility and control, advanced threat defense, Cisco Umbrella integration, WAN optimization, and enhanced quality-of-service (QoS) policies.
How do I order the Cisco ISR 4461 with AppX license?
You can order SKU ISR4461-AX/K9 through authorized Cisco partners or directly via the Cisco ordering portal by specifying the ISR 4461 chassis and the AppX feature license.
Which software image runs on the ISR4461-AX/K9?
The ISR4461-AX/K9 runs Cisco IOS XE software, delivering modularity, programmability, and comprehensive feature sets for routing, security, and application hosting.
How do I install the AppX license on the ISR 4461?
To install the AppX license, obtain the Cisco Smart Account entitlement, generate a license token in Cisco Software Licensing, apply the token via CLI with 'license install', and reload the router.
What security capabilities are integrated in the ISR4461-AX/K9?
Integrated security features include firewall, IPS, URL filtering, secure VPN, encrypted communications, threat analytics, and Cisco SecureX integration for centralized defense.
Which interfaces are available on the Cisco ISR 4461 chassis?
The ISR 4461 chassis includes four onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports, two NIM slots, three PVDM slots, one SM slot, one FT-1 port, and support for additional modules via service modules.
Is the ISR4461-AX/K9 compatible with Cisco SD-WAN?
Yes, the ISR4461-AX/K9 is a certified Cisco SD-WAN router, supporting vEdge (IOS XE SD-WAN) functionality, centralized vManage orchestration, and secure data center interconnect.
How do I manage the Cisco ISR 4461 with AppX license?
Management options include CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco SD-WAN vManage, Cisco IOS XE REST APIs, SNMP, and WebUI for monitoring and configuration.
What is the warranty and support for the ISR4461-AX/K9?
The ISR4461-AX/K9 includes a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day advance replacement and 90 days of Cisco TAC support; extended support contracts are available.
Can I upgrade the ISR 4461 AppX license to higher throughput tiers?
Yes, you can upgrade throughput tiers and feature sets by ordering license upgrade tokens through Cisco Software Licensing and installing them via CLI.
How energy efficient is the Cisco ISR4461-AX/K9?
The ISR4461-AX/K9 meets Energy Star and Cisco Green design standards, consuming under 100W typical load, with smart power management and low heat dissipation.
What are the dimensions and mounting options for the ISR4461?
The ISR 4461 measures 1.75 x 17.5 x 17.5 inches, weighs 15.5 lbs, and supports desktop, rack (1RU), and wall-mount installations with included brackets.
How does Cisco ISR 4461 with AppX license improve application performance?
The AppX license leverages Cisco’s performance-on-demand architecture, application-aware routing, WAN optimization, and secure caching to reduce latency and boost throughput.