Cisco Rugged Industrial Routers

In an era where connectivity is critical, choosing the right industrial router can mean the difference between resilient performance and unexpected downtime. Cisco’s range of rugged routers is designed to tackle the demands of harsh industrial environments such as Energy, manufacturing and utilities, while ensuring enterprise-level security and seamless management.

Cisco’s industrial routers are modular, compact, and built for extreme environments. With certifications for shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, humidity, and ingress protection (including IP67), these devices are tailored for deployment in harsh field conditions. The routers support diverse access technologies including 5G, Wi-Fi 6, FirstNet, LoRaWAN, private LTE (e.g., CBRS), and Wi-SUN RF mesh, enabling connectivity for virtually any industrial application.

All routers run Cisco IOS-XE and work with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN. This allows for consistent security policies, smart firewalls, threat detection, and malware protection powered by Cisco Talos. They also have built-in edge computing to process data locally and run applications on site.

The Catalyst IR1101 is Cisco’s most compact and FirstNet Ready device, ideal for edge deployments in transportation or remote asset management. The IR1800 series enhances mobile or fixed connectivity with dual 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and automotive compliance, supporting mission-critical services. For outdoor and heavy industrial environments, the IR8100 series provides an IP67-rated chassis, on-site upgradeability, and modular power and compute expansion. The high-performance IR8300 offers integrated switching and routing with precision timing, zero-trust security, and ICS visibility, making it suitable for grid and substation use.

Aerco, an Achilles UVDB-accredited supplier to the energy and utilities sector, works with customers to assess operational requirements and recommend the right Cisco solution, ensuring optimal performance, security, and future scalability. Let us help you connect, protect, and digitise your industrial edge with confidence.

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