Cisco ISR4351-DNA Router – High-Performance Enterprise Edge

Equipment Overview

The Cisco ISR4351-DNA is an enterprise-class integrated services router from the Cisco ISR 4000 series, engineered for medium-to-large branch offices and distributed enterprise sites. This model combines high-performance routing with advanced security, unified communications, and application visibility capabilities. It is designed to support concurrent services including WAN aggregation, VPN termination, and traffic inspection without compromising forwarding performance. The platform also includes Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) capabilities, enabling intent-based networking and automated policy enforcement across the network infrastructure.

Main Parameters

• Model / MPN: ISR4351-DNA
• Brand: Cisco
• Interface Configuration: 3x Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports
• Expansion Slots: 3x Network Interface Modules (NIM), 2x Service Modules (SM)
• Memory: 4 GB Flash, 4 GB DRAM
• Software Feature Set: IP Base (IPB)
• Included Technology: Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) license

Key Advantages

This router is selected for enterprise projects requiring scalable WAN edge consolidation with integrated security and virtualization. The combination of NIM and SM expansion slots allows flexible deployment of additional modules such as WAN interfaces, voice gateways, or application acceleration hardware. The IP Base feature set provides a solid foundation for routing protocols, QoS, and VPN services, while the DNA inclusion simplifies network automation and analytics for IT operations teams.

Compatibility & Integration

The Cisco ISR4351-DNA supports standard Ethernet networking and integrates seamlessly with existing Cisco ISR 4000 series peripherals and modules. It is compatible with Cisco IOS XE software, allowing unified management via CLI, SNMP, and Cisco DNA Center. The platform adheres to industry standards for routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VPN (IPsec, DMVPN), and quality of service, ensuring interoperability with multi-vendor enterprise environments.