Enterprise Router: The digital backbone of strong corporate networks
Enterprise routers are central components of a company's IT infrastructure. They not only enable a stable internet connection, but also offer comprehensive functions for secure, flexible and efficient networking - whether between locations, mobile workstations or cloud environments. These devices meet the highest demands in terms of performance, scalability and security.
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7204VXR VPN Bundle NPE-400,I/O 2FE,VAM,PA-T3,IPSec 3DES IOS
MX240 Base Chassis with Enhanced Midplane, 1 nos. SCB-E, Highline AC Power, Discounted RE
Redundant Routing Engine with 1.73GHz processor, 4GB DDR3 memory with ECC, 64 GB SSD and 4GB compact flash
MX240 with installed backplane, Spare.
ACX 7100 Chassis with 48 SFP56 / 6 QSFP56-DD multi-rate ports, DC PSU, AFI
PTX1000 3rd generation 72 port DC system for full IP core, no scale restrictions
Cisco 7206VXR, 6-slot chassis, 1 AC Supply w/IP Software
Routing Engine for MX104 and 4GB Memory, Redundant (JUNOS WW), Altius-MX104, MX-Series
Key features & functions of enterprise routers
Enterprise routers offer far more than just Internet access: they are central hubs for secure, powerful and flexible corporate networks - from site networking to cloud integration.
Flexible connections for every corporate environment
Enterprise routers support a variety of connection types to ensure maximum flexibility. These include classic DSL connections, cable and fiber optic connections as well as mobile access via 4G or 5G. This variety enables companies to always choose the right technology for their requirements and locations.
Versatile ports with high speed
High-quality enterprise routers, such as the 10/100 Ethernet routers from Cisco, offer numerous ports with different speeds. A typical model has up to 48 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet ports as well as additional Gigabit and Mini-GBIC ports. This allows large networks to be connected flexibly and efficiently. Functions such as Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and stack capability ensure scalability and simple expansion.
Advanced functions for maximum efficiency
Enterprise routers impress with a variety of advanced features:
- Load balancing: load balancing routers distribute data traffic across multiple lines
- MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching): MPLS routers route data faster and more specifically via labels instead of IP routing - ideal for stable, prioritized company connections.
- Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing important data streams
- Redundant power supply for maximum reliability
- Hardware encryption for secure data transmission
- Syslog support for centralized logging
- Traffic shaping and packet filtering for optimal bandwidth management
- IPv6 support for future-proof networks
- Access Control Lists (ACL) for granular access control and security
Our maintenance and services provide assistance in the event of malfunctions or the further development of your IT infrastructure. With our CleverCare packages, our experts are personally at your side to find appropriate and fast solutions for you.
Seamless connection to cloud services
Enterprise routers enable the seamless integration of local networks with cloud infrastructures. Virtual private clouds (VPCs) can be connected securely and efficiently via Direct Connect or VPN. Dynamic routing with protocols such as BGP ensures scalability, reliability and efficient management of network connections.
security solutions at enterprise level
Enterprise routers set new standards when it comes to security and offer far more than just a simple firewall.
- Integrated firewalls actively protect against attacks, malware and unwanted data traffic - often including intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS).
- Powerful VPN solutions ensure secure, encrypted connections between locations, home offices and the cloud.
- Access control lists (ACLs) enable fine-grained control of which users or devices can access which resources.
- Automatic updates and central administration ensure that protection mechanisms are always up to date and simplify the management of large networks.
- Network segmentation and guest networks offer additional layers of security by separating internal areas and restricting access in a targeted manner
When selecting an enterprise router, make sure that both hardware and software firewalls are supported and that centralized management of multiple locations is possible. Also check whether the router guarantees regular security updates from the manufacturer.
What is the difference between a home router and a business router?
Compared to home routers, business routers such as enterprise routers offer significantly higher performance, extended security functions and versatile management options. They are designed for continuous operation in demanding environments, support numerous routing protocols and have fail-safe mechanisms such as redundant power supply and flash memory to back up the configuration.
Feature | Home router | Business router |
| Performance | For a few users, limited bandwidth | For many users, high bandwidth and throughput |
| Hardware | Simple CPU, little RAM/flash | Powerful CPU, lots of RAM/flash |
| Expandability | Little to no expansion options | Modular, expansion slots |
| Security | Basic firewall, few protocols | Extensive security functions, many protocols |
| Reliability | No redundancy | Redundant power supply, failover |
| Management | Simple user interface | Central administration, SNMP, syslog, ACLs |
| Area of Application | Private household, small networks | Companies, complex networks |
Buy new, used and refurbished enterprise routers from it-market
Discover professionally refurbished enterprise routers with top performance - whether new, used or refurbished. Refurbished models undergo an intensive quality check, are technically up to date with new devices and are easy on the budget. You also benefit from
- 3-year guarantee for companies
- up to 2,500€ buyer protection
- short delivery times
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