The Cisco 4451 router is widely used in enterprise networks. This article will focus on the performance parameters of this router. We will first briefly introduce the basic information of Cisco 4451, including its series and application scenarios. Then, we will deeply analyze the key performance parameters of Cisco 4451, including forwarding performance, interface capacity, etc.
Then, we will explore the scalability supported by Cisco 4451 and analyze how it improves overall performance through modular design and stacking configuration. Finally, we will summarize the performance of Cisco 4451 under different network scales based on actual application scenarios, and point out its performance advantages and limitations.
What is Cisco 4451 Router
The Cisco 4451 router is a high-performance enterprise-class device that provides powerful network functions and flexible expansion options. It supports up to 2Gbps throughput and has rich security, virtualization and service functions, suitable for the network needs of large enterprises and data centers.
1. Cisco 4451 basic information:
- The Cisco 4451 router belongs to the Cisco 4000 series router product line.
- The 4451 is mainly aimed at medium and large enterprise network environments, providing high-performance routing and security functions.
- The 4451 router can be deployed in key network locations such as enterprise branches and data centers.
2. Cisco 4451 main hardware specifications:
- CPU: Cisco QuantumFlow Processor processor.
- Memory: 4GB DDR3 DRAM is standard, and the maximum support is 16GB.
- Storage: 8GB eUSB flash memory is standard, and SSD solid state drive is optional.
- Interfaces: 4 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, 2 10GbE SFP+ interfaces.
- Power supply: Redundant hot-swappable power supply unit.
- Dimensions: 44 x 43.7 x 4.45 cm.
In general, the Cisco 4451 router, with its powerful hardware configuration and rich functions, can provide high-performance and reliable network infrastructure for medium and large enterprises. It is usually deployed at the core of the enterprise network to provide routing forwarding and security protection services for upstream and downstream devices.
Performance parameters of Cisco 4451 router
The Cisco 4451 router provides up to 40Gbps throughput, supports up to 4 network modules and up to 1,000 VPN tunnels. Equipped with a multi-core processor, it supports a variety of service functions, including firewalls, intrusion detection and application optimization, and is suitable for large enterprises and complex network environments.
1. Cisco 4451 forwarding performance:
- Maximum throughput: 40Gbps
- Maximum forwarding rate: 15Mpps (million packets per second)
- Maximum supported data packet forwarding volume: 30 million packets per second
These performance parameters show the powerful data forwarding capability of the Cisco 4451 router, which can meet the high bandwidth requirements of medium and large enterprise networks.
2. Interface capacity of Cisco 4451:
- Maximum number of interfaces supported: 128
- Specifically:
- 4 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet interfaces
- 2 10GbE SFP+ fiber interfaces
- 4 serial interfaces
- 2 USB interfaces
- These rich interface types and quantities can flexibly meet different network access requirements.
In general, the Cisco 4451 router can play an important role as a core router in the enterprise with its excellent forwarding performance and rich interface support. It can provide highly reliable and high-performance network connection and forwarding services.
Expandability of Cisco 4451 Router
The Cisco 4451 router has excellent expandability, supports up to 4 network modules, and provides flexible port configuration and interface expansion. It can add additional service modules such as firewall, intrusion detection and application optimization to adapt to changing network needs and business growth.
1. Expandability of Cisco 4451:
- Modular design:
- The Cisco 4451 adopts modular design, and can expand functions and performance by adding expansion cards.
- Supports adding more Ethernet, fiber, serial port and other interface cards.
- It can also expand memory, hard disk and other resources.
- Support stacking configuration:
- Cisco 4451 supports stacking configuration, which can combine multiple 4451 routers into a single logical device.
- This can greatly improve overall performance and capacity.
2. Impact of scalability on performance:
- Expanding interfaces and memory:
- Increasing the number of interfaces and bandwidth can improve routing forwarding performance.
- Expanding memory can support larger routing tables and session caches.
- Pay attention to power consumption and space:
- Excessive expansion may increase device power consumption and heat generation.
- Expansion slots and power supplies also need to consider mechanical space limitations.
In summary, the Cisco 4451 router is designed to be flexible and supports a wide range of expansion options. Proper use of expansion capabilities can flexibly increase the performance and capacity of the Cisco 4451 according to network needs. However, the power consumption and space costs brought by expansion must also be weighed.
Performance of Cisco 4451 Routers in Real Applications
In real applications, the Cisco 4451 router provides up to 40Gbps throughput, ensuring efficient data transmission and low latency. It supports a variety of network services, including VPN, firewall, and traffic optimization, suitable for large enterprises and data centers, meeting complex network requirements and high-load environments.
1. Cisco 4451 performance in actual network:
- Throughput:
- In medium-sized enterprise network environment, Cisco 4451 can provide 20-30Gbps throughput.
- In large enterprise network environment, its throughput can reach about 35-40Gbps.
- Number of devices supported:
- Generally, 1000-2000 network devices can be connected at the same time.
- For larger-scale networks, it can be further expanded through stacking configuration.
2. Cisco 4451 performance advantages and limitations:
Advantages:
- It can provide powerful routing and forwarding performance for medium and large enterprises.
- Rich interface types and quantities meet various network access requirements.
- Modular design supports flexible expansion and improves overall performance.
Limitations:
- In ultra-large-scale networks, performance may have certain bottlenecks.
- If extremely high forwarding capabilities are required, you may need to choose a higher-end Cisco router product.
- Large-scale expansion may also be limited by factors such as power consumption and mechanical space.
In general, the Cisco 4451 router is an excellent mid-to-high-end enterprise-level product that can provide stable and reliable routing and forwarding services for medium and large networks. However, for extremely large-scale network environments, its performance may not fully meet the needs, and it is necessary to evaluate and select according to the actual situation.
Summary
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