Cisco Router Model Comparison Chart

Below is a chart of common routers including ports, slots, performance, max RAM and
FLASH;

NOTICE: RAM & Flash are shown at maximum per device.

* -- See Notes below each chart.

Cisco 2500 Series Routers

Router RAM Flash Serial* AUI Ethernet RJ-45 Token Ring ISDN Async Lines*

2501 16MB 16MB 2H 1 0 0 0 0

2502 16MB 16MB 2H 0 0 1 0 0

2503 16MB 16MB 2H 1 0 0 1 0

2504 16MB 16MB 2H 0 0 1 1 0

2507 16MB 16MB 2H 1 16 Hub Ports 0 0 0

2509 16MB 16MB 2H 1 0 0 0 8 Lines Octal

2509-RJ 16MB 16MB 1H 1 0 0 0 8 Lines RJ-45

2510 16MB 16MB 2H 0 0 1 0 8 Lines Octal

2511 16MB 16MB 2H 1 0 0 0 16 Lines Octal

2511-RJ 16MB 16MB 1H 1 0 0 0 16 Lines RJ-45

2512 16MB 16MB 2H 0 0 1 0 16 Lines Octal

2513 16MB 16MB 2H 1 0 1 0 0

2514 16MB 16MB 2H 2 0 0 0 0

2515 16MB 16MB 2H 0 0 2 0 0

14 Hub Ports
2516 16MB 16MB 2H 0 0 1 0
1 Ethernet Port

2518 16MB 16MB 0 1 24 Port Module 0 0 0

2520 16MB 16MB 2H 2L 1 0 1 0

 2521 16MB 16MB 2H 2L 0 0 1 0

2522 16MB 16MB 2H 8L 1 - Shared 0 1 0

2523 16MB 16MB 2H 8L 0 1 1 1 0

2524 16MB 16MB 0 1 - Shared 0 0 0

2525 16MB 16MB 0 0 1 1 1 0

Notes: This chart was compiled for lab use only; these routers should NEVER be used in
production.

2500’s have a Motorola 68030 20 MHz processor. Have 1DIMM RAM Slot & 2SIMM Flash
Slots.

Async Lines can be used as modem ports or terminal lines used in access servers.

Serial: H = High Speed 1.544Mbps, L = Async Serial 128Kbps

Cisco 1600 Series Routers

Router RAM Flash* CPU Ethernet WIC ISDN 56k DSU Performance

1601 24MB 16MB 33Mhz AUI RJ45 Shared 1 0 0 4k pps

1602 24MB 16MB 33Mhz AUI RJ45 Shared 1 0 1 4k pps

1603 24MB 16MB 33Mhz AUI RJ45 Shared 1 1 BRI 0 4k pps

1604 24MB 16MB 33Mhz AUI RJ45 Shared 1 1 NT1 0 4k pps

1605 24MB 16MB 33Mhz 1 RJ45 – 1 1 0 0 4k pps

Shared

Notes: 1600 Series used PCMCIA Flash Cards.

1600 Series routers use a Motorola 68360 33Mhz Processor.

Cisco 3600 Series Routers

Router RAM Flash CPU Ethernet WIC NM AIM Performance

 3620 64MB 32MB 80Mhz None 0 2 0 20-40k pps

3631- 256MB 128MB 240Mhz None 2 2 2 70k pps

CO

3640 128MB 32MB 100Mhz None 0 4 0 50-70k pps

3660 64MB 64MB 225Mhz 1 or 2 Fast 0 6 2 100-120k pps

Eth

3661- 64MB 64MB 225Mhz 1 or 2 Fast 0 6 2 100-120k pps

CO Eth

3662 256MB 64MB 225Mhz 1 or 2 Fast 0 6 2 100-120k pps

Eth

Notes: 3600 Series routers are completely modular and support PCMCIA Flash Cards.

3620 & 3640 use an IDT R7000 RISC Processor

3631 uses a PMC-Sierra RM7061A RISC Processor

3660’s use a QED RM5271 RISC Processor

Cisco 2600 & 2600XM Series Routers

Router RAM Flash CPU Ethernet WIC NM AIM Performance

2610 64MB 16MB 40Mhz 1 10Base-T 2 1 1 15k pps

2611 64MB 16MB 40Mhz 2 10Base-T 2 1 1 15k pps

2612* 64MB 16MB 40Mhz 1 10Base-T 2 1 1 15k pps

2613* 64MB 16MB 40Mhz None 2 1 1 15k pps

2620 64MB 16MB 50Mhz 1 Fast 2 1 1 25k pps

Ethernet

2621 64MB 16MB 50Mhz 2 Fast 2 1 1 25k pps

Ethernet

2650 128MB 32MB 80Mhz 1 Fast 2 1 1 37k pps

Ethernet
 2651 128MB 32MB 80Mhz 2 Fast 2 1 1 37k pps
Ethernet

2610XM 128MB 48MB 40Mhz 1 Fast 2 1 1 20k pps

Ethernet

2611XM 128MB 48MB 40Mhz 2 Fast 2 1 1 20k pps

Ethernet

2620XM 128MB 48MB 50Mhz 1 Fast 2 1 1 30k pps

Ethernet

2621XM 128MB 48MB 50Mhz 2 Fast 2 1 1 30k pps

Ethernet

2650XM 128MB 48MB 80Mhz 1 Fast 2 1 1 40k pps

Ethernet

2651XM 128MB 48MB 80Mhz 2 Fast 2 1 1 40k pps

Ethernet

2691 256MB 128MB 160Mhz 2 Fast 3 1 2 70k pps

Ethernet

Notes: The 2600 Series utilize the MCP860 PowerQUICC Processor. PPS: Packets per Second.

The 2612 & 2613 have an RJ45 Token Ring port.

The 2691 supports both internal and CF (Compact Flash) storage.

2620 & 2621 can support 32MB Flash with 12.1(3r) Bootrom or later.

The 2600XM Series can support 256MB DRAM using 12.2(8r) Bootrom or later.

Cisco 1700 Series Routers

Router RAM Flash CPU Ethernet ISDN WIC VIC Performance

1701 128MB 32MB 40Mhz 1 Fast Ethernet 1 0 0 12k pps

1710 96MB 16MB 48Mhz 1 Fast Eth & 1 0 0 0 7k pps

10Base-T

1711 64MB 16MB 100Mhz 1 Fast & 4 10/100 0 0 0 13.5k pps

Switch
 1712 128MB 32MB 100Mhz 1 Fast & 4 10/100 1 0 0 13.5k pps
Switch

1720 48MB 16MB 48Mhz 1 Fast Ethernet 0 2 0 8.5k pps

1721 128MB 32MB 48Mhz 1 Fast Ethernet 0 2 0 12k pps

1750 48MB 16MB 48Mhz 1 Fast Ethernet 0 2 1 8.5k pps

1751 96MB 32MB 48Mhz 1 Fast Ethernet 0 2 1 12k pps

1760 128MB 64MB 80Mhz 1 Fast Ethernet 0 2 4* 16k pps

Notes: 1700 Series Routers use a Motorola MCP RISC PowerQUICC Processor

1711 & 1712 have an integrated VPN Hardware services module.

Models 1720 and later support an installable VPN Hardware Services Module.

The 1711 Router has an integrated 56k v.90 analog modem.

The 1760 has 4 available VIC slots, only 2 can support WIC’s.

Cisco 3700 Series Routers

Router RAM Flash CPU Ethernet WIC NM AIM HDSM Performance

3725 256MB 128MB 240Mhz 2 Fast 3 2 2 1 100k pps

Ethernet

3745 256MB 128MB 350Mhz 2 Fast 3 4 2 2 225k pps

Ethernet

Notes: 3700 Series routers support High Density Service Modules (HDSM’s)

3745 Can support 512MB DRAM (2x256MB SODIMM) using 12.3(6r) Bootrom.

3700 Series routers support Online Insertion & Removal (OIR) of NM’s and Power
Supplies.

Cisco 1800 Series Routers

 Router RAM Flash CPU Ethernet aDSL HWIC WiFi USB Perform.

1801 384MB 128MB ? 1 Fast aDSL 0 Yes 0 70k pps

Ethernet Over
Pots

1802 384MB 128MB ? 1 Fast aDSL 0 Yes 0 70k pps

Ethernet over
ISDN

1803 384MB 128MB ? 1 Fast SHDSL 0 Yes 0 70k pps

Ethernet

1805 384MB 128MB ? 1 Fast None 0 Yes 2 70k pps

Ethernet

1811 384MB 128MB ? 2 Fast None 0 Yes 2 70k pps

Ethernet

1812 384MB 128MB ? 2 Fast None 0 Yes 2 70k pps

Ethernet

1841 384MB 128MB 250Mhz 2 Fast Yes* 2 No* 1* 75k pps

Ethernet

1861 384MB 128MB 250Mhz 2 Fast None 1 No 0 75k pps

Ethernet

Notes: All 1800 Series use a QED RM52xx Processor

All 1800 Series excluding the 1841 have an 8 Port 10/100 Managed Switch.

The 1841 does not have integrated WiFi but supports WiFi via the HWIC-AP

The 1841 has a single USB 1.1 Port, Other 1800 Series have USB 2.0

The 1841 support’s the aDSL & G.SHDSL WIC and HWIC’s.

The 1841 has an AIM Slot (Advanced Integration Module)

The 1805 has an integrated Cable DOCSIS 2.0 port and a 4 10/100 Port Managed Switch

The 1861 has 4x Integrated FXS ports, 2x BRI S/T, 8 Port 2x POE 10/100 Managed
Switch.

Cisco 2800 Series Routers

 Router RAM Flash CPU Ethernet HWIC NME AIM DSP Perform.

2801 512MB 256MB 250Mhz 2 Fast 4 0 2 2 90k pps

Ethernet

2811 768MB 256MB 350Mhz 2 Fast 4 4 2 2 120k pps

Ethernet

2821 1GB 256MB 466Mhz 2 Gigabit Eth 4 4 2 3 170k pps

2851 1GB 256MB 466Mhz 2 Gigabit Eth 4 4 2 3 220k pps

Notes: The 2800 Series Routers have an Integrated Cryptographic Processor for VPN Services.

The 2800 Series Routers have installable Digital Signal Processors (DSP’s) for voice Services.

The 2801 Does not support the HWIC-1GE (1 Port SFP HWIC)

The 2800 Series supports the HWIC-1FE but not the HWIC-2FE. HWIC-2FE’s require
3800 Series.

Cisco 3800 Series Routers

Router RAM Flash CPU Ethernet HWIC NME AIM DSP Perform.

3825 1GB 256MB 500Mhz 2 Gigabit Eth 4 2 2 4 350k pps

3845 1GB 256MB 650Mhz 2 Gigabit Eth 4 4 2 4 500k pps

Notes: The 3800 Series routers support High Density Service Modules (HDSM’s)

The 3800 Series routers have a single Small Pluggable Form-factor (SFP) port.

The 3825 Uses a Single-core Broadcom BCM1125H 500 MHz Processor.

The 3845 use a Dual-Core Broadcom BCM1250 650 MHz Processor.