Cisco 2431 IAD upgrade but not sure what to upgrade to

[bfeole001]

Hello,

I'd like to upgrade this IAD as it's end of life. However I don't know what would provide the same functionality. ISR models are recommended. Should I be getting the isr 4000 series? If so, which one? It's for the purpose of handling about 15 phones. I tried calling Cisco support but I was hung up on when I dialed the option to talk to someone.

Thanks,

Me

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

If it is just for 15 phones, you can use the 2900 series. A 2921 is most likely cost less than a 4000 series.  Have a look at the data sheet (table-7). It also depends on how many Ethernet ports (copper or fiber) you need.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/2900-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/data_sheet_c78_553896.html

HTH

[bfeole001]

Actually the 2900 is end of life this year. http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/2900-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/eos-eol-notice-c51-737831.html

as well as the 3900 http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/3900-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/eos-eol-notice-c51-737830.html

So I guess we'll go with the 4000 series

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

Yes, in that case, the 4000 series can do the job for you.

HTH