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Cisco ISR 4331 Router

Why it worked

The video taps into the nostalgia and value proposition of acquiring powerful, enterprise-grade networking equipment at a significantly reduced price, appealing to a niche audience interested in homelabs and network certifications.

Summary

The video unboxes a Cisco ISR 4331 router, highlighting its past high cost and current affordability for homelabs. It details the router's features, specifications, and capabilities, emphasizing its continued relevance in production networks.

Structure

1Unboxing the router
2Introducing the Cisco ISR 4331
3Describing its features and specs
4Highlighting its affordability for homelabs

Product placement

Cisco ISR 4331 Router: ACTS - it is the subject of the video, being unboxed and its features described. Removing it would change the video. Cisco: APPEARS - it is a logo on the box and the brand of the router. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

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🤯 Did you know? A fully configured Cisco ISR 4331 could exceed $8,000., but today you can often find used ones for under $150—making it a favorite for CCNA and CCNP homelabs #homelab #unifi #networking #networker #Tech

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This router cos This router cost over $8,000 when fully licensed and configured. But now you But now you can get one for around $150 Meet Meet the Cisco ISF Meet the Cisco ISR 4331 Router A 1U enterprise router from Cisco's ISR 4000 series Released in 2014 Still found in production networks today. A 1U enterprise router from Cisco's ISR 4000 series Runs Cisco IOS-XE on a Linux kernel Add WAN, LTE, voice, Add WAN, LTE, voice, storage, and more with expansion modules. Features 3 Total GE Ports: 1 Combo (RJ-45/SFP), 1 Dedicated RJ-45, 1 Dedicated SFP Boost license unlocks up to 2 Gbps raw CEF routing Up to 300 Mbps routing throughput with performance license Once an $8,000+ router Now a homelab favorite for under $200 Once an $8,000+ router Now a homelab favorite for under $200