CHAPTER 2
Product Overview
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Overview of Features, on page 11
• Cisco IR1800 Series Platform Features, on page 12
• Front Panel Overview, on page 13
• Rear Panel Overview, on page 14
• Pluggable Modules, on page 15
• Gigabit Ethernet Combo Port, on page 17
• Gigabit Ethernet Copper Ports, on page 17
• Power over Ethernet, on page 17
• Front Panel LEDs, on page 17
• Reset Button, on page 19
• Supported Cisco Antennas and Antenna Accessories, on page 19
• Modem Support, on page 19
• Power Supply, on page 21
• Serial Ports, on page 21
• USB Ports, on page 22
Overview of Features
This chapter provides an overview of the features available in the Cisco Catalyst IR1800 Rugged Series Router
(referred to as the IR1800 in the rest of this document).
The IR1800 is a next-generation modular industrial router based on Cisco IOS-XE, with advanced features
such modular Wi-Fi, modular cellular WAN, Controller Area Network (CAN bus), solid-state drive (SSD),
digital I/O, and GPS dead reckoning.
The IR1800 features a base platform with modularity that includes:
• Pluggable Interface Module (PIM) slot(s)
• Wi-fi Interface Module (WIM) slot
• SSD Module slot
• GPS Module slot
The IR1800 consists of four SKUs:
• IR1821
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