The Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router revolutionizes the delivery of application aware services in a branch-office environment. This platform extends the Cisco ISR Family by providing Gigabit performance with extensive Layer 7 services hosted internally to the branch office while maximizing operating expenses (Op Ex) savings. The Cisco 4451-X offers a multicore CPU architecture running modular Cisco IOS XE software that quickly adapts to the changing needs of your branch-office environment, and enables IT to roll out services at the speed of business. The separation of the control & data planes provides the ability to deliver application-aware network services while maintaining a stable platform & a high level of performance during periods of heavy network load. With the ability to integrate application-aware services & the ability to scale performance without a complete equipment upgrade, the Cisco 4451-X offers exceptional total cost of ownership (TCO) savings & network agility through the intelligent integration of market-leading security, unified communications, and application services. The Cisco 4451-X offers encryption acceleration, voice- & video-capable architecture, application firewall, call processing, and embedded services. In addition, the platform supports a range of wired connectivity options such as T1/E1, T3/E3, and fiber Gigabit Ethernet. This platform offers superior performance & flexibility for network deployments across large & medium-sized enterprise offices. Rich services integration The Cisco 4451-X router offers services integration with voice, video, security, data, and embedded services. Pay-as-you-grow services The Cisco 4451-X industry-first internal services plane allows for remote installation of application-aware services without compromise. Applications run & are managed identically to their counterparts in dedicated appliances. High performance with integrated services The Cisco 4451-X enables deployment in high-speed WAN environments with concurrent services enabled up to 2 Gbps. Network agility The Cisco 4451-X gives you the performance & services needed to accommodate the changes in the business environment brought about by the migration to cloud-based services. Application aware The Cisco 4451-X provides comprehensive application services for visibility, control, and optimization to enable customers to successfully deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications from anywhere. Pervasive security The Cisco 4451-X enables organizations to extend the Internet edge to the branch office with industry-leading VPN, including the Flex VPN unified configuration, robust threat defense with firewall & intrusion-prevention services, and consistent policy enforcement with Cisco Trust Sec security. Investment protection The Cisco 4451-X maximizes investment protection by supporting a rich set of Cisco IOS XE software features delivered in a single, universal image.