Cisco Catalyst IR1835 Industrial Integrated Services Router

The Cisco Catalyst IR1835 provides secure industrial routing for remote and outdoor assets that need dependable connectivity beyond the branch. Its compact IOS-XE platform supports cellular, Wi-Fi and wired links, helping keep mobile sites and harsh-environment installations reachable with simpler operations.

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Cisco Catalyst IR1835 Overview

As remote assets, distributed sites and operational technologies grow more connected, infrastructure teams need secure routing that can keep pace with changing conditions without adding operational friction.

Rugged Routing for Industrial Environments

The Cisco Catalyst IR1835 is an industrial router for mobile, remote and outdoor deployments where standard branch equipment is not the right fit. It supports cellular, Wi-Fi and wired connectivity for small fixed assets, vehicles and temporary sites that still need dependable WAN access.

Built for Secure Edge Connectivity

Running on IOS-XE and using an ARM CPU routing architecture, the platform is designed to support secure edge connectivity in harsh conditions. Its 1G interface support gives teams a practical fit for operational traffic where straightforward deployment and stable connectivity matter more than complexity.

Operational Continuity Across Remote Sites

That makes the Cisco Catalyst IR1835 well suited to environments where cameras, scanners, telemetry and local systems must stay reachable across changing field conditions. It helps keep operational and monitoring traffic connected, with clearer control over remote network access.

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Cisco Catalyst IR1835 Key Features​

Cisco Catalyst IR1835 is a network platform for industrial edge deployments, designed to support distributed operational environments with a managed architecture that aligns connectivity, control, and site-level resilience.

Industrial Edge Connectivity

Distributed Network Role
The platform is suited to industrial edge environments where network services must operate close to the site while remaining centrally manageable.

Operational Control Plane
IOS-XE provides a common operating and management framework for consistent network behavior across deployed sites.

ARM-Based Routing Architecture
An ARM CPU routing architecture supports the processing model used for edge routing and control functions.

Site Deployment Fit
The Catalyst IR1835 is positioned for industrial environments that need a compact platform for connecting and managing local network traffic.

Managed Edge Operations

Platform Management Consistency
IOS-XE helps standardize administration and operational workflows across the network lifecycle.

Resilience Planning
The platform does not include a redundant PSU, so deployment designs should account for the power protection required by the site.

Operational Simplification
A single integrated platform approach reduces the need to coordinate multiple control layers at the edge.

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Cisco Catalyst IR1835 Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

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Cisco Catalyst IR1835 Deployment Scenarios

The Cisco Catalyst IR1835 is a compact industrial router for remote sites, mobile assets and harsh edge locations that need secure WAN connectivity without relying on standard office networks. It fits operational environments where resilience, segmentation and simple remote support matter more than branch-style networking.

Warehouse and Depot Connectivity

In warehouses, yards and transport depots, the IR1835 keeps scanners, cameras, gates and dispatch systems connected when cabling is limited or local links are unreliable. Teams use it to maintain daily operations across changing layouts and mobile equipment.

Remote Utility Sites and Substations

For substations, renewable assets and field installations, connectivity must support telemetry, monitoring and operational separation over cellular or other WAN links. The IR1835 suits compact edge sites that need rugged routing and clearer control over remote infrastructure traffic.

Plant-Floor and Production Edge Networks

Manufacturing teams use the IR1835 in plant DMZs and remote production areas where PLCs, HMIs, sensors and maintenance devices depend on stable routing. It helps preserve uptime where industrial conditions and limited space rule out standard office routers.

Telecom Field Shelters and Roadside Cabinets

Telecom operators deploy the IR1835 in field shelters and roadside cabinets to keep service platforms, monitoring tools and customer-facing systems reachable. It provides resilient backhaul for sites that need dependable connectivity and straightforward remote administration.

Facilities and Building Control Connectivity

In data centres, the IR1835 supports building systems, cameras and environmental monitoring that must stay connected alongside critical operations. It gives infrastructure teams a compact routed path for facility traffic, with better fault isolation and change control.

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