Cisco vEdge-1000-LTE-MODULE Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Commercial Full Name
Cisco vEdge-1000 Compatible 4G LTE USB Cellular Modem Module
SKU:vEdge-1000-LTE-MODULE
Naming Breakdown
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vEdge-1000: Target compatible Cisco Viptela SD-WAN branch router platform
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LTE: 4G Long-Term Evolution cellular broadband transport
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MODULE: External USB plug-and-play cellular modem accessory
Core Product Positioning
The Cisco vEdge-1000-LTE-MODULE is an external USB-based 4G LTE cellular modem designed to provide redundant wireless WAN connectivity for the Cisco vEdge-1000 SD-WAN router. It serves as a backup transport link for branch sites during primary Ethernet or MPLS circuit outages. When activated within the Viptela OS SD-WAN fabric, it supports policy-driven automatic failover, application-aware routing and encrypted IPsec overlay tunnels over cellular networks. It delivers resilient connectivity for remote branches, temporary deployment sites and disaster recovery networking scenarios.
2. Hardware & Software Compatibility
Supported Host Router
Cisco vEdge-1000 SD-WAN Router (Viptela OS)
Supported Operating Firmware
Viptela OS 18.x, 19.x, 20.x compatible releases
Interface Requirement
vEdge-1000 built-in USB 3.0 Type-A port
Supported SIM Format
Unsupported Platforms
vEdge-100, vEdge-2000, vEdge-5000, IOS XE ISR routers, Catalyst switching hardware
3. Physical & Performance Specifications
Form Factor
External USB plug-and-play cellular modem
Interfaces
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1 × USB Type-A host connector
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1 × Mini-SIM card slot
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Dual SMA antenna connectors for MIMO cellular reception
Cellular Performance
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LTE Category 4
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Peak downlink: 150 Mbps
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Peak uplink: 50 Mbps
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Backward compatible with UMTS / HSPA+ (3G)
Supported LTE Bands
Region-dependent variants: Global (EU/APAC), North America carrier-certified options
Environmental Operating Parameters
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Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
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Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F)
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Relative Humidity: 10% – 90%, non-condensing
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Maximum operating altitude: 3000 meters
Typical Power Consumption
Approximately 5 W (powered directly via router USB port)
4. Supported Functional Capabilities
SD-WAN Transport Integration
Cellular interface recognized as standard transport within Viptela OS; participates in OMP overlay routing, SLA monitoring and application-aware routing policies
WAN Resilience
Automatic circuit failover from primary wired transport to LTE backup based on loss, latency and jitter SLA thresholds
Security Functions
IPsec tunnel encryption over cellular transport, NAT traversal, firewall policy enforcement, AAA and logging
Traffic Management
QoS queueing, bandwidth policing for cellular metered links, cellular connection idle timeout control
Monitoring & Diagnostics
Modem signal strength reporting, SIM status tracking, cellular interface statistics, Call Home event alerts
Operations & Management
Configuration via vEdge local CLI; centralized monitoring and provisioning via Cisco vManage SD-WAN controller
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Backup redundant WAN transport for branch office vEdge-1000 SD-WAN deployments
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Temporary pop-up site, construction site or field office primary cellular internet connectivity
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Disaster recovery failover link for sites vulnerable to fixed-line service interruptions
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Remote retail, kiosk and unattended branch resilient networking
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Spare replacement cellular modem hardware for existing vEdge-1000 SD-WAN environments
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Safety Standards: UL 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1
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EMC Compliance: CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, VCCI Class B
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Cellular Approvals: PTCRB, GCF carrier certification (region variant dependent)
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Environmental: RoHS 2.0 compliant, WEEE directive compliant
7. Standard Factory Package Contents
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vEdge-1000-LTE-MODULE 4G LTE USB Cellular Modem
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Pair of MIMO cellular antennas
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Hardware installation documentation
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Safety and regulatory compliance guides
Note: SIM card, cellular data plan and service subscription are sold separately.
End-of-Sale Status
This accessory belongs to legacy Viptela vEdge hardware ecosystem and has reached Cisco End-of-Sale. Spare stock is available via authorized spare distributors and secondary hardware markets. Recommended migration path: IOS XE SD-WAN ISR routers with internal pluggable LTE modules.
UNSPSC Classification Code
43222633 – Cisco vEdge-1000-LTE-MODULE, USB 4G LTE cellular backup modem for vEdge-1000 Viptela SD-WAN routers, providing resilient wireless WAN transport for enterprise branch overlay networks.
Hardware Warranty
Original factory hardware carries Cisco limited hardware warranty; refurbished units follow reseller commercial warranty terms.
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