The Cisco 878-SEC-K9 is a Cisco 870 Series Integrated Services Router designed for small office and branch deployments. This Security Bundle version includes the PLUS Feature Set (Advanced IP Services), providing enterprise routing, IPSec VPN encryption, stateful firewall, QoS, and G.SHDSL WAN connectivity in a compact desktop platform. It integrates a 4-port Fast Ethernet managed switch and an ISDN BRI S/T interface for backup or remote management.
Key Features
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1 × integrated G.SHDSL WAN interface (2-wire/4-wire)
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Advanced IP Services (PLUS Feature Set)
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Hardware-accelerated IPSec VPN (AES/3DES)
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Stateful Firewall and Cisco IOS Security
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4 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet managed switch ports
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1 × ISDN BRI S/T interface
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RJ-45 console port for CLI management
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QoS, NAT, VLAN, and dynamic routing support
Technical Specs
Technical Specs
Manufacturer: Cisco
Part Number: 878-SEC-K9
Product Type: Integrated Services Security Router
WAN Interface: 1 × G.SHDSL
LAN Ports: 4 × 10/100BASE-T Fast Ethernet
ISDN Interface: 1 × BRI S/T
Console Port: 1 × RJ-45
Security Features: IPSec VPN, Stateful Firewall, AES, 3DES
Management: Cisco IOS, CLI, SSH, SNMP, HTTPS
Form Factor: Desktop / Wall Mount
The -SEC-K9 model is specifically the Security Bundle variant of the Cisco 878, shipping with the enhanced Cisco IOS feature set rather than the standard software image. Cisco later designated the Cisco 888-SEC-K9 as its migration replacement following the product's end-of-life.
