Which Cisco series routers are recommended for a small branch or office having 1 to 10 users?

Question

Options

• ACisco 1100 ISR and 4221 ISR Series
• BCisco RV 320 and 890 ISR Series
• CCisco 890 ISR and 1100 ISR Series
• DCisco 4221 ISR and 4321 ISR Series

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  89% (31)
• C
  6% (2)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Option B is correct because Cisco positions the RV 320 (a small business VPN router) and the 890 ISR Series specifically for very small branch offices or home offices with 1–10 users - they offer the right balance of features, port density, and cost for that scale.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (1100 ISR + 4221 ISR): The 1100 ISR targets small-to-medium branches (up to ~25 users), and the 4221 ISR is designed for medium branches - both exceed the 1–10 user tier.
• C (890 ISR + 1100 ISR): The 890 ISR fits, but the 1100 ISR is a step above the 1–10 user range, making this a partial mismatch.
• D (4221 ISR + 4321 ISR): Both are medium-to-large branch routers designed for significantly higher user counts and throughput, making them overkill (and over-budget) for a 1–10 user site.

Memory tip: Think "Small office = Small numbers." The RV series has "small business" in its DNA, and 890 < 1100 < 4221 < 4321 - lower model numbers = smaller deployments. If the question says 1–10 users, pick the smallest model numbers on the list.

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