Cisco IR1101 expansion
Add 450 MHz mobile connectivity to supported IR1101 configurations.
Cisco PIM · LTE 450 MHz
P-LTE-450
Pluggable Interface Module
An LTE Category 4 modem in Cisco PIM form factor, providing access to 450 MHz Band 31 and Band 72 networks for industrial routers
B31 / B72LTE Cat-4Cisco IR1101 / IR18xx
Product role
450 MHz connectivity inside Cisco industrial routers
P-LTE-450 adds Band 31/72 radio access to Cisco modular routers while integrating configuration, status monitoring and firmware management with the host system
Cisco industrial routerPIM host interface · SGMII · I²C · UART
P-LTE-450Band 31/72 radio access and modem supervision
LTE 450 · B31/B72
Industrial networkRouting, security and central services
Typical applications
450 MHz access in the Cisco industrial ecosystem
For deployments requiring Band 31/72 mobile access together with Cisco router services
Cisco IR18xx routers
PIM-based Band 31/72 connectivity in the modular rugged router family.
Critical infrastructure
Low-frequency mobile network access for industrial data links.
Private LTE 450 network
Use 450 MHz access together with Cisco routing and security capabilities.
Industrial remote access
Mobile access to field systems connected through the host router.
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Key capabilities
PIM form factor with industrial radio capabilities
Radio, diagnostics, firmware management and host interfaces are combined in one module
Two 450 MHz bands
Band 31 and Band 72 support with LTE Category 4.
Host integration
SGMII, I²C and UART interfaces for integration with the Cisco router.
Connectivity monitoring
Mobile network settings, status information and diagnostics.
Secure start-up
Secure boot and hardware watchdog support.
Upgradeable system
Separate firmware upgrade paths for the PIM and cellular module.
GNSS and antennas
Two cellular SMA ports plus one GNSS SMA; GPS and GLONASS.
Technical specification
Technical data organised around the Cisco host
Radio, host, environmental and compliance characteristics are grouped separately
Radio connectivityLTE 450 · SIM · power
LTE bandsBand 31 and Band 72
Theoretical data rate37.5 Mbps downlink, 12.5 Mbps uplink
Transmit power23 ± 2 dBm
SIM1× Micro-SIM (3FF)
Host and functionsCisco compatibility · interfaces · diagnostics
Compatible hostsCisco IR1101 and expansion modules; Cisco Catalyst IR18xx series
Host interfaceSGMII, I²C, UART
FunctionsAPN authentication, IPv4/IPv6, diagnostics, secure boot and watchdog
ManagementSNMP MIB
Physical and compliancepower · environment · standards
Power+12 VDC; maximum 500 mA and 6 W
Antenna2× cellular SMA (main + diversity), 1× GNSS SMA
Environment−40…+60 °C operating and −40…+85 °C storage; IP30 in the host router
ComplianceCE/RED · EN 62368-1 · EN 60079-0/-7 · EN 55032 · EN 301 908-1/-13 · EN 303 413 · EN 301 489-1/-19/-52 · EN 62311
Next step
Select the right P-LTE-450 configuration
Network, interfaces, power supply and enclosure can be adapted to the installation environment
Useful for the consultationCisco host type and firmware versionAvailable Band 31/72 network and operatorRequired GNSS and cellular antennasSupport and warranty-extension requirements