Cisco FP4451-TAC-SMS-1K NGIPSv IPS, Apps & URL for ISR 4451 | Licensing — FP4451-TAC-SMS-1K

Deliver more control at the branch without changing the platform. Cisco NGIPSv IPS, Apps and URL on ISR 4451 Fixed SMS-1000 combines intrusion prevention, application awareness, and URL controls for the ISR 4451 family in a fixed licensing model. This SKU is built for organizations that prefer clear, predefined capacity and straightforward planning. Fixed SMS-1000 licensing helps standardize deployments across sites where security requirements are known in advance, reducing the need to rework entitlements as part of routine expansion. By keeping IPS, app, and URL policy enforcement on the router, teams can maintain inspection at the edge while avoiding the cost and complexity of separate security appliances. For Cisco-centric infrastructure teams, this license supports a disciplined branch architecture: one platform, one policy plane, and one procurement path. It is a practical fit for distributed environments that need consistent enforcement and a clean path to scale within a fixed entitlement structure. Ideal For Branch offices needing IPS, app, and URL controls on Cisco ISR 4451 Distributed enterprises standardizing fixed-capacity security entitlements IT teams enforcing consistent web and application policy at the edge Cisco router deployments that must avoid separate security hardware Why This Product 1 Adds URL controls in addition to IPS and app visibility 2 Uses fixed SMS-1000 entitlement for predictable planning 3 Built for ISR 4451 rather than a separate security appliance 4 Supports standardized branch deployments across multiple sites