AIS Software, Specifications, AI2524 Overview Management and Security, Supported Media

Chapter 2: AI2524 Overview

Management and Security

The Cisco IOS software provides an array of network management and security capabilities. Integrated management simplifies adminis- trative procedures and shortens the time required to diagnose and fix problems. Automated operations reduce hands-on tasks and make it possible to manage large, geographically dispersed internetworks with a small staff of experts located at a central site.

The Cisco IOS software provides several management features includ- ing configuration services, which lower the cost of installing, upgrad- ing, reconfiguring routers, and reconfiguring access servers, as well as comprehensive monitoring and diagnostic services. In addition, the Cisco IOS software provides information and services for router man- agement applications.

Management services are matched by their security capabilities. Th Cisco IOS software includes a diverse tool kit for partitioning re- sources and prohibiting access to sensitive or confidential information and processes. Multidimensional filters prevent users from knowing that other users or resources are on the network. Encrypted passwords, dial-in authentication, multilevel configuration permissions, network data encryption, and accounting and logging features provide protec- tion from and information about unauthorized access attempts and data eavesdropping attempts.

Software	Supported Media
Specifications	The AI2524 supports these industry-standard networking media:
	z Channelized T1
	z Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 and Type I
	z Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI): single and dual mode
	z High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI): supports T1
	z Synchronous serial: V.35, RS-232, RS-449, and RS-530

	Supported Network Protocols
	The Cisco IOS software supports many networking protocols, as well
	as their associated routing protocols. These protocols are based on
	both open standards and proprietary protocols from a variety of ven-
	dors.
	The Cisco IOS software can receive and forward packets concurrently
	from any of these combinations:
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