Cisco 3800 Series

BENEFITS & ADVANTAGES continued

Cisco 3800 Series

BENEFITS & ADVANTAGES continued

Investment Protection and Versatility

The Cisco 3800 Series provides significant additional value compared to prior generations of Cisco routers at similar price points by offering up to three times the performance, new embedded service options, and dramati- cally increased slot performance and density while maintaining support for most of the more than 90 existing modules that are available today for the Cisco 3600 Series and Cisco

3700 Series.This helps to ensure continuing investment protection to accommodate network expansion or changes in technology as new services and applications are deployed. By integrating the functions of multiple separate devices into a single, compact unit, Cisco 3800 Series integrated services routers dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of managing remote networks.The Cisco 3800 Series delivers multiple concurrent services at wire-speed performance of up toT3/E3 speeds.The Cisco

embedded security and voice processing for reliable delivery of mission-critical traffic such as VoIP, business video, and collaborative communications.

The Cisco 3845 is engineered to help customers effectively scale deployment of services, offering the following hardware features:

• Two built-in autosensing 10/100/1000 ports

• One small form-factor pluggable (SFP) slot

• Two built-in USB ports

• Four network module slots for single-wide or

extended network modules, two double-wide

or extended double-wide network modules

(NME-XD), or two extension voice/fax

modules (EVM-HD)

• Four single-wide or two double-wide HWICs

• Two advanced integration modules (AIMs)

• Four Packet Voice DSP Modules (PVDM) slots

for voice processing

Secure Networking

Integrated on the motherboard of every Cisco 3800 Series router is hardware-based encryption acceleration that offloads the encryption processes to provide greater IPsec throughput with less overhead for the router CPU when compared with software-based solutions.The integration of optional VPN modules (for enhanced performance and tunnel count), content-engine network modules for URL filtering, or intrusion prevention network modules, combined with the rich Cisco IOS Software security feature set that includes firewall, network access control (NAC), voice- and video-enabled VPN (V3PN), intrusion prevention, and Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN), Cisco offers the industry’s most robust and adaptable security solution for branch office routers.

IP Telephony

The Cisco 3800 Series allows network managers to provide scalable analog and digital telephony without investing in a one-time solution, giving enterprises greater control of their converged telephony needs. Using voice and fax modules, the Cisco 3800 Series can be deployed for appli- cations ranging from VoIP and voice-over-Frame Relay (VoFR) transport to robust, centralized solutions using the Cisco Survivable Remote SiteTelephony (SRST) solution or distributed call processing using Cisco CallManager Express (CCME).The architecture is highly scalable with the ability to support up to 24T1/E1s trunks,

88 foreign-exchange-station (FXS) ports, or 56 foreign-exchange-office (FXO) ports concurrent with data routing and other services.

3845 features a removable motherboard, fan assembly, and supports high-availability features such as online insertion and removal (OIR) of like network modules, and redundant integrated system and inline power supplies.

Integrated Services

With the optional integration of numerous services modules, the Cisco 3800 Series offers the ability to easily integrate the functions of standalone network appliances and components into the Cisco 3800 Series chassis itself. Many of these modules, such as the Cisco Network Analysis Module, Cisco Unity ExpressVoice Mail Module, Cisco Intrusion Prevention Module, and Cisco Content Engine Module, have embedded processors and hard drives that allow them to run largely independently of the router while allowing management from a single management interface.This flexibility greatly expands the potential applications of the Cisco 3800 Series beyond traditional routing, while maintaining the benefits of integration. The Cisco 3845 Integrated Services Router is optimized for the concurrent delivery of voice, video, and data atT3 wire-rate performance. The architecture provides high-performance

• Onboard IP Security (IPsec) acceleration

802.3af-compliant inline power for IP phones

or wireless access points

The Cisco 3825 is engineered to help customers effectively scale deployment of services, offering the following hardware features:

Two built-in autosensing 10/100/1000 ports

One SFP slot

Two built-in USB ports

Two network module slots for single-wide or extended network modules, one double-wide or extended double-wide network module (NME-XD), or one extension voice/fax module (EVM-HD)

Four single-wide or two double-wide HWICs

Two AIMs

Four PVDM slots for voice processing

Onboard IPsec encryption acceleration

802.3af-compliant inline power for IP phones or wireless access points

External redundant power supply (RPS) for system power and external redundant inline power for IP phones

SECURITY FEATURES

Cisco IOS Software Firewall

• Stateful, application-based filtering (context-based access control)

 

Per-user authentication and authorization

 

Real-time alerts

 

• Transparent firewall

 

• IPv6 firewall

VPN

• Data Encryption Standard (DES), Triple DES (3DES), and Advanced Encryption

 

Standard (AES) 128, 192, and 256 cryptology support

 

• Embedded hardware-based VPN acceleration on the motherboard

 

• Support for optional higher-performance AIM-based security acceleration

 

with Layer 3 compression

 

• Support for up to 2,500 tunnels with AIM-VPN

 

• Cisco Easy VPN remote and server support

 

• DMVPN

Multiprotocol Label Switching

• Specific provider edge capabilities

(MPLS) VPN Support

• Virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) firewall and VRF IPsec

Onboard USB 1.1 port(s)

• Future support for secure token and Flash memory

Intrusion Prevention

• More than 700 IPS signatures supported in Cisco IOS Software,

System (IPS)

with the ability to load and enable selected IPS signatures

 

• More than 1000 IPS signatures with optional high-performance IDS Network Module

URL Filtering

• Onboard with an optional content-engine network module

 

• Local URL filtering in Cisco IOS Software based on external server

Cisco Router and Security

• Comes standard on all Cisco 3800 Series routers

Device Manager (SDM)

 

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Cisco Systems 2800, 1800, 7300 Multiprotocol Label Switching, Mpls VPN Support, Onboard USB 1.1 ports, Intrusion Prevention

1700, SOHO, 2800, 7200, 3700 specifications

Cisco Systems is a key player in the networking and communications industry, and its wide range of routers is a testament to its innovation and reliability. Among the most prominent models are the 7400, 7200, and 7300 Series routers, each with distinct features, technologies, and strengths that cater to diverse performance needs.

The Cisco 7400 Series router is designed for service providers seeking high performance and scalability in their core and edge networks. It supports up to 1.2 Terabits per second of throughput, making it well-suited for handling large volumes of data traffic. One of its hallmark features is the support for advanced service chaining, allowing operators to deploy a mix of virtual and physical functions seamlessly. Additionally, the router supports redundant power supplies and fans, ensuring high availability and reliability. The 7400 Series is also equipped with advanced security features including integrated threat intelligence capabilities, which help protect against cyber threats while maintaining the quality of service.

Next, the 7200 Series is well-known for its versatility in both enterprise and service provider environments. It supports a variety of WAN interfaces and is capable of handling multiple protocols, including IP, Frame Relay, and ATM. This router provides modularity, allowing users to tailor the hardware configuration to their specific needs with interchangeable interface cards. The 7200 Series is optimized for voice and data convergence, making it ideal for businesses that require robust support for unified communications. Additionally, it features enhanced security options, including Cisco IOS Firewall and IPS services to safeguard data integrity.

Finally, the Cisco 7300 Series router excels in providing high-performance routing for enterprises and service providers, particularly in edge routing scenarios. It offers a balance between performance and cost, with a processing capability that meets the demands of growing bandwidth needs. The 7300 Series supports various interfaces for both synchronous and asynchronous communication, making it a flexible choice for integrated network environments. It is designed to support IPv6, which is increasingly important for modern networking as organizations transition towards next-generation Internet architectures.

In summary, Cisco's 7400, 7200, and 7300 Series routers are built to meet the needs of a range of users, from large-scale service providers to medium-sized businesses. Each model brings unique capabilities to the table, providing solutions that prioritize performance, scalability, and security. As organizations continue to evolve their networking capabilities, Cisco's routers remain a go-to choice for reliable and advanced networking infrastructure.