Power Branch Solutions for Teleworkers, Small to Medium-Sized Business, and Enterprise Branch and Head Offices

Cisco offers the industry’s broadest and most versatile portfolio of secure, high-performance access and integrated services routers, enabling the deployment of a wide array of services to the farthest reaches of an organization, from the home office to the small offi ce to the large enterprise branch and head office.

Cisco SOHO Series

Small Office/Home Office

Cisco 1700 Series

Small/Medium-Sized

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Increased services density

 

for secure data services

• Support for next-

 

generation High-speed

 

WAN Interface Cards

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Increased flexibility

 

through support of

Modularity

• Wide array of WAN/voice

interface cards

• Network and advanced

integration module (AIM)

support

• Supports more than 70

Integrated Switching

Integrated Switching

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Up to 44 powered 10/100

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Up to 72 powered 10/100

 

switch ports

 

switch ports

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802.3af Power over

•

802.3af Power over

 

Ethernet compliance

 

Ethernet compliance

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Flexible processing

 

options, including

 

hardware-accelerated

 

IP services, with Parallel

 

Express Forwarding

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Comprehensive

 

management services

•Manageability and reliability of Cisco IOS® Software

Business-class security

•Stateful inspection firewall

Fixed configuration

•3DES Software Encryption (Cisco SOHO 91, 96, 97)

•Some models with integrated 4-port hub or 4-port 10/100 switch

•Dual Ethernet, ADSL, ADSL over ISDN, and

G.SHDSL

Cisco 800 Series

Teleworker

Small Remote Office

•Manageability and reliability of Cisco IOS Software

Business-class security

•Stateful inspection firewall

•VPN 3DES encryption (hardware based on Cisco 830s)

•Voice and data integration (Cisco 827-4V)

Fixed configuration

•Some models with integrated 4-port hub or 4-port 10/100 switch

•Dual Ethernet, ADSL, ADSL over ISDN, and

G.SHDSL

Business, Small Enterprise Branch Office

•Built-in Fast Ethernet (10/100) LAN

•Manageability and reliability of Cisco IOS Software

Business-class security

•Stateful inspection firewall

•VPNs: software and hardware encryption, Cisco Easy VPN server/ remote

•Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Multiservice data/voice

•Analog and digital voice

•Survivable Remote Site Telephony (SRST)

•IP Communications Express (CCME/CUE)

Modularity

•WAN/voice modular slots

•Wide array of WAN/voice interface cards

•T1/E1, ISDN, ADSL, G.SHDSL, Frame Relay options through Network Admission Control

NEW

Cisco 1800 Series

Small to Medium-sized Businesses and Small Enterprise Branch Offices

•Wire-speed performance with secure data services enabled at up toT1/E1/ xDSL rates

internal AIM slot for

high-speed VPN and

future applications

• Built-in dual Fast

Ethernet ports

• Support for over 30

existing and new modules

Secure Networking

•Hardware-based VPN acceleration on motherboard

•Anti-virus defense

•Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

•SDM Support

Integrated Switching

•Support for the new

4-port 10/100 managed EtherSwitch module acceleration

Cisco 2600 Series

Small/Medium-Sized Enterprise Branch Office

•Built-in Fast Ethernet (10/100) LAN

Business-class security

•Stateful inspection firewall

•VPNs: software and hardware encryption, Cisco Easy VPN

•Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Multiservice data/voice

•Analog and digital voice

•IP Communications Express (CCME/SRST/CUE)

network modules, AIMs,

voice/WAN interfaces

NEW

Cisco 2800 Series

Small to Medium-sized Businesses and Enterprise Branch Office

•Wire-speed performance up to multipleT1/E1/xDSL rates

•Increased services density for security, voice, caching, video, network analysis, and L2 switching

•Support for new enhanced interfaces (NME, HWIC, EVM, and PVDM2)

•Built-in dual Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet ports

•Support for over 90 existing and new modules

•Optional support for integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Secure Networking

•Hardware-based VPN acceleration on motherboard

•Anti-Virus Defense

•Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

•SDM Support

IP Communications and IP Telephony Support

•IP Communications Express (CCME/SRST/CUE)

•Enhanced Modularity (EVM and PVDM2 support)

Cisco 3700 Series

Integrated Enterprise

Branch Office

•Built-in Fast Ethernet (10/100) LAN

•Manageability and reliability of Cisco IOS Software

•High-service density in compact form

•Single platform IP telephony infrastructure

•Optional integrated inline powered low-density switching

Business-class security

•Stateful inspection firewall

•VPNs: software and hardware encryption, Cisco Easy VPN

•Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

•Software compression

Multiservice data/voice

•Analog and digital voice

•IP Communications Express (CCME/SRST/CUE)

Modularity

•Wide array of WAN/voice interface cards

•Network and advanced integration module (AIM) support

•Supports more than 70 network modules, AIMs, and voice/WAN Interfaces

Cisco 3800 Series

Medium-Sized to Large Businesses and Enterprise Branch Offices

•Wire-speed performance with services enabled at up toT3/E3 rates

•Increased services density for security, voice, caching, video, network analysis, and L2 switching

•Support for new enhanced interfaces (NME, HWIC, EVM, and PVDM2)

•Built-in dual Gigabit Ethernet ports

•Support for over 90 existing and new modules

•Single small form pluggable port

•High availability and resiliency through online insertion and removal support, as well as redundant systems and optional inline power

Secure Networking

•Hardware-based VPN acceleration on motherboard

•Anti-virus defense through Network Admission Control

•Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

•SDM Support

IP Communications and IP Telephony Support

•IP Communications Express (CCME/SRST/CUE)

•Enhanced Modularity (EVM and PVDM2 support)

Cisco 7200/7301 Series

Enterprise Head Office Environments

•Application versatility— Managed Network Services, WAN Aggregation, MPLS, VPN, broadband aggregation, QoS, and multiservice

Business-class security/VPN

•Stateful inspection firewall

•VPNs: software and hardware encryption, Cisco Easy VPN

•Hardware compression

•Service-level validation features

•Intrusion detection system (IDS)

Multiservice data/voice

•Analog and digital voice

•Survivable Remote Site Telephony (SRST)

•Multiservice interchange (MIX)-enabled backplane for service integration

Modularity

•Supports over 70 interfaces, providing a comprehensive range of connectivity options from FE to GE, and DSO through OC-12 DPT

•Shared interfaces with Cisco 7400, Cisco 7500, and Cisco 7600 Series routers for common sparing

•Built-in FE/GE ports on the NPE-G1 processor for high-performance LAN connectivity

through Cisco Element

Cisco 7304 Series

Enterprise Head Office Environments

•High-performance connectivity up to OC-48 speeds

•Built-in GE for high- performance LAN connectivity

•Hardware-accelerated services with Parallel Express Forwarding

•Optional redundant processor and power supplies for high avail- ability in a single box solution

•Multiprotocol support

Business-class security/VPN

•Hardware-accelerated Access Control Lists

•Stateful inspection firewall

•Software compression

Modularity

•More than 20 network line cards

•Chassis supports up to 4 line cards or port adapters

•Built in GE ports on processor

•Support for 7x00 port adapters

•Manageability and reliability of Cisco IOS Software

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Cisco Systems 7200 Modularity, Integrated Switching, Business-class security, Fixed configuration, Multiservice data/voice
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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.
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