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Cisco 3270 Rugged Router Card

This chapter describes the features of the Cisco 3270 Rugged Router card. The Cisco 3270 Rugged Router card is the core component of a Cisco 3270 Mobile Access Router. It is compatible with other Cisco 3200 Series router mobile interface cards (MICs), such as the Wireless Mobile Interface Card (WMIC). The Cisco 3270 Rugged Router card is also available as a standalone router card (to be embedded into a third-party enclosure).

The Cisco 3270 Rugged Router card includes the host processor, memory, ports, and LED signals. Additional components provide power and link interfaces; for example, the Serial Mobile Interface Card (SMIC) provides the serial interfaces. The exact configuration of your router will vary, depending on how the device was configured by the vendor.

The Cisco 3270 Rugged Router card has the following features:

Support for the PC/104-Plusform factor.

Dual 32-bit PCI buses, one running at 66 MHz and the other at 25 MHz.

256-MB, 64-bit, unbuffered, double data rate (DDR), synchronous DRAM.

64-MB, 16-bit flash memory.

Two Fast Ethernet ports with autonegotiation.

Two Gigabit Ethernet port signal sets with autonegotiation; the router can be ordered with support for one fiber-optic port and one copper port, or with two copper ports.

Console port signals, with modem flow control.

Asynchronous EIA/ITA 232 serial port signals with 5V auxiliary power for GPS/AUX devices.

Two USB 2.0 high-speed (480-Mbps) port signal sets.

High-performance hardware encryption processor.

Zeroization to clear up any trace of user data or binary code.

Industrial-grade components that support local component ambient temperature ranges.1

An enhanced PCI-to-PCI bridge that supports asynchronous operation. The asynchronous bridge allows each port to run from a separate independent clock for the highest performance. A synchronous clock forces one side of the bridge to slow down to support a slow device on the other side of the bridge; asynchronous bridge clock domains can be arbitrarily different.

1.Except optical small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules. Optical SFPs have a temperature range of -40 to

+85°C device temperature as opposed to local component ambient temperature.

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Cisco Systems 3200 Series routers are designed to deliver high-performance, reliable networking solutions for enterprise and service provider environments. They are part of Cisco's extensive portfolio that addresses the challenges of modern networking, particularly in connecting remote offices and branch locations efficiently and securely.

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The router series also benefits from Cisco's extensive software ecosystem, which includes Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System). IOS provides a familiar interface for network administrators, alongside a wealth of features for configuration and management. Furthermore, the Cisco 3200 Series is designed to integrate with Cisco's Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, offering enhanced flexibility in managing network resources.

Connectivity options for the Cisco 3200 Series are extensive, offering support for various WAN technologies, including MPLS, LTE, and broadband internet. This versatility enables organizations to choose the best connectivity solutions according to their geographic and operational requirements.

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In conclusion, Cisco Systems 3200 routers represent a comprehensive networking solution, combining scalability, security, performance, and reliability, making them a preferred choice for organizations looking to enhance their networking infrastructure in a dynamic digital landscape.