Preface

Audience

Audience

This guide is designed for the person installing, configuring, and maintaining the router, who should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and has experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician. It identifies certain procedures that should be performed only by trained and qualified personnel.

Organization

Table 1 lists the major sections of this hardware installation guide.

Table 1

Document Organization

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter

 

Title

Description

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

 

Overview of Cisco 3700 Series Routers

Describes the features and specifications of Cisco 3700 series

 

 

 

routers.

 

 

 

 

Chapter 2

 

Preparing to Install the Router

Describes safety recommendations, site requirements, and

 

 

 

required tools and equipment, and includes installation checklist.

 

 

 

 

Chapter 3

 

Installing the Router

Describes how to install the router, and shows how to connect to

 

 

 

the router console and auxiliary ports.

 

 

 

Appendix A

Troubleshooting

Describes how to isolate problems, read LEDs, and interpret error

 

 

 

and recovery messages.

 

 

 

Appendix B

Using the ROM Monitor

Describes the ROM monitor (bootstrap program), how to recover

 

 

 

an enable password, and how to recover software images.

 

 

 

Appendix C

Configuration Register

Describes the configuration register settings and procedures for

 

 

 

changing these settings.

 

 

 

 

Conventions

 

 

 

 

 

This guide uses the conventions listed in Table 2 to convey instructions and information.

Table 2

Document Conventions

 

 

 

 

Convention

 

Description

 

 

 

boldface font

Commands and keywords.

 

 

 

 

italic font

 

Variables for which you supply values.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

]

 

 

 

Optional keywords or arguments appear in square brackets.

 

 

 

 

{x y z}

 

A choice of required keywords appears in braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one.

 

 

 

screen font

Examples of information displayed on the screen.

 

 

 

boldface screen

Examples of information you must enter.

font

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<

>

 

 

 

Nonprinting characters, for example passwords, appear in angle brackets in contexts where italics are

 

 

 

 

 

not available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

]

 

 

 

Default responses to system prompts appear in square brackets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3700 Series specifications

Cisco Systems 3700 Series routers are a pivotal part of Cisco's portfolio, designed for medium to large enterprises aiming to deliver secure and efficient networking capabilities. Introduced as a versatile solution, these routers provide a comprehensive blend of performance, scalability, and investment protection.

One of the standout features of the Cisco 3700 Series is its modular architecture, allowing organizations to customize their router according to specific needs. This modularity supports various modules for different functions, including voice, data, and video, making the 3700 Series an ideal choice for converged networking environments. Administrators can enhance functionality through an array of WAN and voice interface cards that adapt as the organization's needs evolve.

The 3700 Series is built on Cisco's IOS (Internetwork Operating System), ensuring robust and high-quality performance. It supports advanced routing protocols including EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, facilitating efficient data transmission across diverse environments. This versatility helps organizations implement sophisticated multi-site connectivity and enables reliable performance in complex network scenarios.

Security is a paramount concern in modern networking, and the Cisco 3700 Series delivers with features such as integrated firewall services, VPN support, and intrusion detection capabilities. These security measures protect sensitive data and ensure secure communication between remote sites—critical in today’s cyber landscape.

Another key characteristic of the 3700 Series is its support for Quality of Service (QoS), which prioritizes time-sensitive traffic such as voice and video. By ensuring that critical applications receive the bandwidth they require, organizations can maintain the quality of service that their users expect.

Moreover, the Cisco 3700 Series is designed with redundancy in mind. Features like dual power supplies and hot-swappable fan trays enhance reliability and uptime, which are crucial for mission-critical applications.

Furthermore, energy efficiency is an increasingly important consideration in network design. The Cisco 3700 Series adheres to modern energy standards, helping reduce the overall carbon footprint while supporting high-performance capabilities.

In summary, the Cisco Systems 3700 Series routers stand out for their modularity, advanced routing capabilities, robust security features, and energy efficiency, making them an optimal choice for enterprises that not only need performance but also flexibility and reliability in their networking solutions. As businesses continue to evolve and adapt, the Cisco 3700 Series is a dependable partner in their connectivity journey, ensuring they can meet current demands while preparing for future challenges.