Cisco Systems 7400, 7300, 7200 Cisco 2600 Series Modular Access Routers, Benefits and Advantages

Cisco 2600 Series

Modular Access Routers

Cisco Systems extends enterprise/provider-class versatility, integration, and power to branch offices with Cisco 2600 Series modular access routers. With more than 1.5 million 2600 Series units installed worldwide, this popular series offers network managers and service providers flexibility and investment protection in a compact, single-box solution. The Cisco 2600XM models and the top-of-the-line Cisco 2691 are the latest additions to the series, providing even more flexibility, performance, and memory, as well as higher service densities to support today’s and tomorrow’s branch office needs.

Benefits and Advantages

Integrated Flexible Routing and Low-Density Switching

With the support of an optional 16-port 10/100 EtherSwitch network module, branch offices can take advantage of the flexibility of integrat- ed routing and switching functions in one unit for low port densities. This offers high-speed connections between individual desktops, servers, and other network resources in a sin- gle unit for Layer 2, and allows WAN connec- tion at Layer 3 through the router. An optional external power chassis provides power to IP phones and Aironet 802.11 Base Stations.

Versatility/Investment Protection

Thousands of field-upgradable customized solutions ensure easy migration to future net- work requirements. More than 50 WAN inter- face cards (WICs) and network modules (NMs) are shared with the Cisco 1600, 1700, 3600, and 3700 series products. Modules can be inter- changed between small, midsize, and regional branch offices. The advanced integration mod-

ule (AIM) slot offers expandability for integra- tion of advanced services, such as hardware- assisted data compression, encryption, Voice and ATM hardware-assisted data compression, and encryption.

Business-Class DSL Connectivity

The new WIC-ADSL and WIC-1SHDSL offer business-class broadband service with scalable performance, flexibility, and security for branch and regional offices. The Cisco 2600 Series pro- vides the perfect solution for a variety of busi- nesses requiring high-speed business-class DSL connectivity on a secure, high-perform- ance, modular platform.

Multiservice Voice/Data Networks

Supports up to 60 simultaneous calls, using analog and digital connections to phones, faxes, key systems, PBXs, and PSTN switches, enabling inter-branch toll charges to be reduced or eliminated. Using Cisco IOS® quality of serv- ice (QoS) features, such as WFQ,

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