Cisco 3700 Series

Benefits and& Advantagescontintinued

When to Deploy

 

 

Incremental Migration

Deploy the Cisco 3700 Series when you need

to IP Telephony

need:

Supports a wide range of traditional telephony

• New levels of branch office service density in

devices and newer IP telephony solutions to

a compact form factor;

enable immediate or gradual migration. Analog

• Integrated flexible routing and low-density

telephony connectivity options start at two

switching (16 or 36 ports);

analog ports and scaling to 16, 32, 48 or 64

 

analog ports. Digital telephony connectivity is

• Flexible, incremental, and scalable migration

just as scalable, with options from 12 to 240

to a converged branch office network;

channels. IP telephony solutions are further

• Compatibility with over 90% of the world’s

supported on the Cisco 3700 Series through a

legacy analog and digitalTDM PBXs;

powerful set of features including line-powered

• Survivable Remote SiteTelephony features

IP phone connectivity that begins with 16 ports

that enable branch offices to leverage

and scales to 36, 52, or 72 ports.

centralized call control while providing local

Power

branch IPTelephony redundancy;

High-speed routing performance up to 225,000

• Increased default memory of 32MB Compact

packets per second, providing the scalability to

Flash and 128MB DRAM;

support more concurrent services.

 

Interoperability/Multiprotocol

• Support for advanced quality of service

support

(QoS), bandwidth optimization, and data

Offers a comprehensive set of protocols and

fragmentation, as well as voice call

admission control, call control, and

services, including virtual private networking,

queuing mechanisms, without sacrificing

firewall protection, encryption, WAN

the expected data performance needed for

optimization, and enhanced multimedia

future growth.

support features.

 

 

 

Product Positioning

Headquarters

WAN

 

Integrated Medium/Regional

 

Branch Offices

 

 

 

Cisco 3700

Option:

PSTN

More Service

Integrated

Integration

Switching

V

IP

IP

IP

IP

IP

 

 

IP

Options of:

 

 

Voice enabled routers

• WCCP for Content Networking

VPN-enabled routers

Dial access

Integrated stateful firewall

Integrated low-density switching

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Cisco Systems 7300, 7200, 7400 Benefits and& Advantagescontintinued When to Deploy, Incremental Migration, To IP Telephony

7400, 7200, 7300 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.