Chapter 7 Broadband and Dial Access Products

Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal

Broadband Router

The Cisco uBR7200 Series are integrated routers and cable CMTSs. The Cisco uBR7200 Series provide a single, multi-service, scalable platform that gives cable companies and ISPs the ability to deliver IP data and VoIP services to DOCSIS or EuroDOCSIS-compliant cable modems and set-top boxes. The Cisco

uBR7200 Series is CableLabs® qualified to DOCSIS 1.0 specifications. The product is also tComLabs® qualified to EuroDOCSIS 1.0 specifications. The Cisco uBR7200 Series enables service providers to build cable network architectures that support two-way or one-way NTSC, PAL, or SECAM channel plan operations.

The products deliver a smooth migration path as cable operators upgrade their cable plants or expand their broadband service offerings. Because the products are designed in conjunction with current and emerging standards, they offer scalability, flexibility, and investment protection.

When to Sell

Sell This Product

When a Customer Needs These Features

Cisco uBR7246VXR

• Positioned for high-growth cable or fixed wireless deployments

 

• Flexible port expansion for multi-service deployment options

 

• Supports up to 10,000 subscribers per chassis with 1 Gbps back plane

 

• 4 line card slots, 2 port adapter slots, 1 I/O controller slot, 1 NPE slot, and 1 clock card slot for VoIP

Cisco uBR7223

• Positioned for mid-to-small cable and fixed wireless deployments

 

• Compact and modular to give service providers a choice in configuration

 

• Supports up to 5,000 subscribers per chassis with 600 Mbps back plane

 

• 2 line card slots, 1 slot for single-width port adapter, 1 I/O controller and 1 NPE slot

Key Features

Standards-based—Supports DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1

Modularity allows for customized configuration per plant characteristics for optimization of topology and network bandwidth

Cisco IOS Software—Delivers proven stability and offers advanced features such as multi-protocol routing, tunneling, bandwidth management, QoS, guaranteed service levels, service level monitoring and many CPE management options

Ease of management and upgrades—Supports online insertion and removal of components to allow seamless upgrades of port adapters, line cards, and power supplies without service interruption. Provides single, centralized point of administration for remote devices

Competitive Products

• Motorola: CAS2000, DCM - 2100

• Terayon: BE2800, BE2K00

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