About Cisco 2600 Series Routers

The Cisco 2600 series is an award-winning family of modular multiservice access routers, providing flexible LAN and WAN configurations, multiple security options, voice/data integration, and a range of high performance processors. This range of features make the Cisco 2600 family the ideal branch-office router for today`s and tomorrow`s customer requirements.

The latest additions to the Cisco 2600 Series family of Modular Routers include the Cisco 2600XM models and the Cisco 2691. These new models deliver extended performance, higher density, enhanced security performance and increased concurrent application support to meet the growing demands of branch offices.

The new Cisco 2600XM models are based on the current Cisco 2600 platform architecture, and extend the performance by as much as 33%. The new models also increase default platform memory and provide increases in memory capacity at the same price points when compared to the current Cisco 2600 models. The new XM functionality provides the same proven technology of the current Cisco 2600 Series platforms, including Cisco IOS (R) software mainline feature support and the modularity of Network Modules (NMs), WAN Interface Cards (WICs) and Advanced Integration Modules (AIMs). Enterprises considering the Cisco 2600 for branch office applications should now regard the Cisco 2600XM as the preferential platform for delivering high performing, flexible solutions to branch and remote offices.

Another addition to the Cisco 2600 Series family is the Cisco 2691. The highest performing router in the Cisco 2600 family that extends the density of emerging branch office applications, the Cisco 2691 offers almost twice the performance of the Cisco 2650XM platform while leveraging the same modules from other Cisco 2600, Cisco 3600 and Cisco 3700 Series routers. Driven by the need to push increased numbers of applications from Enterprise headquarters to the remote office, this platform provides a higher level of performance for a broadened range of concurrent remote office applications, including unparalleled voice/data integration, Virtual Private Network (VPN) performance, increased bandwidth to support voice and video applications, and the delivery of Web-based applications. Compared to the Cisco 2600XM models, the new Cisco 2691 is designed to offer a higher degree of versatility, providing greater throughput for higher density WAN applications, support for high speed interfaces and increased performance to handle new services.

As companies grow, the diversity of protocols, increased performance, LAN media, WAN services, and networking equipment required to support mission-critical network services expand dramatically. With extensive support for multiprotocol data routing, voice/data integration, DSL access, ATM, dial access services, and integrated switching, the Cisco 2600 Series provides a flexible, scalable integrated solution that simplifies the process of deploying and managing the branch office network solutions.

The Cisco 2600 Series offers a comprehensive feature set ideal for solutions requiring the following support:

• Multiservice voice/data integration
• VPN access with Firewall and Encryption options
• Analog dial access services
• Routing with bandwidth management
• Inter-VLAN routing
• Delivery of high-speed business class DSL access
• Cost effective ATM access
• Integration of flexible routing and low density switching

The foundations of these solutions are the Cisco IOS elements of security, availability, Quality of Service (QoS), manageability, and integration. Combined, these features support the delivery of distributed intelligence that extends to the branch office. By delivering powerful business tools and applications to the branch, enterprises can realize the business benefits of increased productivity, cost reductions and scalable exchange of information.

The modular architecture of the Cisco 2600 Series allows interfaces to be upgraded to accommodate network expansion or changes in technology as new services and applications are deployed. Modular interfaces are shared with the Cisco 1700, 3600 and 3700 Series, providing unrivaled investment protection and reducing the complexity of managing the remote network solution by integrating the functions of multiple separate devices into a single, compact unit. NMs available for the Cisco 2600, 3600, and 3700 Series support a broad range of applications, including multiservice voice/data integration, integrated switching, analog and ISDN dial access, and serial device concentration.

The integration of the field-installable AIMs enhances the performance of the Cisco 2600 Series by off-loading processor-intensive functions onto a dedicated coprocessor while preserving external interface slots for other applications. A variety of AIMs that are currently supported on all Cisco 2600, Cisco 3660 and Cisco 3700 Series models provide high-performance hardware-assisted data compression, data encryption (ideal for VPNs), ATM and new DSP functionality for up to 30 digital voice channels.

Cisco Systems continues to deliver enterprise and provider-class versatility, integration, and power to branch offices with new members of the Cisco 2600 Series Modular Router Family. The Cisco 2600XM models and Cisco 2691, the latest additions to the Cisco 2600 Series routers, provide increased performance, higher service density and greater flexibility for service options to address evolving branch office requirements.

Driven by a powerful CPU processor along with high-performance DSPs and auxiliary processors on various interfaces, the Cisco 2600 Series supports the advanced QoS, security, and network integration features required in today`s evolving branch offices.

Each of the Cisco 2610 through Cisco 2651 and XM versions supports one Network Module (NM) slot, two WAN Interface Card slots, and one AIM slot. These slots share more than 50 different modules across four Cisco product lines-the Cisco 1700 Series, the Cisco 2600 Series, the Cisco 3600 Series and the Cisco 3700 Series. In addition, support for an AC, DC or RPS (requires the PWR600-AC-RPS-NCAB or the PWR600-DC-RPS-CAB, see the "600-Watt Redundant AC Power System (RPS)" sections in the "Power Supplies and Power Cords" chapter) models are offered for the Cisco 2610 through Cisco 2651 and XM versions. The Cisco 2691 only supports an AC version.

One NM slot is provided on the Cisco 2691, offering the same format as the current Cisco 2600 family series of routers, but includes one additional WIC and AIM slot for applications that require increased service requirements.

Cisco Routers

Cisco 800 Series Routers 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806. 826, 827H, 827-4V, 828 ADSL and G.SHDSL	The Cisco 800 series products are designed to provide small offices and teleworkers business class features for a variety of WAN technologies. The Cisco 800 Series includes four ISDN routers, one serial router, and two IDLS router models and a choice of software feature sets. The Cisco 801 model provides an ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) ST interface for use worldwide. The Cisco 802 adds the integrated NT1 network termination device for use in North America. The Cisco 803 and 804 models add a four-port Ethernet hub and two RJ-11 interfaces for telephone devices such as telephones, fax machines, and modems. The Cisco 805 offers one serial port for synchronous serial connections or asynchronous dial up connections with an external modem. For IDSL connections, the Cisco 802 IDSL provides one IDSL port with one Ethernet port and the Cisco 804 IDSL adds an integrated 4-port Ethernet hub.
Cisco 1000 Series Routers 1003, 1004, 1005	The Cisco 1000 series of compact, fixed-configuration routers provide low-cost, high-speed connectivity for branch and small offices. Available in synchronous and asynchronous models. The Cisco 1003 and Cisco 1004 routers are small, desktop routers that connect small, remote sites with Ethernet LANs to ISDN WANs. The Cisco 1005 router is a small, desktop router that connects small, remote sites with Ethernet LANs to synchronous WANs at speeds up to 2.048 Mbps or to asynchronous WANs at speeds up to 115.2 kbps.
Cisco 1400 Series Routers 1401, 1417	The Cisco 1400 series is a new generation of DSL routers-powered by Cisco IOS software, for small and medium-sized businesses and small branch offices of enterprises. The Cisco 1400 series offers high-speed internet and intranet access with advanced security, high quality-of-service, ease-of-use, and management. The Cisco 1400 series is a key part of Cisco`s comprehensive end-to-end DSL networking solutions. The Cisco 1401 router features a 10BaseT Ethernet interface and an ATM25 interface, which allows connectivity to an ATM cell-based WAN infrastructure. The ATM25 interface provides an external demarcation point as required by many telcos and can be combined with an external ATM25 (ADSL) modem to provide high-speed Internet/intranet access up to 8 Mbps. The Cisco 1417 router features a 10Base-T Ethernet interface and an integrated ADSL DMT modem, with integrated ATM capabilities. The Cisco 1417 can be connected to DSL Access Multiplexors (DSLAMs) which implement the ANSI ADSL DMT Issue-2 specification, such as the Alcatel DMT issue 2 DSLAMs
Cisco 1600 Series Routers 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1605	The Cisco 1600 series have become the proven choice for data access for small branch offices and small businesses because they offer a range of features specifically designed for such applications. Cisco 1600 series routers connect small offices with Ethernet LANs to WANs through Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), asynchronous serial, and synchronous serial connections. Cisco 1601 R — one Ethernet, one serial, one WAN interface Cisco 1602 R — one Ethernet, one serial with integrated 56-kbps DSU/CSU, one WAN interface card slot Cisco 1603 R — one Ethernet, one ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) (S/T interface), one WAN interface card slot Cisco 1604 R — one Ethernet, one ISDN BRI with integrated NT1 (U interface), one S-bus port for ISDN phones, one WAN interface card slot Cisco 1605 R — two Ethernet slots, one WAN interface card slot
Cisco 2500 Series Routers 2501, 2502, 2503, 2504, 2505, 2507, 2509, 2510, 2511, 2512, 2513, 2514, 2515, 2516, 2520, 2521, 2522, 2523, 2524, 2525, 2501CF, 2501LF, 2502CF, 2502LF, 2503I, 2504I, 2520CF, 2520LF, 2521CF, 2521LF, 2522CF, 2522LF, 2523CF and 2523LF	The Cisco 2500 series routers provide a variety of models designed for branch office and remote site environments. These routers are typically fixed configuration with at least two of the following interfaces: Ethernet (AUI); 10BaseT Ethernet hub; Token Ring; Synchronous serial; Asynchronous serial; ISDN BRI Cisco 2500 routers come with Flash EPROM technology for simplified software maintenance. These systems support a variety of Cisco IOS software feature sets, so you can choose a feature set that supports your specific protocol environment. The software feature sets range from an IP and bridging-only to the full array of Cisco`s software functionality, including APPN and RMON. Mission-specific models contain less memory and less hardware functionality to support a subset of protocols. Each mission-specific model can be upgraded to full router capability by downloading a new Cisco IOS software feature set and, if necessary, adding memory.
Cisco 2600 Series Routers 2610/11, 2610XM/11XM, 2612, 2620/21, 2620XM/21XM, 2650/51, 2650XM/51XM, 2691	The Cisco 2600 Series adds a greater range of performance and scalability for end-to-end networking solutions, allowing businesses to extend a cost-effective, seamless network infrastructure to the branch office. The Cisco 2600 series is an award-winning family of modular multiservice access routers, providing flexible LAN and WAN configurations, multiple security options, voice/data integration, and a range of high performance processors. This range of features make the Cisco 2600 family the ideal branch-office router for today`s and tomorrow`s customer requirements. The latest additions to the Cisco 2600 Series family of Modular Routers include the Cisco 2600XM models and the Cisco 2691. These new models deliver extended performance, higher density, enhanced security performance and increased concurrent application support to meet the growing demands of branch offices.
Cisco 3600 Series Routers 3620, 3640, 3660	The Cisco 3600 series is a multifunction platform that combines dial access, routing, and LAN-to-LAN services and multiservice integration of voice, video and data in the same device. The Cisco 3600 series includes the Cisco 3660, the Cisco 3640, and Cisco 3620 multiservice platforms. As modular solutions the Cisco 3660, the Cisco 3640, and Cisco 3620 have the flexibility to meet both current and future connectivity requirements. The Cisco 3600 series is fully supported by Cisco IOS software, which includes analog and digital voice capability, ATM access with T1/E1 IMA or OC-3 interfaces, dial-up connectivity, LAN-to-LAN routing, data and access security, WAN optimization, and multimedia features.