Cisco 2900 Series Datasheet

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© 2013 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 15Data SheetCisco 2900 Series Integrated Services RoutersCisco® 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers build on 25 years of Cisco innovationand product leadership. The new platforms are architected to enable the next phase ofbranch-office evolution, providing rich media collaboration and virtualization to thebranch while maximizing operational cost savings The Integrated Services RoutersGeneration 2 platforms are future-enabled with multi-core CPUs, support for highcapacity DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) for future enhanced video capabilities, highpowered service modules with improved availability, Gigabit Ethernet switching withenhanced POE, and new energy monitoring and control capabilities while enhancingoverall system performance. Additionally, a new Cisco IOS® Software Universal imageand Services Ready Engine module enable you to decouple the deployment ofhardware and software, providing a flexible technology foundation which can quicklyadapt to evolving network requirements. Overall, the Cisco 2900 Series offerunparalleled total cost of ownership savings and network agility through the intelligentintegration of market leading security, unified communications, wireless, andapplication services.Figure 1. Cisco 2900 Series Integrated Services RoutersProduct OverviewCisco 2900 Series builds on the best-in-class offering of the existing Cisco 2800 Series Integrated ServicesRouters by offering four platforms (Figure 1): the Cisco 2901, 2911, 2921, and 2951 Integrated Services Routers.All Cisco 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers offer embedded hardware encryption acceleration, voice- andvideo-capable digital signal processor (DSP) slots, optional firewall, intrusion prevention, call processing, voicemail,and application services. In addition, the platforms support the industries widest range of wired and wirelessconnectivity options such as T1/E1, T3/E3, xDSL, copper and fiber GE.Key Business BenefitsThe Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2) provide superior services integration and agility. Designedfor scalability, the modular architecture of these platforms enables you to grow and adapt with your businessneeds. Table 1 lists the business benefits of the Cisco 2900 Series.