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Advanced Integration Module (AIM) for the Cisco 2600 Series
off-loads the task of performing high-speed data compression,
allowing compressed data throughput of up to 8 Mbps, and
enabling newservices while preserving external interface slots for
other applications.
Key Benefits
The Cisco 2600 Series supports the value of end-to-end Cisco
network solutions with the following benefits:
• Investment protection—Because the Cisco 2600 Series supports
field-upgradable modular components, customers can easily
change network interfaces without a “forklift upgrade” of the
entire branch officenetwork solution. The AIM slot of the Cisco
2600 platform further protects investments by offering the
expandability to support advanced services such as
hardware-assisted data compression and, in the future
hardware-assisted data encryption.
• Lower cost of ownership—By integrating the functions of CSU/
DSUs, ISDN Network Termination (NT1) devices, firewalls,
modems, compression or encryption devices, and other
equipment found in branch office wiring closets in a single,
compact unit, the Cisco 2600 Series provides a space-saving
solution that can be managed remotely using network
management applications such as CiscoWorks and CiscoView.
• Multiservice voice/data integration—As part of the industry’s
broadest, scalable multiservice voice/data integration solutions,
the Cisco 2600 Series allows network managers to reduce
long-distance interoffice calling costs and enables next-generation
applications such as integrated messaging and Web-based call
centers. Using the Voice/Fax modules, the Cisco 2600 may be
deployed in both Voice over IP (VoIP) and Voice over Frame
Relay (VoFR) networks. When used with the new packet voice
trunk module, a single Cisco 2600 Series can support 48
simultaneous voice calls as well as routing and other services.
• Part of a Cisco end-to-end solution—As part of Cisco’s
comprehensive end-to-end networking solution, the Cisco 2600
Series allows businesses to extend a cost-effective, seamless
network infrastructure to the branch office.
Key Features and Benefits
The Cisco 2600 Series brings a cost-effective combination of
versatility, integration, and power to branch offices with the key
features listed in Table 1.
Table 1 Key Features and Benefits of the Cisco 2600 Series
Features Benefits
Versatility and Investment Protection
Modular Architecture • Network interfaces are field-upgradable to accommodate future technologies while providing a solution to meet
today’s needs
• Additional interfaces can be added on a “pay as you grow” basis to accommodate network expansion
• LAN and WAN interface configuration is easily customized for individual needs
WAN Interface Cards and Network Modules
Shared with Cisco 1600, 1700, and 3600 Series
Routers
• Reduced cost of maintaining inventory of Cisco 1600, 1700, 2600, and 3600 Series modular components
• Lower training costs for support personnel
Multiflex Voice/WAN interface card support • Can be used for WAN (data-only) connectivity then re-deployed to support channelized voice and data or packet voice
applications
Advanced Integration Module Slot • Expandability for integration of advanced services such as hardware-assisted data compression and encryption
• Maximizes performance by off-loading processor intensive applications to a coprocessor
DC Power Supply Option • Allows deployment in DC power environments such as telecommunications carrier central offices
Enterprise/ Managed Service CPE -Class Performance
High-Performance RISC Architecture • Support for advanced QoS features such as the Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP), Weighted Fair Queuing
(WFQ), and IP Precedence to reduce recurring WAN costs
• Enables security features such as data encryption, tunneling, and user authentication and authorization for VPN access
• ICSA-certified Cisco IOS Firewall feature sets provide support for advanced security features such as Context-Based
Access Control (CBAC), Java blocking, denial of service protection, intrusion detection, and audit trails
• Support for cost-effective, software-based data compression and data encryption
• Integration of legacy networks via data link switching plus (DLSW+) and Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking (APPN)
• High-speed routing performance of up to 25,000 packets per second for maximum scalability (Cisco 2620 and
Cisco 2621))
Full Cisco IOS
®
Support • Part of Cisco’s standards-based end-to-end network solution
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