Cisco 3600 Series Modular Access Routers

The Cisco 3600 is the industry's first true multifunction platform with the versatility to support branch/enterprise hybrid dial access applications, LAN-to-LAN or routing applications, and multiservice applications in a single platform. It provides unprecedented modularity options with a broad range of available network modules, enormous flexibility with a variety of configurable options for customer-specific application scenarios, and, above all, high-performance to support any of these applications.

The 3600 Series Routers include these models:

• 3620 equipped with two network module slots
• 3640 equipped with four network module slots
• 3660 equipped with six network module slots

The Cisco 3640/3640A server is equipped with four network module slots, and the Cisco 3620 has two network module slots. Dial connectivity is supported with a Series  of network modules offering Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Primary Rate Interface (PRI), ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI), integrated digital and analog modems, very high density asynchronous interfaces, two and four port Voice/Fax, 25-Mbps ATM, low-speed asynchronous/synchronous serial, and hardware compression assisted network modules. LAN and WAN connectivity are provided by a Series  of mixed-media cards supporting Ethernet, Token Ring, and a variety of WAN technologies. Routing applications are supported with high-density Ethernet and a single-port, autosensing, Fast Ethernet network module. Voice and Fax multiservice applications are also supported with integrated voice network modules and voice interface cards.

Key Features and Benefits

The 3600 Series Modular Access routers provide value added end-to-end networking solutions with the following benefits:

•    Multiservice Integration—Complementing the Cisco 2600 Series , the Cisco 3600 Series  extends the versatility, integration, and power to larger remote branch offices. The Cisco 3600 Series leads the way in Cisco's commitment to add multiservice voice/data integration capabilities to its product portfolio, enabling corporate customers to control costs and allowing service providers to offer broader managed service options.
•    Investment Protection—The ability of the Cisco 3600 Series to support field-upgradable modular components, customers can easily change network interfaces without a "forklift upgrade" of the entire remote branch office solution.
•    Lower Cost of Ownership—integrating the functions of CSU/DSUs, ISDN Network Termination (NTI) devices, and other equipment found in branch office wiring closets in a single, compact unit provides a space-saving solution that can be managed remotely using network management applications such as CiscoWorks and CiscoView.
•    Part of the Cisco end-to-end solution—As a key part in the Cisco comprehensive end-to-end solution, the 3600 Series allows businesses to extend a costeffective, seamless network infrastructure to the remote branch office location.

 

Cisco 3600 Series Modular Access Routers products range include :