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and one advanced integration module (AIM) slot. Rear
access cabling allows easy connectivity; the modular
design shares a large number of modules with the Cisco
3600 Series and permits fast servicing of Field
Replaceable Units (FRUs). DC, AC and redundant AC
power supply adapter modules are also field replaceable.
Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) Level 3/
ETSI compliance is achieved when used with the Cisco
2600’s optional NEBs/ETSI kit (note the NEBS kit is
included with the Cisco 2650-DC and Cisco 2651-DC
model). Common Language Equipment Identification
(CLEI) coding is provided for easy identification and
tracking of central-office equipment. Robust network
management capability for the Cisco DCN solution is
achieved by using the CiscoWorks, Cisco View and Cisco
View Stack Management Interface applications.
Figure 1 Cisco 2600 Series Modular Access Routers
Key Benefits
The Cisco 2600 Serieslowersnetworklifecyclecosts with
the following benefits:
• Investmentprotection—BecausetheCisco2600 Series
supports field-upgradable modular components,
network interfaces can easily be changed without a
“forklift upgrade.” Modular interfaces are shared
withtheCisco 1600,1700,and 3600Seriespermitting
scalable re-deployment of modules throughout the
network. 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,
hardware-assisted data encryption, or ATM data/
voice access.
•NetworkConsolidation—Byintegrating the functions
of channel service unit/data serviceunits (CSU/DSUs),
integrated services digital network (ISDN) Network
Termination (NT1) devices, firewalls, modems,
compression or encryption devices, voice/data
gateways and other equipment found in service
provider COs and DCNs into a single, compact unit,
theCisco2600 Series providesaspace-saving solution.
• Simplifies network management and training—By
usingCiscoWorks andCiscoView,theCisco 2600and
Catalyst 1924DC switch can be managed remotely
as a single entity, eliminating the need to telnet or
establish connections to multiple network peripherals
using different management tools. These same tools
also manage the higher performance Catalyst 2924M
XL and the Cisco 3662-AC/DC-CO.
• Multiservice voice/data integration—The Cisco 2600
Seriesreinforces thecommitmentbyCiscoto integrate
multiservice voice/data integration capabilities to its
product portfolio, enabling the consolidation of
parallel networks with bandwidth-efficient packet
telephony. Using the Voice/Fax modules, the Cisco
2600 may be deployed in both Voice over IP (VoIP)
and Voice over Frame Relay (VoFR) networks. The
packet voice trunk network module supportsup to60
simultaneous voice calls in a Cisco 2600 as well as
supporting routing and other services. When used
withtheATM-AIM, VoATMusingAAL2or AAL5 can
be deployed.
Cisco 2600 Series Chassis Options
Every Cisco 2600 has two WAN Interface Card (WIC)
slots, one Network Module slot, and an AIM slot along
with one or two fixed LAN ports, one asynchronous
auxiliary port and one console port.
The Cisco 2600 Series is available in three performance
levels and six base configurations:
• Cisco 2650 and Cisco 2651—up to 37K packets per
second (pps), one and two autosensing 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet ports
• Cisco 2620 and Cisco 2621—up to 25K pps, one and
two autosensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
