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Cisco 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers
Cisco
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2900 Series Integrated Services Routers build on 25 years of Cisco innovation and product leadership. The
new platforms are architected to enable the next phase of branch-office evolution, providing rich media collaboration
and virtualization to the branch while maximizing operational cost savings The Integrated Services Routers
Generation 2 platforms are future-enabled with multi-core CPUs, support for high capacity DSPs (Digital Signal
Processors) for future enhanced video capabilities, high powered service modules with improved availability, Gigabit
Ethernet switching with enhanced POE, and new energy monitoring and control capabilities while enhancing overall
system performance. Additionally, a new Cisco IOS
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Software Universal image and Services Ready Engine module
enable you to decouple the deployment of hardware and software, providing a flexible technology foundation which
can quickly adapt to evolving network requirements. Overall, the Cisco 2900 Series offer unparalleled total cost of
ownership savings and network agility through the intelligent integration of market leading security, unified
communications, wireless, and application services.
Figure 1. Cisco 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers
Product Overview
Cisco 2900 Series builds on the best-in-class offering of the existing Cisco 2800 Series Integrated Services Routers
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- and
video-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 wireless
connectivity options such as T1/E1, xDSL, copper and fiber GE.
Key Business Benefits
The Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2) provide superior services integration and agility. Designed
for scalability, the modular architecture of these platforms enables you to grow and adapt with your business needs.
Table 1 lists the business benefits of the Cisco 2900 Series.
