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IT teams searching for a Router for metro aggregation and MPLS-enabled data center networks
About Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series
The Network Convergence System 5000 Series is designed to economically scale large enterprise, over-the-top (OTT), and service provider data center networking architectures. The 5000 Series routers offers 960-Gbps throughput with 1.4 Bpps. They also have a small footprint, and consume less power. Get a dense, programmable solution that supports application hosting, machine-to-machine (M2M) interfacing, telemetry, and flexible package delivery for software feature enhancements. Cisco nV technology dramatically reduces operational costs and simplifies the network through the use of the Cisco ASR 9000 Series distributed control plane.
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Cisco 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers provide a Software Defined WAN platform that aggregates multiple WAN connections and network services including encryption and traffic management, and forward them across WAN connections at line speeds from 2.5 to 200 Gbps. The routers contain both hardware and software redundancy in an industry-leading high-availability design. The latest additions to the Cisco ASR 1000 Series are the Cisco ASR 1002-HX Router and the Cisco ASR 1001-HX Router. Both new routers support up to 100 Gbps in a 2-Rack-Unit (2RU) and 60 Gbps in a 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) form factor, respectively. The ASR 1002-HX has 8 built-in 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports and 8 1 GE ports, with the Ethernet Port Adapter (EPA) slot for expansion. The ASR 1001-HX has 4 built-in 10 GE ports, 8 1 GE ports, and 4 configurable 10 GE or 1 GE ports. The Cisco ASR 1000 Series Route Processor 3 is the newest addition to the modular control plane engines in the Cisco ASR 1000 Series.
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Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation
Edge networks serve billions of devices with low-latency services. You need feature rich routers that economically scale with bandwidth demand. The ASR 9000 series is your edge routing device capable of supporting the application performance required to power 5G service needs. Enhanced security including Secure Boot, Cisco Trust Anchor, and anti-counterfeit measures. With a Secure Development Lifecycle to ensure manufactured integrity. Investment protection for ASR 9000 with continued software and hardware innovations. Custom ASIC optimized to balance performance with a 100x capacity increase and a 96% power reduction per Gbps. With real-time telemetry, segment routing, and Ethernet Virtual Private Networks (EVPNs).
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Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Routers
The Cisco® ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router (ASR) is a full-featured converged access platform designed for the cost-effective delivery of wireline and wireless services. These temperature-hardened, high-throughput, small form factor, low-power-consumption routers are optimized for mobile backhaul and business applications. The Cisco ASR 920 Router provides a comprehensive and scalable feature set of Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN) and Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) services in a compact package. It also enables service providers to deploy Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-based VPN services from within the access layer. The Cisco ASR 920 Series offers key Carrier Ethernet features that simplify network operation; you can use them for premium services with enhanced service-level agreements (SLAs). An optional "pay-as-you-grow" feature and service activation model makes the Cisco ASR 920 Series flexible and cost-effective.
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Cisco 5000 Series
The Cisco ENCS is a hybrid platform that combines the functionality of a traditional router and a traditional server with a smaller infrastructure footprint. Deploy network services in minutes. With the Cisco Enterprise Network Compute System, you can virtualize all your services in the branch, including routers. The ENCS 5000 provides service agility and density needed for the branch that has limited IT resources. The 5000 Series is a purpose-built compute platform optimized to run VNFs. Using VNFs saves time and simplifies operations. Zero-touch automation enables fast and flawless branch deployments and management. Cisco's open-ecosystem approach to Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) in the 5000 Series enables other vendors to have their VNFs certified to help ensure compatibility and interoperability.
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Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series work with?
Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series support in their product?
Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series offer?
Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What type of training does Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series provide?
Cisco Network Convergence System 5000 Series provides training in the form of documentation, webinars, and videos.
