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Deployed in IP networks around
the world, the Cisco IOS software
supports the following DCN
related services: • Full IP Routing Services including multiprotocol BGP, multi-Area ISIS and
DNS
• TL1 support including transport via X.25, TCP or OSI. TID Address
Resolution Protocol (TARP) support and TARP Storm Avoidance support.
• PPP services including WAN interface support for ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM,
and X.25
• X.25 support services including X.25 switching, X.3 Asynchronous PAD,
DNS for X.25 address resolution, Hunt Groups, and SVC/PVC conversion
• IP to X.25 Protocol Translation
• BX.25 Transport over X.25 or TCP (XOT)
• Support for up to 3 OSI/IS-IS areas, per chassis, essentially providing the
same capabilities as 3 separate OSI routers.
• Full-featured IP and OSI routing and mediation on a single platform,
including legacy X.25, and async devices support Cisco IOS Firewall feature
sets provide support for advanced security features such as Context-Based
Access Control (CBAC), Java blocking, denial of service protection, and
audit trails
• Integration of legacy networks via data link switching plus (DLSW+) and
Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking (APPN)
Simplified Management
Common Language Equipment
Identification (CLEI) Codes • Enables easy identification and tracking of central-office equipment
Part of the Cisco DCN Stackable
Solutions • Can be stacked with LAN switches such as the Catalyst 2950G-24-DC or
Cisco 3662-AC/DC-CO modular access platform
VLAN Support • Enables inter-VLAN routing via the Cisco Inter-Switch Link (ISL) protocol
with the Cisco Catalyst 2950G-24-DC and 2924M XL DC switches and the
Cisco 3662-AC/DC-CO when used with the Cisco 2600XM, 2691, and Cisco
IOS “Plus” feature set
• Enables inter-VLAN routing via 802.1q encapsulation within the chassis
using the NM-16ESW etherswitch module
Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
Support • Enables a CiscoWorks network management station to automatically
discover the Cisco 2600 in a network topology.
Integrated CSU/DSU, Analog
Modem and NT1 Options • Enables remote management of all CPE elements for higher network
availability and lower operational costs
Support for Cisco Works and
CiscoView • Allows simplified management of all integrated and stackable components
Enhanced Setup Feature • Context-sensitive questions guide the user through the router configuration
process, allowing faster deployment
Support for Cisco AutoInstall • Configures remote routers automatically across a WAN connection to save
cost of sending technical staff to the remote site
Cisco Configuration Express
Support • Enables quick and cost-effective deployment of large installations by
ordering custom-configured platforms from Cisco
Table 1 Features and Benefits of the Cisco 2600 Series (Continued)
Features Benefits