AIS Router AI2524 - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 2: AI2524 Overview
August 1997 Page 2-5
AI2524UM
Management and Security
The Cisco IOS software provides an array of network management
and security capabilities. Integrated management simplifies adminis-
trative procedures and shortens the time required to diagnose and fix
problems. Automated operations reduce hands-on tasks and make it
possible to manage large, geographically dispersed internetworks with
a small staff of experts located at a central site.
The Cisco IOS software provides several management features includ-
ing configuration services, which lower the cost of installing, upgrad-
ing, reconfiguring routers, and reconfiguring access servers, as well as
comprehensive monitoring and diagnostic services. In addition, the
Cisco IOS software provides information and services for router man-
agement applications.
Management services are matched by their security capabilities. Th
Cisco IOS software includes a diverse tool kit for partitioning re-
sources and prohibiting access to sensitive or confidential information
and processes. Multidimensional filters prevent users from knowing
that other users or resources are on the network. Encrypted passwords,
dial-in authentication, multilevel configuration permissions, network
data encryption, and accounting and logging features provide protec-
tion from and information about unauthorized access attempts and data
eavesdropping attempts.
Software
Specifications Supported Media
The AI2524 supports these industry-standard networking media:
z Channelized T1
z Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 and Type I
z Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI): single and dual mode
z High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI): supports T1
z Synchronous serial: V.35, RS-232, RS-449, and RS-530
Supported Network Protocols
The Cisco IOS software supports many networking protocols, as well
as their associated routing protocols. These protocols are based on
both open standards and proprietary protocols from a variety of ven-
dors.
The Cisco IOS software can receive and forward packets concurrently
from any of these combinations: