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MSR 20-1X SERIES MULTI-SERVICE ROUTERS
The VPM serves as a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to
support IP voice communication over the network. Scalable
voice configurations and higher line density are supported
through the use of multiple VPMs, based on the number of
voice lines required. VPMs reside on a centralized, embedded
multi-service processor module, conserving router I/O slots
for maximum port density and configuration flexibility. Fully-
populated, the MSR 20-12/15 can accommodate as many as
32 digital voice channels.
Building on 3Com's commitment to open standards, the MSR
20-1X Series supports common industry voice protocols
including Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and H.323.
ADVANCED SECURITY AND CONTROL
To help protect sensitive information against unauthorized
access, the MSR 20-1X Series integrates a number of
comprehensive security services and access management
capabilities, including:
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Hardware-based encryption acceleration capabilities that
ensure security without compromising network throughput
as performance needs increase;
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Progressive encryption methods such as DES, 3DES and
AES 256;
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Additional security features such as advanced firewall,
L2TP, SSL, IPSec and MPLS VPNs. SSHv2 and SNMPv3
protect router management sessions.
INTEGRATED AND FLEXIBLE SERVICES
ARCHITECTURE
The MSR 20-1X Series supports flexible configurations, which
deliver integrated, concurrent services on a single platform,
creating operational efficiencies, reducing costs and maximizing
valuable rack space and power.
With a comprehensive set of integrated modules that deliver
voice and data interfaces, routing and switching capabilities,
the MSR 20-1X has the capacity to deliver the functionality of
multiple devices and appliances in a single platform.
INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN CAPACITY
MSR 20-1X Series routers are available with IEEE 802.11b/g
wireless access integrated into a single platform, reducing
overall hardware investment. The web-based management
tool expedites configuring and deploying wireless connectivity.
HIGH DENSITY ROUTING AND SWITCHING
PERFORMANCE
When evaluating multi-service routers, performance, port
density and configuration flexibility are all key considerations.
The MSR 20 Series outperforms competing multi-service
routers, delivering packet forwarding performance up to 160
Kpps and encryption performance of up to 30 Mbps.
With fixed WAN ports and available interface and module
options for LAN and voice, the MSR 20-1X Series delivers
concurrent services up to T1/E1 rates, in addition to Fast
Ethernet LAN connectivity. Smart Interface Card (SIC) options
include high-density Layer 2 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switching
cards for integrated switching and routing in a single
platform, simplifying infrastructure deployments for branch
and regional offices.
RESILIENCE AND REDUNDANCY FOR MAXIMUM
UPTIME
The MSR 20-1X Series is designed for the highest levels of
availability and resiliency to ensure continuous operation and
to meet the requirements of real-time applications such as
VoIP and live and on-demand video. All MSR 20-1X models
support one FE WAN uplink and SA/E1/T1/DSL, while ISDN
BRI or analog modem serves as a backup link on 20-13 and
20-15 models.
Additional reliability capabilities include configuration
rollback, Multilink PPP and Multilink Frame Relay and VRRP.
NEXT-GENERATION ROUTING CAPABILITIES
The evolution to next generation networks based on IPv6 is
imminent; however, organizations worldwide will follow
different paths as they transition from today’s IPv4 networks.
The MSR 20-1X Series offers comprehensive IPv4 and IPv6
routing capabilities to accommodate a variety of migration
approaches such as IPv4 “islands” on IPv6 networks, IPv6
“islands” on IPv4 networks and interconnection (with protocol
translation) of IPv6 and IPv4 networks, enabling a wide array
of network design possibilities.
Through a powerful suite of MPLS features, including MPLS
TE (Traffic Engineering) and Fast Re-Route (FRR), the MSR
20-1X Series maximizes the benefit of a MPLS backbone to
provide bandwidth optimization, strict QoS guarantees for the
transport of critical traffic and the ability to quickly re-route
traffic following network failures.
KEY BENEFITS
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