Introduction - Cisco 5915 Technical Manual

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Introduction

The Cisco 5900 Series Embedded Service Routers (ESR) are optimized for mobile and embedded
networks that require IP routing and services. The flexible, compact form factors of the Cisco 5900
routers, complemented by Cisco IOS Software and Cisco Mobile Ready Net capabilities, provide highly
secure data, voice, and video communications to stationary and mobile network nodes across wired and
wireless links.
The Cisco 5915 ESR
mobile and vehicle networking applications. Like its predecessor Mobile Access Router Card, used in
the Cisco 3200 Rugged Integrated Services Router (ISR), the Cisco 5915 ESR is targeted particularly at
transportation customers (especially heavy, light, and metro rail) and global defense organizations.
The Cisco 5915 ESR is a high-performance router designed for harsh environments. Its highly durable
construction provides reliable operation in extreme temperatures and in rugged terrain where mobile
devices are often subject to greater degrees of shock and vibration. The inclusive and compact design
simplifies integration and offers system integrators the ability to use the Cisco 5915 ESR in a wide
variety of applications. The user interface for Cisco 5915 ESR is through edge fingers. Air-cooled and
conduction-cooled models accommodate diverse operational environments. The Cisco 5915 ESR is
based on industry standards, and provides Cisco customers with an extensive ecosystem of products and
suppliers for designing and developing systems.
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