Router Hardware Overview; Compliance - Cisco 1240 Hardware Installation Manual

Router Overview
D E C . 2 0 1 1 — E F T R E V I E W D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L
The router provides reliable and secure real-time communication between the FAN network systems and
the millions of devices that exist on the FAN, including as meters, sensors, protection relays, Intelligent
Electronic Devices (IEDs), plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations, and distributed solar farms.
Network data is forwarded and processed over secure communication links between devices within the
distribution grid for local decision processing. Additionally, this data is sent to Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) and other management systems.
Hardware Compliance
For a complete list of regulatory and compliance standards supported by the Cisco CGR 1240 Router,
see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 1000 Series Routers document on
Cisco.com.

Router Hardware Overview

The Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router is a modular, ruggedized router that features:
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Four module slots that support ruggedized Connected Grid wireless modules
Support for fiber Gigabit Ethernet and copper Fast Ethernet connections
Integrated serial ports
Automated battery backup power
Chapter 2 Router Hardware Description
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