Chapter 1 Overview; Chassis Components - Cisco AS5350XM Installation Manual

Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco AS5350XM universal gateway, a versatile data and voice
communications platform that provides high performance, high density, and hot-swap capability in only
one rack unit. (See
The Cisco AS5350XM universal gateway is intended for small- to medium-size companies who require
dense and scalable solutions to create new multiservice access networks, replace existing gateway
hardware, or expand and enhance their current access offering. The Cisco AS5350XM universal gateway
provides you with a cost-effective platform for deploying the widest range of IP-based services.
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Chassis Components

The chassis consists of the following components:
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Chassis Components, page 1-1
Dial Feature Cards (DFCs), page 1-3
Power Supply, page 1-4
Chassis Specifications, page 1-4
One modular chassis with motherboard, high-speed backplane, and three slots for dial feature cards
(DFCs) or voice feature cards (VFCs).
Building integrated timing system (BITS) interface port
Two Gigabit Ethernet (GE) LAN ports
Two T serial ports for backhaul WAN support
Fast console auxiliary ports for local administrative access
An integral AC or DC power supply
Replaceable fan tray
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Cisco AS5350XM Universal Gateway Chassis Installation Guide
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