Cisco SOHO Series Quick Reference Manual page 20

Cisco 2600 Series
Benefits & Advantages Benefits and Advantages
to extend multiservice infrastructure to the
branch office.
Business-Class DSL Connectivity
The new WIC-ADSL and WIC-1SHDSL offer
business-class broadband service with scalable
performance, flexibility, and security for branch
and regional offices. The Cisco 2600 Series pro-
vides the perfect solution for a variety of busi-
nesses requiring high-speed business-class
DSL connectivity on a secure, high-perform-
ance, modular platform.
When to Deploy
Deploy the Cisco 2600 Series when you need:
• A cost-effective solution for the long term
that adapts to evolving network requirements
• Virtual private network (VPN)/extranet access
with firewall protection to reduce costs and
increase security for partners and employees
• Dial concentration with async, ISDN, or
analog modems
• Integrated routing and switching
functionality
Transition Information
The new Cisco 2610XM, 2611XM, 2620XM, 2621XM, 2650XM, and 2651XM routers should be
deployed in scenarios that previously called for Cisco 2610, 2611, 2620, 2621, 2650, and 2651
routers, respectively. The new XM models offer improved performance and increased default
memory and maximum memory at no additional cost. For more information on product transitions,
see page 105 of this guide.
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Power
High-speed routing performance up to
70,000 packets per second, for maximum
scalability to support more concurrent services.
Interoperability/Multiprotocol
Support
Offers a comprehensive set of protocols
and services, including virtual private
networking, firewall protection, encryption,
WAN optimization, and enhanced multimedia
support features.
• Voice/fax/data multiservice integration
• Serial device concentration of point-of-sale
devices, ATMs, alarm systems, SDLC
controllers with legacy terminals and LAN
devices sharing a single WAN connection
• High-speed business-class DSL
connectivity on a secure, high-performance
modular platform
• Support for advanced QoS features such as
the Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP),
Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ), and IP
Precedence to reduce recurring WAN costs