Cisco 3700 Series - Cisco SOHO Series Quick Reference Manual

Cisco 3700 Series

Modular Access Routers
The Cisco 3700 Series is a new line of modular routers that enable flexible and
scalable deployment of new applications in an integrated branch office access
platform. The Cisco 3700 Series is ideal for sites and solutions requiring the highest
levels of integration at the branch for branch office IP Telephony, voice gateway, and
integrated flexible routing with low-density switching solutions. The Cisco 3700
Series provides a consolidated service infrastructure and high service density in a
compact form factor that enables the incremental integration of branch applications.
Benefits and Advantages
High Service Density
This series introduces a new, wider interface
form factor—the High Density Services Module
(HDSM). With four network module (NM) slots,
the Cisco 3745 can accept two HDSMs by
removing the center guides between each pair
of adjacent NM slots. With two NM slots, the
Cisco 3725 can accept an HDSM in one while
still leaving the other slot free. Each model also
offers three WAN interface card (WIC) slots and
two advanced integration module (AIM) slots.
Integrated Flexible Routing
and Low-Density Switching
When configured with the new 16- or 36-port
EtherSwitch Module, the Cisco 3700 Series
offers a single, integrated platform that
combines flexible routing and low-density
switching. This offers high-speed connections
between individual desktops, servers, and other
network resources in a single unit for Layer 2,
and allows WAN connection at Layer 3 through
the router. An optional internal power supply
provides power to IP phones and Cisco Aironet
802.11 base stations.
Versatility/Investment Protection
More than 70 WICs and network modules are
shared with the Cisco 1700, 2600, and 3600
series products. The advanced integration
module (AIM) slot offers expandability for
integration of advanced services, such as
hardware-assisted data compression,
encryption, voice and ATM hardware-assisted
data compression, and encryption.
Integration/Manageability
Provides a single-platform solution for branch
office IP telephony and voice gateway services,
lowering costs of ownership, simplifying
management, and allowing flexible, incremental
migration and integration.
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