Description
Introduction to the Service Router
The CISCO2921-HSEC+/K9 is a Cisco 2921 Integrated Service Router that provides a wide range of network services, security features, and interface options for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices. It is a high-performance router that is designed to handle multiple services and applications, including data, voice, and video. It has 3 integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 12 expansion slots that can accommodate various modules and services.
The router is equipped with advanced security features, such as support for Suite B cryptographic algorithms, which are a set of algorithms recommended by the National Security Agency (NSA) for use in classified and sensitive government communications. It also supports hardware-accelerated VPN encryption, which allows for fast and secure remote access.
The CISCO2921-HSEC+/K9 also supports a wide range of network services, including Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing different types of traffic, Voice over IP (VoIP) for telephone and video conferencing, and video for streaming and distribution. It also supports a variety of routing protocols, such as OSPF and BGP, which allows for efficient routing of traffic within a network.
Additionally, it supports a variety of interface types, such as Gigabit Ethernet and serial, which allows for easy integration with existing network infrastructure. The CISCO2921-HSEC+/K9 is a powerful and versatile router that is well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices that require advanced security and network services.
VPN and Security Capabilities
The CISCO2921-HSEC+/K9 Cisco 2921 Integrated Service Router has a range of VPN and security capabilities that make it well-suited for use in security-sensitive environments. Some of its key VPN and security features include:
- Support for Suite B cryptographic algorithms: The router supports a set of cryptographic algorithms recommended by the National Security Agency (NSA) for use in classified and sensitive government communications. These algorithms include AES, which is used for encryption, and SHA-2, which is used for digital signature and hashing.
- Hardware-accelerated VPN encryption: The router has a built-in VPN encryption accelerator that provides fast and secure remote access. This allows for the encryption of large amounts of data without impacting the router’s performance.
- Firewall and intrusion prevention: The router has a built-in firewall that can be configured to block unauthorized access to the network. It also has an intrusion prevention system (IPS) that can detect and prevent various types of network attacks, such as denial-of-service (DoS) and malware.
- Advanced security features: The router supports advanced security features such as network admission control (NAC), which can be used to ensure that only authorized devices are able to access the network. It also supports Cisco SecureX, a cloud-based threat defense platform that provides real-time visibility and protection against cyber threats.
- Secure boot: The router has a secure boot feature that ensures that the router’s firmware is authentic and has not been tampered with. This helps to prevent unauthorized firmware updates and ensures the integrity of the router’s software.
These capabilities make the CISCO2921-HSEC+/K9 an ideal solution for organizations that require a high level of security and privacy protection.
Network Segmentation and Access Control
The CISCO2921-HSEC+/K9 Cisco 2921 Integrated Service Router has a range of network segmentation and access control capabilities that can be used to secure and segment a network. Some of its key network segmentation and access control features include:
- VLANs: The router supports virtual local area networks (VLANs), which allow for the segmentation of a network into smaller, logical subnets. This can be used to separate different types of traffic, such as data, voice, and video, and to create security zones within a network.
- Access control lists (ACLs): The router supports access control lists (ACLs), which can be used to control access to the network based on a variety of criteria, such as IP address, protocol, and port number. This can be used to restrict access to specific devices or users and to block unauthorized traffic.
- Network admission control (NAC): The router supports network admission control (NAC), which can be used to ensure that only authorized devices are able to access the network. NAC can be configured to check the security status of devices, such as whether they have up-to-date antivirus software and firewall settings, before allowing them to access the network.
- Role-based access control (RBAC): The router supports role-based access control (RBAC), which allows for the assignment of different roles and permissions to different users or groups of users. This can be used to control access to different parts of the network and to limit the actions that users are able to perform.
These capabilities allow for fine-grained control over access to the network and can be used to create a secure and segmented network environment.
General Information
- Manufacturer Part Number CISCO2921-HSEC+/K9
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Series 2900
- Product Model 2921
- Product Name 2921 Integrated Service Router
- Product Type Router
Interfaces / Ports
- Total Number of Ports 3
- USB Yes
- Management Port Yes
- Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports 3
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 12
- Expansion Slot Type SFP (mini-GBIC)
- Expansion Slot Type HWIC
- Expansion Slot Type PVDM
Network & Communication
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- VoIP Supported No
Management & Protocols
- Security Features-
- IPSec
- SSL
- Cisco Security Manager
- Flexible Packet Matching (FPM)
- Cisco IOS Firewall
- Cisco IOS Zone-Based Firewall
- Cisco IOS IPS
- Cisco IOS Content Filtering
- AAA
- VPN
- Cisco Unified SRST Sessions
- Cisco Unified CCME Sessions
- PKI
Memory
- Standard Memory 512 MB
- Maximum Memory 2 GB
- Memory Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Flash Memory 256 MB
- Memory Card Supported CompactFlash (CF) Card
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
