Description
Advanced Features 3 Ports Router
The C2951-VSEC-CUBE/K9 Cisco 2951 Integrated Services Router is a high-performance router that is designed for medium to large-sized businesses and enterprise environments. It has several advanced features that make it suitable for these types of networks, including:
- Virtualization: The router supports virtualization through the Virtual Services Platform (VSP) and Virtual Service Blade (VSB) architecture, allowing multiple virtual routers to run on a single physical device. This helps to improve network efficiency and reduce costs.
- Security: The router has advanced security features such as VPN, firewall, and intrusion prevention to protect against threats such as hacking and malware.
- Voice and Video: The router supports voice and video through the integration of voice gateway and video endpoint capabilities, making it suitable for VoIP and video conferencing applications.
- Network Services: The router includes a wide range of network services such as Quality of Service (QoS), IPv6, and multicast, to help improve network performance and scalability.
- High-performance: The router has a high-performance routing engine that can handle large amounts of data traffic, allowing it to support high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming and online gaming.
- Scalability: The router has three ports and 13 slots, which allows it to be easily expanded to meet the needs of growing networks. It can support a wide range of modules such as WAN interfaces, network processing engines, and security blades.
- Redundancy: The router has built-in redundancy features such as redundant power supplies and fans to ensure high availability, which helps to minimize downtime in the event of a failure.
Routing Protocols and Configuration
The C2951-VSEC-CUBE/K9 Cisco 2951 Integrated Services Router supports a variety of routing protocols, including:
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): BGP is a routing protocol used to exchange routing information between routers in different autonomous systems (AS).
- Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP): EIGRP is a Cisco proprietary routing protocol that supports both IP and IPX protocols.
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF): OSPF is a link-state routing protocol that is commonly used in enterprise networks.
- Routing Information Protocol (RIP) version 1 and 2 : RIP is a distance-vector routing protocol that is commonly used in small to medium-sized networks.
- Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS): IS-IS is a link-state routing protocol that is often used in large service provider networks.
- Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS): MPLS is a protocol that is used to create virtual private networks (VPNs) and is commonly used in service provider networks.
The configuration of these routing protocols will depend on the specific requirements of the network and the devices that are being used. Typically, administrators will use the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) to configure the router and set up routing protocols. This may involve configuring interfaces, setting up routing protocols, and configuring access control lists (ACLs) to control network access.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Network Issues
There are several tools and techniques that can be used to monitor and troubleshoot network issues on the C2951-VSEC-CUBE/K9 Cisco 2951 Integrated Services Router:
- Cisco IOS commands: The Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) provides a variety of commands that can be used to monitor and troubleshoot the router. These commands can be used to check the status of interfaces, view routing tables, and monitor system performance.
- SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can be used to monitor the router and other network devices. SNMP allows administrators to collect performance and status information from devices on the network.
- Syslog: The router can be configured to send system log messages to a syslog server, which can be used to monitor and troubleshoot issues.
- Netflow: NetFlow is a feature that allows the router to collect information about network traffic flow. This information can be used to identify traffic patterns, troubleshoot performance issues, and detect security threats.
- Cisco Prime Infrastructure: Cisco Prime Infrastructure is a network management tool that can be used to monitor and troubleshoot the router and other devices on the network.
- Remote Access: Remote access, such as Telnet, SSH or a web interface, can be used to connect to the router remotely, which allows administrators to monitor and troubleshoot the router from a remote location.
In addition to these tools and techniques, it is important to have a good understanding of the network topology, as well as the specific configurations and settings of the router and other network devices. This knowledge can be used to quickly identify and resolve issues.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number C2951-VSEC-CUBE/K9
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Series 2900
- Product Model 2951
- Product Name 2951 Integrated Services Router
- Product Type Routera
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 13
- Expansion Slot Type HWIC
- Expansion Slot Type PVDM
- Expansion Slot Type SFP (mini-GBIC)
Network & Communication
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
Memory
- Standard Memory 512 MB
- Maximum Memory 2 GB
- Memory Technology DRAM
- Flash Memory 256 MB
- Memory Card Supported CompactFlash (CF) Card
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port Yes
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
