Description
Advanced Security Features of 3 Port Router
The C2921-VSEC/K9 Cisco 2921 Voice Security Bundle, PVDM3-32 Router is a high-performance Integrated Services Router (ISR) designed for small and medium-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices. It offers advanced security features to protect the network from various types of threats. Some of these features include:
- Firewall: The router has an integrated firewall that can be configured to block unauthorized access to the network. It also supports the Cisco IOS Firewall feature set, which provides additional security capabilities such as access control lists (ACLs) and intrusion prevention.
- VPN: The router supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology, which allows for secure remote access to the network. It supports multiple VPN protocols such as IPsec, SSL, and L2TP.
- Network admission control (NAC): The router supports Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC), which helps to secure the network by controlling access to network resources based on the security posture of the device connecting to the network.
- Identity-based security: The router supports identity-based security, which allows for the use of user credentials to control access to network resources. This can be done through the integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): The router supports Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) which provide multiple layers of protection, including malware detection, blocking, and containment, as well as retrospective security and threat intelligence.
- Secure boot: The router also supports secure boot, which ensures that the router boots with a verified image, preventing malicious software from altering the boot process.
- Cisco IOS Security: The router runs on Cisco IOS software which offers a wide range of security features such as firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, and threat defense.
- Secure Voice: The router comes with PVDM3-32 which provides secure voice bundle, and enables the router to provide high-quality, secure voice and video communications.
High Availability and Redundancy Options
The C2921-VSEC/K9 Cisco 2921 Voice Security Bundle, PVDM3-32 Router is designed to provide high availability and redundancy options to ensure that the network remains up and running in case of a failure. Some of these options include:
- Redundant Power Supply: The router has a redundant power supply option, which allows for a second power supply to be installed, providing a backup in case the primary power supply fails.
- Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP): HSRP is a Cisco proprietary protocol that allows for the creation of a virtual router, providing redundancy and failover capabilities. It allows for one router to be designated as the active router and another as the standby router. In the event that the active router fails, the standby router takes over.
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP): VRRP is a Cisco proprietary protocol that is similar to HSRP, but it is an open standard. VRRP allows for the creation of a virtual router, providing redundancy and failover capabilities. It also allows for one router to be designated as the active router and another as the standby router. In the event that the active router fails, the standby router takes over.
- IP Service Level Agreement (IP SLA): IP SLA allows for the monitoring of network services and the collection of performance statistics. This allows the network administrator to proactively identify and address potential issues before they become critical.
- Cisco IOS IP Base: The router runs on Cisco IOS IP Base which provides redundancy and high availability features such as HSRP, VRRP, and IP SLA
- Stateful Switchover (SSO) for VPN: The Cisco 2921 supports Stateful Switchover (SSO) for VPN, which allows for the continuity of VPN sessions during a failover event.
- Secure Voice: The router comes with PVDM3-32 which provides secure voice bundle, and enables the router to provide high-quality, secure voice and video communications with high availability and redundancy.
Compatible Software Releases
The C2921-VSEC/K9 Cisco 2921 Voice Security Bundle, PVDM3-32 Router is compatible with a range of software releases, including Cisco IOS Software releases 15.2(4)M and later. This means that the router can run on these software releases and be fully supported by Cisco.
Cisco IOS Software release 15.2(4)M and later includes a wide range of features and capabilities that can help enhance the performance, security, and reliability of the router. Some of the features that may be available in these software releases include:
- Advanced security features: These software releases may include advanced security features such as VPN, firewall, and intrusion detection and prevention (IDP) to help protect the network from threats.
- Quality of Service (QoS): These software releases may include QoS features that can help prioritize network traffic and ensure that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
- High availability and redundancy: These software releases may include features such as redundancy protocols (e.g., HSRP, VRRP) and link aggregation (LAG) to help ensure that the network remains available in the event of a failure.
- Management and monitoring: These software releases may include a wide range of management and monitoring tools, such as Cisco Prime, CiscoWorks, and Cisco Smart Operations, that can help network administrators manage and maintain the router.
- Voice Security: These software releases may include features such as Voice over IP (VoIP) security, and Voice over IP (VoIP) call quality monitoring, that can help ensure that voice calls are secure and of high quality.
- Compatible Hardware: These software releases may be compatible with other hardware options such as PVDM3-32 to enhance the voice capabilities of the router.
It’s important to note that specific features available in a software release may vary depending on the model and configuration of the router.
General Information about this Cisco C2921-VSEC/K9
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN:C2921-VSEC/K9
- Product Series 2900
- Product Model 2921
- Product Name 2921 Integrated Services Router
- Product Type Router
- SKU:C2921-VSEC/K9
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
Management & Protocols
- Security Features-
- IPSec
- SSL
- Stateful Firewall
- DES
- 3DES
- AES
- Intrusion Prevention
- Content Filtering
Memory
- Standard Memory 512 MB
- Maximum Memory 2.50 GB
- Memory Technology SDRAM
- Flash Memory 256 MB
- Memory Card Supported CompactFlash
Power Description
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
Dimensions and Weight
- Compatible Rack Unit 2U
- Form Factor- Rack-mountable
- Height 3.5 Inch
- Width 17.3 Inch
- Depth 18.5 Inch
- Weight (Approximate) 29.10 Lbs
Miscellaneous
- Additional Information-
- USB Console port (Type B) (up to 115.2 kbps)
- Cisco Unified SRST Sessions: 100
- Cisco Unified CCME Sessions: 100
- SIP Sessions: 400
- Digital Voice Support Up to 240
- Expansion Slots-
- 1 x Service Module
- 1 x Internal Services Module (ISM)
