Description
Network Routing and Connectivity Options
The Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router is a high-performance integrated services router that is designed for large-scale network routing and connectivity applications. It offers a range of advanced features and capabilities that make it a popular choice for enterprise-grade networking. Here are the key network routing and connectivity options of the Cisco 3925E-SEC/K9 router:
- Routing Protocols: The Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router supports a wide range of routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, and RIP. These protocols are used to route traffic between different networks and ensure that data is delivered efficiently and reliably.
- WAN Connectivity: The Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router comes with four built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports that can be used to connect to wide-area networks (WANs) using technologies such as T1/E1, T3/E3, and ATM. It also supports various WAN connectivity options, including Frame Relay, PPP, and HDLC.
- LAN Connectivity: The router also provides multiple options for local area network (LAN) connectivity, including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. It supports VLANs, which can be used to partition the network into smaller segments for better performance and security.
- Security Features: The Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router includes a range of security features that help to protect the network against threats such as viruses, malware, and unauthorized access. These features include firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities.
- QoS Support: Quality of service (QoS) is an important feature for network traffic management, and the Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router provides comprehensive QoS support. It supports various QoS technologies, including classification, policing, shaping, and marking.
- Management and Monitoring: The Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router can be managed and monitored using various tools, including Cisco IOS software, Cisco Configuration Professional, and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). It also supports remote management and monitoring, allowing network administrators to access the router from a remote location.
Quality of Service (QoS) and Bandwidth Control
The Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router provides comprehensive Quality of Service (QoS) and bandwidth control capabilities, which are essential for managing network traffic and ensuring that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth to function properly. Here are some of the key QoS and bandwidth control features of the Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router:
- Traffic Classification: The router supports a range of traffic classification methods, including access control lists (ACLs), Network-Based Application Recognition (NBAR), and packet marking. These methods can be used to classify traffic based on various criteria, such as protocol type, source/destination address, and application type.
- Traffic Policing and Shaping: The router provides traffic policing and shaping capabilities, which can be used to control the rate at which traffic flows through the network. Traffic policing can be used to drop or mark packets that exceed a certain rate, while traffic shaping can be used to smooth out traffic bursts and ensure that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth.
- Bandwidth Allocation: The router allows administrators to allocate bandwidth to specific applications or users using policies based on various criteria, such as source/destination address or protocol type. This feature can be used to ensure that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth while limiting the bandwidth available to non-critical applications.
- Congestion Management: The router provides congestion management capabilities, which can be used to manage network congestion and prevent packet loss. The router supports various queuing methods, including Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ), Class-Based WFQ (CBWFQ), and Low-Latency Queuing (LLQ).
- Voice and Video QoS: The router provides specific QoS features for voice and video traffic, including support for Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) and Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic. These features ensure that voice and video traffic receive the necessary bandwidth and priority for optimal performance.
- QoS Monitoring and Reporting: The router provides QoS monitoring and reporting capabilities, which can be used to track network performance and identify issues. The router supports various monitoring tools, including NetFlow, SNMP, and Cisco IOS IP Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
The Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router provides robust Virtual Private Network (VPN) support, which is essential for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity. Here are the key VPN features of the Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9 router:
- IPsec VPN Support: The router supports IPsec VPN, which is a widely-used protocol for secure communication over the internet. IPsec VPN can be used to establish secure site-to-site connections or remote access connections for individual users.
- SSL VPN Support: The router also supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN, which is a browser-based VPN technology that allows remote users to access network resources securely using a web browser. SSL VPN is easy to deploy and does not require any additional client software.
- VPN Client Support: The router supports a range of VPN clients, including Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Cisco VPN Client, and third-party VPN clients. These clients can be used to establish secure remote access connections from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Site-to-Site VPN Support: The router supports site-to-site VPN, which is used to connect two or more remote networks securely over the internet. Site-to-site VPN can be used to connect branch offices, remote data centers, or cloud environments.
- VPN Encryption and Authentication: The router supports various encryption and authentication methods for secure VPN communication, including Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), and Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) authentication.
- VPN Load Balancing: The router provides VPN load balancing capabilities, which can be used to distribute VPN traffic across multiple VPN gateways for improved performance and availability.
General Information about this Cisco CISCO3925E-SEC/K9
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number CISCO3925E-SEC/K9
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Series 3900
- Product Model 3925E
- Product Name 3925E Integrated Services Router
- Product Type Router
Interfaces / Ports:
- Total Number of Ports 4
I/O Expansions:
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 11
- Expansion Slot Type HWIC
- Expansion Slot Type SFP (mini-GBIC)
- Expansion Slot Type PVDM
Network & Communication
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
Memory:
- Standard Memory 1 GB
- Flash Memory 256 MB