Why you should buy or rent Cisco 2800 Series? - Computers - Networks

What you need to know about the Cisco 2800 Series, and learn why your organization might want to invest in this new line of routers.The nitty-grittyThe Cisco 2800 Series is the replacement for the 2600 Series. The biggest advantage to the Cisco 2800 Series is its versatility; you can use a 2800 Series router in a small, midsize, or large organization. For most network administrators the determining factor is the number and types of interfaces and not necessarily the throughput of the router.There are four models in the Cisco 2800 Series: 2801: 2 DSP, 2FE, 2HWIC, 2VWIC/VIC, 0NME (Network Module Enhanced), 1Rack unit (RU) 2811: 2 DSP, 2FE, 2HWIC, 4 HWIC, 1NME, 1RU 2821: 3 DSP, 2GE, 2HWIC, 4 HWIC, 1NME or 1NME-X, 2RU 2851: 3 DSP, 2GE, 2HWIC, 4 HWIC, 1NME or NMD/NME-X/NME-XD, 2RUThe 2800 Series is the first router in the Cisco product line that supports network modules. This means that if there is a network module that you require for your topology or application, the 2800 Ser ies is the least expensive Cisco router (that's currently available) that you can install it into.The 2800 Series supports a slew of Cisco interfaces and models. In a Cisco 2800 Series router, you can install a range of network modules, which include the following: 36 port Ethernet switch with PoE 32 port async 8 port voice/fax module Content engine with hard drive Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Cisco Unity Express (voicemail) Cisco Network Analysis Module (NAM) 3G cellular WAN interface card Wireless LAN controller IP VSAT module 802.11a/b/g WLAN module 8 port HWIC module (to add 8 more HWIC cards)Why you should buy or rent Cisco 2800 SeriesThe Cisco 2800 Series is the ideal replacement for almost all routers. If you have been purchasing 2811 Series routers, installing a HWIC T1 card for MPLS WAN connectivity, and replacing existing routers at remote sites than putting in a 2800 Series will immediately improve the performance for that remote location.While you migh t be able to use a smaller router like an 1800, you will need the NM slot from the 2800 Series, and the flexibility and power that the 2800 Series offers. Like the 2600 and 3600 Series routers, the 2800 Series has been extremely reliable; so far, not one 2800 Series has failed.ConclusionIf you are in the market for a new router (perhaps you're looking to replace your aging 2600 and 3600 Series routers), it is recommend taking a look at the Cisco 2800 Series for rent or you can buy a new one if you have the budget. The real case for the Cisco 2800 Routers is that it offers a completely improved package: better performance, solid reliability, versatility of use, and a plethora of WAN interfaces and network modules that you can use to expand it. Also, since the 2600 Series will no longer be supported, the time to replace those routers with the 2800 is now.

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