Cisco routing and switching branch platforms meet today's needs and can adapt readily to new demands in the future. Cisco IOS full-service software and management tools control the portfolio and are closely coupled with security, application performance, mobility, and unified communications services.
The foundation of the Empowered Branch includes the following:
Cisco Integrated Services Routers
maximize the power of networks with strong routing plus unified network services, integrated security, mobility, and application intelligence.
Cisco Catalyst Switches
provide optimal support for business requirements while delivering superior investment protection.
Network Management
tools simplify operations and accelerate problem resolution.
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Branch Office Routers
Cisco Integrated Services Routers
Cisco 800 Series Router
Secure wired and wireless broadband connectivity for small offices or teleworker sites.
Cisco 1800 Series Router
Secure wired and wireless broadband and T1/E1 connectivity for small branch offices.
Cisco 2800 Series Router
Concurrent services, including secure data, Unified Communications, or Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) for medium-sized branch offices with multiple T1/E1 connections.
Cisco 3800 Series Router
Highest density of concurrent services, including secure data, Unified Communications, and Wireless, as well as application optimization for medium to large branch offices with up to T3/E3 speeds.
Branch Office Switches
Fixed Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series Switches
Wire-speed Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for small, medium-sized, service provider, and industrial networks.
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
Integrated security, including network admission control (NAC), advanced quality of service (QoS), and resiliency.
Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches
Ideal access layer solution for small to medium enterprises and branch-offices; optional PoE for maximum productivity and investment protection.
Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switches
Industry-leading ease of use and the highest resiliency available for stackable switches; optional PoE for maximum productivity and investment protection.
Modular Switches
Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switch
A midrange modular platform for unified communications designed for high resiliency, simplified operations, and maximum investment protection.
Management and Device Management
Cisco Enterprise Network Management tools
A broad portfolio of products designed to simplify configuration, change management, compliance, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting in Cisco networks.
Cisco Configuration Professional (for Cisco Integrated Services Routers)
A GUI device management tool for Cisco IOS Software-based access routers that simplifies router, security, Unified Communications, wireless, WAN, and basic LAN configuration.
Cisco Network Assistant
An intuitive GUI tool that enables application of common services across Cisco switches, routers, and access points.
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