Cisco Aironet 1040

Business Ready 802.11n Performance

With 2x2 multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology providing at least six times the throughput of existing 802.11a/g networks, the Cisco Aironet 1040 Series offers the performance advantage of 802.11n enterprise-class quality at an entry-level price for small and medium-sized enterprises.

As part of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, the 1040 Series provides low total cost of ownership and investment protection by integrating seamlessly with the existing network.

RF Excellence

Building on the Cisco Aironet heritage of RF excellence, the 1040 Series delivers secure and reliable wireless connections. Enterprise-class chipsets and optimized radios deliver a robust mobility experience with:

• Optimized antenna and radio designs: Consistent network transmit and receive for optimized rate versus range

• Radio resource management (RRM): Automated self-healing optimizes the unpredictability of RF to reduce dead spots and help ensure high-availability client connections

Environmentally Responsible

Designed for sustainability, the Cisco Aironet 1040 Series offers 802.11n performance with standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE). At only 12.95 watts of power, the 1040 Series combines the power of dual-radio 802.11n with the efficiency of standard PoE. The sleek industrial design of the C2851HSEC/K9-U-CME Series blends seamlessly into any indoor enterprise environment.

For quicker staging and installation, you can order the 1040 Series in multiunit eco-packs, which offer 10 controller-based or 5 standalone access points in a single, easy-to-open carton. Eco-packs reduce product packaging by 50 percent, preserving natural resources and reducing emissions. By eliminating unnecessary components and offering digital instead of paper documentation, the 1040 Series eco-packs will save over 2200 trees per year, which is equal to the amount of power required to heat over 65 homes for an entire year.

The Cisco Aironet 1040 Series is a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, which can scale to up to 18,000 access points with full Layer 3 mobility across central or remote locations on the enterprise campus, in branch offices, and at remote sites.

Cisco Aironet 1040 Series Access Points come with a Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty that includes 10-day advance hardware replacement.

Cisco IOS Software 15.1

Overview

Cisco IOS Software Release 15.1 is the next Cisco IOS Software release following the Cisco IOS Software Release 15.0. It was created for wide deployment in the world's most demanding enterprise, utility, and service provider networks. Cisco IOS Software Release 15.1 provides a comprehensive portfolio of Cisco technologies, functions, and hardware support from Releases 15.0 and 12.4, anchored by an intensive stability and testing program. Important innovations span multiple technology areas, including security, high availability, IP Routing, quality of service (QoS), IP Mobility, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), VPNs, Smart Grid, and embedded management.

Cisco IOS Software Release 15.1 provides new feature and hardware support more quickly than in previous Mainline (M) and Technology (T) releases, broadened feature consistency with other major Cisco IOS Software releases, more predictable new feature release and rebuild schedules, proactive individual release support policies, enhanced release numbering, and clearer software deployment and migration guidelines. Figure 1 details Cisco IOS Release 15.1.

Figure 1. Release 15.1 Train Map

Unlike the traditional Cisco IOS Software M and T model, Cisco IOS Software Release 15.1 does not diverge into separate M and T software release trains. With the 15.1 train, new releases will be available two to three times per year, delivered sequentially from a single software train. Extended Maintenance (EM) releases will be available approximately every 20 months. Standard maintenance T releases enable faster Cisco feature delivery before the next EM release becomes available.

Important highlights of Releases 15.1 M and T (illustrated in Figure 1) include the following:

• Feature inheritance from Cisco IOS Software Releases 15.0 and 12.4 releases

• New feature releases three times a year delivered sequentially from a single train

• Extended maintenance new feature 15 M releases every 20 months

• Standard maintenance new feature 15 T releases for the latest features and hardware support before the next 15 M release becomes available on Cisco.com

Cisco 2000 Series

The Cisco 2000 Series Connected Grid Router is a rugged router optimized for use in transmission and distribution (T&D) power substations. The Cisco 2010 Connected Grid Router (CGR 2010) is designed for substation networks to meet the harsh environments common in transmission and distribution substations.

Enhanced Security and Reliability

Cisco IOS software delivers the benefits of integrated security for NERC/CIP compliance, quality of service, and network management to help ensure integrity and priority of operational data communications.

Router Features

Cisco CGR 2010 features:

• Rugged industrial design and substation compliance with C1861-UC-4FXO-K9 and IEEE 1613 for utility substation environments
• Integrated security to help utilities address compliance with critical infrastructure protection mandates
• High availability design for optimum network up time and redundancy
• Network and device management tools for deployments,upgrades,and remote monitoring
• Advanced quality of service (QoS) capabilities to support mission-critical substation communications such as SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
• Comprehensive network security features based on open standards

the external E1/T1 terminating device (CSU/DSU)

Integrating the external E1/T1 terminating device (CSU/DSU) increases the overall system reliability. Possible points of failure are reduced by eliminating the second power supply, additional fans, extra cabling, and other equipment that accompany a "two-box" solution. This increase in reliability allows service providers to more easily and cost-effectively meet the requirements of their customers' service-level agreements (SLAs) and provides utilities with maximum equipment uptime.

Platform Support

Refer to the software release notes or the Cisco IOS Software Upgrade Planner, or ask your local Cisco representative for information about minimum software and memory requirements. Table 1 shows the minimum Cisco IOS Software requirements for each platform.

Table 1. Minimum Cisco IOS Software Requirements

	Cisco CGR 2010
Minimum IOS Release	15.1(1)T
Minimum IOS Technology Package	IP Base

Table 2 shows the platform support and maximum number of Cisco Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN PRI Modules supported in each platform.

Table 2. Number of Cisco Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN PRI Modules per Platform

Type of Module	Cisco CGR 2010
1 port T1/E1 GRWIC	4
2 port T1/E1 GRWIC	4

Software and Management Features

Table 3 shows the number of DS-0 channels supported by Cisco Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN PRI GRWICs and Network Module. Each port can support up to 24 channels for T1 and 31 channels for E1.

Cisco Channelized T1/E1 Features and Benefits

• 1 or 2 ports of RJ-48

• Cisco IOS Software configurable for T1 or E1 operation

• Integrated CSU/DSU per port

• Fractional T1/E1 (n x DS-0) or full T1/E1

• Balanced or unbalanced E1 termination in the same module

• E1 unframed and framed modes (G.703 or G.704)

• Support for Multilink Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and Multilink Frame Relay (FRF.16)

• PRI for data

Key Benefits

Enhanced Flexibility

The Cisco E1/T1 ISDN PRI GRWICs are software-configurable between E1 or T1 operation, balanced or unbalanced E1 termination, and CSU/DSU. Customers no longer need to buy a specific module for T1 support and then another card for E1 connectivity. In addition, the same modules provide for balanced (120-ohm) and unbalanced (75-ohm) E1 termination.

Support for G.703 Unstructured E1 Signaling

The 1 & 2 port T1/E1 GRWIC supports G.703 unstructured signaliling. Framed E1 (G.704) is also supported for international customers without G.703 service.

Increased Manageability and Troubleshooting

Critical loopback support makes the Cisco Channnelized T1/E1 and ISDN PRI Modules easy to manage. Both models can internally loop back the onboard framer chip toward the interface, thus eliminating the need for an external loopback plug. Local, remote, line, and payload loopbacks, complement the management features of the Cisco Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN PRI Module.

Cisco Channelized T1/E1

Cisco has recently announced The Cisco Connected Grid portfolio of products & solutions designed specifically for a Smart Grid network. These solutions include the Cisco 2010 Connected Grid Router (CGR 2010) and Cisco 2520 Connected Grid Switch (CGS 2520). These platforms are optimized for use in power substations and meet substation compliance standards including IEEE 1613 and IEC 61850-3. The Cisco Connected Grid portfolio are designed for high availability, integrated security management, and scalability in mind.
The Cisco Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN PRI Rugged WAN interface card (GRWIC) modules are designed for use with the Cisco 2010 Connected Grid Router (CGR 2010). This rugged router platform is optimized for harsh conditions common in utility substations worldwide. The Cisco Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN PRI Grid Router WAN Interface Cards (GRWICs) combine multiple T1/E1 WAN connectivity-Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN Primary Rate Interface (PRI) in the same card. Applications include fractional or full T1/E1 WAN connectivity, ISDN PRI for primary WAN link or WAN backup, and dial access aggregation. The Cisco C1861-SRST-C-B/K9 supports a one and a two port version of the T1/E1 module in a single-wide GRWIC. The different versions help enable customers to deploy different port densities depending on wide area network needs in utility substation locations.
The modules can be used in T1 or E1 networks, selectable by software configuration. The integrated channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) function allows customers to consolidate customer premises equipment (CPE). The modules support balanced and unbalanced E1 connectivity and conform to the G.703 and G.704 standards for unframed and framed E1 modes.

1. 1- and 2-Port Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN PRI Rugged WAN Interface Cards (GRWICs)

RAN Service and Support

Summary

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Service and Support

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