CISCO MULTISERVICE BROADBAND CABLE GUIDE

FALL 2004

AVAILABLE ON CD-ROM AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB

Table of Contents

Preface
Cisco Multiservice Broadband Cable Guide...vii Purpose and Scope....vii Overview....viii Summary....ix

CHAPTER 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Next-Generation Cable IP Network
Cisco Cable Offering.... 1-1 Market Trends.... 1-1 Business Drivers..... 1-4 Technologies/Specifications.... 1-5 Service Delivery Architectures... 1-8 High-Speed Data Solutions.... 1-8 Voice Solutions.... 1-11 Video Solutions.... 1-16 Business Services.... 1-19 Summary..... 1-24

CHAPTER 2

Cisco Cable Product Offering
Cisco Cable Offering.... 2-1 CMTS Systems.... 2-2 Cisco uBR 3x10 RF Switch.... 2-4 CMTS Products at a Glance.... 2-5 Video Networking.... 2-6 Cisco uMG9800 QAM Product Series.. 2-6 Video Products at a Glance... 2-6 IP Telephony.... 2-8 Cisco Broadband Local Integrated Services Solution (BLISS) for Cable. 2-8 GR-303/V5.2 Cable Overlay Architecture... 2-12 IP Telephony Products at a Glance... 2-14
Routers.... 2-15 Routers at a Glance.... 2-16 Ethernet Switching.... 2-17 Ethernet Switching Products at a Glance... 2-17 Optical Transport.... 2-19 Optical Transport Products at a Glance.. 2-21 OSS/Network Management... 2-22 Network Management Products at a Glance... 2-23 Business, Residential and Home Networking CPE... 2-25 Business, Residential, and Home Networking CPE Products At a Glance. 2-26

CHAPTER 3

Cisco Cable Products
Overview..... 3-1 Cisco 7600 Series Router.... 3-1 Cisco 10000 Series Router... 3-3 Cisco 10720 Router.... 3-5 Cisco 12000 Series Router... 3-7 Cisco AS5400HPX Universal Gateway.... 3-10 Cisco Broadband Access Center for Cable... 3-12 Cisco Broadband Configurator... 3-13 Cisco Broadband Troubleshooter... 3-14 Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch... 3-17 Cisco Cable Diagnostic Manager... 3-19 Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series Switches with Enhanced Image Software.. 3-20 Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series Intelligent Ethernet Switch... 3-25 Cisco Catalyst 3750 Metro Series Switches... 3-29 Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Ethernet Switch... 3-31 Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switches... 3-34 Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches... 3-37 Cisco CNS Configuration Engine... 3-40 Cisco CNS Network Registrar.... 3-42 Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System... 3-46 Cisco CWDM GBIC/SFP Solution... 3-48 Cisco DWDM GBIC Solution... 3-49 Cisco Extensible Provisioning and Operations Manager.. 3-50 Cisco BTS 10200 and Cisco EPOM Compatibility... 3-51 Cisco Info Center.... 3-52
Cisco IP Solution Center.... 3-53 Cisco IP Transfer Point.... 3-54
Cisco MGX 8880 Media Gateway... 3-56 Cisco ONS 15216 Metropolitan/Regional DWDM 100-GHz FlexLayer.. 3-58 Cisco ONS 15302 SDH Multiservice Access Platform... 3-60 Cisco ONS 15305 SDH Multiservice Access Platform... 3-61 Cisco ONS 15327 SONET Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP).. 3-63 Cisco ONS 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP).. 3-64 Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP).. 3-66 Cisco ONS 15454 SONET Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP).. 3-68 Cisco Transport Manager (CTM).... 3-69 Cisco uBR 3x10 RF Switch... 3-70 Cisco uBR905 Cable Access Router.... 3-72 Cisco uBR7100 Series Universal Broadband Router... 3-73 Cisco uBR7246VXR Universal Broadband Router... 3-75 Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router... 3-77 Cisco uMG9820 QAM Gateway... 3-79 Cisco uMG9850 QAM Module... 3-80 Cisco WAN Manager.... 3-81 CiscoWorks Resource Manager Essentials (RME)... 3-83 Linksys BEFCMU10 Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection. 3-85 Linksys WCG200 Wireless-G Cable Gateway... 3-86

CHAPTER 4

Cisco IOS Software
Overview..... 4-1 Quality of Service.... 4-1 Key QoS Capabilities.... 4-2 Security.... 4-3 Cisco IOS NetFlow.... 4-4 IP Routing Protocols... 4-4 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)... 4-5 Common MPLS Applications Available with Cisco IOS Software.. 4-5 MPLS Mechanisms.... 4-5 IP Multicast and Multicast Solutions.. 4-6 Multicast Solutions.... 4-6 Multicast Features.... 4-7 IPv6..... 4-8 Cisco IOS Software for Cable... 4-9

Cable operators can use HFC today to deliver services such as high-speed Internet access and transparent LAN services for HFC-to-HFC or HFC-to-Ethernet deployments. With little incremental capital expenditures (CapEx), cable operators can deliver these services to business customers already serviced by their current HFC footprints. EthernetWhen greater than 5 Mbps is required, Ethernet is the perfect medium, whether via copper or optical delivery. Scaling access rates from 10 Mbps to 10 Gigabit Ethernet over various copper and fiber topologies, Ethernet has the ability to compete with existing access technologies such as Frame Relay and ATM. With more robust QoS, service flexibility, protocol efficiency, optimization for IP traffic, optimized provisioning solutions, and the lowest-cost CPE and per-Megabit pricing, Ethernet will continue to outpace Frame Relay and ATM deployments for business services. Research predicts (Yankee Group/IDC, 2003) that Ethernet-based access will approach the $1 billion mark in the United States and Western Europe by 2007, while the Asia Pacific market is expected to approach $10 billion in the same time-frame. Ethernet is no longer the technology of choice simply for the desktop networkit has become the technology of choice for WAN, MAN, and campus area network topologies, as well.
OpticalFor low-latency, highly available, resilient, pure SONET/SDH transport solutions, traditional optical carriers such as OC-3/STM-1, OC-12/STM-4, OC-48/STM-16, OC-192/STM-64, and (in the future) OC-768/STM-256 may be used. Resilient packet ring technologies such as RPR/ 802.17 provide increased bandwidth efficiency by delivering dual, counter-rotating rings achieving a 2x bandwidth increase for OC-12/STM-4, OC-48/STM-16, and OC-192/STM-64 deployments. With sub-50-ms failover times, optical technologies provide business customers with the option of purchasing raw transport, to be provisioned and configured to their liking, with the assurance of a highly available network infrastructure. Deployment Options Using the reference architecture in Figure 1-6 and the associated reference table (Table 1-1), locate the products that best meet your business objectives. For details and specifications on these products, please refer the appropriate sections within this guide.

Switch delivers unprecedented levels of availability, scalability, and flexibility for deployment of advanced, revenue-generating services. The following table is a list of features for Cisco CMTS products.
CMTS Products at a Glance
Product Cisco uBR7100 Series Universal Broadband Router Features Page 3-73 Entry-level, fixed-configuration CMTS and integrated router for lower-density residential and MxU customers serviced by Tier 2/Tier 3 cable operators or ISPs Choice of four fixed-configuration models that include:
Cisco uBR7111 Cisco uBR7111E Cisco uBR7114 Cisco uBR7114E
Cisco uBR7246VXR Universal Broadband Router
Integrated upconverter/modulator on the cable interface Embedded dual 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network interface Additional network interface with a variety of LAN and WAN options Supports up to 2000* data customers
Modular, standards-based, communications-grade CMTS and integrated 3-75 router for high-growth broadband cable deployments PacketCable 1.1 and 1.0, DOCSIS 1.1 and 1.0 qualified, and Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 qualified communications-grade CMTS Supports up to 10,000 subscribers* and a large variety of LAN and WAN interface options and processors
Cisco uBR10012 Universal Highest-capacity, communications-grade CMTS and integrated router on the 3-77 Broadband Router market today PacketCable 1.1 and 1.0, DOCSIS and Euro-DOCSIS 1.1 and 1.0 qualified communications-grade CMTS Supports 1,000 to 64,000 subscribers Cisco uBR 3x10 RF Switch Enables a fully redundant CMTSCisco uBR10012 or uBR7246VXRwith N+1 redundancy Maximizes density with more than 250 MCX-type connector 3-70
* Numbers are for reference only. Actual numbers for specific systems will vary depending on network/service loading, traffic, and other parameters.

Video Networking

The cable industry is experiencing tremendous growth for advanced services, especially video on demand (VoD). The products to enable this new service architecture are being designed to leverage the cost effective advantages of Gigabit Ethernet technology. Cisco is committed to providing cable operators with next-generation digital video networking products and solutions that will enable them to easily and cost-effectively deliver new, profitable, and scalable digital video services and take advantage of the entire portfolio of Cisco products.
Cisco uMG9800 QAM Product Series Video Products at a Glance
Product Cisco uMG9850 QAM Module Features Video quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) module for Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series switches
IP-to-MPEG-2 gateway QAM modulation and up-conversion 24 QAM channels per module

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Intelligent video edge

Supports full set of VoIP features, including toll-quality voice, fax, and modem Multiprotocol support, multi-codec support Supports up to 8 T1/E1s per module
Cisco AS5400HPX Universal Gateway
High-performance, 2RU universal gateway Universal port technology for data, voice, and fax on any port, at any time 8 to 16 T1/E1/PRI or 1 CT3 configuration for 192 to 648 channels Low-power and high-availability design Supports a broad range of asynchronous, ISDN, VoIP, fax, and wireless protocols SS7 interconnect for voice and dial

Routers

Cisco Carrier IP/MPLS solutions are comprised of a suite of carrier-class routing systems based on industry-leading IP/MPLS capabilities, Cisco technology innovation, and 20 years of experience in building the largest global packet networks. The focus on intelligent services, performance, and evolutionary infrastructure enables Cisco to work with operators to create networks that are faster, smarter, and longer-lasting. At the heart of Cisco Carrier IP/MPLS solutions is the Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System, which provides unparalleled system longevity by scaling to 92 Tbps of system capacity while offering continuous system operation and unmatched service flexibility. The Cisco CRS-1 and the Cisco 12000, 10000 and 7600 Series Routers provide the most comprehensive packet solutions for carrier IP/MPLS networks including core, peering, aggregation, and edge network functions. Learn more about how these solutions enable you to capture new business revenue, increase market reach, and lower your total cost of network operations. Cisco Router Port Matrix
Cisco CRS-1 LAN Ports 10-MB Ethernet 10-MB Ethernet (fiber) 100-MB Ethernet 100-MB Ethernet (fiber) ATM WAN Ports Packet over SONET/SDH (POS) ATM Gigabit Ethernet Fast Ethernet Channelized DPT/RPR Voice Ports Digital x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Cisco 12000 Series Cisco 10000 Series Cisco 10720 Router Cisco 10000 Series
For More Information http://www.cisco.com/go/ipmpls

Routers at a Glance

Product Features Page 3-46 Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing The Cisco Carrier Routing System (CRS-1) is the first multi-terabit System distributed routing system built to meet and exceed service provider requirements for Next Generation Networks that will combine services including data, voice, and video over highly-available, highly-scalable converged-packet infrastructures. The Cisco CRS-1 is the industrys only carrier routing system that scales up to 92 terabits per second (Tbps). Cisco 12000 Series Router A portfolio of intelligent routing solutions that scale from 2.5-Gbps/slot to 3-7 40-Gbps/slot capacity, enabling carrier-class IP/MPLS core and edge networks. This portfolio uses advanced silicon and software technologies, delivering high standards of routing performance and QoS capabilities, comprehensive high-availability support, ATM and Frame Relay transport, and an integrated core and edge feature set. Reduces the cost of broadband subscriber services with line-rate delivery 3-3 of 60,000 sessions tightly coupled with QoS and other service-enabling features. This unique combination improves operational efficiency and increases revenue potential for broadband subscriber services. The Cisco 10000 Series delivers consistent, high-performance features for carriers deploying broadband and leased-line IP/MPLS services. Built upon proven high availability and innovative, adaptive network processing technology, the Cisco 10000 Series delivers the highest total session capacity and robust provisioning capabilities available. Metro-edge access routers designed to optimize optical transport with 3-5 Dynamic Packet Transport (DPT), Cisco's Resilient Packet Ring (RPR) technology. The Cisco 10720 integrates full IP routing and services and delivers intelligent Ethernet subscriber interfaces for simple, scalable, and reliable networks. Delivers robust, high-performance IP/MPLS features for an unmatched range of service provider edge and enterprise MAN/WAN applications and services. The Cisco 7600 Series is the industry's first router to offer integrated, high-density Ethernet switching, carrier-class IP/MPLS routing, and 10-Gbps interfaces coupled with robust broadband aggregation, allowing providers to deploy revenue-generating services. 3-1

Up to 384 ports of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet of fiber or copper Hardware-based Layer 2 and Layer 3-4 switching up to 72 Mbps Up to 96 Gbps of switching capacity Network scalability through high-performance IP routing
Ethernet Switching Products at a Glance (Continued)
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Delivers highly available, secure converged network services connecting 3-37 Switches enterprise networks. The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series is designed to address increased requirements for gigabit scalability, high availability, rich services, and multilayer switching in backbone, distribution, and wiring closet topologies, as well as data center environments. The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series delivers exceptional scalability and performance. The product offers a wide range of interface densities and integration of powerful service modules:
Highest switching capacity Highest port density Optional services modules High-availability stateful failover Redundant supervisor, fabric 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces Non-blocking Gigabit density: 142 LAN/WAN interfaces (to OC-48) Layer 2-7 switching Integrated in-line power Integrated redundant power
Cisco CWDM GBIC/SFP Solution
The Cisco CWDM and the DWDM GBIC solution allows scalable and easy-to-deploy Gigabit Ethernet services:
Up to 8 Gbps over a pair of single-mode fiber Support for point-to-point, meshed-ring, hubbed-ring architectures Standard GBIC format; supported in Cisco Catalyst 2950, Catalyst 3550, Catalyst 4500, and Catalyst 6500 series switches, as well as the Cisco 7600 Series and Cisco 12000 Series routers High optical link budget of 30 dB allows for extended link lengths

Optical Transport

Overview: Cisco Optical Solutions for Cable Operators
Cisco optical solutions offer a breadth of platforms that enable the convergence of dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM), SONET/SDH, DS-1/DS-3, E1/E3, Ethernet, and IP applications and services from a single network. Convergence allows cable operators to lower capital expenditures (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx) while maximizing the efficiency of the existing infrastructure and supporting the introduction of new revenue-generating services. Cisco optical equipment may be strategically deployed to interoperate with Cisco switches and routers to provide a highly scalable, flexible, and cost-effective end-to-end solution for residential and commercial voice, video, and data services (see Figure 2-6).
Figure 2-6 Sample Cable Operator Architecture

When to Use

Use This Product Cisco 7603 Cisco 7606 Cisco 7609 Cisco 7613 Cisco 7600 Series solutions When You Need 3 slot (horizontal) chassis 32 Gbps backplane bandwidth 6 slot (horizontal) chassis 160 Gbps backplane bandwidth 9 slot (vertical) chassis 256 Gbps backplane bandwidth 13 slot (horizontal) chassis 256 Gbps backplane bandwidth 15 Mpps forwarding rate NEBs Compliant 30 Mpps forwarding rate NEBs Compliant 30 Mpps forwarding rate NEBs Compliant 30 Mpps forwarding rate NEBs Compliant
Consolidated WAN/MAN/LAN in one platform High-volume aggregation of Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet traffic (server farms) Multiple high-speed/Optical/SONET/DPT WAN connections range from NxDS-0, T1, T3 to OC-48 with line-rate services High speed IP QoS and MPLS features, as well as service modules for IPSec, firewall, Cisco Network Analysis Module (NAM), and SSL MWAM module offers subscriber management services for broadband aggregation capability High-speed WAN aggregation, Metro aggregation, consolidated POP, Internet data center (IDC), broadband aggregation Integration with the PSTN and multi-vendor voice and data networks Telephony-grade quality with the flexibility of packet-switched technology Fast deployment of advanced services Rapid development and deployment of lucrative customized services Reduced operational costs Fast deployment of advanced service Rapid development and deployment of lucrative customized services Reduced operational costs
Cisco 7600 Series solutions

Primary Features

High-touch, line-rate IP services at 6 Mpps per slotQoS, hierarchical traffic shaping, destination-sensitive services (accounting, billing, and QoS), MPLS 15 to 30 Mpps forwarding processor and up to 512 MB DRAM for Internet routing Modular and scalable from 32 Gbps to 256 Gbps switch fabric Chassis options: 3-, 6-, 9-, and 13-slot for different space requirements and applications Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series LAN interfaces, offering 10 Mbps Ethernet to 10 Gbps Wide range of WAN/MAN/DPT interfacesDS-0 to OC-48 Uses standard Cisco 7200 and 7500 Series port adapters with Enhanced FlexWAN module
High-performance, high-density OSMsOC-3/STM-1, OC-12/STM-4, OC-48/STM-16, 4-port Gigabit Ethernet WAN services, channelized OC-12/T3/DS-0, channelized OC-48/T3/DS-0, OC-3 and OC-12 ATM Adaptive network processingParallel Express Forwarding (PXF) IP services processors on each OSM for flexible IP service implementation Ethernet over MPLS for LAN/VLAN extensions across MANs Layer 2 to Layer 7 service modules and WMAW module for broadband aggregation System high availability through redundant router processors for quick service recovery Supports the ability to monitor service levels delivered to customers under SLAs

Fast EtherChannel and Gigabit EtherChannel technologies with Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) Policy server, virtual management policy server (VMPS), jumbo frame support for Gigabit EthernetLayer 2 Layer 3, 4000 VLANs, private and dynamic VLANs
Features Modular slots Backplane Catalyst 32 GbpsScalable to 256 Gbps No 15 MppsScalabl e to 100+ Mpps 4000 Up to eight non-contiguous ports; supports multi-module channeling Element Manager for Cisco Catalyst 6500 leverages the Cisco Element Management Framework, CiscoWorks, RMON, Enhanced Switchport Analyzer (ESPAN), SNMP, Telnet, BOOTP, and Trivial File Transport Protocol (TFTP) Yes 20.1 x 17.25 x 18.4 in. No 1300W (AC & DC), 2500W (AC & DC), 4000W (AC & DC) Catalyst 32 GbpsScalable to 256 Gbps No 15 MppsScalabl e to 100+ Mpps 4000 Catalyst 6509-NEBS GbpsScalable to 256 Gbps No 15 MppsScalabl e to 100+ Mpps 4000 Catalyst 32 GbpsScalable to 256 Gbps No 15 MppsScalabl e to 100+ Mpps 4000
Stackable Multilayer performance

VLAN maximum FEC/GEC

Same as Catalyst 6506
Integrated In-Line power Dimensions (H x W x D) NEBS compliant Power options
Yes 25.5 x 17.25 x 18.4 in. No Same as Catalyst 6506
Yes 33.5 x 17.25 x 18.1 in. Yes Same as Catalyst 6506
Yes 33.15 x 17.3 x 18.1 in. No Same as Catalyst 6506
For More Information http://www.cisco.com/go/catalyst6500
Cisco CNS Configuration Engine
Cisco CNS Configuration Engine is a secure and scalable deployment and configuration management application that supports up to 5000 CPE devices and that provides an intelligent network interface to application and users. Integrated with the Cisco Configuration Express ordering system and select Cisco Channel Partners, the Cisco CNS Configuration Engine offers an end-to-end, zero-touch deployment solution for the entire portfolio of Cisco IOS Software-based CPE. Cisco CNS Configuration Engine, using SSL, securely interfaces Cisco devices through embedded agents in Cisco IOS Software, offers a deployment solution for CPE-based network services, and provides centralized template-based configuration management and a programmatic interface to customer OSS systems. Cisco CNS Configuration Engine automates the configuration of CPE devices during initial deployment and subsequent reconfigurations. Cisco CNS Configuration Engine is an automatic device configuration solution that helps lower cable operators operating expenses. Automating initial deployment provides immediate savings in the form of reduced truck rolls and eliminated manual installation errors while increasing end-customer satisfaction through the installation experience. Fast activation of new services and subscribers enables cable operators to more cost effectively meet demand for new subscriber services. Network administrators, managing large enterprise networks or service provider infrastructures, can also take advantage of the solution to intelligently group equipment and users, quickly assign or change network passwords, and easily manage customer premises or remote equipment from a central location. The Cisco CNS Configuration Engine is also designed to deliver immediate productivity. As a self-contained, rack-mountable 1RU device, it requires minimal configuration and can be installed within minutes of opening the box. Through its intuitive, task-oriented user interface, network engineers can immediately begin automating routing deployment and configuration tasks with minimal training. The appliance provides an open publish and subscribe Extensible Markup Language (XML) interface for easy integration into existing OSSs and business support systems (BSSs) or workflow systems. This enables customers to immediately begin creating new service offerings or enhancing existing service offerings with new functions such as ready-to-use deployment, meaning that the product will work as soon as it is active in the network.

Modular slots Management capabilities
CPU DRAM Storage Power supply Dimensions (H x W x D)
For More Information http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/netmgtsw/ps4617/index.html
Cisco CNS Network Registrar
The Cisco CNS Network Registrar product is Ciscos IP address-management provisioning product, providing highly scalable and reliable Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) services to enable efficient and effective provisioning of network devices and services. Its rich and extensible feature sets easily distinct Cisco CNS Network Registrar from DHCP and DNS servers packaged with Microsoft operating environment. Cisco CNS Network Registrar can help reduce operational cost with the central management capability, which simplifies administrative tasks and reduces tedious and error prone operations associated with network and device configuration. The Cisco CNS Network Registrar product implements a complete DNS, DHCP, and TFTP server, and provides both graphically-based and scriptable CLI administrative functions to help customers configure, automate, and streamline IP networking services. It supports business-critical tasks, such as client configuration and provisioning for numerous devices and service models for both service provider and enterprise customers. Its ability to interoperate with Microsoft-based client devices
and Active Directory allows customers to use the Cisco CNS Network Registrar product in a complementary role with the basic Microsoft DHCP and DNS servers. Cisco CNS Network Registrar is based on a distributed architecture that delivers the highest DNS and DHCP performance in its class. Moreover, its carrier-class reliability is widely recognized as demonstrated in many service provider networks handling tens of thousands of network clients The Cisco CNS Network Registrar product automates common tasks such as IP address assignment and management, DHCP and client policy definition and distribution, and day-to-day server maintenance to simplify and streamline IP network configuration and administration. Features such as the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory interface facilitate integration of DNS and DHCP services with other network management and client- or service-provisioning applications. Performance-optimized functions provide fast setup and task execution, and an availability-tuned architecture helps to ensure reliable and consistent client services delivery.

DHCP functionality

CHAPTER 3 CISCO CABLE PRODUCTS Features DNS functionality Cisco CNS Network Registrar Additional functionality DNS Naming Authority Pointer (NAPTR) resource record type Notify protocol Incremental and full zone transfer protocol Subzone hiding Preconfigured root server Record scavenging support DNS server performance enhancement Support for negative caching BIND 8 and BIND 9 named.conf files import Administrative addition and deletion of dynamic resource records Improved DNS reload performance to allow server queries, zone transfers, and dynamic updates to be processed upon server startup Support for negative caching to reduce response time for negative answers and to decrease the number of messages between resolver and servers BIND 8 and BIND 9 named.conf file import Administrative addition and deletion of dynamic resource records Support for TSIG-based DNS zone transfer and dynamic DNS update Restricted query ACLs feature to constraint clients to querying only certain servers based on the source IP address, source network address New metrics to provide more details on DNS server health
Multiple data import/export formats, including DNS zone files (BIND format), UNIX-style files, JOIN files, and Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) database exports Resolution exception (or selection forwarding, to restrict internal traffic from traversing public Internet) Persistent cache Built-in reporting Transaction signature support to authenticate dynamic DNS request and response messages Use of ACL to assign security keys to DNS server or to individual zones Web-based user interface for ease of server administration Granular roles and access constraints for flexible administration Transaction signature support to authenticate dynamic DNS request and response messages Use of ACL to assign security keys to DNS server or to individual zones Web-based GUI for ease of server administration Granular roles and access constraints for flexible administration Sun Solaris: [Sun Netra AC200 or greater] Solaris 8 or 9 with at least 512 MB RAM and 18 GB disk space and 100 MB free swap space Microsoft Windows 2000: [Intel Pentium III or greater], Microsoft Windows 2000, with SP1 Server with at least 512 MB RAM and 18 GB disk space Red Hat Linux 7.3: [Pentium III or greater] Kernel version 2.4 with Package Manager (RPM) 4.0.4 or Red Hat Linux Enterprise ES or WS 2.1 (kernel version 2.4.9-e.24) with 512 MB RAM, and 18 GB disk space Specific system requirements depend on the particular customer environment. Please see the Cisco CNS Network Registrar User Guide for more information.

To protect your subscribers data and privacy, the Wireless-G Cable Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep Internet intruders and attackers out. Wireless transmissions can be protected by powerful data encryption. Cable operators can help to safeguard their subscribers family with parental control features like Internet access time limits and key word blocking. Cable operators can choose to offer the Gateway in conjunction with a managed service or not. Either way, it is a high-value solution for subscribers in-home connectivity needs. By offering this product, cable operators enable their subscribers to jump-start a home network, providing clear added value. If a cable operator wishes to provide this as a managed service, the CableHome specification has created an elegant way to leverage your existing DOCSIS provisioning and management infrastructure and turn the home network into a revenue source for your business.
Use This Product Linksys WCG200 Wireless-G Cable Gateway When You Need Data broadband services for more than one computer Integrated router functionality Wireless AP support Provider manageable
DOCSIS 1.1- and 2.0-certified cable modem CableHome 1.0- and 1.1-certified cable gateway Integrated Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point (Also compatible with all Wireless-B (802.11b) devices) SPI firewall with denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention Wireless access lists to enhance wireless security USB port for systems without a wired or wireless network card E-mail and Web-based logging of security events Supports VPN pass-through for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP Protocols MAC address filtering, port forwarding, and DMZ support
Features Certifications Specifications DOCSIS 1.1 DOCSIS 2.0 CableHome 1.0 CableHome 1.1 WHQL (USB driver)
4-port 10/100 Base-T Ethernet switch 1-port USB 1.1 (type-B) 1-port CATV (female F connector) NAT/PAT DHCP server Port forwarding DMZ

Routing features

Security features
SPI firewall DoS attack prevention VPN pass-through 802.11g 802.11b MAC address access list WEP encryption (64 bit, 128 bit)

Wireless support

Parental controls Management
Time of day Keyword blocking DOCSIS MIBs CableHome MIBs Web browser
CHAPTER 4 CISCO IOS SOFTWARE
Cisco IOS Software is a feature-rich network operating system that provides network intelligence for the majority of todays Internet and business-critical networking applications. Supporting Ciscos extensive range of platforms, Cisco IOS Software provides a common IP fabric, functionality, and command-line interface (CLI) across network infrastructures. This common infrastructure software enables a vast array of key routing functions, multiservice capabilities, traffic shaping, connections, security/firewall, traffic monitoring, and highly flexible network and product configuration. Below is a list of key capabilities, intelligent network technologies, and architectures enabled by Cisco IOS Software: Quality of Service (QoS) Converged data, voice, and video over IP IP/ATM/Frame Relay network connectivity and scalability features Security/firewall/IPSec/access lists Traffic monitoring and NetFlow-based monitoring, accounting, and billing Wide range of routing protocols IPv6 Multicast

Multi-protocol Extensions for Border Also known as BGP+, MBGP adds capabilities to BGP to enable multicast Gateway Protocol (MBGP) routing policy throughout the Internet and to connect multicast topologies within and between BGP autonomous systems Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) A reliable multicast transport protocol for applications that require ordered, duplicate-free, multicast data delivery from multiple sources to multiple receivers. PGM guarantees that a receiver in a multicast group either receives all data packets from transmissions and retransmissions, or can detect unrecoverable data packet loss Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) A multicast routing architecture that enables IP multicast routing on existing IP networks:
SM = Spare Mode (RFC 2362): Relies upon an explicitly joining method before attempting to send multicast data to receivers of a multicast group DM = Dense Mode (Internet Draft Spec): Actively attempts to send multicast data to all potential receivers (flooding) and relies upon their self-pruning (removal from group) to achieve desired distribution
Unidirectional Link Routing Protocol A routing protocol that provides a way to forward multicast packets over a (UDLR) physical unidirectional interface (such as a satellite link of high bandwidth) to stub networks that have a back channel URL Rendezvous Directory (URD) Directly provides the network with information about the specific source of a content stream. It enables the network to quickly establish the most direct distribution path from the source to the receiver, thus significantly reducing the time and effort required in receiving the streaming media. URD allows an application to identify the source of the content stream through a Web page link or Web directly
The Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), most notably offers expanded IP addresses to accommodate the proliferation of Internet devices such as personal computers, personal digital assistants, wireless devices, and new Internet appliancesas well as the expansion of Internet accessparticularly always-on connections throughout the world. IPv6 also provides integrated auto-configuration for plug-and play capabilities, enhanced mobility and end-to-end security. Incorporating IPv6 into Cisco IOS Software enables continued growth of the Internet and its expansion into new applications and capabilities, in a way that maintains compatibility with existing Internet services.
Cisco IOS Software for Cable
Cisco IOS Software for cable transparently bridges the differences between HFC and IP domains. Cable operators can leverage existing DOCSIS HFC infrastructures to offer value-added IP-based services. Cisco IOS Software for cable offers stability, investment protection, reliable performance, and enhanced features. Its features accent the performance and scalability of the uBR product family, elevating Cisco to be the leader in the cable CMTS equipment market. With Cisco, cable operators can deliver differentiated and revenue-generated services including VoIP and managed VPN services. The chart below identifies Cisco CMTS Intelligent Edge Differentiators. Intelligent Broadband Edge Differentiation

register on any particular upstream, using the cable upstream admission-control command. Customers can load balance downstream interfaces, allowing cable modems to be re-assigned to a different channel (frequency) based on a predetermined time interval, specific events, or interface load situation. As cable operators migrate to DOCSIS 1.1 and begin offering PacketCable voice services, upstream load balancing becomes critical to better utilize upstream bandwidth. Cable operators must be able to have multiple upstream channels per fiber node. QoS to achieve require levels of service by managing delay, delay variation (jitter), bandwidth, and packet loss parameters on a network which are vital to multi-service networks and critical for advanced VoIP and multimedia services. Cisco uBR10012 and uBR7246VXR offer PacketCable Multimedia QoS features that include DQoS, communicating with a call server for authentication, signaling message encryption, and CALEA. Accounting including: Data such as: CMTS hostname, IP, and sys up time Cable modem MAC and IP CPE IP Service flow ID Service class Number of packets/octets passed upstream and downstream per service flow Data stored in XML format as per IPDR schema Data exported to Billing Mediation Agents SAMIS for DOCSIS per CM/SFID-based billing Summary Cisco offers solutions compliant with all major standards for data-over-cable, voice, and video. With Cisco advanced feature sets, cable operators can offer differentiated services with guaranteed service levels that meet customer demands. We offer integrated solutions and flexible deployment across our CMTSs, cable business-class CPE, routers, switches, specialized appliances, desktops, and hosts. These solutions allow cable operators to protect productivity gains, reduce overall operating costs, and enable mission-critical deployment of new and existing technologies.
Cisco IOS Software General Release Process
There are three categories of Cisco IOS Software releases: Early Deployment, Major, and General Deployment releases. Early Deployment releases (i.e. T, S, X, E release families)Provide advanced networking technologies to customers for delivery of leading-edge Internet applications. They offer new software capabilities, new platforms, and interface extensions. Customers for whom receiving a new feature is critical to their competitive advantage will benefit from these releases Major releases (i.e. Release 12.2)Consolidate features, platform support, and functionality from early deployment releases, and emphasize stability. Regular maintenance releases do not introduce new functionality or platform support, but provide continuous improvement and greater quality, leading ultimately to general deployment Releases with General Deployment certification (i.e. Release 12.0)Have had extensive market exposure in a wide range of network environments. They are qualified through extensive metrics that analyze stability, software defect trends, and customer satisfaction surveys. General deployment releases are used for major, business-critical applications At some point, GD releases are replaced by newer releases with the latest networking technologies. Therefore, a release retirement process has been established with three principal milestones: End of Sales (EOS), End of Engineering (EOE), and End of Life (EOL).

SMARTnet 8x5xNBD (next business day)8 hours/day, 5 days/week, next-business-day hardware replacement SMARTnet 8x5x48 hours/day, 5 days/week, 4-hour hardware replacement SMARTnet 24x7x424 hours/day, 7 days/week, 4-hour hardware replacement

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Product Cisco SMARTnet Onsite Description Provides all the benefits of Cisco SMARTnet Maintenance, plus one of the following onsite hardware services for repairs:
SMARTnet Onsite 8x5xNBD8 hours/day, 5 days/week, next-business-day response SMARTnet Onsite 8x5x48 hours/day, 5 days/week, 4-hour response SMARTnet Onsite 24x7x424 hours/day, 7 days/week, 4-hour response
Packaged Cisco SMARTnet OnSite 24x7x4 provides SMARTnet OnSite 24x7x4 service in a shrink-wrapped package, allowing it to be effectively marketed through resellers. Cisco Advance Replacement Advance replacement offers customers the flexibility to cover their equipment with an advance replacement service only. Cisco Advance Replacement comes with a full year of advance replacement coverage, guest access to the public portion of Cisco.com, and a single technical support incident. This service is intended to be used by customers who need to supplement service offered by their reseller with a replacement option from Cisco. Software Application Support plus Upgrades (SASU) SASU provides customers with software upgrades and maintenance releases for Cisco Application Software, registered access to Cisco.com, plus technical support, for one year. For when a customer needs investment protection on software purchases and/or access to the latest software while eliminating unexpected budget revisions.
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Cisco Systems Capital Financing
Todays organizations need to make the most of their resources to compete successfully in an increasingly competitive business world. Companies must do more with less, help ensure that their technology is up to date, and safeguard their capital expenditure budgets. At Cisco Systems Capital Corporationa wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco Systemsour expert financial consultants can help meet your companys financial needs. We specialize in financing networks by providing innovative, flexible, and worldwide financial services to Cisco customers and channel partners alike. For More Information Visit the Cisco Systems Capital Website: