CISCO ASR-920-4SZ-A

The Cisco ASR-920-4SZ-A is a compact and versatile aggregation services router designed for service providers and enterprises needing to deliver a wide range of services over their networks. It’s particularly well-suited for mobile backhaul, business services, and residential triple-play (voice, video, and data) applications.  

Here’s a breakdown of its key features and capabilities:

Key Features:

• Compact Form Factor: Designed for space-constrained environments, it occupies only 1 rack unit (1RU) in height.  
• Flexible Interface Options: Offers a combination of 2 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 4 Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) ports. These SFP+ ports can support both 1 Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, providing flexibility in network design.  
• Carrier Ethernet Features: Built with key Carrier Ethernet features, simplifying network operations and enabling premium services with enhanced SLAs.  
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN Services: Supports a comprehensive and scalable set of Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN) and Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) services, allowing for secure and segmented network deployments.  
• MPLS Support: Enables service providers to deploy MPLS-based VPN services from within the access layer.  
• Timing Services: Provides integrated support for Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS), 1 Pulse Per Second (1PPS), and Time Of Day (TOD) interfaces, crucial for mobile backhaul and other applications requiring precise timing.  
• Temperature Hardened: Designed to operate in a wide range of temperatures, making it suitable for deployment in various environments.  
• Low Power Consumption: Optimized for energy efficiency, reducing operational costs.  

Benefits:

• Cost-Effective Service Delivery: Enables service providers to deliver a wide range of services cost-effectively.
• Scalability: Supports a large number of subscribers and a variety of broadband applications.  
• Enhanced Reliability: Offers high performance and reliable connectivity.
• Simplified Network Operations: Carrier Ethernet features simplify network management and operation.  
• Flexibility: The compact form factor and flexible interface options make it suitable for various deployment scenarios.  

Target Applications:

• Mobile Backhaul: Optimized for mobile backhaul applications, providing the necessary connectivity and timing services for cellular networks.  
• Business Services: Enables the delivery of high-quality business services, including VPNs, Ethernet access, and internet connectivity.
• Residential Triple-Play: Supports the delivery of residential triple-play services (voice, video, and data) over broadband connections.