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Cisco AccessPath-LS3

Cisco AccessPath-LS3

Product Overview

Cisco's AccessPath-LS3 access solution is designed to meet the demands of rapidly growing Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecommunications carriers, and other network service providers who offer managed distributed Internet connections. AccessPath-LS3 also provides a ready solution for large enterprises as they expand their intranet requirements to include a significant component of dial access.

As a member in a family of integrated solutions, the AccessPath-LS3 provides an immediate high performance solution for small to medium dial points of presence (POPs) in a single, complete solution. Built upon Cisco's Dial Access Stacking Architecture (DASA), the AP-LS3 leverages the high-density AS5300 dial platform, the high speed FastHub 200 fast ethernet hub, and Cisco's industry-leading 3640 router product, to ensure cost-effective scalability from 96 to 384 port capacity in North America and 120 to 480 port capacity in Europe and rest of the world. This architecture accommodates rapid growth in network demand as well as geographic reach. It offers breakthroughs in distributed and remote POP management, density, and scalability, while continuing to provide the rich set of access services that are part of Cisco IOSTM software. To complement its industry-leading networking equipment, Cisco has developed a full spectrum of support solutions. The Cisco lifecycle-focused portfolio features startup, maintenance, marketing, advanced and custom services to maximize and protect your investment.

Key Features and Benefits

Table 1 lists the features and benefits available with the Cisco AccessPath-LS3.


Table 10-120: Features and Benefits
Features Benefits
Carrier Class Remote Access Solution

  • Scalability: 96 to 384 (T1)/120 to 480 (E1) hybrid asynchronous/ISDN dial ports

  • High availability, hot swap

Complete solution

  • Reduced time to deploy

  • Simplifies set-up

  • Reduced operational costs

  • Eliminates ordering complexity

Global, lifecycle-focused support solutions

  • Improved network reliability

  • Increased network efficiency

  • Flexibility to scale network as demand grows

  • Access to technical leadership

Full Cisco IOS support

  • Differentiated dial services

  • Provides the widest array of networking and routing protocol support in the industry for large scale deployment

Cisco AccessPath Monitoring Software

  • Monitors the AccessPath-LS3 as one complete system

  • Easy accessibility via web based interface

  • Centralized system level dial monitoring, reducing operation costs

  • Carrier class data collection

Modular and scaleable DASATM architecture

  • Protects initial investment while maintaining growth potential

  • Improves network (and service) availability, reducing time and money lost due to network outages

  • Facilitates effective management of large dial pools, thus supporting higher level of service with less equipment

Modem management

Reduced problem detection time
WAN optimization, including compression, routing filters, snapshot routing, and dial-on-demand routing Helps customers to reduce WAN costs, the single largest cost of internetwork operation
Security management, including TACACS+, RADIUS, access lists, and violation logging Provides comprehensive security throughout customer's core network infrastructure
Flexible, dual-bank Flash architecture Enabling rapid switch-in of known good images. Reduces software upgrade time and allows the storage of multiple software images in the same chassis
Integrated CSUs, router, and modems accommodate ISDN Primary Rate Interface (PRI) T1/E1 lines or channelized T1 lines Terminates asynchronous modem and digital ISDN calls with one phone number and allows a simple, cost-efficient migration path from today's analog dialup environment to the fast-growing ISDN digital services

Specifications

Standard Features


Table 10-121: AccessPath-LS3 Technical Specifications

Processor Type:

  • Dial access server shelf

  • Router shelf

  • 150-Mhz R4700 (per four T1/E1/PRI)

  • 100-Mhz IDT R4700 RISC

Main Memory:

  • Dial access server shelf

  • Router shelf

  • 16M main DRAM, and 16M packet DRAM

  • 1M processor SRAM, with 16M DRAM

Flash Memory:

  • Dial access server shelf

  • Router shelf

  • 8M

  • 4M Flash Memory

  • Trunk Interfaces:

    • Up to 16 T1/E1/PRI for dial clients

    • Also supports CT1

    Modems/ISDN session
    (any call can be either async or ISDN)

    • E1 system:120-480

    • T1 system: 96-384

    Backhaul Interfaces

    Fast Ethernet, HSSI, V.35 serial, 10BaseT

    AS5300 Processing Power/Bandwidth

    • 5804.5 MIPS aggregation per shelf

    • 16Mbps bandwidth TDM bus

    • 300Mbps bandwidth D-Bus

    AP-LS3 Max Processing Power/Bandwidth

    • 23218 MIPS aggregate per system

    • 32MB aggregate ingress

    • 100MB interconnect

    Configuration/Ordering Guidelines


    Table 10-122: Configuring an AccessPath-LS3
    Product Number Description
    Dial Shelf (choose one to four of the same type of dial shelf)
    AP5301S AccessPath 5301 chassis, memory
    Power Configuration (required)
    AP53-AC-PWR AC Power Option, AP5301
    Ingress (required, choose one)
    AP53-4CT1 Quad T1/PRI Card
    AP53-4CE1 Quad E1/PRI Card
    Modem Options (optional)
    AP53-96M 96 Modem Card
    AP53-108M 108 Modem Card
    AP53-120M 120 Modem Card
    IOS Software Options (required, choose one)
    SF53CP-11.2.9X IP Plus IOS
    SF53AP-11.2.9X Enterprise Plus IOS
    Switching Interconnect (required)
    AP200S 100MB Ethernet Hub, 16 ports, SNMP manageable
    Router Shelf (required)
    AP3640LS Cisco 3640 router, AC power, memory, 2E2W, WIC-1T, FE
    IOS Software Options (required, choose one)
    SF364CP-11.2.9P IP Plus IOS
    SF364AP-11.2.9P Enterprise Plus IOS
    Backhaul/WIC Interfaces (choose maximum of 1 backhaul, 1 WIC card)
    NM-1FE-TX 1 Fast Ethernet 100BaseTx port adapter
    NM-4T 4 port serial network module
    WIC-1T 1 port serial WAN interface card
    WIC-1DSU-56K4 1 port, 4 wire, 56kbps DSU/CSU WAN interface card
    System Controller Upgrade (highly recommended)
    NM-16A 16 port async module plus octopus cables for AP3640LS
    Power Cables (AC Only) (choose one cable per 5301, 3640, 216T ordered)
    CAB-LS3-AC Shielded Power Cables, United States
    CAB-LS3-ACA Shielded Power Cables, Australia
    CAB-LS3-AI Shielded Power Cables, Europe Italy
    CAB-LS3-ACU Shielded Power Cables, Europe United Kingdom
    CAB-LS3-ACE Shielded Power Cables, Europe
    Technology License (optional, one license per AP53xx)
    FRAP-MMTL-96 96 Modem Management Technology License
    FRAP-MMTL-108 108 Modem Management Technology License
    FRAP-MMTL-120 120 Modem Management Technology License
    Network Management (highly recommended)
    AP-NM-001 AccessPath Network Management Software
    Configuration Kit (required)
    LS3-CABLE-DOC 5 7ft Ethernet cables, CD-ROM, Wiring Diagram

    Technical Requirements and Specifications

    Dimensions and Weight

    Dimensions

    Dimensions for full stack (h x w x d): 49.75" x 23.09" x 30.00" (104 cm x 58.6 cm x 91.4 cm)

    Weight (average shipping weight):

    Minimum per stack (approx.) 15lbs (6.75 kg)

    Maximum per stack (approx.) 30lbs (13.5 kg)

    Power Requirements


    Table 10-123: Cisco AccessPath-LS3 Power Requirements

    Input Watts (MAX):

    • Dial access server shelf

    • Router shelf

    • Ethernet hub shelf

    • 420W (per shelf)

    • 140W (per shelf)

    • 25W

    AC Input Voltage:

    • 100- 240 VAC

    Frequency

    • 50- 60 Hz

    AC Input Current:

    • Dial access server shelf

    • Router shelf

    • Ethernet hub shelf

    • 6.0A @ 110 VAC

    • 2.0A @ 110 VAC

    • 0.5A @ 110 VAC

    DC Input Voltage:

    -14 VDC nominal

    DC Input Current:

    • Dial access server shelf

    • Router shelf

    • Ethernet hub shelf

    • 6.0A max @-14 VDC

    • 5.0A max @-14VDC

    • 1.0A max @-14VDC

    Operating temperature:

    32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
    Nonoperating temperature: -4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C)
    Operating relative humidity: 10 to 85%, noncondensing
    Nonoperating relative humidity: 5 to 95%, noncondensing

    Services and Support

    There no special support or service requirements for the AccessPath-LS3 series. You can obtain technical support from the Technical Assistance Center (TAC), and SmartNet contracts are available.

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