Cisco T3/E3 Network Module

The Cisco T3/E3 Network Module provides high-speed WAN access for the Cisco 2600, 3600, and 3700 series routers. T3/E3 WAN access enables the network to carry high volumes of data and rich multimedia content, while providing low latency for voice over IP (VoIP).

Cisco's Packet-over-T3/E3 network module for the Cisco 2600, 3600, and 3700 series offers the first software-configurable T3/E3 product from Cisco. This flexible network module allows the customer to switch between T3 and E3 applications with a single Cisco IOS® command. This feature provides customers with unparalleled investment protection by allowing the service provider or enterprise customer to stock only a single product that can be deployed internationally.
Offering unprecedented flexibility in provisioning clear-channel T3 or E3 connections, the Cisco T3/E3 network modules provide support for the proprietary subrate and scrambling features of T3 DSU vendors Digital Link, Larscom, and ADC Kentrox. Subrate support in the Cisco T3/E3 Network Module maximizes the utility of these products in service provider environments for tiered DS3 services. By simultaneously supporting interoperability with a wide range of third-party DSU vendors, this network module offers the flexibility to support installed equipment without locking customers into a proprietary solution.

Key Benefits

The combination of T3 and E3 options in a single network module provides numerous important customer benefits:
•Physical space savings—Eliminates the need for external DSU device, saving valuable rack space
•Simplified management—Eliminates the need for two separate monitoring tools
•Software-configurable T3/E3—Provides the flexibility to deploy a single module worldwide