Cyclades-PR3000 Router

The Cyclades-PR3000 combines the flexibility and power of mid-range, chassis-based products with the cost-effectiveness and simplicity of integrated routers.  The PR3000 is an expandable, rack-mountable box that delivers superior performance and functionality you need.   The powerful hardware uses the latest in microprocessor technology, eliminating performance bottlenecks found in other products. The PR3000 is equipped with a dual processor architecture based on a 50-MIPS MPC860 PowerPC CPU that provides raw processing power never seen before in an integrated router.   Software features such as payload data-compression, load balancing and dial-backup plus the wide range of supported interfaces let you use the WAN infrastructure efficiently. In addition, by routing IP, IPX and SNA, the Cyclades-PR3000 provides total connectivity, allowing networks to be consolidated and minimizing management and communication costs.   The modular and expandable design can accommodate a variety of LAN/WAN interface options, including Ethernet, integral DSU/CSU for T1/E1, RS-232, V.35, X.21 and up to 64 RS232C dial-up ports for remote access. You can install a combination of interfaces as your network grows and replace them as the technology or your needs change overtime.

The full-featured software handles all basic routing functions and provides advanced security, management features, and transparent interoperability with your current network. The exceptional Cyclades service and support complete the package to make the Cyclades-PR3000 the ideal router for your network.

• Applications: 
  • Internet/ Intranet Connectivity
  • Corporate Networks
  • LAN-to-LAN Connectivity
  • IP, SNA and IPX Integration
  • Remote Access
     
  Key Features: 
  • Dual-processor architecture to boost routing performance
  • Integrates and consolidates IP, IPX, and SNA Networks
  • Compact, rack-mountable and expandable design
  • Up to 3 simultaneous high-speed WAN connections
  • Terminal Server functionality with up to 64 dial-up lines
  • SNMP, Packet Filtering, and NAT for Security and IP Management
  • OSPF and RIP

The Cyclades-PR3000 is a high-performance, flexible, mid-range router that combines the performance and flexibility of mid-range, chassis-based products with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of integrated routers.

It offers the flexibility of a highly modular design and the high-performance of the PowerPC dual-processor architecture. The WAN options include, besides traditional serial and T1/E1 interfaces, and dial-up serial ports. Up to three simultaneous high-speed WAN connections are supported.



Superior Performance

Other integrated routers normally use one single processor to handle the interfaces and the routing protocols. That imposes compromises in performance that limit the network throughput and generates inefficient use of the communication infrastructure.  The PR3000 uses the latest in microprocessor technology to eliminate the performance bottlenecks and unnecessary latencies. With its dual-processor architecture (an advanced Power PC CPU for protocols and an additional 32-bit RISC CPU for I/O) and optimized hardware design, the PR3000 has spare raw power to handle all the network interfaces at maximum speed.  The spare performance, flexible expansion slots and the capacity to accommodate up to 64 MB of RAM assure that the PR3000 is not only prepared for the demands of your network today, but also ready for the increased demands of the future

Full-featured Software

The PR3000 offers a full set of software features to satisfy all your needs.  It runs the Cyclades Routing Operating System (CyROS). This software incorporates all the internetworking expertise and experience accumulated by Cyclades along the years. It is a proven software platform that allows the introduction of new features and products while maintaining stability, reliability and robustness. It also provides interoperability, connectivity, security and consistent interfaces across the product line.

All The Protocols & Interfaces You Need

The Cyclades-PR3000 supports IP and IPX. These network protocols can be routed over PPP, Frame Relay, and X.25 links over dial-up lines, leased lines, and switched networks. Both RIP and OSPF routing protocols are supported. This way, the PR3000 can integrate and consolidate your network, minimizing management and communication costs.

Terminal Server Functionality

Besides being a full-featured router, the PR3000 can also act as a Remote Access Server with the installation of an expansion card(Z-Bus Interface Card) and external Serial Expanders for up to 64 RS-232 dial-up ports per PR3000 unit.  Security  Security is an important concern, especially when the corporate network is connected to the Internet. Complete support for packet and service filtering and authentication protocols such as PAP, CHAP, RADIUS, and TACACS help to keep your network secure.

WAN Optimization & Interoperability

Features such as payload data compression, loading balance, dial-on-demand routing, dial-backup and load backup allow efficient use of the WAN infrastructure, minimizing communication costs and keeping network integrity. Network Address Translation (NAT) helps you to manage IP addresses.  Because the PR3000 is standard based and because it was tested for compatibility with equipment from all major vendors, you can rest assured that it inter-operates and seamlessly integrates in your existing network.

Easy to Install & Effective

Performance and flexibility are normally associated with large boxes, high cost and complexity. The PR3000, while offering unrivaled performance in its class with all the functionality and flexibility you need, is compact, simple and easy to configure and manage.  It has a dedicated console port for initial configuration. After the router is operational, the configuration and management can be done locally at the console or from any point in the network. You can use a command line file to configure the PR3000 if you prefer, but you don't have to. A simple and intuitive menu-driven interface is also available.  Full SNMP support, telnet server, configuration upload/download, command line parser, Network Address Translation (NAT), flash-memory software upgrades, on-line/off-line configuration, watchdog timer, tracing and debug functions are examples of features that makes management and administration a breeze.

Corporate Network

The Cyclades-PR3000 can be used to link the central office and several braches in a enterprise-wide network using point-to-point connections (leased lines, dial-up) or switched networks (Frame-relay or X.25, for example). Small- to medium-sized companies can even use the PR3000 as the main backbone router.



Internet Service Provider

The Cyclades-PR3000Õs flexibility, reliability and cost-effectiveness are ideal for ISPs connecting remote Point-of-Presence or corporate customers. Different combinations of T1/E1 and dial-up lines are supported in one box. Mediium and small ISPs using T1/E1 up-link connections to the Internet can also use the Cyclades-PR3000 as the main router.