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Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Router Hardware Description
This chapter describes the major hardware features of the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router
(CGR 1240 or router), including the chassis and the internal and external connectors and ports. This
chapter contains the following sections:
• Router Overview, page 3-1
• Hardware Features Detailed Description, page 3-12
Router Overview
This chapter contains information about:
• The router chassis, internal components, connectors, ports, and hardware specifications
• How and when to use the router hardware features
This chapter does not describe how to install the router or make network connections.
• Mounting–For pole mounting instructions, see the “Mounting the Router” chapter
• Installing–For instructions on how to install the router, including making network and power
connections, see the “Installing the Router” chapter.
The topics in this section include
• Router Applications Overview, page 3-1
• Hardware Compliance, page 3-2
• Router Hardware Overview, page 3-2
Router Applications Overview
The Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router is a ruggedized communication platform, designed for use in
Field Area Network (FAN) power distribution grids that require outdoor, pole-mounted routers. The
FAN is a distribution system in which power generation and transmission are linked to the power
consumers.
The router provides an end-to-end communication network that enables increased power grid efficiency
and reliability, reduced energy consumption, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The router can be
leveraged across applications including:
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
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