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Chapter 1 Overview of Cisco 2600 Series Routers
Hardware Features
Hardware Features
In addition to the interfaces listed in Table 1-1, Cisco 2600 series routers include the following hardware
features:
• Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) for main memory and shared memory (Cisco 261x and
Cisco 262x routers)
• Synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) for main memory and shared memory
(Cisco 26xxXM, Cisco 265x, and Cisco 2691 routers)
• Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) for storing configuration information
• EIA/TIA-232 (RJ-45) console port for local system access by using a console terminal
• EIA/TIA-232 (RJ-45) auxiliary port for remote system access or dial backup by using a modem
Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show examples of Cisco 2600 series routers.
Note Cisco 2600 series routers are either single rack-unit (1RU) or two rack-unit (2RU) high.
Note The number and type of interfaces will vary depending on the specific router.
Figure 1-1 Cisco 2600 Series Router Rear Panel—Example of 1RU Router
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