- Modular, high performance mid-range platforms for larger enterprise branch offices, where large bandwidth support, Ethernet connectivity, serial port support, and increased performance are essential.
- Performance Enhancement Kit (PEK) Option available for higher throughput in multilink or heavily utilized networks.
- Available in two versions, the Vanguard 6840 and the Vanguard 6841 (includes hardware-accelerated encryption)
- Investment protection with support for IP, SNA, and other legacy protocols, voice and video in a single device.
- Supports IP and MPLS VPNs, Frame Relay, ATM, and Leased Line network services.
- T1/E1/PRI Digital voice support with up to 30 or 60 channels with R2D and ISDN signaling
| Features |
Benefits |
| Two Model Availability |
6840 suitable for mid sized branches and software based VPN; 6841 suitable for highly secure applications requiring real-time performance. |
| Multi-Service Access Integration |
Integrated services for voice, video, fax, and data all in the same footprint. Reduce CAPEX and OPEX expenditure for medium size branch office and retail outlets where resources are scarce requiring a product that can be easily managed and can perform many different functions. |
| Flexible and High Performance Architecture |
Supports multiple applications within a single platform. Easy migration path to IP-based services thus reducing total cost of ownership |
| Full-featured Voice-over-IP (VoIP) or Voice-over-FR (VoFR) Gateway |
Standards-based interoperability with voice enabled IP networks. Reduce toll and long distance charges. Added connectivity possible to the traditional PSTN. Pure VoIP support with quality of service to ensure the proper prioritization and integrity of voice traffic. Other applications supported include Hosted VoIP, SIP Trunking, web based call centers and calling features - Caller ID and Call Hold - without requiring a PBX at the branch. |
| Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) |
Supports advanced IP and MPLS VPNs, BGP, IPSec, and hardware-based encryption (VG 6841 only), for reliable and secure connectivity between larger office sites, intra-company remote branch sites, and business partners, thus enabling a true e-business environment. |
| Two 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Ports |
Enables migration to high-speed LANs and new broadband services such as DSL or cable. |
| VLAN Configuration |
Reduce management complexity of enterprise LAN networks while enabling differentiated IP services. The Vanguard routers will prioritize LAN traffic flows and direct them appropriately, thus ensuring data integrity and satisfactory throughput. |
| Two Integrated Universal Serial Ports |
Flexible connectivity to vast range of serial protocols serving extensive range of applications in an IP network protecting existing investment in serial applications and devices. |
| Stateful Firewall |
Protects sensitive internal data while allowing bi-directional access to trusted sources |
| Network Authentication |
Allows greater use of secure extranets for business-to-business enterprise network transactions |
| User Authentication |
End user access authentication acts as gatekeeper to keep out unauthorized users |
| Multi-link capability |
Allows for dynamic load balancing across multiple WAN connections. Ensures high availability of transport link in the event of primary link failure |
| Quality of Service (QoS) |
High performance and network resource optimization through prioritization of delay-sensitive applications (e.g. VoIP, video) |
| Multiple Configuration Management and Monitoring Features |
Enables easy and quick configuration along with custom image build, and software image load, all contributing to reduced deployment time and costs Management via SNMP for standard-based management access. Alternate access via Telnet and Console Port for added visibility into configuration, monitoring, and |
Hardware Specifications
| Hardware (Base Unit) |
| Desktop or rack-mount (optional 19" rack-mount kit) |
| 4 Slots for optional daughter cards |
| 1 RS-232 management port (up to 115.2 kbps) |
| 1 RS-232 Auxiliary port (up to 115.2 kbps) |
| 2 x 10/100 BaseT auto-sensing ports |
| 2 High Speed Serial Ports (up to 2.048 Mbps software selectable for V.24, V.35, V.36, V.11) |
| MPC8270 PowerPC Processor |
| 1 SDRAM Module (up to 1024 MB) |
| 8MB of non-volatile Flash |
| Compact Flash (32 MB with expansion capabilities) |
| Integrated H/W accelerated encryption module (VG 6841 only) |
| Interfaces - Daughter Card Modules |
| Serial (V.24, V.35, V.36, V.11, X.21) |
| 56K DSU |
| ISDN BRI Data - (2B+D) U interface |
| ISDN BRI Data - (2B+D) S/T interface |
| ISDN BRI Digital Voice - S/T interface |
| Dual E&M Analog Voice |
| Quad FXO Analog Voice |
| Quad FXS Analog Voice |
| Dual FXS Analog Voice |
| Single FXS/FXO Analog Voice |
| V.90 Modem |
| FT1/FE1/T1/E1/PRI |
| Port Capacities |
| 2 Ethernet (10/100BaseT auto-sensing) |
| 8 High Speed Serial |
| RS-232 Serial |
| 4 56K DSU |
| 4 ISDN BRI |
| 8 E&M Voice |
| 16 FXS Voice |
| 16 FXO Voice |
| 4 V.90 Modem |
| 4 T1 / 4 E1 |
| Physical Dimensions |
| Height: 1.75in |
| Width: 17.5in |
| Depth: 14.125in |
| Weight: 10.80 lbs unloaded, 12.05 lbs, fully loaded |
| Power Requirements |
| 90 to 264 V AC |
| 47 to 63 Hz |
| Environmental |
| Operating Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature: -40 to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) |
| Relative Humidity: 5% to 90%, non-condensing |
| Regulatory Compliance |
| Safety Certifications: UL1950 3rd Edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 3rd Edition, IEC 950 2nd Edition Amendment 1, 2, 3 & 4 (CB Scheme), EN60950 |
| EMC Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class A, Canadian IC Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, EN55022: 1997 Class A, EN50082-1 (EN55024) |
| Telecom Certifications: FCC Part 68, Industry Canada CS-03, CTR-2, CTR-4, CTR-12, CTR-13, Country Specific (contact your local sales representative). |
Software Features
| Voice Features |
| Analog PBX and PSTN connections |
| Automatic fax/modem detection |
| Fax over IP (T.38) and Frame Relay |
| SIP gateway |
| H.323 v2 gateway |
| Basic Calling Features |
| Caller ID |
| Call Transfer |
| Call on-hold |
| Call waiting |
| Call forwarding |
| 3-way calling |
| Up to 16 analog voice channels |
| Voice Activity Detection (VAD) |
| Silence Suppression |
| Voice compression: cRTP |
| Codecs: G.711, G.723.1, G.729a, and G.729b |
| Routing and Switching |
| IPv4, RIP1/RIP2, OSPF, BGP4, DVMRP, PIM-SM (IP Multicast) |
| BGP Communities (RFC 1997 & 1998) |
| Policy Based Routing |
| BGP Multi-path |
| Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) |
| Network Address Translation (NAT) |
| Port Address Translation (PAT) |
| Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) |
| Header Compression (RFC 2508) |
| Multiple IP Addresses per Physical Interface |
| DHCP Client, DHCP Server |
| IPX/Novell IPX WAN, AppleTalk |
| Transparent Bridging (Spanning Tree IEEE 802.1d), SLIP, SoTCP |
| VLAN 802.1Q & 802.1P |
| Inter-VLAN routing (802.1Q) |
| High Availability |
| Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) |
| OnNet Proxy (Router Standby Protocol) |
| ICMP Router Discovery (RFC 1256) |
| Multi-Link PPP (MLPPP) |
| PPPoE (RFC 2516) |
| PPPoA (RFC 1483) |
| Advanced QoS |
| IP Type of Service (IP TOS) |
| Differentiated Services (DiffServ) |
| Bandwidth on Demand (BOD) |
| Dial on Demand (DOD) |
| Link Backup (V.25bis and ISDN) |
| Priority Queuing, Class Based Queuing (CBQ), Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ), Weighted Random Early Discard (WRED) |
| Packet Classification |
| Policy Based Routing |
| Generic Traffic Shaping (GTS) |
| Frame Relay Traffic Shaping (FRTS) |
| Priority Scheduling of Encrypted Voice Packets |
| Fast Path Switching for Voice |
| Compressed Real-Time Protocol (cRTP) |
| MLPP Link Fragmentation and inter-leaving Segmentation (RFC 1990 & 2686), FRF.12 |
| Security |
| SPI Firewall |
| User Authentication: RADIUS, PAP/CHAP |
| VPNs: IPSec (IP trafic), GRE (non-IP trafic) |
| IPSec Authentication Header (AH) and IPSec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) |
| IPSec Encryption: IPSec DES (56 bit), 3DES (128 bit) (Software based) |
| Advanced Encryption Standard (AES): 128, 192, and 256 bit key length (VG 6841) |
| Device Authentication and Key Management: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and X.509v3 Digital Certificates (VG 6841 only) |
| Dead Peer Detection |
| Message Authentication through Complex Hashing Algorithms (MD5/SHA-1) |
| Dynamic IP Address (Dynamic VPN Tunnels) |
| Protocol Support and Conversion Features |
| Transparent COP (TCOP) |
| Transparent BOP (TBOP) |
| ATPAD (Port 3 and 4 only), SLIP |
| X.42 Lottery Protocol |
| Transparent Polled Async (TPA) |
| SNA/SDLC for Serial Connections |
| BSC 2780, 3780, 3270 (HPAD, TPAD) |
| QLLC X.25 (IBM NPSI) |
| AS/400 5494 Communication Server |
| TN 3270 Remote Server |
| Conversion SDLC to RFC 1490 Frame Relay |
| Conversion of BSC 3270/3780 to SNA |
| Conversion of BSC 3270 to TCP/IP Client or Server |
| System Management |
| SNMP v1, v3 |
| Telnet |
| TFTP |
| CLI |
| Embedded Web HTTPD |
| SSH2 Server |
| OS Image Management |
| Configuration Management |
| Product Code |
Description |
WAN Modules |
User Data Modules |
User Voice Modules |
Internal Modules |
| 1130-10001 |
Vanguard 6840 Worldwide Base Unit. |
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| 1130-10002 |
Vanguard 6841 Worldwide Base Unit. |
|
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Integrated Encryption Module |
| 49646 |
V.24 DCE DIM Site Daughter card |
X |
X |
|
|
| 49647 |
V.35 DCE DIM Site Daughter card |
X |
X |
|
|
| 49648 |
V.36 DCE DIM Site Daughter card |
X |
X |
|
|
| 49649 |
V.11 DCE DIM Site Daughter card |
X |
X |
|
|
| 49658 |
V.24 DTE DIM Site Daughter card |
X |
X |
|
|
| 49659 |
V.35 DTE DIM Site Daughter card |
X |
X |
|
|
| 49660 |
V .36 DTE DIM Site Daughter card |
X |
X |
|
|
| 49661 |
V.11 DTE DIM Site Daughter card |
X |
X |
|
|
| 49666 |
V.11 DTE DIM Site Daughter card |
X |
|
X |
|
| 1600-00001 |
T1, Channelized T1/FT1 Channel Data Daughtercard |
X |
|
X |
|
| 1600-00120 |
E1, Channelized E1/FE1 Channel 120 Ohm Data/Voice Daughter Card |
X |
|
X |
|
| 49698 |
4 Port FXS Voice Daughter Card. |
|
|
X |
|
| 49712 |
4 Port FXO Voice Daughter Card. |
|
|
X |
|
| 1600-00075 |
E1, Channelized E1/FE1 Channel 75 Ohm Data/Voice Daughter Card |
X |
|
X |
|
| 65729 |
2 Port E&M Vanguard Packet Voice Daughter Card. |
|
|
X |
|
| 68372 |
Voice 2 Port FXS Daughter Card |
|
|
X |
|
| 68434 |
ISDN BRI Data Daughter Card, U Interface. |
X |
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| 68472 |
56K DSU Daughter Card. |
X |
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| 68525 |
BRI Voice Feature card, S/T Interface. |
|
|
X |
|
| 1130-10004 |
2 Port Serial Daughter Card. |
X |
X |
|
|
| 1152-10005 |
ISDN BRI Data Daughter card, S/T Interface. |
X |
|
|
|
| 1130-10021 |
DV30M Digital Voice Module |
|
|
X |
|
| 1130-10003 |
DV60M Digital Voice Module. |
|
|
X |
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