Cisco Active Components

Cisco Active Components are the crucial complement to any LAN Structured Cabling solution, providing the intelligence and functionality required for a complete and reliable network system. These components-including switches,routers,and advanced technologies-enable seamless business communications across data, voice, video, and wireless access.

Switching: Built on a three-tier architecture of Core, Distribution, and Access layers.

1. Access Layer: Manages user and work group connectivity, typically with switches like the Cisco 2960 Series.
2. Distribution Layer: Provides routing, filtering, and WAN access between Access and Core.
3. Core Layer: The network backbone, designed for high-speed traffic handling, often with Cisco 6500 Chassis Switches.
4. Routing: Cisco routers—from the 1900 ISR Series to 7600 VXR 
5. Routers: Deliver efficient WAN Core and Edge routing by determining optimal data paths.

1. Network Security: Firewalls, VPN, IPS, NAC, Content Security, Endpoint Protection.
2. Wireless LAN: Indoor & Outdoor Access Points, Bridges, and WLAN Controllers for secure wireless connectivity.
3. Collaboration & Unified Communication: IP Telephony, VOIP, Webex, Video Conferencing, and Telepresence. Supported by Cisco Call Managers (7800 MCS, BE 5000, BE 6000) and IP Phones from 3900 to 9900 Series.
4. Data Center Solutions: Cisco MDS & Nexus Switches, Unified Computing & Servers, and Virtualization for scalable, high-performance data centers.

Together, Cisco’s active components and structured cabling deliver networks that are secure, productive, and cost-effective. They support application sharing, accelerate access to information, improve collaboration, strengthen security, and enable seamless remote connectivity.