Cisco CGS-2520-16S-8PC Rackmount Switch Specification Guide

 

 

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Figure 1.    Places in the Network: CGS 2520 

 

Product Overview 

The CGS 2520 is designed for harsh environments. The CGS 2520 offers: 

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Rugged design for transmission and distribution (T&D) power substations, including compliance with IEC-

61850-3 and IEEE 1613 specifications for extended environmental, shock/vibration, and surge ratings; a 

complete set of DC and AC power input options; a focus on redundancy; and convection cooling (no fans) 

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Compact 1RU (rack unit), 19 in. network rack-mountable switch, with support for reverse cabling 

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Dual LEDs on front and back of switch to provide ease of monitoring and troubleshooting 

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Easy setup and management, using the Cisco Configuration Professional graphical user interface and 

supporting management tools, including CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) 

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Easy switch replacement with the Connected Grid Swap Drive feature: removable flash memory, allowing 

the user to quickly replace a switch in the field without having to manually reconfigure the switch 

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High availability, deterministic QoS behavior, and reliable security using Cisco IOS Software 

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Smartport templates that implement recommended software configurations for T&D substation applications 

at the touch of a button 

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Hardware support for IEEE1588v2, a precision timing protocol with nanosecond-level precision for precise 

timing applications 

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Improved ring and hub-and-spoke resiliency, with the support of Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) 

and Flexlink 

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Transparent IT integration with the support of Layer 3 routing protocols (IP Services image optional) 

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Hardware-based security with IEEE 802.1AR that cryptographically binds security credentials to the CGS 

2520 during manufacturing