Cisco 3600 Multiservice Access Router

Cisco 3600 Series Multiservice Access Routers: Bringing high performance connectivity to medium and large businesses

At TXO we stock a large selection of refurbished parts for the Cisco 3600 Series Multiservice Access Router, with many components available for fast shipping and delivery. We also offer a repair service for many components within the Cisco 3600 series of network equipment. All replacement parts are guaranteed under our one year warranty. Talk to us today to find the parts you need.

Availability & shipping for the Cisco 3600 Series

With a large range of parts available for the Cisco 3600 Series Multiservice access router, TXO can help you quickly find the parts you need. Most Cisco parts are dispatched immediately upon receipt of purchase order and delivered within 1-3 days in the UK and 3-5 days for international delivery. Contact us today to get an exact quote and estimated delivery times for your order.

About the Cisco 3600 Multiservice Access Router

The Cisco 3600 Series Multiservice Access Routers are a range of high performance routers released by San Francisco based technology company, Cisco. There are several models in the Cisco 3600 series, including the Cisco 3620, the Cisco 3640 and the Cisco 3660, amongst others. The Cisco 3600 series routers are designed to be deployed in small to medium sized businesses, but due to its range of features, it would be equally suitable for roles within internet service providers (ISPs) as well. Capable of supporting a range of network capabilities including high speed video and data transmission, a range of LAN services, dial access, and multiprotocol data routing and more traditional services such as voice/fax network connectivity.

One of the key benefits of the Cisco 3600 series router is that it can support a range of network modules which allow the network operator to configure their system to the individual requirements of the business that the unit is operating in. Depending on the model, the Cisco 3600 series features either two or four module slots which can be fitted with network modules or interface cards that offer dial connectivity, integrated services digital network (ISDN), Primary Rate interface (PRI), integrated digital modems and asynchronous/synchronous serial interfaces. This range of modules allows the Cisco 3600 to provide various LAN-to-LAN and routing applications as well as branch/enterprise dial as well as customer specific applications.

As a multiservice router, the Cisco 3600 series supports both WAN/LAN access through the use of mixed media cards which themselves support various WAN technologies, and high speed ethernet by using a high density fast-ethernet network module. Capable of providing multiprotocol dial access, the Cisco 3600 can connect users of the platform no matter where they are located, each of these users can then have varying levels of access to the network which can be configured based on a set of security features including access lists, Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), violation logging, Kerberos, and TACACS+ with authentication authorisation and accounting (AAA). This range of security features means the Cisco 3600 is the perfect routing solution for businesses where security is of the utmost importance.

Alongside the advanced security features the Cisco 3600 series offers a range of management protocols that allow network operators to quickly and easily manage and maintain the network, as well as rapidly identify and fix issues. Using the CiscoWorks graphical user interface (GUI) management tool running in tandem with the CiscoIOS software, network administrators have complete control of their network statistics, security and operating conditions from one central location. This helps reduce the amount of time network engineers need to spend on costly in-house maintenance and reduces the amount of network downtime.

As with many Cisco routers, the Cisco 3600 series has scalability built into the core of the platform. Using a Multichassis Multilink Point-to-Point Protocol (MMP), users are able to start with one physical chassis unit which can then be scaled as their business grows by aggregating additional units as necessary. This helps provide a cost-effective way for businesses to increase their bandwidth without the need to replace the entire network.

In December 2003, Cisco announced the end of life of the Cisco 3600 Series Multiservice routers as the 1st of January 2010, after which point they would no longer offer technical or software support for the platform. Cisco recommended users transition to either the Cisco 3700 series or the Cisco 2691 as a suitable upgrade pathway. At TXO, we still offer replacement parts and service existing network equipment for businesses using the Cisco 3600 series to help extend the life of your platform. Contact us today to find out how we can help.

Cisco 3600 router component list

At TXO we have an extensive range of new and refurbished products and parts for the Cisco 3600 Series Switches, many of which can be ordered with fast shipping and delivery. A list of some of the most popular products can be found below, but please contact us if the part you require is not listed.

Part Number	Description
NM-2CE1U	Two-port channelized E1/ISDN PRI unbalanced network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-4B-S/T	Four-port ISDN BRI network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-4B-U	Four-port ISDN BRI with NT-1 network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-8B-S/T	Eight-port ISDN BRI network module (S/T Interface) for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-18DM	18 digital modem network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-24DM	24 digital modem network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-30DM	30 digital modem network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-COMPR	Compression network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-16A	16 port high-density async network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-32A	32 port high-density async network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-4T	Four-port serial network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-4A/S	Four-port async/sync serial network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-8A/S	Eight-port async/sync serial network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-1FE-TX	One-port Fast Ethernet network module (10/ 100BaseTX only) for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-4E	Four-port Ethernet network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-1E	One-port Ethernet network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-1E2W	One-port Ethernet, two WANcardslotnetwork module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-1E1R2W	One-port Ethernet, one-port Token Ring, two WAN card slot network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-1CE1B	One-port channelized E1/ISDN PRI balanced network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-1CE1U	One-port channelized E1/ISDN PRI unbalanced network module for the Cisco 3600 series
NM-2CE1B	Two-port channelized E1/ISDN PRI balanced network module for the Cisco 3600 series
WIC-1T	One-port sync serial for the Cisco 3600 series
WIC-1DSU-56K4	One-port, four-Wire, 56 Kbps CSU/DSU for the Cisco 3600 series
WIC-1B-S/T	One-port ISDN BRI for the Cisco 3600 series
WIC-1B-U	One-port ISDN BRI with NT1 for the Cisco 3600 series

Repair capability for the Cisco 3600 Series Switches

TXO believes in supporting the circular economy and helping reduce the environmental impact of the telecoms sector. We therefore offer a full third-party repair service which aims to refurbish and repair as many parts and components for the Cisco 3600 Series Switches as possible.

We have an experienced team of highly qualified systems engineers who complete over 12,000 repairs every year operating from our advanced engineering facilities in Solihull. With years of experience conducting repairs on many components for the Cisco 3600 series, they have an in-depth knowledge of core telecoms repairs including optical, IP and radio-based technologies and can offer expert support on maintaining your existing systems and help prevent unnecessary downtime.

As part of our expert service, we will often carry out pre-emptive repairs on Cisco components which are known to experience faults, therefore preventing the need for future repairs, further costly downtime and additional disruption to your business. We are also able to offer an advance replacement service, to deliver you parts prior to an on-site repair being conducted meaning you can maintain optimum service levels to your customers.

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Technical specifications for the Cisco 3600 series

The table below shows comparative specifications from two models in the Cisco 3600 Series Multiservice Routers, the Cisco 3620 and the Cisco 3640. For full details of the Cisco 3600 Series, please view the full data sheet here.

Feature	Cisco 3640	Cisco 3620
Processor Type	100-MHz IDT R4700 RISC	80-MHz IDT R4700 RISC
Flash Memory	4 MB, upgradable to 32MB	4 MB, upgradable to 32MB
System Memory	16 MB DRAM, upgradable to 128 MB DRAM	16 MB DRAM, upgradable to 64 MB DRAM
Network Module Slots	4 slots	2 slots
Power	AC, DC, Redundant Power Option	AC, DC, Redundant Power Option
Dimensions	17.5-in. width x 3.44-in. height x 15.75-in. depth	17.5-in. width x1.69-in. height x 14.25-in. depth
Performance	50–70 kpps	20–40 kpps
Console and Auxiliary Ports (up to 115.2 kbps)	Yes	Yes
Rack and Wall Mounting	Yes	Yes
Dual Type II PC Card Slots	Yes	Yes
Width	17.5 in (44.5 cm)	17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Height	3.44 in (8.7 cm)	1.69 in (4.3 cm)
Depth	15.75 in (40.0 cm)	14.25 in (36.2 cm)
Weight (minimum)	18 lb (8.18 kg)	14 lb (6.36 kg)
Weight (maximum)	23 lb (10.5 kg)	15 lb (6.8 kg)
Operating Temperature	32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)	32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
Nonoperating	-13 to 158	-13 to 158 F
Temperature	(-25 to 70C)	(-25 to 70 C)
Relative Humidity	5 to 95%	5 to 95%
NoiseLevel (Maximum)	45 dbA	40 dbA