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Overview of Cisco 2600 Series Routers

Table 1-1 lists the router models described in this guide and summarizes the LAN interfaces supported
on each model. These router models are similar in functionality, but differ in the number of interfaces
that are supported as well as the system specifications. (See Table 1-2.)

Table 1-1 Summary of Cisco 2600 Series LAN Interfaces

Advanced
Ethernet Token Ring Fast Ethernet Network WAN Interface Integration
Model (10BASE-T) (RJ-45) (10/100) Module Slot Card Slots Module Slots
Cisco 2610 1 — — 1 2 1
Cisco 2610XM — — 1 1 2 1
Cisco 2611 2 — — 1 2 1
Cisco 2611XM — — 2 1 2 1
Cisco 2612 1 1 — 1 2 1
Cisco 2613 — 1 — 1 2 1
Cisco 2620 — — 1 1 2 1
Cisco 2620XM — — 1 1 2 1
Cisco 2621 — — 2 1 2 1
Cisco 2621XM — — 2 1 2 1
Cisco 2650 — — 1 1 2 1
Cisco 2650XM — — 1 1 2 1
Cisco 2651 — — 2 1 2 1
Cisco 2651XM — — 2 1 2 1
Cisco 2691 — — 2 1 3 2

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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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Figure 1-2 Cisco 2600 Series Router Rear Panel—Example of 2RU Router

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Module Interface Information

• For information about installing network modules, refer to the Cisco Network Modules Hardware
Installation Guide, located at: Cisco Product Documentation > Access Servers and Access
Routers > Modular Access Routers Cisco 2600 Routers > Hardware installation documents
for Cisco 2600 series > Network module (netmod) installation
• For information about installing WAN interface cards, refer to the Cisco WAN Interface Cards
Hardware Installation Guide, located at: Cisco Product Documentation > Access Servers and
Access Routers > Modular Access Routers Cisco 2600 Routers > Hardware installation
documents for Cisco 2600 series > Interface card installation
• For information about installing Advanced Interface Modules, go to: Cisco Product
Documentation > Access Servers and Access Routers > Modular Access Routers Cisco 2600
Routers > Hardware installation documents for Cisco 2600 series > Advanced interface
module (AIM) installation

System Specifications
Table 1-2 Cisco 261x, Cisco 262x, and Cisco 265x System Specifications

Description Specification
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.69 x 17.5 x 11.8 in. (4.3 x 44.45 x 30.00 cm),
one rack unit
Weight 10.25 lb (4.66 kg)
Input voltage, AC power supply 100 to 240 VAC
Current 1.5A
Frequency 47 to 63 Hz
Power dissipation 75W (maximum), 260 Btus1/hr

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Table 1-2 Cisco 261x, Cisco 262x, and Cisco 265x System Specifications (continued)

Description Specification
Input voltage, DC power supply –38 to –75 VDC
Current 2.0A
Power dissipation 75W (maximum), 260 Btus/hr
Processor:
Cisco 261xx routers 40-MHz Motorola PowerQUICC MPC860
Cisco 262xx routers 50-MHz Motorola PowerQUICC MPC860
Cisco 265xx routers 80-MHz Motorola PowerQUICC MPC860P
Cisco 261xxXM routers 40-MHz Motorola PowerQUICC MPC860P
Cisco 262xxXM routers 50-MHz Motorola PowerQUICC MPC860P
Cisco 265xxXM routers 80-MHz Motorola PowerQUICC MPC860P
Operating environment 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Nonoperating temperature –40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C)
Operating humidity 5 to 95 percent, noncondensing
Noise level 38 dBa (minimum)
Regulatory compliance FCC Class B and Canadian DOC Class A
For more regulatory information, refer to the Regulatory
Compliance and Safety Information document that
accompanied your router.
1. Btus = British thermal units

Table 1-3 Cisco 2691 System Specifications

Description
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight
Input voltage, AC power supply 100 to 120, 120 VAC
Current emissions (AC)
Frequency
Line surge (120 VAC)
Line surge (240VAC)
Power dissipation
Processor
Console and Auxiliary ports
Operating humidity
Operating temperature
Nonoperating temperature
Specification
3.46 x 17.07 x 11.20 in. (8.78 x 45.36 x 28.45 cm),
two rack unit in height
15 lb (6.80 kg)
200 to 240, 230 VAC
0.93 min. @ 120VAC 60Hz (when loaded at 50% or
higher
47 to 63 Hz
160 VAC - 1/2 cycle
140 VAC - 5 cycles
320 VAC - 1/2 cycle
280 VAC - 5 cycles
105W (maximum)
240-MHz PMC-Sierra RM7061A RISC processor
RJ-45 connector
5 to 95%, noncondensing
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
–40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C)

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Table 1-3 Cisco 2691 System Specifications (continued)

Description Specification
Noise level 45 dBA (maximum)
Regulatory compliance FCC Part 15 Class A. For additional compliance
information, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information document that accompanied the
router.
Safety compliance UL 60950; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00;
IEC 60950, EN 60950; AS/NZS 3260; TS001

Regulatory Compliance
For compliance information, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that
accompanied this device.

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