Data Sheet Cisco Services-Ready Engine Compact, Versatile, High-Performance Router Blade ® The Cisco Services-Ready Engine (SRE) modules are router blades for the Cisco Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2) that provide the capability to host Cisco, third-party, and custom applications. The modules have their own processors, storage, network interfaces, and memory that operate independently of the host router resources, helping ensure maximum concurrent routing and application performance. Moreover, the modules come in two compact form factors designed to reduce physical footprint, lower power consumption, and simplify hardware installation at the branch office. The Cisco SRE includes a software controller that enables you to install applications on the module remotely at any time. This solution can help your organization quickly deploy new branch-office applications on demand, reduce operating costs, and consolidate the branch-office infrastructure. Cisco SRE offers the next-generation application hosting platform that combines networking, collaboration, compute and storage services, and centralized management into a cohesive system designed to simplify infrastructure, support evolving business needs, and reduce operating costs at the branch office. It integrates all elements necessary to optimize branch-office IT infrastructure for delivery of applications from the data center and deployment of branch-office applications on demand, and houses them under a single chassis - the Cisco ISR G2. Figure 1 shows the Cisco SRE Internal Service Module (ISM) and the Cisco SRE Service Module (SM), and Table 1 summarizes features and benefits of the modules. Figure 1. Cisco SRE Internal Service Module and Cisco SRE Service Module Table 1. Summary of Features and Benefits of Cisco Services-Ready Engine Key Features Key Benefits ● Ability to host Cisco, third-party, and custom applications ● Small physical, energy, and carbon footprint ● Consolidate and simplify branch-office infrastructure into one device ● Save on energy bills, hardware support contracts, and onsite visits ● High-performance, high-capacity hardware ● On-demand remote application provisioning ● Improve versatility and flexibility of branch-office infrastructure ● Quickly and cost-effectively adapt branch-office services and applications to evolving business needs ● Centralized management and troubleshooting © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 2

Consolidation at the Branch Office Organizations today are turning to server centralization and consolidation of branch-office infrastructure in order to reduce cost and complexity of their IT systems. These initiatives, while delivering the sought-after benefits, often create a new set of challenges: ● Application performance: Business-critical applications hosted centrally must provide performance and user experience as if they were hosted locally. ● Application survivability: Applications and network services vital to business transactions at the branch office must function during a WAN outage....

Table 2. Applications Supported on Cisco SRE Modules Category Network services Applications ● Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) ● Infoblox Core Network Services Benefits Improve efficiency of branch-office applications through visibility and management ● Cisco Prime™ Network Analysis Module (NAM) ● NetScout nGenius Integrated Agent ● BlueCat Adonis DNS/DHCP and Proteus IPAM ● LogLogic MX-Virtual Appliance ● Visual Network Systems OmniPoint Element ● Uplogix Local Management Platform Application services ● Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) ● Cisco UCS Express Improve the overall performance...

Table 3. Cisco SRE Module Types Module Specification Cisco SRE Service Module (SM) ● The Cisco SRE Service Module is supported on Cisco 2911, 2921, 2951, 3925, 3925E, 3945, and 3945E Integrated Services Routers, part of the Cisco ISR G2 portfolio. ● You can deploy 1 to 4 service modules per chassis, depending on the model of Cisco Integrated Services Routers Generation 2. Cisco SRE Internal Services Module (ISM) ● The Cisco ISM is supported on Cisco 1941, 2901, 2911, 2921, 2951, 3925, and 3945 Integrated Services Routers, part of the Cisco ISR G2 portfolio. ● You can deploy 1 ISM per chassis....

On-Demand Application Provisioning You can easily install, replace, or uninstall applications from the Cisco SRE hosting infrastructure using familiar Cisco device and network management tools. The management tools allow you to replace one type of application with a different, even unrelated type of application on one or a group of Cisco SREs. Moreover, you can deploy the Cisco SRE in the branch office without any application when the network is being installed and quickly provision it with a supported application at a later time. Finally, you can use the same, consistent hardware footprint to...

Centralized Management and Troubleshooting You can provision and manage applications hosted on the Cisco SRE with Cisco Configuration Professional, the command-line interface (CLI), and CiscoWorks LMS. These familiar network management (Table 5) tools offer both single- and multidevice management options. In addition, the Cisco SRE modules come with an onboard hardware diagnostic tool for monitoring the health of the hardware or troubleshooting problems. Centralized management for Cisco SRE modules provides the following features: ● Automated discovery reports the type, capacity, and properties...

Feature Cisco SRE 300 ISM Cisco SRE 700 and SRE 710 SMs Cisco SRE 900 and SRE 910 SMs Internal network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to router backplane Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to router backplane Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to router backplane External network interfaces None One USB connector One USB connector One RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet connector One RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet connector Router platforms Cisco 1941, 2901, 2911, 2921, 2951, 3925, and 3945 Integrated Services Routers Cisco 2911, 2921, 2951, 3925, 3925E, 3945, and 3945E Integrated Services Routers Cisco 2911, 2921,...