HP A-Series Router Overview

Module 20

Objectives
This module introduces you to the HP A-Series Multi-Service Routers (A-MSRs). These routers offer reliable, secure end-to-end connections across the Internet for companies of all sizes from large enterprise branch offices to small to medium businesses (SMBs). After completing this module, you should be able to:

List the products that comprise the HP A-Series routing solutions For each router series, describe the following:

Types and numbers of fixed Ethernet ports Types of LAN, WAN, and voice connections supported Types of modules supported Other features such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and firewalls

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HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series

HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series
HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 50-60 (DC and AC) HP A-MSR 50-40 (DC and AC) HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series

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This section introduces the HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series. These routers were formerly branded as H3C, but are now part of the HP A-Series. First, you will learn about the features common to all of the A-MSR 50 routers, and then you will learn to distinguish between the individual routers in the series.
Note

This course does not cover the following A-Series routers. To provide support for these routers, access the URL listed below and download the hardware installation guide: HP A8800 Router Series: (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?lan g=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=12883&prodSeriesId=4177488&lang=en&cc= us) HP A6600 Router Series: (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?lan g=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=12883&prodSeriesId=4177478&lang=en&cc= us) You can also use the HP Networkings Support and Lookup Tool: (http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/support/converter/index.aspx)

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HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series Features

HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series Features

High-density LAN and WAN routing and switching Security
Firewall VPN Hardware-based encryption at 600 Mbps (with optional modules)

Converged communications
T1/E1 wirespeed for voice services

PoE for 32 ports (with external power)

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The A-MSR 50 Series includes two chassis, each of which comes in two different models (which differ only in the type of power that they accept):

A-MSR 50-60 AC and A-MSR 50-60 DC A-MSR 50-40 AC and A-MSR 50-40 DC

Designed for large branch and regional offices, the A-MSR 50 Series routers deliver high performance LAN and WAN routing and switching with packet forwarding speeds of up to 600 or 1280 Kilopackets per second (Kpps), depending on the processor module. Adding enhanced security to high performance, the routers include an advanced firewall and VPN gateway. Because the routers embed encryption processes in hardware modules, performance does not suffer; the routers encrypt traffic at rates of up to 600 Mbps. Similarly, separate modules handle voice processing, enabling the routers to deliver voice traffic at T1/E1 wirespeed. When using an optional power supply, the A-MSR 50 Series routers can provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) to up to 32 devices such as VoIP phones, wireless APs, and others.

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Common Components of the HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series

Common Components of the HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series

Modular Require an A-MSR 50 Main Processor Module or HighPerformance Processor Module Support SICs and FICs for connectivity and other services Support a Multi-Service Module to provide enhanced services

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All A-MSR 50 Series routers are modular in design, enabling the routers to deliver a great flexibility in port type, port count, and services. First, the routers require a processor module, which can be either the A-MSR 50 Main Processor Module or the High-Performance Processor Module. Customers install other types of modules to provide more options for connectivity as well as other services. These modules are called Smart Interface Cards (SICs) and Flexible Interface Cards (FICs). Finally, the A-MSR 50 Series routers Multi-Service Module hosts additional modules that enhance voice and encryptions services. You will now learn about each of these types of module.

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HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series Main Processor Module

HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series Main Processor Module

A-MSR 50 Main Processor Module or MPUF (600 Kpps) provides:
One CF slot Four SIC slots Two fixed Gigabit dual-personality ports 4. One console port 5. One AUX port 6. Two USB 1.1 slots
1. 2. 3.

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The picture shows an A-MSR 50 Series router that uses an A-MSR 50 Main Processor Module, which is the module at the top of the chassis.
Note This module is sometimes referred to as the Main Processing Unit F (MPUF).

This module provides the main processor for the router as well as the following:

One slot for a compact flash (CF) card, which can hold the routers software and configuration Because you can remove this card from one router and place it in another, you can use it to quickly get a replacement router up and running. You will learn more in the next modules in this course.

Four SIC slots The picture shows slots that are populated with SICs; your customers router might have different SICs, so the ports may look slightly different.

One console port and one auxiliary (AUX) port You can connect to these ports to manage the router; you will learn more in Module 22: Basic Configuration of HP A-Series Routers.

Two Gigabit dual-personality ports, the only fixed ports on the A-MSR 50 routers, all other ports being included in the SICs or FICs that the customer has installed
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On all of the former 3Com and H3C devices, a Gigabit dual-personality port is actually a set of two ports, only one of which can be used at once:

One 10/100/1000 port (for copper cables) One SFP port into which a variety of mini-GBICs, supporting different types of connections, including fiber-optic ones, can be installed

Two USB 1.1 slots

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HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series High-Performance Processor Module

HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series High-Performance Processor Module

A-MSR 50 High-Performance Processor Module or MPU-G2 (1280 Kpps) provides:
Three fixed Gigabit dual-personality ports One console port One AUX port One Ethernet 1 management port 2-4 5. Two USB 1.1 slots 6. One CF slot
1. 2. 3. 4.

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You might encounter some A-MSR 50 Series routers that have an A-MSR 50 HighPerformance Module instead of the Main Processor Module. This module provides higher rates for packet forwarding (up to 1280 Kpps). Its exterior features resemble those on the Main Processor Module, but the High-Performance Module does not provide any SIC slots.
Note This module is sometimes referred to as the Main Processing-G2 (MPU-G2).

The module includes:

One console port One AUX port One Ethernet port dedicated to managing the device Three fixed dual-personality ports Two USB 1.1 slots One slot for a compact flash (CF) card

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HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series SICs and FICs

HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series SICs and FICs

Provide a variety of connectivity options:*
LAN WAN Voice
Double-width SIC Single-width SICs

Come in two widths:

Single-width (SIC or FIC) =

Occupy one slot

Double-width

(DISC or DFIC)= Occupy two slots

Double-width SIC
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Single-width FICs

*Several SICs and FICs provide other services instead of connectivity.

The A-MSR 50 Seriess FICs and SICs provide a wide variety of LAN, WAN, and voice connectivity options to fit a variety of enterprise remote and branch office communication needs. In addition, several SICs and FICs provide enhanced services. For example, one SIC enables the router to provide 802.1 1b/g/n wireless services. And the Open Architecture Module (OAM) FIC can run a wide variety of different services based on the Open Application Architecture (OAA). (OAA is a standard for IT infrastructure that enables third party vendors to develop applications that fit seamlessly within infrastructure.) Customers can choose whichever options they need. For example, a router might have one SIC with multiple 10/100 Ethernet ports to connect to the LAN, one FIC with a T3 port for a high-speed WAN connection, and another FIC with FXO ports to connect to a public switched telephone network (PSTN). For this reason, you will never know exactly which types of physical connections you will encounter in support situations. SICs and FICs come in two sizes: single-width, which occupy one slot, and doublewidth, which occupy two slots. A single-width SIC or FIC is referred to simply as a SIC or FIC while a double-width SIC or FIC is a DSIC or DFIC. Customers can install as many SICs, DSICs, FICs, and DFICs as will fit in their routers corresponding slots. For example, an A-MSR 50 router has four SIC slots in two rows; in these slots, a customer can install four single-width SICs, two double-width SICs, or two single-width SICs and one double-width SIC. The same principles hold for FICs.
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The table lists all SICs and FICs supported by the A-MSR 50 Series routers. You do not need to memorize them, but you should familiarize yourself with the different types of ports that they provide so that you will be prepared for many situations. Some of these SICs and FICs may no longer be in circulation, but you might see them in a support situation. Other modules might be released later; refer to the HP networking Web site for up-to-date information.
Note The ports on the LAN SICs and FICs operate at Layer 2 only. The Ethernet ports in the WAN rows can operate at Layer 3 (support an IP address and so forth). All Ethernet ports are Base-T ports that accept RJ-45 connectors unless otherwise indicated. Speeds are in Mbps. Also note that dual-personality ports are defined as earlier.

Table 1: SICs for A-MSR 20/30/50 Series Routers and FICs for A-MSR 50 Series Routers
Type of Connectivity Type of Card
SIC DSIC LAN FIC DFIC

Card
4-Port 10/100 Ethernet 4-Port 10/100 PoE 9-Port 10/100 Ethernet 9-Port 10/100 PoE 16-Port 10/100 and 1 Gigabit Dual-Personality Port 16-Port 10/100 PoE and 1 Gigabit Dual-Personality Port 24-Port 10/100 and 2 Gigabit Dual-Personality Ports 24-Port 10/100 PoE and 2 Gigabit Dual-Personality Ports 1-Port 10/100 Ethernet 1-Port 100 SFP Interface 1-Port 10/100/1000 Dual-Personality Port 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber (requires a mini-GBIC) 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber (requires a mini-GBIC) 1-Port E1/CE1/PRI 1-Port Fractional E1 1-Port Fractional T1 (T1/CT1/PRI) 1-Port ADSL/ADSL 2+ 1-Port Analog Modem 1-Port ISDN-U 1-Port Enhanced Serial (synchronous/asynchronous) 8-Port Asynchronous Serial 3G Wireless WAN Interface 1-Port 10/100 Ethernet 2-Port 10/100 Ethernet 4-Port 10/100 Ethernet 1-Port 10/100/1000 Ethernet 2-Port 10/100/1000 Ethernet 1-Port CE1/PRI 2-Port CE1/PRI 4-Port CE1/ PRI 8-Port CE1/PRI 8-Port CE1/PRI, 75 ohm 1-Port Fractional E1 2-Port Fractional E1

SIC

WAN

FIC

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SIC

Voice

FIC

SIC Other FIC

4-Port Fractional E1 8-Port Fractional E1, 75 ohm 1-Port Fractional T1/CT1/PRI 2-Port Fractional T1/CT1/PRI 4-Port Fractional T1/CT1/PRI 8-Port Fractional T1/CT1/PRI 1-Port Fractional T1 2-Port Fractional T1 4-Port Fractional T1 8-Port Fractional T1, 75 ohm 4-Port E1 IMA, 75 ohm 8-Port E1 IMA, 75 ohm 4-Port T1 IMA 4-Port Enhanced ISDN-S/T module 1-Port Fractional E3/CE3 1-Port Fractional T3/CT3 1-Port OC-3 ATM (Requires a mini-GBIC) 1-port OC-3 Packet over SDH/SONET (POS) 1-port OC-3 ATM Multi-Mode (MM) (fiber) 1-port OC-3 ATM Single-Mode (SM) (fiber) 1-port OC-3 ATM Single-Mode Long-Haul (SML) (fiber) 1-Port ATM Over E3 1-Port ATM Over T3 1-Port Channelized POS 155M to T1 Interface (Requires a mini-GBIC) 1-Port Channelized POS 155M to T1 Interface (Requires a mini-GBIC) 1-Port G.SHDSL (ATM Mode) 2-Port Enhanced Serial (synchronous/asynchronous) 4-Port Enhanced Serial (synchronous/asynchronous) 8-Port Enhanced Serial (synchronous/asynchronous) 8-Port Asynchronous Serial 16-Port Asynchronous Serial 1-Port ISDN-S/T 1-Port ISDN-S/T Voice 2-Port ISDN-S/T Voice 1-Port FXO (analog trunk) 2-Port FXO 1-Port FXS (analog line) 2-Port FXS 2-Port FXS + 1-Port FXO 1-Port E1 Voice 1-Port T1 Voice 2-Port FXS 4-Port FXS 2-Port FXO 4-Port FXS 1-Port E1 Voice 1-Port T1 Voice 2-port Channelized E1 Voice 2-port Channelized T1 Voice 4-Port ISDN BRI S/T Voice 4-port E&M (analog trunk) 802.1 1b/g/n Wireless Access Point WAN Application Accelerator Module (WAAM) for MSR 50 Series Routers Open Application Module (OAM) Rev. 10.31

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HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series FIC Slots

HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series FIC Slots

A-MSR 50-60 AC and A-MSR 50-60 DC
6 FIC slots

A-MSR 50-40 AC and A-MSR 50-40 DC

4 FIC slots

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To hold the SICs and FICs, the A-MSR 50 Series routers provide SIC and FIC slots. You already learned about the A-MSR 50 Series SIC slots, which are provided by the Main Processor Module. One main difference between the A-MSR 50-60 and the AMSR 50-40 routers is in the number of FIC slots that they provide. The A-MSR 50-60 has six FIC slots and the A-MSR 50-40 has four.

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HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series Multi-Service Module

HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series Multi-Service Module

MSCA for Main Processor Module MSCB for High-Performance Processor Module Required to host modules that enhance processing power for services:
MSCA:

Four VPM slots (for voice) One VPCM slot (for voice)

MSCB: One VPCM slot Two ESM slots

Interior view of an A-MSR 50 MSCA

Two ESM slots (for encryption)

VPM

VCPM

ESM

ESM

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You should be aware of another component of A-MSR routers: the Multi-Service Module, which resides in the back of the switch and hosts the modules required for enhanced services. One Multi-Service Module, also called Multi-Service Card A (MSCA), works with the Main Processor Module while the High-Performance MultiService Module, or Multi-Service Card B (MSCB), works with the High-Performance Processor Module. The MSCA includes the following:

Four Voice Processing Module (VPM) slots One or more VPMs are required when the A-MSR 50 Series router supports digital voice traffic. A VPM provides digital signal processing (DSP), coderdecoder (CODEC) functions, echo cancellation, and noise suppression for multiple digital voice channels. Customers can install 8-channel, 16-channel, 24channel, and 32-channel modules.

One Voice Co-Processing Module (VCPM) slot A VCPM is also required for digital voice traffic. This module handles the processing for voice traffic, setting up the Time Division Multiplex (TDM) exchanges for each data voice channel.

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Two Enhanced Services Module (ESM) slots An ESM enhances performance when an A-MSR 50 Series router implements an IPsec VPN. Instead of implementing encryption and decryption in the software, which can decrease performance, the router offloads the encryption and decryption of packets to the ESM. Customers can choose from two types of ESM:

Advanced Network Data Encryption ESM Standard Network Data Encryption ESM

The MSCB includes:

One VCPM slot Two ESM slots

These slots accept the same modules as those on the MSCA.

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HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series

HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series
HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 30-10 HP A-MSR 30-11 HP A-MSR 30-16 HP A-MSR 30-20 HP A-MSR 30-40 HP A-MSR 30-60 HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series
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The next section outlines the basic features of the HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series, another formerly branded H3C member of the HP A-Series.

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HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series Features

HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series Features

High-density LAN and WAN routing and switching
Packet forwarding up to 250 Kpps

Security
Firewall VPN Hardware-based encryption at 240 Mbps (with optional modules)

Converged communications
T1/E1 wirespeed for voice services

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The HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series comprises six modular chassis designed for large branch and regional offices:

A-MSR 30-10 A-MSR 30-1 1 A-MSR 30-16 A-MSR 30-20 A-MSR 30-40 A-MSR 30-60

The HP A-MSR 30-16, 30-20, 30-40, and 30-60 are available in PoE and non-PoE models, and the HP A-MSR 30-30, 30-40, and 30-60 are available in AC and DC models. The A-MSR 30 Series provides a consistent feature set with that of the A-MSR 50 Series. However, the A-MSR 30 routers, which support fewer ports than the A-MSR 50 routers when operating at full capacity, deliver correspondingly smaller packet forwarding and packet encryption rates (250 Kpps and 240 Mbps, respectively).

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HP A-MSR 30 Series Common Features

HP A-MSR 30 Series Common Features

One CF slot (except the A-MSR 30-10 and 30-11) One console port One AUX port* One redundant power supply input (except the A-MSR 30-11 and A-30-16 AC) Two USB 1.1 slots (except the A-MSR 30-16, which has one) Support SICs and MIMs for connectivity and other features
*On the A-MSR 30-10 and 30-1 1, the console and AUX port are combined
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The A-MSR 30 Series routers display some relatively consistent features, which will be familiar to you from the A-MSR 50 Series. The A-MSR 30 Series routers have:

One CF slot (except the A-MSR 30-10 and 30-1 1 routers) One console port One AUX port However, the A-MSR 30-10 and 30-1 1 routers have a single port that can function as either a console or an AUX port.

One redundant power supply input for backup power or extra power to deliver to PoE devices However, the A-MSR 30-1 1 and A-MSR 30-16 AC cannot connect to a redundant power supply.

Two USB 1.1 slots (except the A-MSR 30-16, which has one)

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HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series MIMs and SICs

HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series MIMs and SICs

MIMs and SICs provide a variety of connectivity options:
LAN WAN Voice

Several MIMs support other services. MIMs come in several sizes:

Single-width (MIM) = Occupy one slot Double-width (DMIM) = Occupy two slots (side-by-side) XMIM = Only fit in XMIM slots

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The same SICs that are supported by A-MSR 50 routers provide connectivity options for the A-MSR 30 routers. However, instead of FICs, the A-MSR 30s use MultiFunction Interface Modules (MIMs). Like the other modules, MIMs provide LAN, WAN, and voice connectivity options, as well as support for a variety of other services, including OAA services. The MIMs simply fit into a different type of slot. Most MIMs are single-width and occupy one MIM slot, but some are double-width and occupy two. Two MIMs are XMIMs, which must be installed in a special slot that can hold either MIMs or XMIMs. For your reference, the table displays all MIMs and XMIMs for the A-MSR 30 Series routers. (Refer the table for the A-MSR 50 Series for the SICs for the A-MSR 30 Routers.) Some of these MIMs may no longer be in circulation, but you might see them in a support situation. Other MIMs might be released later; refer to the HP networking Web site for up-to-date information.
Note The ports on the LAN MIMs operate at Layer 2 only. The Ethernet ports in the WAN rows can operate at Layer 3 (support an IP address and so forth). All Ethernet ports are Base-T ports that accept RJ-45 connectors unless otherwise indicated. Speeds are in Mbps. Also note that dual-personality ports are defined as earlier.

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Table 2: MIMs for A-MSR 30 Series Routers

Type of Connectivity Type of Card
MIM LAN XMIM DMIM

Card
16-Port 10/100 Ethernet 16- Port 10/100 PoE 16-Port 10/100 24-Port 10/100 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet and 2 Gigabit Dual Personality Ports 24-Port 10/100 PoE and 2 Gigabit Dual Personality Ports 1 Port 10/100 Ethernet 2- Port 10/100 Ethernet 4-Port 10/100 Ethernet 1-Port 10/100/1000 Ethernet 2-Port 10/100/1000 Ethernet 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber (requires a mini-GBIC) 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber (requires a mini-GBIC) 1-Port Packet over SDH/SONET (POS) 1-Port G.SHDSL 1-Port G.SHDSL (RJ1 1) 2-Port Enhanced Serial (synchronous/asynchronous) 4-Port Enhanced Serial (synchronous/asynchronous) 8-Port Enhanced Serial (synchronous/asynchronous) 1-Port Channelized E1/PRI 2- Port Channelized E1/PRI 4-Port Channelized E1/PRI 4-Port E1 and Fractional E1 8-Port Channelized E1/PRI, 75-ohm 8-Port E1 and Fractional E1, 75 ohm 2-Port T1 and Fractional T1 4-Port T1 and Fractional T1 2-Port FT1/CT1/PRI 1-Port FE3/CE3 (full, channelized, or fractionalized) 1-Port FT3/CT3 (full, channelized, or fractionalized) 1-Port OC3 ATM (Requires a mini-GBIC) 4-Port E1 ATM IMA, 75 ohm 8-Port E1 ATM IMA, 75 ohm 2-port FT1/CT1/PRI 4-port E1 IMA 4-port T1 IMA 4-port Enhanced ISDN S/T 1-port FE3/CE3 1-port FT3/CT3 1-Port E1 Voice 1-Port T1 Voice 2-port E1 Voice (channelized) 2-port T1 Voice (channelized) 4-Port ISDN BRI S/T Voice 2- Port FXS 4-Port FXS 2- Port FXO 4-Port FXO 4-port E&M NDEC2 Encryption Accelerator WAAM for MSR 30 Series Routers OAM Rev. 10.31

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MIM

Voice

MIM

Other

MIM

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HP A-MSR 30-10 and 30-1 1

HP A-MSR 30-10 and 30-11

HP A-MSR 30-10 and 30-11 additional features: Connectivity:
Two fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports One fixed serial interface One MIM/XMIM slot Two SIC slots

Enhanced services:
One ESM slot

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The A-MSR 30-10 and 30-1 1 provide the same features. In addition to the features already discussed, these routers include:

For connectivity:

Two fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports One fixed serial port One MIM/XMIM Slot This slot can hold either a MIM or XMIM. Two SIC slots, which can contain two single-width or one double-width module One ESM slot

For enhanced services:

All A-MSR 30 Series routers support the same ESMs as the A-MSR 50 Series.

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HP A-MSR 30-16

HP A-MSR 30-16
A-MSR 30-16 PoE and 30-16 AC additional features: Connectivity:
Two fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports One MIM slot Four SIC slots

Enhanced services:
Two ESM slots Two VPM slots One VCPM slot

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The HP A-MSR 30-16 is available in two models: the A-MSR 30-16 PoE and the AMSR 30-16 AC, which is a non-PoE model. In addition to the features that are common to the A-MSR 30 Series, these routers provide:

For connectivity:

Two fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports One MIM slot Four SIC slots in two rows of two

These slots can hold four single-width SICs, or two single-width and one doublewidth, or two double-width modules.

For enhanced services:

Two VPM slots One VCPM slots Two ESM slots

The entire A-MSR 30 Series uses the same VPMs and VCPMs, as well as the same ESMs, as the A-MSR 50 Series.

PoE on up to eight switched ports (A-MSR 30-16 PoE only)

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HP A-MSR 30-20

HP A-MSR 30-20
A-MSR 30-20 AC, 30-20 DC, and 30-20 PoE additional features: Connectivity:
Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports Two MIM slots (single-width only) Four SIC slots

Enhanced services:
Two ESM slots Two VPM slots One VCPM slot

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The HP A-MSR 30-20 is available in AC, DC, and PoE models. In addition to the features already discussed, the A-MSR 30-20 routers provide:

For connectivity:

Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports Two MIM slots These slots, which are on the back of the chassis and not shown in the slide, are placed one over the other. Therefore, they can contain only single-width MIMs.

Two SIC slots The SIC slots are placed in two rows of two. Therefore, they can hold four SICs, two SICs and one DSIC, or two DSICs.

For enhanced services:

Two ESM slots Two VPM slots One VCPM slot

PoE on up to eight switched ports (A-MSR 30-20 PoE only)

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HP A-MSR 30-40

HP A-MSR 30-40
A-MSR 30-40 AC, 30-40 DC, and 30-40 PoE additional features: Connectivity:
Two Gigabit dual-personality ports Six MIM slots (Two single-width only; Two pairs can hold double-width) Four SIC slots

Enhanced services:
Two ESM slots Three VPM slots One VCPM slot

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The HP A-MSR 30-40 is available in AC, DC, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) models. The A-MSR 30-40 routers support the previously discussed common features of the AMSR 30 Series but provide a higher port density and more options for enhanced services:

For connectivity:

Two Gigabit dual-personality ports Six MIM slots These slots are arrayed in four rows, two of which have two slots and two of which have only one. This arrangement means that two MIM slots can only hold single-width MIMs while the other two pairs of MIM can each contain two MIMs or one DMIM.

Four SIC slots The SIC slots are arranged in two rows of two, so they can contain four SICs, two SICs and one DSIC, or two DSICs.

For enhanced services:

Two ESM slots Three VPM slots One VCPM slot

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PoE on up to 24 switched ports (A-MSR 30-40 PoE only)

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HP A-MSR 30-60

HP A-MSR 30-60
A-MSR 30-60 AC, 30-60 DC, and 30-60 PoE additional features: Connectivity:
Two Gigabit dual-personality ports Ten MIM slots (two single-width only; four pairs can hold double-width) Four SIC slots

Enhanced services:
Two ESM slots Three VPM slots One VCPM slot

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The HP A-MSR 30-60 is available in AC, DC, and PoE models. It provides all the common features of the A-MSR 30 Series and the highest potential port-density of this series. It provides:

For connectivity:

Two Gigabit dual-personality ports 10 MIM slots These slots are arrayed in six rows, four of which have two slots and two of which have only one. This arrangement means that two MIM slots can only hold single-width MIMs while the other four pairs of slots can each contain two MIMs or one DMIM.

Four SIC slots The SIC slots are arranged in two rows of two, so they can contain four SICs, two SICs and one DSIC, or two DSICs.

For enhanced services:

Two ESM slots Three VPM slots One VCPM slot

PoE on up to 24 switched ports (A-MSR 30-60 PoE only)

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HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series

HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series
HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20-20 HP A-MSR 20-21 HP A-MSR 20-40 HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series

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This section outlines the basic features of the HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series, another previously branded H3C member of the HP A-Series.

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HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series Features

HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series Features

High-density LAN and WAN routing and switching
Packet forwarding up to 160 Kpps

Security
Firewall VPN Hardware-based encryption at 100 Mbps (with optional modules)

Converged communications
T1/E1 wirespeed for voice services

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The HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series comprises three modular chassis:

A-MSR 20-20 A-MSR 20-21 A-MSR 20-40

These routers offer a feature set that is consistent with other A-MSR routers. However, with a generally lower port-density, a packet forwarding rate of up to 160 Kpps, and a packet encryption rate of up to 100 Mbps, these routers are designed for smaller deployments such as branch offices.

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HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series Common Features

HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series Common Features

One CF slot One console port One AUX port One USB 1.1 slot* Support SICs

*The A-MSR 20-40 provides 2 slots.

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All of the A-MSR 20 Series routers include the following familiar features for management access and basic functionality:

One CF slot for the software and saved configurations One console port for management One AUX port for management and other uses (which will be discussed in Module 22: Basic Configuration of HP A-Series Routers) One USB 1.1 slot (however, the A-MSR 20-40 provides two slots)

Customers install modules in the routers to provide connectivity options. The A-MSR 20 Series routers support only SICs. They support the same SICs as the other A-MSR Series routers (refer to the table for the A-MSR 50 Series); however, they do not support the SICs that provide PoE.
Note Because there are no OAM SICs, the A-MSR 20 Series routers cannot support open architecture services.

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HP A-MSR 20-20 and 20-21

HP A-MSR 20-20 and 20-21

HP A-MSR 20-20 connectivity:
Two fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports Two SIC slots

HP A-MSR 20-21 connectivity:

Two fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports Eight fixed Layer 2 10/100 Ethernet ports Two SIC slots

HP A-MSR 20-20 and 20-21 enhanced services:

One ESM slot

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In addition to the common features of the A-MSR 20 Series, the HP A-MSR 20-20 provides:

For connectivity:

Two fixed 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports Two SIC slots

For enhanced services, one ESM slot Across the A-MSR 20 Series, the ESM slot supports the same encryption modules used by the A-MSR 50 and A-MSR 30 Series routers.

The A-MSR 20-21 supports the same features as the 20-20 except that it has 10 fixed 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. Eight of these ports are Layer 2 only. Note that the A-MSR 20-20 and 20-21 do not support VPMs or VCPMs. Therefore, these routers can support FXO and FXS connections but not digital E1 or T1 connections.

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HP A-MSR 20-40

HP A-MSR 20-40
HP A-MSR 20-40 Connectivity:
Two fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports Four SIC slots

Enhanced services:
One ESM slot Two VPM slots One VCPM slot

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The HP A-MSR 20-40 routers offer similar features but enhance them with more SIC slots and slots for modules that support digital voice services. In addition to the common features of the series, an A-MSR 20-40 provides:

For connectivity:

Two fixed 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports Four SIC slots Arranged in two rows, these slots can hold four SICs, two SICs and one DSIC, or two DSICs.

For enhanced services:

One ESM slot Two VPM slots One VCPM slot

The VPMs and VCPMs that are accepted by the A-MSR 20 Series are the same modules used for the A-MSR 50 and 30 Series.

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HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series

HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series
HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20-10 HP A-MSR 20-11 HP A-MSR 20-12 HP A-MSR 20-13 HP A-MSR 20-15 HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series

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Now you will learn about the next members of the HP A-Series, the A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series. These routers were previously branded 3Com.

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HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series Features

HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series Features

WAN and LAN switching and routing
Packet forwarding up to 160 Kpps

Security:
VPN Firewall Hardware-based encryption up to 30 Mbps

Converged communications
T1/E1 wirespeed for voice services

Integrated wireless services (for some models)

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Designed for enterprise branch offices or SMBs, the A-MSR 20-1X Series provides a similar feature set to that of the A-MSR 20 Series: WAN and LAN switching and routing with packet forwarding rates up to 160 Kpps; security features such as a VPN gateway and a firewall; and support for voice at T1/E1 wirespeed. Note, however, that the A-MSR 20-1X routers do not support ESMs, which means that they provide hardware-based encryption only up to 30 Mbps. Some of the A-MSR 20-1X Series routers also support integrated wireless services, delivering a complete suite of features for the branch or small office.

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Common Components of the HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series

Common Components of the HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series

One console/AUX port One USB 1.1 slot Five fixed 10/100 Ethernet ports
Four Layer 2 One Layer 3 (for WAN connectivity)

One SIC/DSIC slot for other connectivity options

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The A-MSR 20-1X Series consists of the following routers:

A-MSR 20-10 A-MSR 20-1 1 A-MSR 20-12 A-MSR 20-13 A-MSR 20-15

The A-MSR 20-12, 20-13, and 20-14 routers further divide into several models, which you will learn about a bit later. Before exploring the differences between each router in the series, examine the common components. Each A-MSR 20-1X Series router has one port that can be used as console port or as an AUX port and a USB 1.1 port. The A-MSR 20-1X routers include more fixed ports than other A-MSR routers, but they have only one SIC slot. The fixed ports are all 10/100 Mbps Base-T Ethernet ports. Four are Layer 2 only (they do not support IP addresses); these ports are intended for LAN connections. The other 10/100 Ethernet port supports Layer 3 functions and is intended to provide the WAN connectionfor example, to a cable modem.

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Note The A-MSR 20-1X Series routers support the same SICs as the other A-MSR routers. However, they do not support any of the SICs that provide PoE. In addition, the A-MSR 20-10, 20-1 1, and 20-13 do not support any of the SICs that provide E1/T1 voice.

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HP A-MSR 20-10 and 20-1 1

HP A-MSR 20-10 and 20-11

A-MSR 20-10 has no additional features A-MSR 20-11 additional features:
One fixed serial port (synchronous/asynchronous)

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The first A-MSR 20-1X Series router, the A-MSR 20-10, provides only the baseline features. All of the other routers in this series provide additional fixed ports for WAN connections and, in some cases, other features as well. You will now examine the additional features provided by each router, learning to distinguish between them. The A-MSR 20-1 1 provides a fixed serial port, which can operate in synchronous or asynchronous mode. The customer can connect this port to a modem instead of, or in addition to, the WAN Ethernet port.

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HP A-MSR 20-12

HP A-MSR 20-12
A-MSR 20-12, 20-12T, and 20-12W additional features:
One fixed E1/T1 port
20-12 or 20-12W = E1 20-12T = T1

One VPM slot 802.11b/g support (20-12W only)

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In addition to the five fixed Ethernet ports, SIC/DSIC slot, and other features, about which you already learned, the A-MSR 20-12, A-MSR 20-12T, and A-MSR 20-12W routers provide:

One fixed E1 or T1 port The 20-12 and the 20-12W models provide an E1 port while the 20-12T provides a T1 port.

One VPM slot A VPM allows the router to support digital voice traffic. The A-MSR 20-1X Series routers support the same VPMs as other MSR routers.

Support for 802.1 1b/g on the A-MSR 20-12W only, which enables this router to act as an AP and provide wireless connectivity

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HP A-MSR 20-13

HP A-MSR 20-13
A-MSR 20-13 and 20-13W additional features:
One G.SHDSL port One ISDN BRI-S/T backup port 802.11b/g support (20-13W only)

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The additional features, beyond the five fixed Ethernet ports and SIC/DSIC slot, offered by the A-MSR 20-13 and A-MSR 20-13W are:

One fixed G.SHDSL port, which the customer can use for WAN connectivity One ISDN BRI-S/T backup port, which provides a backup dial-up connection Support for 802.1 1b/g on the A-MSR 20-13W only, which enables this router to act as an AP and provide wireless connectivity

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HP A-MSR 20-15

HP A-MSR 20-15
A-MSR 20-15I, 20-15A, 20-15IW, and 20-15AW additional features:
One ADSL2+ over POTS port One backup port
20-15I and 20-15IW = ISDN BRI-S/T 20-15A and 20-15AW = V.92 analog modem backup port

One VPM slot 802.11b/g support

(20-15IW and 20-15AW only)

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The A-MSR 20-15I, 20-15A, 20-15IW, and 20-15AW offer the most advanced feature set in the A-MSR 20-1X Series. In addition to the five fixed Ethernet ports and SIC/DSIC slot offered by the other routers, the A-MSR 20-15 routers provide:

One fixed Asynchronous Digital Service Line 2+ over Plain Old Telephone System (ADSL2+ over POTS) port, which the customer can use for WAN connectivity One backup port of the customers choice:

The A-MSR 20-15I and 20-15IW provide ISDN BRI-S/T backup port, and the A-MSR 20-15A and 20-15AW, a V.92 analog modem backup port.

One VPM slot, which, when it contains a VPM, supports digital voice services Support for 802.1 1b/g on the A-MSR 20-15IW and A-MSR 20-15AW only, which enables these routers to act as APs and provide wireless connectivity

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HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series

HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series
HP A-MSR 50 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 30 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 20-1X Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series HP A-MSR 900 HP A-MSR 900W HP A-MSR 920 HP A-MSR 920W

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This section outlines the basic features of the HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series. These routers, which were formerly branded H3C, are now part of the HP ASeries.

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HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series Features

HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series Features
LAN and WAN switching and routing Security:
VLANs and 802.1X authentication on LAN ports Firewall and attack protection VPN

Integrated wireless services (on some models)

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The HP A-MSR 900 Multi-Service Router Series comprises two routers that deliver complete LAN and WAN solutions for SBMs. They provide solid security features, including:

Security measures implemented on LAN ports, such as VLANs, 802.1X authentication, and the ability to participate in an endpoint integrity solution A firewall and other attack protections such as denial of service (DoS) attack and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing detection VPN functionality

Some of these routers also provide wireless services, delivering a complete solution for the SMB.

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HP A-MSR 900

HP A-MSR 900
HP A-MSR 900 and 900W
One console port One USB slot,

which can support a USB 3G modem Four Layer 2 10/100 Ethernet ports Two Layer 3 10/100 Ethernet ports (for WAN connections) One 802.11b/g antenna (MSR 900W only) 70 Kpps packet forwarding

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The A-MSR 900 and A-MSR 900W provide the following:

One console port One USB slot, in which customers can install a USB 3G modem The modem provides an uplink connection to a 3G service provider of one of three types:

Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) Code Division Multiple Access 2000 (CDMA2000) Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA)

The router itself provides an internal interface for the 3G connection, which handles the IP functions and other functions at and above the Network OS Layer.

Six 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports:

Four Layer 2 ports (no IP functionality) for LAN connections Two Layer 3 ports for WAN connections

On the A-MSR 900W only, one 802.1 1b/g antenna, which enables the router to act as an AP and provide wireless connectivity to endpoints

The A-MSR 900 routers support a 70 Kpps packet forwarding rate.

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Table 3: Supported USB 3G Modems for A-MSR 900 and 920 Routers
3G System
WCDMA CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA

Vendor
Huawei Sierra Huawei ZTE Huawei

Supported USB 3G Modem

E156, E160, E169, E170, E226, E172, E176, E180, E1750 AC875U EC226, EC169, EC1260 AC8710 ET128

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HP A-MSR 920

HP A-MSR 920
HP A-MSR 920 and 920W
One console port One USB slot, which can support a USB 3G modem Eight Layer 2

10/100 Ethernet ports

Two Layer 3

10/100 Ethernet ports (for WAN connections) Two 802.11b/g antennas (MSR 920W) 100 Kpps packet forwarding

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The A-MSR 920 routers provide a similar feature set to the A-MSR 900 routers with a higher port count and support for more wireless users. The A-MSR 920 and A-MSR 920W provide:

One console port One USB slot in which customers can install the same types of USB 3G modems as on the A-MSR 900 routers 10 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports:

Eight Layer 2 ports (no IP functionality) for LAN connections Two Layer 3 ports for WAN connections

On the A-MSR 920W only, two 802.1 1b/g antennas, which enable the router to act as an AP and provide wireless connectivity to endpoints

The A-MSR 920 routers support a 100 Kpps packet forwarding rate.

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Summary
Summary
HP A-Series MSR routers:
General capabilities of each A-MSR series Modules supported on different A-MSR series Connectivity options for A-MSR routers

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This module has introduced you to the MSR devices in the HP A-Series. You have learned about the general capabilities of each A-MSR series, including the A-MSR 50, A-MSR 30, A-MSR 20, A-MSR 20-1X, and A-MSR 900 Series. Because most of these routers are modular in nature, providing flexibility in the port count and types, this module did not present a precise description of each routers ports. Instead, you learned about the various types of modules supported by the routers and the general types of connections that they provide. You can now recognize the A-MSR routers and distinguish between them.

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