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Data Sheet

Cisco Physical Access Gateway
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The Cisco Physical Access Gateway (Figure 1) is an integral component of the Cisco Physical Access
Control solution, and is the primary module used to connect door hardware (readers, locks, etc.) to the IP
network. The gateway can connect to a maximum of two doors and associated inputs and outputs.
The Cisco Physical Access Gateway is a mandatory component of any access control deployment. The following
optional modules may be connected to the Cisco Physical Access Gateway to control additional doors, inputs, and
outputs:
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Cisco Physical Access Gateway Reader Module

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Cisco Physical Access Gateway Input Module

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Cisco Physical Access Gateway Output Module

Figure 1.

Cisco Physical Access Gateway

Features
Table 1 describes the features of the Cisco Physical Access Gateway.
Table 1.

Cisco Physical Access Gateway Features

Feature

Description

Doors Managed

Up to two doors can be managed by the Cisco Physical Access Gateway.

Additional Module
Support

Up to 15 additional modules can be connected to and managed by the Cisco Physical Access Gateway. These modules can
be connected on a 3-wire controller area network (CAN) bus. All modules must be within 400 meters (1320 feet) of the Cisco
Physical Access Gateway.

Reader/Lock Power

External devices such as readers or locks can be powered by the Cisco Physical Access Gateway. The maximum current
draw is limited to 650mA at 12 VDC.

Credential Cache

250,000 credentials can be cached and encrypted.

Event Cache

150,000 events can be buffered by the door.

Encryption

All communication is 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encrypted.

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