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Data Sheet
Cisco Services-Ready Engine
Compact, Versatile, High-Performance Router Blade
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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
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