- Line rate/nonblocking application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)-based architecture
- Flex links for fast recovery, Cisco Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) for fast convergence
The Cisco Embedded Service 2020 Series Switches are optimized for mobile and embedded networks that require switching capability in harsh environments. Customers in such industries as oil and gas, mining, transportation, and defense are all increasingly requiring IP based networks. The flexible, compact form factor of the switch cards, complemented by Cisco IOS Software, provides highly secure data, voice, and video communications to stationary and mobile network nodes.