Cisco router AS5350XM Cisco AS5350 universal access gateway

Cisco router AS5350XM Cisco AS5350 universal access gateway

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Equipment

SKU: CSC-AS5350XM | Part #: AS5350XM | MPN: AS5350XM

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About the Cisco router AS5350XM Cisco AS5350 universal access gateway

QoS, traffic shaping, BGP/OSPF, and app-aware routing define the Cisco AS5350XM, a universal access gateway built for enterprises and service providers managing converged voice and data networks at the WAN edge. The Cisco AS5350 delivers modular, scalable connectivity through its 4U rack-mountable chassis, supporting T1, E1, and ISDN PRI interfaces without requiring dedicated fixed-function hardware. Universal Port Technology allows network operators to dynamically allocate ports for voice or data traffic, maximizing resource utilization across unpredictable demand patterns.

Built on the Cisco AS5000 Series platform, the AS5350XM runs Cisco IOS and integrates hardware DSP modules for voice transcoding, compression, and echo cancellation—critical functions for maintaining call quality in aggregated environments. Voice signaling via H.323, SIP, and MGCP enables seamless interoperability with diverse legacy and modern telephony systems. The platform supports enterprise-grade routing protocols—OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and RIP—via native Cisco IOS, while modular chassis expansion slots accommodate trunk and feature cards for future capacity growth. Management flexibility includes console (RS-232), Telnet, SSH, and SNMP interfaces. Network engineers and IT procurement teams rely on this architecture to consolidate dial aggregation, voice gateway, and WAN edge functions into a single, manageable platform.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

  • Service provider dial and voice aggregation hubs, consolidating multiple WAN circuits into a centralized gateway
  • Enterprise WAN edge deployments combining branch-office routing, voice termination, and PSTN gateway functions
  • Multi-protocol VoIP-to-legacy-PBX bridging across dispersed office locations using H.323 and SIP signaling
  • High-availability voice and data access points requiring dynamic port allocation and hardware-based DSP processing
  • Modular expansion scenarios where trunk cards and feature modules extend capacity without platform replacement

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Equipment
SKUCSC-AS5350XM
Part NumberAS5350XM
ConditionNew
Form FactorRack-Mount
Manufacturer Part NumberAS5350XM
Product FamilyCisco AS5350 Universal Access Gateway
Platform SeriesCisco AS5000 Series
Operating SystemCisco IOS
Form FactorRack-mountable chassis
Rack Units4U
Universal Port TechnologyYes — ports configurable for voice or data without dedicated fixed-function hardware
Supported WAN Interface TypesT1, E1, ISDN PRI
Voice Signaling ProtocolsH.323, SIP, MGCP
DSP SupportHardware DSP modules for voice transcoding, compression, and echo cancellation
Routing Protocol SupportBGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP (via Cisco IOS)
Chassis Expansion SlotsModular — supports trunk and feature card expansion
Management InterfaceConsole (RS-232), Telnet, SSH, SNMP
Network Operating EnvironmentEnterprise WAN edge, Service Provider dial and voice aggregation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco router AS5350XM Cisco AS5350 universal access gateway

What does the Cisco Cisco router AS5350XM Cisco AS5350 universal access gateway do?

The Cisco Cisco router AS5350XM Cisco AS5350 universal access gateway is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

Is the Cisco Cisco router AS5350XM Cisco AS5350 universal access gateway compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco Cisco router AS5350XM Cisco AS5350 universal access gateway interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.