Technologies
Vanguard Multiservice
Access Device Family Award-winning Products Building a
Strong Foundation for Innovative
Network Communication Solutions.
Scalable Hardware Platforms, Modular Software and
Highlights Application-specific Option Cards for Complete
Scalable routers and flexible
software modules interoperate
Networking Solutions.
across the product family. Vanguard® multiservice access devices combine scalable hardware platforms, modular
software and application-specific option cards. They deliver unmatched end-to-end solutions
Data, Voice, Video and Fax to your current network and provide the seamless migration path you will need to handle
converge onto a single WAN to emerging communication technologies.
eliminate overlay networks and
reduce costs. Now you can converge your
separate Voice, Video, Fax
and data networks into a
Voice over IP (VoIP) and Voice
single, powerful, integrated
over Frame Relay (VoFR) on a
packet data network. While
single platform leverages lowest
traditional protocols are
carrier tariffs.
supported, new applications
such as IP-telephony and voice-
Migration path from serial
enabled web sites can be easily
protocols to IP protects network
added to the network without
investments and provides future
expensive forklift upgrades. The
proofing for new technology and
ability to combine your many
network expansion.
specialized networks onto a single
Vanguard converged network
Wide range of protocol support dramatically reduces the
for IP, IPX, AppleTalk and IBM number and resulting cost of
systems protect mission critical site-to-site link connections.
applications.
Vanguard Managed Solutions
Award-winning analog and digital (VanguardMS) Applications Ware
Voice capabilities provide the modular software is common to the
highest level quality of service. Vanguard series. These flexible software modules focus on specific applications such as
VPNs, and Voice. Applications Ware also supports a full suite of IP routing protocols, serial
protocols, Quality of Service (QoS), bandwidth management, Packet Voice, data compression
Hardware data compression
and encryption.
and encryption for security
and bandwidth efficiency. From home and small offices to large branch and central sites, VanguardMS has the solution.
When high performance, mix and match hardware/software flexibility and the need for cus-
tom solutions to fit your network needs are critical, the Vanguard series is your best choice.
We take care of your network so you can take care of your business.
Vanguard Product Comparison Chart
Product VG 320 VG 340 VG 6435 VG 6455 VG 7310 VG 7330
Package DT DT SA SA/RMT RMT RMT
Memory (MB) 12MB DRAM 16-32MB SDRAM 16-32MB SDRAM 32MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM
Daughter Card Slots 2 2 3 3 0 0
Option Card Slots 0 0 0 2 4 7
Serial Ports 3 3 6 14 32 56
Analog Ports 4 8 12 12 0 0
V.34 Ports 2 2 3 3 0 0
FXS Ports 4 8 12 12 0 0
E&M Ports 4 4 6 6 0 0
FXO Ports 2 8 12 12 0 0
DSU Ports 2 2 3 3 0 0
Digital Voice Chan. 0 0 0 48/60 192/240 336/420
Digital Voice Ports 0 0 0 2 8 14
FT1/FE1 Ports 1 1 3 3 0 0
T1/E1/PRI Ports 0 0 0 2 48 84
ISDN Data Ports 1 1 3 3 48 84
ISDN Voice Ports 1 1 3 3 8 14
ATM Ports 0 0 T1/E1 T1/E1 DS-3/E3 DS-3/E3
LAN Ports 1 1 2 2 5 5
10BaseT Y Y Y Y Y Y
100BaseT N Y Y Y Y Y
Token Ring N N N Y Y Y
Compression Y Y Y Y Y Y
Encryption N Y Y Y N N
ATM/XDSL N N Y Y N N
Performance(PPS) <1K 7-10K 12-15K 12-15K 100K 100K
Applications Ware™ Y Y Y Y Y Y
Vanguard 300 Series Platform RISC-processor based products. Both products provide increased
performance and enhanced daughter card capability to meet the
The Vanguard 320 and 340 multiservice access devices are ever-increasing demands for higher LAN and WAN bandwidth
designed to reduce branch networking costs by converging packet applications. The Vanguard 6400 series products provide tailored
Voice over Frame Relay, Voice over IP, Fax, and Video over a single solutions for today’s business needs and allow a seamless
network. With the flexibility of their dual daughter card slots, both migration path to new applications and services as they become
products can be adapted to meet current networking requirements available.
while providing a migration path to new networking technologies
Vanguard 300s support a host of Serial and Ethernet applications The Vanguard 6400 reduces branch networking costs by integrating
as well as legacy data support. Both the 320 and 340 are space- Packet Voice over Frame Relay, Voice over IP, Fax, Video, LAN
saving, desktop devices meeting the port density requirements routing, and Legacy Data support.
typically found in small businesses as well as in the small branch
offices of large corporations. Features such as high performance RISC architecture, hardware-
based data compression and encryption, an extensive scope
of protocol support, and a full range of WAN/LAN interfaces make
320 the Vanguard 6400 series an outstanding solution from small
branch to large regional offices.
6435
340 6455
Vanguard 320 Vanguard 6435
Enables Ethernet LAN functionality and is ideally suited for the Delivers increased density and high bandwidth applications to
home office, small office or small branch sites. small branch offices.
The Vanguard 320 is a compact, flexible multiservice router The Vanguard 6435 is the perfect solution for small branch sites
designed to enable ethernet LANs and a diverse combination of requiring higher throughput to support bandwidth intensive
communications devices to access public or private network applications. It is designed for small branch offices seeking all
services such as IP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and Leased Line. It the advantages of a full multiservice router. The Vanguard 6435
is ideal for connecting branch office sites with small office/home supports up to six Serial ports and can be configured for multiple
office locations, as well as telecommuters. Ethernet LAN connections, including 10 or 100BaseT. With its
three daughter card slots, it can also mix and match Voice, Video,
Vanguard 340 and Fax applications. Two of the slots also support Enhanced
Boost the performance of home office, small office or small branch Daughter Cards which provide support for high performance
sites with the Vanguard 340. interfaces.
The Vanguard 340 offers a high performance RISC based architec- The Vanguard 6435 is available in a low profile desktop design.
ture to address the next waive of IP services. Its 10/100BaseT When high bandwidth applications need to reach the branch
auto-sensing port enables easy migration to high-speed local area office, the Vanguard 6435 is the answer.
networks. When combined with VanguardMS hardware-based
compression and encryption solution, the Vanguard 340 provides Vanguard 6455
the performance and security critical for VPN applications while The ideal solution for medium to large branches supporting
providing a path to new broadband technologies. bandwidth intensive applications.
The Vanguard 6455 is ideal for medium to large size branch
offices that require additional density and functionality to take
Vanguard 6400 Series Platform advantage of the latest broadband applications. The Vanguard
6455 incorporates the extensive feature set of the Vanguard
The Vanguard 6435 and 6455 are an integral part of the award 6435, can be configured to connect to a 10 or 100 BaseT Ethernet
winning Vanguard 6400 series of innovative, multiservice, or Token Ring LAN, and supports two T1/E1 digital voice cards.
The Vanguard 6455 has three daughter card slots, two of which 7310 is available as a five slot, 3U rackmount with a single power
can be used for the Enhanced Daughter Cards, and two additional supply. It has 128MB of memory for configuration files and active
option card slots for increased density and functionality. The operating software, and 32MB of flash memory for upgrades.
Vanguard 6455 is available in a low profile desktop design or it Individual 7310s can support up to 192 T1 or 240 E1 voice
can be rack mounted. For medium to large branch offices with channels and up to 48 data ports. When fully installed in a 7’
high bandwidth/high density applications, expansion needs, and rack, up to 5760 digital voice ports and 576 data ports can be
rackmount requirements, the Vanguard 6455 delivers the features supported. The 7310 shares the same port cards with the 7330.
and functionality that make the difference.
Vanguard 7330
The Vanguard 7330 optimizes our large branch and central site
applications with additional card slots and redundant power.
Vanguard 7300 Series Platform
7330 offers the same standards-based architecture and fully
Vanguard 7310 and 7330 are high performance, high density, functional MPC750 processor card as the 7310. It also supports
modular and redundant multiservice access and concentrator the same industry-standard peripheral and I/O options and the
devices. The 7300 series brings the award-winning Vanguard family same Ethernet and Token Ring LAN and WAN interface speeds.
to large branch and central site applications. They offer users the DS3/E3 T1/E1 is supported with integrated CSU, and digital Voice
flexibility to tailor current network requirements while providing T1/E1. It has selectable AC or DC power and interchangeable
the foundation to address the next wave of technology. cards with hot swap insertion and removal.
Vanguard 7300 series broad applications enable VanguardMS to Vanguard 7330 offers a larger eight slot, 8U rackmountable
offer multiple solutions to meet ever-changing business needs. chassis with a dual power supply for redundancy. It has 128MB of
memory and 32MB of flash memory. Individual 7330s can support
7310 up to 336T1 or 420 E1 Voice channels and up to 84 data ports.
When fully installed in a 7’ rack, up to 2100 digital Voice ports and
420 data ports can be supported. The 7330 shares the same port
cards with the 7310.
Vanguard Applications Ware™ Base Licenses
The modular software structure of Vanguard Applications Ware
allows you to select appropriate software components for your
needs today and build on them as your business changes. The
three base licenses each support a multitude of applications and
can be further enhanced with the addition of upgrade licenses.
The three base licenses are as follows:
7330 • Vanguard IP+ Applications Ware
• Vanguard SNA+ Applications Ware
Vanguard 7310 • Vanguard Multiservice Applications Ware
The Vanguard 7310 brings the Vanguard family to large branch
and central site applications. All foundation licenses contain critical networking functionality
required to enable all of the applications provided in the license.
Vanguard 7310 offers Compact PCI® standards-based architecture Whether it’s features facilitating ease of configuration and
for carrier class requirements and a fully functional MPC750 single management or a comprehensive set of WAN services or attributes
slot processor card equipped with an MPC750 PowerPC™ 750 allowing the best quality of service for specific application types,
series microprocessor. It supports industry-standard peripheral they are all included in the basic software product.
and I/O options, selectable AC or DC power and interchangeable
cards with hot swap insertion and removal. LAN interface includes Vanguard IP+ Applications Ware
auto-select 10/100BaseT Ethernet, and up to 16 Token Ring ports. Vanguard IP+ Applications Ware provides full IP routing capabilities
in support of the many IP based applications and a host of other
WAN interface speeds include DS-3/E3 ATM with support for services. IP+ Applications Ware offers a comprehensive IP
DS3/E3, high-density, multichannel T1/E1 with integrated CSU, protocol suite, compliant with worldwide standards in support
and digital voice T1/E1 for Private Branch eXchange (PBX). The of multi-vendor environments. The IP+ Applications Ware license
also includes support for IPX and AppleTalk protocols.
As the world migrates to IP, Vanguard Applications Ware gets you of service, fast path with minimal delay and true congestion man-
there with a smooth migration path. VanguardMS’ comprehensive agement, enable new and advanced applications while providing
support for IP includes such features as: a single, powerful network affording many cost benefits.
• IP Routing Protocols
Multiservice Applications Ware is for the customer who needs to
• IP Multicast/Broadcast do it all. It combines the functionality of the IP+, SNA+ and Voice
Applications Ware licenses into one truly multiservice, multimedia
• Default Router Gateway/Proxy Router and multi-application software license at an economical price
supporting today’s applications with an eye to whatever the future
• Access Controls and Packet Filtering
may include.
• Network Address Translation/Network Address
Vanguard Applications Ware is VanguardMS’ innovative multiservice,
Port Translation
multimedia and multi-application networking software focused
• Classless Inter-Domain Routing on vital business applications. Vanguard Applications Ware is
intended to fulfill today’s needs and applications with a real focus
• Policy Based Routing on standards, yet structured for easy advancement to future
technological innovations.
• Accelerated IP Forwarding
The premise is simple:
• Select the foundation software licenses based on your
current networking requirements.
Enabling New and Exciting Business
Applications with Vanguard • Determine the appropriate Vanguard hardware based on
Applications Ware physical connectivity requirements — the software is
compatible across the entire product family.
Vanguard SNA+ Applications Ware
IBM environments remain quite prevalent in today’s diverse data • Add functionality as business needs dictate.
networks and often retain specific protocol requirements in order
• Protect today’s network investments by providing a clear
to provide the best solution for you. Vanguard SNA+ Applications
and achievable migration path for future technologies.
Ware recognizes the need for a cost-effective solution today,
as well as your critical business applications and the need to move
painlessly into the future.
Vanguard Applications Ware™
SNA+ Applications Ware is designed to meet the needs of those
using IBM computer resources and offers an extensive suite of
Upgrade Licenses
features intended to maximize current investment. Whether the Upgrade software modules add functionality to the base modules
network consists of large networks employing high-end enterprise and can be used as your requirements dictate. They provide
servers and mainframes or small to medium sized networks using you with a strong migration path to either newer technologies
mid-range servers or even application specific devices such as and/or to services as they are required.
ATMs (Automated Teller Machines), VanguardMS offers a creative
and application aware solution. Vanguard Voice Applications Ware
Vanguard Voice Applications Ware delivers packetized voice,
Add to that all the functionality contained in the IP+ license and creating the ability to integrate Voice, Video, Fax and Data traffic
you’ve got a winner for legacy applications requiring a connection over an IP or Frame Relay based network. The Voice Applications
today plus a solid migration path for newer IP based applications. Ware module strives for standards compliance enabling the best
quality voice with the least impact to critical data applications.
Vanguard Multiservice Applications Ware
Vanguard Multiservice Applications Ware, the flagship of the Voice Applications Ware supports the following:
software line, was designed to streamline operations, reduce • Packetized Voice over Frame Relay and IP
networking costs, achieve better bandwidth utilization and lay
the foundation for a flexible network architecture. Multiservice • Voice compression
Applications Ware offers you cost savings by integrating and
converging multiple traffic types including data, voice and video. • Standards based signaling
Central to functionally transporting multiple types of applications, • Gatekeeper interoperability
is the ability to recognize the traffic characteristics and handle
This upgrade module allows you to take advantage of today’s
each appropriately. Services such as data compression, quality
integration of multimedia types and realize immediate and
dramatic cost savings by employing an efficient use of bandwidth.
Technologies: Vanguard Multiservice Access Device Family
Security Applications Ware Vanguard AS/400 Applications Ware
Given the significant shift to public networks, both Internet and The AS/400 is the largest selling business computer in the
Frame Relay, shared networks are becoming more and more world, with over 500,000 units installed. The Vanguard AS/400
vulnerable. The Security Applications Ware module is designed Applications Ware module offers a full conversion between existing
to protect networks from the risk of critical data being read, controllers and LAN-connected AS/400s. Regardless of the type
duplicated or altered. This module delivers secure Internet or or style of a remote control unit, the AS/400 can be upgraded to
Frame Relay connectivity to and from a corporation’s central site support high-speed ethernet or Token Ring. This module provides
and throughout its branch offices. a cost-effective way to migrate to newer technologies without a
forklift upgrade.
This Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution is ideal for enterprises
that are looking to take advantage of the flexibility, global reach, Need more info?
security and cost savings of internet-based VPNs. A software VanguardMS offers a full range of network lifecycle services.
upgrade used in conjunction with a hardware encryption compo- Services may differ from country to country. Contact your local
nent provides standards-based tunneling and encryption without VanguardMS representative for details, or access our web site
the negative impact of processor-intensive tasks. at: www.vanguardms.com.
Security Applications Ware plus the hardware module provides:
• IPSec
• Triple DES (Data Encryption Standard)
• Firewall packet filtering
• Message authentication through complex
hashing algorithms
• Standards based key management
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