Businesses that connect to the Internet using dedicated access services are experiencing traffic growth due to increased interest and dependence on resource-intensive applications. To improve availability of network-based applications, network architects and designers are searching for solutions that can extend their current bandwidth and transmission capacity. In response to higher bandwidth and capacity demand, carriers and ISPs are now offering E3 (34 Mbps) dedicated access connections.
Anticipating these trends, Cisco Systems offers the Cisco 12000 Series 6-Port and 12-Port E3 Line Cards; designed to simplify the deployment and delivery of E3 leased-line services with the Cisco 12000 series Internet router.