Cisco IOS Software Major Release 12.2 achieved General Deployment certification in February 2004. With this certification, Major Release 12.2 adds a new level of maturity to the already robust portfolio of Cisco IOS Software releases. The releases in this portfolio, including Release 12.2, Release 12.3, and Release 12.3T, each address specific customer needs.
Highlights of Major Release 12.2 include Quality of Service, Traffic Classification, and Multimedia advancements, in addition to the introduction of the Cisco 2600XM Series Router. This release will integrate the functionality and hardware support previously introduced in Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.1 and 12.1T.
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The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switch is a midrange modular platform designed for unified communications, extending intelligent network services to the network edge to help deploy secure, resilient, and scalable unified data, voice, and video networks. It supports comprehensive call features including call forward, call transfer, conference calling, and message-waiting indicators, making it ideal for organizations requiring integrated voice, data, and video communications across multiple locations.
Yes, the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switch with IOS IP Base supports Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for VoIP communications. This makes it compatible with SIP-based Cisco Unified Communications Manager systems and other SIP-compliant endpoints, providing flexibility in your unified communications deployment.
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series supports multiple voice codecs including G.711 (A-law and µ-law), G.726 (32 kbps), G.729 AB, and G.722 wideband audio. It also features advanced voice quality capabilities such as adaptive jitter buffering, frame loss concealment, voice activity detection with silence suppression, and flexible DTMF support for both in-band and out-of-band signaling.
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switch supports comprehensive networking protocols including IPv4, DHCP, DNS, TCP/UDP, RTP/RTCP, and VLAN tagging (802.1p/Q) for Layer 2 quality of service. It includes security features and supports DiffServ and Type of Service (ToS) for traffic prioritization, ensuring reliable performance for critical unified communications traffic.
Yes, the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series features Ethernet connectivity with dual RJ-45 ports, allowing you to connect both LAN connections and downstream Ethernet devices such as PCs directly through the switch. This integrated approach reduces cabling infrastructure and simplifies network administration at the edge.
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series is designed for high resiliency, simplified operations, and maximum investment protection with backward and forward compatibility across generations. Its modular platform architecture, comprehensive intelligent network services, and support for secure, scalable unified communications make it well-suited for distributed warehouse and logistics operations requiring reliable voice, data, and video integration. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your network infrastructure needs.
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