Compare Cisco (VIC-2FXS=) Voice Interface Card to Cisco (NM-16AM) Analog Modem

With voice/fax network modules, the Cisco multiservice access routers offer unparalleled multifunctional capabilities in a branch office solution, building on Cisco's strengths in LAN-to-LAN routing and dial access.??The voice/fax network modules for the Cisco multiservice access routers enable packet voice technologies including VoIP and VoFR. Cisco's voice solutions provide the means for integrating both voice and data within a single network and allow users to take advantage of services, such as toll-bypass, without sacrificing voice quality. This combination of voice solutions leverages Cisco's proven track record of being able to effectively handle time-sensitive traffic, such as Systems Network Architecture (SNA) over IP networks. Cisco IOS software also incorporates built-in quality-of-service (QoS) features along with standards-based (FRF.11 and FRF.12) encapsulation and fragmentation providing efficient transport of both voice and fax over IP and Frame Relay networks. Thes... Less

Cisco is pleased to introduce the latest members of its ever-expanding range of network modules for the 3600 Series and 2600 Series Modular Routers. Two new internal analog modem network modules are now available, an 8 analog modem network module, and a 16 analog modem network module. These new cost-effective network modules support basic telephone service connections (RJ-11) and allow up to 16 remote analog modem users to connect to a Cisco 2600 or 3620, and up to 48 users to connect to a Cisco 3640. Combined with the differentiated services delivered through Cisco IOS software, Cisco 3600 and 2600 customers have best-of-breed scalability, flexibility, and investment protection, all in cost-effective, multifunctional platforms. A Cisco 2600 or 3620 combined with an 8- or 16-port analog modem network module provides the ideal mid-density RAS. A variety of LAN topologies, including Ethernet and Token Ring are supported. Cisco IOS software provides for a wide range of protocols, such... Less