Cisco 3200 Series Hardware Reference

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Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference
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Cisco 3200 Rugged Enclosures
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco 3200 Rugged Enclosures so that simple troubleshooting,
such as reconnecting a loose cable, can be performed in the field. The chapter is not intended as a
complete guide to the chassis, because the devices should be serviced or repaired by a qualified
personnel.
The enclosure seals the Cisco 3200 Series router cards so that they can withstand the harsh environments
that are common in police cars, military vehicles, trains, airborne vehicles, and outdoor locations that
are exposed to the elements.
Cisco 3200 Rugged Enclosure features include:
• Symmetrical mounting holes for the mounting brackets, so that the unit can be mounted
upside-down if required.
• A design that meets NEMA4 requirements (impervious to rain or hose-directed water). The
enclosure is slightly rounded on the top and bottom. This provides a non-pooling surface in case the
enclosure is exposed to water.
• Maximum heat dissipation. Thermally conductive pads and thermal vias around the board perimeter
of each card physically contact thermal plates that physically contact the aluminum chassis. This
minimizes the overall board thermal rise by transferring heat into the surrounding environment.
The Cisco 3200 Rugged Enclosures are available as:
• A fully assembled Cisco 3270 Rugged Enclosure that supports the Cisco 3270 Rugged Router card,
up to five mobile interface cards, and one Cisco Mobile Router Power Card (MRPC).
• A fully assembled Cisco 3230 Rugged Enclosure that supports the Mobile Access Router Card
(MARC), up to five mobile interface cards (MICs), and one MRPC.

Cisco 3200 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	3200 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English