Cisco Systems is extending its leadership in multiservice routing with a new line of routers that offer the network the agility, performance, & intelligence needed to meet customers' rapidly evolving network & business challenges. The Cisco 3800 Series is the flagship platform in a portfolio of next-generation routers that integrate advanced technologies, adaptive services, & secure enterprise communications. These routers offer the performance & reliable packet delivery necessary to efficiently deliver mission-critical network capabilities, including real-time applications such as voice over IP (Vo IP), business video, & collaborative communications. Architectural enhancements include embedded security processing, significant platform performance & memory improvements, & high-density interface types. These design achievements complement the Cisco IOS Software features & superior investment protection that this platform inherits from the Cisco 3700 Series. The Cisco 3800 Series serves as a catalyst for midsize organizations & enterprise branch offices that want to gracefully scale their enterprise edges & take advantage of converged business services, while minimizing the cost & complexity of network upgrades.