Router Hardware Description
This chapter describes the major hardware features of the Cisco 1120 Connected Grid Router and
includes information about:
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This chapter does not describe how to install the router or make network connections.
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This chapter contains the following sections:
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Router Overview
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Applications Overview
The Cisco 1120 Connected Grid Router is a ruggedized communication platform, designed for use
inside substations or utility cabinets. This platform is built to meet the communication infrastructure
needs of electric, gas, and water utilities.
The router provides an end-to-end communication network that enables increased power grid efficiency
and reliability, reduced energy consumption, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The router also
enables distributed intelligence for converged smart grid applications, including:
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The router chassis, internal components, connectors, ports, and hardware specifications
How and when to use the router hardware features
Mounting–For mounting instructions, see the chapter,
Installing–For instructions on how to install the router, including making network and power
connections, see the chapters
Router Overview, page 3-1
Hardware Features, page
3-4.
Applications Overview, page 3-1
Hardware Compliance, page 3-2
Router Hardware Overview, page 3-2
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Distribution Automation (DA)
C H A P T E R
Mounting the
Connecting the Router to Power
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Router.
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Making Network
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