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What key performance metrics define the Ar3600 Series Enterprise Routers?
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The Ar3600 Series delivers up to 100 Gbps of sustained throughput, sub-microsecond latency, 100 Mpps packet processing, and hardware-accelerated routing for high-demand enterprise environments.
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How scalable is the Ar3600 Series for growing enterprise networks?
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Ar3600 chassis scale from 8 to 240 ports per unit, support hot-swappable modules, multi-chassis link aggregation and virtualization, enabling seamless capacity upgrades without downtime.
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What security features are integrated into the Ar3600 Series routers?
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Built-in security includes stateful firewalling, IPsec and MACsec encryption, DDoS protection, role-based access control, and real-time intrusion detection for end-to-end threat mitigation.
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Do Ar3600 Series routers fully support IPv6 routing?
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Yes. The Ar3600 Series provides comprehensive IPv6 support, including dual-stack operation, IPv6 BGP, OSPFv3, IPv6 multicast, and transition mechanisms for smooth migration.
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Which high-availability features ensure continuous operation on the Ar3600 Series?
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Ar3600 platforms offer redundant power supplies, optional dual-control-plane modules, non-stop forwarding (NSF), stateful switchover (SSO) and hitless software upgrades to maximize uptime.
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How is the Ar3600 Series managed and monitored?
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Centralized management is provided via a web-based GUI, CLI, SNMPv3, RESTful APIs, and integration with leading network-management systems for real-time telemetry and configuration automation.
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Can I run virtual network functions (VNFs) on the Ar3600 platform?
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Yes. The Ar3600 Series supports containerized VNFs and integrated virtualization with multi-tenant network slices to run routing, firewall, WAN optimization, and SD-WAN services natively.
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What interface types and port densities are available on Ar3600 routers?
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The Ar3600 Series offers a mix of 1/10/25/40/100 GbE fixed and modular ports, SFP/SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP28 optics, and PoE options to accommodate diverse LAN, SAN and metro WAN deployments.
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How energy-efficient is the Ar3600 Series for enterprise deployments?
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With advanced power-scaling, efficient ASIC design and variable-speed cooling, the Ar3600 Series reduces energy consumption by up to 40% compared to previous-generation routers.
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What warranty and support options are offered for the Ar3600 Series?
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All Ar3600 routers include a lifetime hardware warranty, 24×7 technical support, optional on-site same-day service and software maintenance packages with automated update and patch management.
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How do I integrate an Ar3600 Series router into my existing network?
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Integration is seamless via standard routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), industry-standard interfaces, SDN/NFV orchestration support and migration tools that preserve current configurations.
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What are the primary use-cases for the Ar3600 Series Enterprise Routers?
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The Ar3600 Series excels as a core or edge router in campus, data center, branch aggregation and service-provider environments, delivering high throughput, security and reliable connectivity.
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Can the Ar3600 Series handle multi-cloud connectivity requirements?
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Yes. It supports secure IPsec/DMVPN overlays, AWS/Azure Direct Connect, dynamic path selection and API-driven provisioning for efficient multi-cloud on-ramps.
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What total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits does the Ar3600 Series offer?
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By consolidating routing, security and SD-WAN services, leveraging pay-as-you-grow licensing and reducing power/cooling costs, the Ar3600 Series lowers upfront investment and operational expenses.
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How long does it take to deploy and configure an Ar3600 Series router?
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Typical rack-to-operation time is under two hours using zero-touch provisioning, automated scripts, templated configurations and integrated onboarding wizards for rapid rollouts.
