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Cisco PVDM3-128-RF 128-Channel High-Density Voice and Video DSP Module - Refurbished
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This DSP module is built on Cisco's PVDM3 architecture, designed for high-performance media processing in data networking applications. The 128-channel capacity represents a significant density for handling concurrent voice and video sessions, making it suitable for deployments requiring substantial media resources.
The module operates as a dedicated hardware accelerator within compatible Cisco routers, offloading DSP tasks from the main CPU to ensure consistent performance and low latency for real-time communications. Its refurbished status indicates it has been tested and restored to functional specifications, ready for integration into your network infrastructure.
Key Product Advantages
The PVDM3-128-RF enhances router performance by providing dedicated hardware for media processing, which improves overall system efficiency and supports advanced unified communications features.
Scalable Media Capacity
With 128 channels, this module allows for significant expansion of voice and video sessions, supporting growing communication demands without requiring router upgrades.
- Handles high concurrent session loads
- Enables scalable UC deployments
Cost-Effective Refurbished Option
As a refurbished unit, it delivers reliable Cisco hardware at a reduced investment, ideal for budget-conscious expansions or replacements.
- Fully tested and functional
- Reduces capital expenditure
Seamless Cisco Integration
Designed specifically for Cisco Integrated Services Routers, it ensures compatibility and straightforward installation within existing Cisco network environments.
- Plug-and-play with supported routers
- Leverages Cisco ecosystem benefits
Deployment / Use Cases
This DSP module is deployed within Cisco Integrated Services Routers to augment their media processing capabilities for various data networking scenarios.
Primary use cases include enterprise branch offices requiring high-density voice conferencing, service providers delivering hosted unified communications services, and organizations implementing video collaboration systems that demand robust transcoding and processing resources. It is particularly valuable in environments where the base router DSP capacity is insufficient for projected growth or advanced media features.
Unified Communications Expansion
Ideal for adding voice and video channel capacity to support more users or advanced features like conferencing and transcoding in UC deployments.
Router Performance Enhancement
Used to offload DSP workloads from router CPUs, improving overall system performance and stability for data networking tasks.
Highlights
- 128-channel high-density voice and video DSP module
- Compatible with Cisco Integrated Services Routers 2901, 2911, 2921, 2951, 3925, 3945, 3925-E, 3945-E
- Refurbished condition for cost-effective deployment
- Designed for data networking applications
- Enhances unified communications and conferencing capabilities
- Plug-and-play integration with supported Cisco routers
- Dedicated hardware for media processing offload
- Supports scalable voice and video session growth
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PVDM3-128-RF |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Name | 128-Channel High-Density Voice and Video DSP Module |
| Product Condition | Refurbished |
| Product Type | PVDM |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Cisco Integrated Services Routers: 2901 2911 2921 2951 3925 3945 3925-E 3945-E |
FAQ
What is the PVDM3-128-RF module used for?
The Cisco PVDM3-128-RF is a high-density voice and video DSP module used to expand the media processing capabilities of compatible Cisco Integrated Services Routers. It provides 128 channels of digital signal processing for applications such as unified communications, audio and video conferencing, transcoding, and other real-time media tasks in data networking environments.
Which Cisco routers are compatible with this DSP module?
This module is compatible with Cisco Integrated Services Routers models 2901, 2911, 2921, 2951, 3925, 3945, 3925-E, and 3945-E. It is designed for seamless integration into these platforms to augment their built-in DSP resources for handling increased voice and video workloads.
What does 'refurbished' mean for this product?
Refurbished indicates that this Cisco PVDM3-128-RF module has been previously used or returned, then tested, cleaned, and restored to full functional specifications. It offers a reliable, cost-effective alternative to new hardware, with performance matching original standards, making it suitable for deployments where budget optimization is a priority.