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2600 vs 2600xm
The recommended replacement products are the Cisco 2600XM routers introduced
in May 2002. Customers are encouraged to migrate to the Cisco 2600XM models,
which offer the same modular design and flexibility as the Traditional Cisco
2600 routers, but in addition offer more functionality for the same list
price! In direct comparison, the Cisco 2600XMs provide more value and
functionality by providing the following:

..Up to 33% performance increase for processor-intensive services

..Increased default memory

..Increased maximum flash memory to 48MB

..Increased maximum SDRAM memory to 128MB

..Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports on all Cisco 2600XM models

..Mainline IOS with the support of 12.1(14) and 12.2(12), in addition to
12.2(T1

..Same feature and module support as the Traditional Cisco 2600 models

..Cisco 2650XM and Cisco 2651XM models supported on a 12.1 mainline (12.1.14)

..Enhanced security and broadband 2600XM product bundles for lower solution
costs and easier ordering (worldwide announcement made on August 12, 2002)

In addition to increased functionality, the new Cisco 2600XM routers provide
the same platform applications and functionality as the current traditional
Cisco 2600s:

..A DC and RPS version of each model

..NEBs Level 3

..Same Module support, including Network Modules, WAN Interface Cards (WIC)
and Advanced Integration Modules (AIM)

..Same chassis dimensions (1RU), power, environmental and regulator
specifications