Cisco Terminal Services Gateways

The Cisco Terminal Services Gateway, specifically the Cisco 1100 Terminal Services Gateway (C1100 TSG), is a modular, high-density device designed to provide secure remote management and console access to a variety of network, compute, and IoT devices. Key features and capabilities include:

• Up to 72 asynchronous RS-232 ports in a single rack unit, supporting console connections for remote device management.
• Integration of Layer 2 switching with up to 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports on some models.
• Support for LTE Advanced 3.0 wireless WAN connections.
• High availability options with dual power supplies.
• Secure authentication for remote users via RADIUS or TACACS.
• Security features including Cisco IOS Firewall, IPsec, and Network Address Translation (NAT).
• Centralized and remote management through web-based tools and Cisco IOS XE Software.
• Support for secure tunnels such as IPsec, GRE, and Cisco Dynamic Multipoint VPN.
• Modular architecture running Cisco IOS XE software for increased resiliency.
• Available in multiple models with varying DRAM and port configurations.
• Support for Network Interface Modules (NIMs) for additional connectivity options.
• Optional AC, DC, and High-Voltage DC power supplies for redundancy and high availability.
• Technical support and services available through Cisco Smart Net Total Care and other Cisco service offerings.

The C1100 TSG is used by cloud service providers and enterprises to provide secure console access and management for devices located in data centers or remote sites, enabling out-of-band management and device consolidation in a compact form factor.