The Cisco AS5400 Universal Gateway is the highest-density, carrier-class access server on the market, offering unparalleled capacity in only two rack units. Its high density, low power consumption, and Universal Port readiness make it ideal for many network deployment architectures, especially co-location environments and mega-points of presence.The Cisco AS5400 offers Signaling System 7 media gateway interoperability and supports a wide range of Internet protocol-based value-added services such as wholesale dial, access Virtual Private Network, and mobile wireless solutions. As a carrier-class access server, the Cisco AS5400 has hot-swappable cards, an internal redundant power supply, and environmental monitoring. Its rich set of Cisco IOS features enables Internet service providers and enterprise network managers to meet traditional dial-in needs, while supporting the migration to New World technologies.