The Cisco Connected Grid
See this reference model for modernizing the electrical grid. (4 min)
The Cisco Connected Grid
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Building Today's Modern Grid
Cisco GridBlocks architecture provides a forward-looking view on how to integrate the electrical grid with a digital communications network. The architecture offers guidance on deployment of grid-specific applications, as well as providing a framework for designing and implementing comprehensive management and security solutions across the grid.
Primary benefits of the GridBlocks architecture include:
- A flexible, modular approach that supports a phased utility transformation
- An open standards-based vision of power delivery chain connectivity
- A lower cost of ownership and new value creation by helping to enable new services and functional integration
- A framework for developing custom grid modernization roadmaps for utilities well into the future
Cisco Connected Grid Portfolio (PDF - 2 MB)
Architecture Overviews:
- Network Based Architecture for Distributed Control (PDF - 1 MB)
- GridBlocks Architecture Overview (PDF - 1 MB)
- Cisco GridBlocks Reference Model Poster (PDF - 977 KB)
Case Studies:
- China's Grid Expands with Cisco Services (PDF - 445 KB)
A visualization and design tool service helps add thousands of substations. - Australia Gets Smarter Substations (PDF - 224 KB)
Ausgrid can now achieve security and operational efficiency for substation automation.
Videos:
- Cisco GridBlocks Reference Architecture Overview (Video - 2:38 min)
White Papers:
- IPv6 Architecture for Field Area Networks (PDF - 845 KB)
Cisco GridBlocks Reference Architecture Overview
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