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The 8608GTE module supports up to 32 000 table entries in its forwarding
engine. For information about table entry characteristics, see Network
Design Guidelines (313197-E).
The 8608GTM module is an M module and supports up to 128 000 table
entries in its forwarding engine, allowing for large Layer 2 and Layer 3
configurations, including Internet routing tables. For information about table
entry characteristics, see Network Design Guidelines (313197-E).
The Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 system has three hardware
operating modes:
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The 8608GTE module does not support R or M mode. The 8608GTM
module supports R and M mode. For specific R and M mode configuration
requirements, see
mode configuration requirements" (page
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Default mode (32 000 table entries) supports up to 32 000 hardware
records. This mode supports all modules.
M mode (128 000 table entries) supports up to 128 000 hardware
records. This mode supports M modules only.
R mode supports up to:
— 256 000 IP routes
— 64 000 MAC entries
— 32 000 ARP entries
This mode supports R modules only.
"R mode configuration requirements" (page 24)
Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
Installation — Modules
NN46220-306 02.02 Standard
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Meaning
The module has completed its power-on self-test and
software initialization and is operating normally.
The module failed its power-on self-test.
The module has been inserted into the chassis and
diagnostics are running.
The switch power is off. If the switch power is on, the
module is going through its power-on self-test and
software initialization. A module in this state is not yet
functional.
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