Software Version 2.00 Key Features - 3Com CoreBuilder 9000 User Manual

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HAPTER VERVIEW
Software Version
2.00 Key Features
The CoreBuilder 9000 ATM Enterprise Switch has the following key
features:


Distributed output buffering


An ATM switching engine that provides full-rate, non-blocking
switching for up to 22 OC-12c/STM-4 ATM ports and up to 88
OC-3c/STM-1 155 Mbps SONET/SDH ports


A self-routing switching architecture built on top of an 560 Gbps (full-
duplex) passive backplane that meets demands for higher port density,
faster data speeds, and scalability


Seamless, full-rate multicast support


Cell Loss Priority (CLP) support for congestion management. Dynamic
threshold mechanism for CLP, EFCI marking ready, EPD hardware
ready, PPD hardware ready


A back pressure control mechanism


Policy support VCI/VPI (Hardware ready)


4096 VCs for each OC-3c port; 4096x4 for each OC-12c port


Two levels of priority, dynamic allocation of cell buffer priority and
scheduling capability per priority per port


Switch Management via PCMCIA card with terminal connection status
indicator


Management Features


SNMP, Telnet, and Transcend Enterprise Manager


Multiple agents with single management entry point


RMON and RMON2


Statistics Gathering and Reporting


Management Interfaces


10BASE-T (RJ-45) Ethernet


RS-232 (DB-9) control port


Management Applications


TranscendWare management applications software


Terminal emulation (local)