Chapter 1. Introduction; 8265 Switch Overview; Figure 1. Front View Of The Ibm 8265 - IBM Nways 8265 Product Description

Chapter 1. Introduction

8265 Switch Overview

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The IBM 8265 Nways ATM Switch is a modular chassis that provides high flexibility in
designing and configuring ATM networks.
The IBM 8265 is fully compatible with existing IBM 8260- and IBM 8285-based ATM
networks, and allows the installation of 8265 and 8260 ATM media modules.
The IBM 8265 can be used as a building switch to provide native ATM/LAN switching,
or as a backbone switch to provide:
Media speed switching capacity
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Integrated bridging and routing
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Integrated LAN emulation client
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High call set-up rate
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Up to 16 000 bi-directional virtual connections (32 000 uni-directional)
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Up to 512 virtual path connections
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PBX attachment via multiple T1/E1 interfaces
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Switched LAN ports for LAN attached servers
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WAN feeder ports (T1/E1, DS3/E3, OC-3, and STM-1)
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OC-12 ports (formally known as STS-12c or STM-4c) for inter-building
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connections (up to 14)
OC-3 ports to attach floor switches and servers (up to 56)
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Support of ATM Forum interfaces and qualities of service
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Conformance to PNN-I standards, all UNI levels
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High availability and hot-plugging of components.
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Front View of the IBM 8265
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