Slot Controller Overview; Xedge 6000 For Mspx Applications - General DataComm Xedge 6000 Series Hardware Installation

Xedge Hardware Overview

Slot Controller Overview

The following paragraphs describe Xedge controllers that can be deployed in various Xedge 6000
switch systems. Xedge packet controllers are designed for multiservice packet exchange
applications (MSPx), and can interoperate with selected legacy Xedge adaptation controllers and
cell controllers intended for ATM applications.
Table 1-2
Table 1-4
Table 1-5
Table 1-6

Xedge 6000 for MSPx Applications

Xedge 6000 for Multiservice Packet Exchange applications (MSPx) employs Xedge packet
controllers to provide any service over any transport. GDC's family of Xedge packet controllers
consist of the Xedge PCX/PCX2, Xedge PCE, Xedge ISG2 and Xedge PCL.
Xedge switches equipped with packet controllers can provide a multiservice transport network over
a variety of backbone facilities (Ethernet, IP, SONET, SDH, ATM, VLAN, MPLS, VPLS). This
type of network enables Metro Ethernet Forum compliant Ethernet services on the same cost-
effective and reliable platform that offers transport of services such as TDM, IP and ATM.
The MSPX Advantage
GDC'S Xedge 6000 multiservice switches meet the most rigorous of reliability and performance
requirements. The Xedge 6000 platform for multiservice packet exchange applications can reduce
network provider costs for both operational expenses and capital expenses, as well as meet all of
the challenges in migrating mission critical networks
Xedge 6000 switches allow Ethernet subscriber traffic to be provisioned for transport, and users can
transport legacy TDM or ATM services transparently across the packet network without perturbing
application performance. This has the effect of collapsing several network layers into one layer,
thus reducing the number of network elements and controlling network operating costs. Xedge can
serve as an aggregation gateway supporting multiple legacy protocols, thereby simplifying network
management and future proofing the migration of mission critical networks.
TDM SYNC/ASYNC
IP VOICE & DATA
(IP PABX)
ETHERNET LAN
TDM/ATM (DS1/DS3)
XEDGE 6000 Node
IP VIDEO
shown with Xedge controller and LIMs
(Video Input)
in a multi service packet application
Figure 1-1
Note
For information on the availability of new Xedge controllers and LIMs, contact your authorized GDC
representative.
1-4
and Table 1-3 provides slot controller/LIM identification.
defines controller/LIM compatibility.
defines controller/LIM performance parameters.
defines the chassis assemblies, parts, cables, and accessories.
Ethernet, IP, SONET, SDH,
ATM, VLAN, MPLS, VPLS
Migrating Mission Critical Networks via Xedge 6000 MSPx
Xedge 6000 Hardware
Installation & Setup Guide
Slot Controller Overview
(Figure 1-1).
XEDGE 6000 Node
shown with Xedge controller and LIMs
in a multi service packet application
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TDM SYNC/ASYNC
IP VOICE & DATA
(IP PABX)
ETHERNET LAN
TDM/ATM (DS1/DS3)
IP VIDEO
(Video Output)