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50 Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 modules
Both the 8672ATME and 8672ATMM modules have an Online LED that
indicates overall status for the module.
Module LED" (page 50)
Table 15
8672ATME/8672ATMM Module LED
Color/State
Green
Amber
Off
See Using 8672ATME and 8672ATMM modules for a description of how to
configure the 8672ATME and 8672ATMM modules using the Command Line
Interface (CLI) or Device Manager.
The 8672ATME module supports up to 32,000 table entries in its forwarding
engine. Refer to Network Design Guidelines for usage of table entries.
The 8672ATMM 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. Refer to Network Design
Guidelines for usage of table entries.
The Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 system has three hardware operating
modes:
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The 8672ATME module does not support R or M mode. The 8672ATMM
module supports R and M mode. For specific R and M mode configuration
requirements, see
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Meaning
The module is receiving power and is ready to receive and transmit traffic.
The module is initializing and performing diagnostic self-tests.
The module is offline and not receiving power.
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 and R modules only.
R mode supports up to:
— 256,000 IP routes
— 64,000 MAC entries
— 16,000 ARP entries
This mode supports R modules only.
"M mode configuration requirements" (page
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Table 15 "8672ATME/8672ATMM
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