Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9W006 User Manual page 19

• Dial Out Capability
The system will dial out to remote devices. This feature allows the system to accept user data
received on the Ethernet LAN or ISDN network and initiate a data connection to the remote
device specified in the user data. This allows devices on the local LAN to initiate connections
to networks connected to the system over the switched digital network. The system monitors
the connection for utilization and will remove the connection when it becomes idle.
• Digital Modem
The system becomes an analog modem pool through its digital modem option. The system
supports analog modem calls for high density channelized T1 lines using Robbed-Bit
Signaling. It also supports 56Kbps digital modem technology (K56flex) with auto negotiation
to automatically adapt to various modem speeds. The digital modem adapter consists of both
hardware and software elements to support up to 48/60 analog and/or digital connections in
each dual-slot module.
• Dynamic Management
Provides a "real-time" management mechanism that allows many system parameters to be
changed without interrupting the current execution state of the system software. This feature
consists of a series of console commands that enable a user to display current system
parameters, change many parameters dynamically, and write changes to disk files so that they
remain permanent.
• High Speed Digital Connections
The system supports 56Kbps and 64Kbps connections to remote locations. These dial-up digital
connections provide reliable high throughput connections for efficient data transfer for the
same cost as analog connections. If any remote devices connected to the system support multi-
link PPP, up to 32 parallel connections can be made at either 56Kbps or 64Kbps.
• Hot Swappable Modules
SmartSwitch Remote Access Modules are hot swappable. SFVRA Configuration Manager
(VRA-CFG) can retain the configuration and setup of the module and automatically download
the required information to a replacement module.
• Inverse Multiplexing
The modules provide inverse multiplexing for both ISDN and analog modem connections
supporting an aggregated bandwidth in multiples of 56/64Kbps.
• Layer 3 Switching Support
The SmartSwitch Remote Access Modules provide layer 3 switching support for IP, IPX, and
AppleTalk. Also provided is multiprotocol layer 2 switching.
• Packet Capture
In order to monitor incoming LAN data, the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module packet
capture feature will allow you to capture, display, save, and load bridged or routed data
packets.
• Protocol Discrimination
It is possible for multiple types of remote devices to use the same line. The system can
determine the device type and the protocol encapsulation used by remote devices.
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