Cabletron Systems

2.5 Gbps ATM switch module for the SmartSwitch 6000. Accepts up to 4 6A-IOM I/O modules

Manufacturer Part #: 6A000-04

The SmartSwitch 6A000 ATM switch module combines high-performance ATM switching with advanced networking firmware as well as efficient, yet flexible usage of cell buffer resources for optimal traffic and congestion management—all integrated in the leading-edge SmartSwitch 6000 modular chassis. With the addition of the 6A000, customers can build a complete switched LAN backbone within a single product platform. Some of the key applications for the SmartSwitch 6A000 module include: Cost-effective aggregation of multiple LAN workgroup switches such as the SmartSwitch 2200 Direct ATM connectivity for high-performance intranet and file servers at speeds up to 622 Mbps High-performance ATM backbone for multiple ATM workgroup switches such as the SmartSwitch 2500 High-speed interconnection to enterprise ATM backbone switches such as the SmartSwitch 9500 CTM switch WAN ATM access with SONET/SDH OC-3 & OC-12 SMF and DS-3/E-3