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 OmniSwitch/ Router
Advanced, multi-layer switching
Alcatel’s OS/R is an advanced, multi-layer switching
platform (layer 2 and 3), equipped with a 22 Gbps
distributed switching fabric to support even the
most demanding backbone switch requirements. A full
breadth of interface options are available including
token ring, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet,
ATM uplinks, WAN uplinks, and packet-over-SONET.
OS/R
supports a wide selection of interface options
and XOS, the most powerful switch operating system
available. Included in XOS are the Switched Network
Services, a technically advanced suite of switch
services that help manage and control all corporate
networks. These include address management, directory,
security, multicast, QoS, and advanced management
services.
Network managers are deploying different technologies
at the desktop and backbone to maintain a bandwidth
hierarchy. Many organizations use switched Ethernet
or Fast Ethernet for their desktop connections.
These same organizations are maintaining their
bandwidth hierarchy by migrating their backbones
to Gigabit Ethernet and ATM. Their switches require
both raw speed and powerful network services to
support their complex environments. Designed for
optimal performance even under the most demanding
networking conditions, OS/R uses a distributed
architecture where each module provides the processing
power required for its associated ports. This
is critical at the network core.
Features
and benefits
High-speed backplane capacity— OS/R supports
a 22 Gbps distributedswitching fabric and sustained
switching throughput. This high-performance throughput
ensures users of the needed capacity to support
the increasing bandwidth demands being placed
on the network.
Authenticated security— OS/R offers integrated
authentication network security. Network users
are placed into secure user groups or subnets
during their network login. This ensures that
data access is secure for a specific group of
users and users are not required to pass through
a slow firewall to access resources.
Scalable layer 3 switching— All modules
are available with OS/R’s optional Hardware Routing
Engine (HRE-X) to provide layer 3 switching for
both IP and IPX traffic. This ensures that as
more modules are added to the chassis, the chassis’
routing performance scales to support the additional
ports. An OS/R chassis routing performance scales
from 1.5 Mpps to 12 Mpps.
WAN uplinks— The OS/R offers a powerful
selection of WAN uplink modules, which includes
DS-3, E3, T1, E1, ISDN-BRI, and serial interfaces.
This allows users in geographically disperse locations
to connect directly into the corporate backbone
switch without the need for a separate external
router.
Redundant architecture— The OS/R offers
redundancy for all critical components. This includes
redundant power and Management Processor Modules
and a distributed architecture that keeps the
chassis running even if a single module fails.
These components, along with the OS/R’s next-generation
design ensure maximum uptime for each switch and
the entire network.
OS/R
is an advanced, multi-layer switching platform
equipped with 22 Gbps distributed switching fabric.
Product system overview
Each OS/R consists of four hardware components:
the OS/R chassis, power supply, Management Processor
Module (MPX), and individual switching modules.
Every chassis has the capability of supporting Ethernet,
token ring, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, ATM
uplinks, WAN uplinks, and packet-over-SONET. Any
of these media types are supported on modules that
can be added to the OS/R chassis in any combination
of media types. Users are limited by the number
of slots in the OS/R chassis and not by the media
types they are using on their network.
OS/R
chassis
The
OS/R chassis houses the MPX, power supplies, and
individual switching modules. The chassis’ modular
design supports any combination of modules, allowing
users to configure it to meet their precise networking
requirements. The OS/R’s passive backplane can
house redundant critical components, offering
a very robust, reliable system unmatched by any
product in its class. The chassis are available
in either 5-, or 9-slot options. Switching fabric
— 22 Gbps distributed switching fabric (max.)
Management Backplane — manages interaction and
shares data between the different modules on the
OS/R.
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