Chapter 1. Introduction
1-2 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1
The major features of the MX2800 STS-1 are as follows:
• Built-in 1:1 redundancy
• Hot-swappable controller cards
• Independent, dual-load sharing, redundant power supplies
• Embedded SNMP and Telnet management through 10BaseT
ethernet or SLIP/PPP dialup
• Detailed performance monitoring for local and remote units
• Simplified configuration through the VT-100 terminal menu
structure
• Integrated V.34 modem for dial-up and dial-out access (see the
following note)
• Capable of backhauling multiple service types (T1/E1)
• AC or DC power
• VT Hairpining
• VT cross-connect to any DS1
• NEBS Level 3 compliant
• Standard 10-year warranty
Controller Card 1:1 Redundancy
The MX2800 STS-1 supports two hot-swappable controller cards
which provide 1:1 redundancy for the T1 and STS-1 signals as well
as the STS-1 connections. With two cards installed, the MX2800
STS-1 can recover from circuit or network failure, depending on
the configuration. See Chapter 7, Circuit and Network Redundancy
for more information.
Information regarding the built-in modem applies to the following
list of part numbers: 4200659L1, L2, L3, and L4.