Asante Technologies 1012 Network Router User Manual


 
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Introducing the AsantéBridge
Fujitsu SPARClite RISC processor providing line-speed
forwarding of data
Expandable memory and FLASH EPROM enable easy
upgrades to the bridge’s features and make the
AsantéBridge an “Applications Engine” for future inter-
networking technologies. This investment protection
guarantees that the AsantéBridge will be a valuable net-
work addition for years to come.
Controls and displays bridge parameters and statistics
via AsantéView In-Band, Out-of-Band, and VT100 termi-
nal interface
Supports the following:
4096 dynamically learned entries in the forwarding table
512 static entries in the forwarding table
10 address and packet type ranges in the filtering table
Spanning Tree Algorithm 802.1d
SNMP
IETF defined MIB for bridge management
SNMP MIB I and II
Provides comprehensive LEDs for a at-a-glance monitor-
ing of bridge parameters
Based on Fujitsu’s powerful SPARClite RISC processor,
AsantéBridge 1012 forwards data at line speed, without interfer-
ing with or degrading network performance of traffic crossing the
bridge. The high performance RISC processor with expandable
memory and FLASH EPROM make the AsantéBridge 1012 a power-
ful “Application Engine” for future internetworking technologies.
AsantéBridge 1012 also includes SNMP capabilities and is a com-
plete plug-in replacement for users of the AsantéHub 1012’s cur-
rent SNMP Module. The AsantéBridge option card is designed to fit
into the expansion slot of the AsantéHub 1012.
AsantéBridge 1012 reinforces Asanté’s commitment to standards-
based networking, supporting the following:
IEEE 802.3 for Ethernet
IETFdefined MIB for bridge management
IEEE 802.1d bridge spanning tree algorithm
SNMP MIB I and II for standards-based bridge and hub
management
Note: AsantéView 2.2 In-Band is required to manage the
AsantéBridge 1012.
AsantéBridge Features