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Introduction
This chapter introduces the IntraChassis 9000 architecture, then gives a
description of the chassis and the various modules that can be installed in it.
There are also tables of the key features, default settings, and specifications of
the IntraChassis 9000, and explanations of the different LED indicators used by
the various modules.
IntraCore Architecture Overview
Asanté has developed the IntraCore™ Architecture to meet the needs of multi-
service networks that support all applications and data types. The architecture is
standards-based and provides
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multi-vendor inter operability
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a migration path from current systems
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investment protection
With the IntraCore Architecture, Asanté has found innovative ways of
embracing industry standards and technology advances to create products
capable of meeting real world requirements for converged, multi-service
networks.
The overall design incorporates a family of tightly integrated ASICs, designed as
system building blocks. These building blocks enable the rapid development of
advanced networking systems that are timed to meet market requirements. The
architecture ensures consistent high performance as systems scale their capacity
and feature capability. This approach extends the useful life of the system and
protects customer investments.
The Core Switching Engine
The Core Switching Engine is the centerpiece for all IntraCore products. Based
on advanced silicon ASICs, the Core Switching Engine is a high performance,
non-blocking, multi-gigabit switching fabric with scalable bandwidth capacity.
The Core Switching Engine is data format independent and can support either
frame or cell based interfaces. This capability is becoming increasingly
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