Cisco Systems BPX 8600 Series Switch User Manual


 
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Cisco BPX 8600 Series Installation and Configuration
Release 9.3.10, Part Number 78-11603-01 Rev. D0, July 2001
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BPX Node Specifications
This chapter lists information for the BPX system specifications. For the latest information, refer to
Cisco online documents.
SystemCapacity: 1shelfwith15cardslots.
Requires 1 or 2 dedicated slot(s) for BCC card.
Requires 1 dedicated slot for ASM card.
Network Interface: T3, E3, OC3, and OC12.
Network Trunks: 32 per node max.
Network Interface
Protocol:
ATM layer using 53-byte cell.
Cell Switching: Crosspoint switch matrix, non-blocking.
Switch Capacity: 9.6 Gbps or 19.2 Gbps (with BCC-4).
Slot Rate: 800 Mbps each, including overhead.
Connection Rate: 20 million cell connections/sec. between slots.
Classes of Service: 32 queues per port, assignable.
Clock Sources: Internal, free-running oscillator, Stratum 3.
Phase-locked to any appropriate network interface.
External input at T1 or E1 rate.
Clock Output: Single clock output at T1 or E1 rate for synchronizing co-located
IGX node or CPE.
Cabinet Size: 22.75 inches (57.8 cm) high
19.0 inches (48.25 cm) wide
27.0 inches (68.6 cm) deep