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8608GTE and 8608GTM modules 29
Type Label
Color/State
Meaning
Green/Steady The module has completed its power-on self-test and
software initialization and is operating normally.
Amber/Steady The module failed its power-on self-test.
Amber/Blinking The module has been inserted into the chassis and
diagnostics are running.
Module Online
Off The switch power is off. If the switch power is on, the
module is going through its power-on self-test and
software initialization. A module in this state is not yet
functional.
The 8608GTE module supports up to 32 000 table entries in its forwarding
engine. For information about table entry characteristics, see Network
Design Guidelines (313197-E).
The 8608GTM module is an M module and supports up to 128 000 table
entries in its forwarding engine, allowing for large Layer 2 and Layer 3
configurations, including Internet routing tables. For information about table
entry characteristics, see Network Design Guidelines (313197-E).
The Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 system has three hardware
operating modes:
• Default mode (32 000 table entries) supports up to 32 000 hardware
records. This mode supports all modules.
•
M mode (128 000 table entries) supports up to 128 000 hardware
records. This mode supports M modules only.
•
R mode supports up to:
— 256 000 IP routes
— 64 000 MAC entries
— 32 000 ARP entries
This mode supports R modules only.
The 8608GTE module does not support R or M mode. The 8608GTM
module supports R and M mode. For specific R and M mode configuration
requirements, see "R mode configuration requirements" (page 24) and "M
mode configuration requirements" (page 23).
Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
Installation — Modules
NN46220-306 02.02 Standard
4.2 7 July 2008
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