Introducing the Contivity Extranet Switch
To restrict access, the Switch uses packet filtering based on Protocol ID, Direction, Source and Destination IP addresses, Source and Destination Ports, and TCP connection establishment. Additionally, Nortel Networks provides you with a set of predefined filters that you can use either directly or tailor to your network needs.
The unique quality of service (QoS) mechanisms include call admission and packet forwarding priorities, and support for Resource ReSerVation Protocol (RSVP).
The HTML and Java Web management interface allows different Switch administrators to have different access rights, including configuration, status, and monitoring. The Switch offers RADIUS accounting support and extensive logging, including events, system, configuration, and security logs.
Figure 1-2 shows a front view of the Switch.
Figure 1-2. The Switch, Front View
The Extranet Switch 1500 Series must be placed only in a horizontal position.