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SSL Acceleration Module (SAM)

Intelligently accelerates secure business transactions and confidential data by off-loading SSL processing from local servers without imposing delays on other traffic in the same data path.

sustainable cell rate (SCR)

The expected rate of cell transmission on a nonconstant bit rate (CBR) transmission.

Switch Fabric (SF)

In signal computing system architecture (SCSA), the facility that connects two (or more) transmitting or receiving service providers. Network interfaces reside on line cards that provide connection between a switch fabric and external networks.

Switch Fabric/Central Processor Unit (SF/CPU)

The board that resides in slot 5 or 6 of the Nortel

Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 system chassis.

switched multimegabit data service (SMDS)

A connectionless, broadband, packet-switched data service that provides LAN-like performance and features in metropolitan or wide areas.

synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)

A European digital transmission hierarchy based on time division multiplexing.

Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)

A form of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) that can run at higher clock speeds than conventional DRAM. SDRAM employs a bursting technique in which the DRAM predicts the address of the next memory location to access.

synchronous optical network (SONET)

A family of fiber optic transmission rates that provides the flexibility to transport many digital signals with different capacities. This American

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600

Terminology

NN46205-102 01.01 Standard

30 May 2008

Copyright © 2008 Nortel Networks

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Contents Terminology Legal Notice Contents Introduction Software license General Software licenseNortel Networks Inc. software license agreement Software license New in this release TerminologyNew in this release Introduction Introduction Access control template ACT Access control entry ACEAccess control list ACL Address Resolution Protocol ARPAdvanced Encryption Standard AES Address resolution unit ARUAsynchronous Transfer Mode ATM AggregateAttribute Automatic protection switching APSAttenuation AS autonomous system16 a Backplane forwarding module BFM Backup designated router BDRBaysecure Access Control Bsac BandwidthBGP Border Gateway Protocol Bit error rate BERBootstrap Protocol BootP BGP neighborBoundary port Bootstrap router BSRBorder Gateway Protocol BGP Breaker Interface Panel BIP20 B Cable plant Cable assemblyCandidate bootstrap router C-BSR Central Office COCircuitless IP Class of service CoSCommand line interface CLI Classless interdomain routing CidrCustom AutoNegotiation Advertisement Cana CommunityConstant bit rate CBR Customer edge CE24 C Data Communications Equipment DCE Denial-of-service DoSData Encryption Standard DES Data Terminating Equipment DTEDemultiplexing DiffServ DS boundary or access pointDense wavelength division multiplexing Dwdm Designated router DRDigital subscriber line DSL Differentiated Services Code Point DscpDigital subscriber line access multiplexer Dslam Dual port controller DPCDistribution tree Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpDistributed MultiLink Trunking Dmlt Domain Name System DNSElectromagnetic Interference EMI Ethernet switches ESEthernet Services Module ESM Electrostatic Discharge ESDExplicit path Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN EAPoLExplicit route ER Extended Unique Identifier EUIFEC to Nhlfe table FTN Far end fault indication FefiFeedback Output Queue FOQ File allocation table FAT32 F Gigabit Ethernet GE Generalized Regular Expression Parser GrepGet nearest server GNS Gigabit Interface Converter Gbic34 G Hypertext Transfer Protocol, Secure Https High Availability HAHypertext Transfer Protocol Http 36 H Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Ieee Integrated service director ISDIncoming label map ILM Interior BGP IbgpInternet Control Message Protocol Icmp Internet Group membership Authentication Protocol IgapInternet Assigned Numbers Authority Iana Internet Engineering Task Force IetfInternet Protocol version 6 IPv6 Interswitch trunking ISTInternet Protocol version 4 IPv4 Internetwork Packet Exchange IPXCopyright 2008 Nortel Networks Jitter 42 J Label Label advertise modeLabel distribution mode Label bindingLabel switched router LSR Label retention modeLabel switched path LSP Label use modeLatency Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LdapLast member query interval Lmqi Layer 2 L2Link-state database Lsdb Local access transport area LataLink-state advertisement LSA Load balancing LBMask Management information base MIBMarking Maximum burst size MBSMedia dependent adapter MDA Media Access Control MACMedia access unit MAU Message Digest 5 MD5Multicast router discovery Mrdisc Multihomed ASMulticast Link Discovery MLD Multicast Router Discovery Protocol MrdpMultiplexing Multiple spanning tree configuration identifierMultiple spanning tree configuration table Multiplexer MUXMultiprotocol Label Switching Mpls 52 M Neighbor discovery ND Network Basic Input/Output System NetBIOSNanometer nm Network Address Translation NATNortel Networks command line interface Nncli Nonbroadcast multiaccess NbmaNonVolatile Random Access Memory Nvram Network-to-network interface NNIOpen Systems Interconnection OSI Operation, administration, and maintenance OAMOpen Shortest Path First Ospf Optical Ethernet OEOptical Time Domain Reflectometer Otdr Optical Carrier-level 3 concatenation OC-3c/STM-1Optical Carrier-level 12 concatenation OC-12c/STM-4 Out of band OOBPacket loss Password Authentication Protocol PAPPacket Capture Tool Pcap Packet over Sonet PoSPer-hop behavior PHB Peak cell rate PCRPenultimate router Permanent virtual connection PVCPolicing Port Access Entity PAEPoint-to-Point Protocol PPP PortPrivate virtual circuit PVC PrefixPrimary rate interface PRI Provider Edge PE deviceProvider edge PE Protocol Independent Multicast, Sparse Mode PIM-SMProvider core router P router 62 P Quality of service QoS 64 Q Read Write All RWA Random Access Memory RAMRapid Spanning Tree Protocol Rstp Real-Time Streaming Protocol RtspReduced instruction set computer Risc Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service RadiusRemote login rlogin RemarkingRendezvous point RP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol RarpRemote monitoring Rmon Request for comments RFCRIP Routing Information Protocol Report Route Object RROResource Reservation Protocol-Traffic Engineering RSVP-TE Route flappingRouting Information Protocol RIP Routing policy70 R Secure Shell SSH Service Advertisement Protocol SAPService level agreement SLA Secure Sockets Layer SSLShim Signal computing system architectureSingle Link Smlt SLT single mode fiber SMF Shortest path first SPFSource path messages SPM Smlt aggregation switchSmlt client Spanning treeSwitched multimegabit data service Smds Switch Fabric SFSwitch Fabric/Central Processor Unit SF/CPU Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SdramNavigation 76 S Transparent domain identifier TDI Transparent LAN Service TLSTCP Transport Control Protocol Time Division Multiplexing TDMTraffic profile Transparent LAN Services TLSType of service TOS Transit ASTunnel groups Television TV80 T Universal resource locator URL Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter UartUniversal/Local U/L Unshielded twisted pair UTPUpstream node User Datagram Protocol UDPUser-to-network interface UNI 82 UVariable bit rate VBR View-based access control model VacmVirtual Private LAN Service Vpls Virtual connection VCVirtual router forwarding VRF Virtual private network identifier VPN-IDVirtual router VR Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol VrrpWiring closet WC Web Switching Module WSMWeighted round robin WRR Wavelength division multiplexing WDM86 W Page Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Terminology
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8600 specifications

Nortel Networks 8600 is a highly regarded member of the Nortel Ethernet routing portfolio, specifically designed to meet the demands of today's bandwidth-hungry environments. This advanced platform is a favorite for service providers and enterprises due to its scalability, reliability, and performance capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Nortel 8600 is its exceptional scalability. The platform supports a wide range of Ethernet services that can accommodate the growth of network applications without requiring significant overhaul. This scalability is driven by its ability to provide multiple 10 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing organizations to expand their network as bandwidth needs increase.

The 8600 employs a robust architecture that enhances its performance. It utilizes a switching fabric that delivers high throughput and low latency, making it ideal for applications that demand real-time data transmission, such as voice over IP (VoIP) and video streaming. With support for high-density Ethernet, the 8600 can handle a large number of simultaneous connections, facilitating seamless experiences for end-users.

Another technological highlight of the Nortel 8600 is its integrated service capabilities. The platform incorporates advanced quality of service (QoS) features that prioritize bandwidth for critical applications, ensuring reliable performance even during peak usage times. The 8600 also supports comprehensive security protocols, providing peace of mind for organizations as they navigate the complexities of modern cybersecurity challenges.

Additionally, the platform offers advanced management features that simplify network administration. Built-in tools for monitoring and reporting enhance operational visibility, enabling IT teams to quickly identify and resolve issues. The 8600 is designed to integrate smoothly with existing networking environments, offering interoperability with multiple vendors and protocols, thus protecting investment in other technologies.

Energy efficiency is another characteristic of the Nortel 8600, making it a suitable choice for organizations keen on reducing operational costs and minimizing their environmental impact. The platform is built with energy-saving components and intelligent power management that allow businesses to operate sustainably.

Overall, the Nortel Networks 8600 is a sophisticated routing solution that integrates cutting-edge technologies to meet the demands of modern network environments, making it a preferred choice for organizations seeking a balance between performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
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