3Com manual CoreBuilder 7000 The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches are modular

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CoreBuilder 7000 The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches are modular,

Familyhigh-performance ATM switches designed to increase the capacity and manageability of enterprise networks. The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches allow you to scale your network performance to extremely high levels as your network grows and evolves. The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches include the CoreBuilder 7000 ATM switch and the CoreBuilder 7000HD High Density ATM switch.

CoreBuilder 7000 The CoreBuilder 7000 switch includes all the features and flexibility Switch necessary to handle a range of needs on both the ATM backbone and the

ATM network boundary. The CoreBuilder 7000 switch provides a backbone solution for small and medium size networks and is a modular platform that provides a switching fabric for ATM, Ethernet/ATM and Fast Ethernet interface cards. The 2.5 Gbps CoreBuilder 7000 switching engine supports switched LAN interfaces in the wiring closets of large networks, and is well suited for the backbone of small to medium-sized networks.

CoreBuilder 7000HD The CoreBuilder 7000HD switch supports demanding enterprise Switch backbones and high-density data center applications, providing high-performance ATM switching at both the network core and

boundary. The CoreBuilder 7000HD platform features a 5.0 Gbps switching engine that provides capacity for up to 32 non-blocking OC-3

155ports or up to 8 non-blocking OC-12 622 Mbps ports. Using an enhanced i960CF processor, the CoreBuilder 7000HD switch supports faster signaling, expanded memory, and higher performance LAN Emulation services. The switch also accommodates scalable, high density Ethernet/ATM, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet interface cards. The four-slot chassis allows for a mixture of port types with versatile media options for a wide range of network configurations.