61200226L1-1 ATLAS_800PLUS User Manual 1-1
Chapter 1 Introduction

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The ATLAS_800PLUS is a modular, highly scalable platform that provides robust
solutions for the wide area communication needs of medium-to-large corpora-
tions and network access providers. ATLAS is an Integrated Access System with
the most extensive support of dedicated bandwidth management and access
switching in the industry.
The ATLAS_800PLUS is a high performance version of the ATLAS 800. The
ATLA S_800PLUS contains a high-performance CPU, more memory, and powerful
communications drivers which allow the support of optional applications such as
frame relay.
With the ATLAS 800 PLUS, you can consolidate your voice, data, and video appli-
cations into a single platform while optimizing wide area bandwidth and reduc-
ing equipment costs. The ATLAS_800PLUS architecture and the chassis’ eight
expansion slots allow for a variety of modules, making it one of the most versatile
access systems on the market. With the appropriate modules installed, the
ATLA S_800PLUS functions as follows:
• A Frame Relay Switch
• A Digital Access Cross-Connect System (DACS)
• A T1 Bandwidth Manager
• An ISDN Access Switch
• A Remote Access Manager

ATLAS 800 PLUS BASE UNIT

The ATLAS_800PLUS architecture includes a packet switching and a circuit switch-
ing bussing scheme. The result is a highly scalable system capable of supporting
bandwidth requirements up to 34 T1/E1 or Primary Rate ISDN (PRI) circuits.
Designed for standalone, rackmount, or wallmount installations, the
ATLA S_800PLUS Base Unit provides two network interfaces, each independently
configurable for T1, DSX-1, or PRI operation. Eight expansion slots accommodate
hot-swappable modules for a variety of applications. A 10BaseT connection for
remote access and network management is standard with the ATLAS_800PLUS
Base Unit.