The
Multi-Service Matrix
The new MSM introduces narrowband, wideband and broadband switching in a single network element. The Virtual Tributary (VT) capacity is increased to 4608 DS3 equivalents or 240 Gb/s (240G), as illustrated in Figure 2; startling when one realizes that this capacity is housed in only two bays.
Figure 2. The 80G Matrices Replaced with 240G Multi-Service Matrices
PDU |
ASP |
IAS |
VT |
Matrix |
Copy 0 |
PDU |
10G |
I/O |
VT |
Matrix |
Copy 1 |
3 x Capacity
PDU |
ASP |
IAS |
New |
240G |
Matrix |
Copy 0 |
PDU |
10G |
I/O |
New |
240G |
Matrix |
Copy 1 |