Chapter 1Product Overview
The SmartSwitch 1800 is a high-performance, multiprotocol branch access device,
providing the ability to transmit LAN data, legacy data (e.g., SDLC, bisync, async),
voice, and fax over a single frame relay link. A powerful management capability
allows allocation of frame relay bandwidth to ensure that each type of traffic receives
the necessary quality of service.
The SmartSwitch 1800 s hares much functionality and compatibility with Cabletron’s
FRX4000, FRX6000, and th e Frame Relay Module ( FRM) for the SmartSwitch 9 000.
A SmartSwitch 1800 with a video interfaces features an intuitive, menu-based man-
agement structure that allows com plete lo cal and rem ote contr ol o f other Sma rtSwit ch
1800s, as well as other Cabletron frame relay access devices.
Figure 1-1 Network Example
SmartSwitch 1800
SmartSwitch 1800
FRM in
SmartSwitch 9000
PBX
Phone Fax
Frame Relay
FRX6000 with
monitor & printer