A P P E N D I X A

BPX Node Specifications

This appendix lists information for the BPX system specifications. (Refer to on-line documents for latest information).

General

System Capacity:

1 shelf with 15 card slots.

 

Requires 1 or 2 dedicated slot(s) for BCC card.

 

Requires 1 dedicated slot for ASM card.

Network Interface:

T3, E3, OC3, and OC12.

Network Trunks:

32 per node max.

Network Interface

ATM layer using 53-byte cell.

Protocol:

 

Cell Switching:

Crosspoint switch matrix, non-blocking.

Switch Capacity:

9.6 Gbps or 19.2 Gbps (with BCC-4).

Slot Rate:

800 Mbps each, including overhead.

Connection Rate:

20 million cell connections/sec. between slots.

Classes of Service:

32 queues per port, assignable.

Clock Sources:

Internal, free-running oscillator, Stratum 3.

 

Phase-locked to any appropriate network interface.

 

External input at T1 or E1 rate.

Clock Output:

Single clock output at T1 or E1 rate for synchronizing co-located

 

IPX node(s) or CPE.

Cabinet Size:

22.75 inches (57.8 cm) high.

 

19.0 inches (48.25 cm) wide.

 

27.0 inches (68.6 cm) deep.

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