HP LCS60 manual Benefits

Overview

The LCS60 provides the required hardware and software for the interface between LAN and data switch network resources.

The LCS60 provides high-speed connectivity between Ethernet networks and the Lucent Technologies family of data switches (Datakit II VCS 2.1 or greater, BNS- 1000, and BNS-2000).

Each LCS60 has the following components:

A CPU board to run the LCS60 software and to provide one Ethernet LAN interface

A VMEDKHS board to provide a fiber interface to the data switch CPM- HS trunk board

Communication between boards within the LCS60 is handled over a VME bus.

Features

Benefits

The LCS60 expands the connectivity and enhances the functionality of the Lucent Technologies data switch product line by allowing LAN and data switch net- work environments to communicate. Some of the benefits include:

Device-to-device connectivity over multiple LANs

Improved capability to develop and use distributed processing environ- ments

Access through the most commonly used network protocols

Data switch network access to LAN data

Modular design which permits easy expansion as needs increase.

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