About the HotWire 8600 DSLAM

HotWire 8600 DSLAM Components

 

AC

 

T5A

 

250V

48V

RTN

A B

A B

AC

 

INPUT

 

48VDC CLASS 2 OR

LIMITED PWR SOURCE

 

 

 

 

ETHERNET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Test

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MCC

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RX

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8000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DC FUSES

 

 

 

FAN

DC PWR

 

MANAGEMENT

 

 

LAN/WAN SLOT

LINE

 

T4A, MIN. 48V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MCC

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3

 

 

 

 

POSITION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The HotWire 8600 DSLAM consists of the following components:

HHotWire 8600 DSLAM base chassis

HotWire 8600 DSLAM is a three-slot chassis designed to house one Management Communications Controller (MCC) card in the first slot and up to two DSL cards in the remaining slots. Since the MCC card in the

8600 system can provide management connectivity for up to five other

8600 DSLAMs, these other systems can use the first slot for a DSL card, thus housing up to three DSL cards.

HOne Management Communications Controller (MCC) card

The HotWire 8600 DSLAM requires one MCC card mounted in Slot 1 of the base, or first, chassis in a stack. The MCC card is a processor card that administers and provides diagnostic connectivity to DSL cards in from one to six 8600 DSLAMs. It acts as a mid-level manager and works in conjunction with an SNMP network management system, such as HP OpenView, via its LAN port. It gathers operational status for each of the DSL cards and responds to the SNMP requests. It also supports a serial port for local terminal access.

HAt least one Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) card

The 8600 DSLAM requires at least one DSL card. Each DSL card contains four DSL ports, Ethernet interface circuitry, and a processor. The processor controls the modems and forwards the packet traffic to and from the Ethernet and DSL interfaces.

NOTE:

You must order the MCC and DSL cards separately. They are not provided with the chassis.

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Nortel Networks manual HotWire 8600 Dslam Components, Input

8600 specifications

Nortel Networks 8600 is a highly regarded member of the Nortel Ethernet routing portfolio, specifically designed to meet the demands of today's bandwidth-hungry environments. This advanced platform is a favorite for service providers and enterprises due to its scalability, reliability, and performance capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Nortel 8600 is its exceptional scalability. The platform supports a wide range of Ethernet services that can accommodate the growth of network applications without requiring significant overhaul. This scalability is driven by its ability to provide multiple 10 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing organizations to expand their network as bandwidth needs increase.

The 8600 employs a robust architecture that enhances its performance. It utilizes a switching fabric that delivers high throughput and low latency, making it ideal for applications that demand real-time data transmission, such as voice over IP (VoIP) and video streaming. With support for high-density Ethernet, the 8600 can handle a large number of simultaneous connections, facilitating seamless experiences for end-users.

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