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attenuation

The decrease in signal strength in an optical fiber caused by absorption and scattering.

attribute

A unit of data that is used by BGP to describe any of the following prefixes: AS-PATH, LOCAL-PREF, NEXT-HOP, and so on.

automatic protection switching (APS)

A Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) feature that protects against line failure.

AS (autonomous system)

A set of routers under a single technical administration, using a single IGP and common metrics to route packets within the AS, and using an EGP to route packets to other ASs.

AS confederation

A single logical AS that comprises multiple sub-ASs to ensure scalability.

autonomous system border router (ASBR)

A router attached at the edge of an OSPF network. An ASBR uses one or more interfaces that run an interdomain routing protocol such as BGP. In addition, a router distributing static routes or Routing Information Protocol (RIP) routes into OSPF is considered an ASBR.

ASN (autonomous system number)

A two-byte number that is used to identify a specific AS.

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600

Terminology

NN46205-102 01.01 Standard

30 May 2008

Copyright © 2008 Nortel Networks

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Nortel Networks 8600 Attenuation, Attribute, Automatic protection switching APS, AS autonomous system, AS confederation

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.

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