Nortel Networks 8600 manual Multihomed AS, Multicast Link Discovery MLD, MultiLink Trunking MLT

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multihomed AS

An AS that has multiple connections to one or more ASs and does not carry transit traffic.

Multicast Link Discovery (MLD)

An asymmetric protocol. MLD specifies separate behaviors for multicast address listeners and multicast routers.

multicast router discovery (MRDISC)

Provides the automatic discovery of multicast capable routers. By listening to multicast router discovery messages, Layer 2 devices can determine where to send multicast source data and Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) host membership reports.

Multicast Router Discovery Protocol (MRDP)

Discovers multicast routers in a Layer 2 bridged domain configured for IGMP snooping.

Multicast Router Learning Protocol (MRLP)

Provides basic information between two core switches, for example, neighbor information learning for edge switches, messages that determine the forwarder, and multicast tree building information related to the edge switch.

MultiLink Trunking (MLT)

A method of link aggregation that uses multiple Ethernet trunks aggregated to provide a single logical trunk. A multilink trunk provides the combined bandwidth of multiple links and the physical layer protection against the failure of a single link.

multimode fiber (MMF)

A fiber with a core diameter larger than the wavelength of light transmitted that allows many modes of light to propagate. Commonly used with LED sources for low speed and short distance lengths. Typical core sizes (measured in microns) are 50/125, 62.5/125 and 100/140.

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 Multihomed AS, Multicast Link Discovery MLD, Multicast router discovery Mrdisc, Multimode fiber MMF

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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