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Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

A link-state routing protocol used as an Interior

Gateway Protocol (IGP).

Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

A suite of communication protocols, network architectures, and network management standards produced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). OSI-compliant systems can communicate with other OSI-compliant systems for a meaningful exchange of information.

operation, administration, and maintenance (OAM)

All the tasks necessary for providing, maintaining, or modifying switching system services.

Optical Ethernet (OE)

Provides seamless Layer 2 Ethernet connectivity for enterprise customers across both metropolitan area networks (MAN) and

wide area networks (WAN).

Optical Ethernet Auto Discovery Mechanism (OE-ADM)

In the LPE, auto-discovery and distribution of VPN memberships are facilitated by the OE-ADM. The OE-ADM is a set of simple messages that are sent by the PE-Edges to the PE-Core, which result in provisioning actions on the PE-Core.

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600

Terminology

NN46205-102 01.01 Standard

30 May 2008

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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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