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8371 Multilayer Ethernet Switch
In conjunction with the MSS server in the ATM network, the 8371 Ethernet switch provides local, wirespeed Internet Protocol (IP) and Internet Packet Exchange (IPX) routing between Fast Ethernet ports on the same module and MPOA virtual one-hop routing over the ATM backbone network. The 8371 is designed to connect a variety of high-speed Fast Ethernet, ATM backbones and server links that will meet the high-performance IP routing requirements of today's and tomorrow's campus network environment.

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  Features and Benefits
 
      Provides Ethernet desktops, downstream Ethernet hubs and switches access to ATM or Fast Ethernet backbone networks and servers

Ships with a control software package that provides next-generation ATM network services of LANE Version 2 and MPOA

Provides local, wire-speed Internet Protocol (IP) and Internet Packet Exchange (IPX) routing between Fast Ethernet ports on the same module and MPOA virtual one-hop routing over the ATM backbone network

Includes self-learning IP routing that offloads and extends the life of the installed routers

Connects a variety of high-speed Fast Ethernet, ATM backbones and server links that will meet the high-performance IP routing requirements

Provides LED indicators on the front panel that indicate the hardware and software status of the switch, power supply and link activity status


 
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