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| This redbook is intended to acquaint the reader with the IBM 8265 ATM Switch. The 8265 is the new platform for next generation high-end ATM backbone networks. The 8265 is the most powerful and the cornerstone of the IBM family of ATM switches. This redbook will assist both technically and marketing minded people in utilizing the superior functionality and operational capabilities of the 8265. Within this redbook the reader will find: o Architectural explanations of IBM's leading edge switching techniques, with explicit reference to IBM's award winning Prizma chip. The strengths of single-stage switching with distributed buffer pools and ATM traffic management will be depicted. o Descriptions on the various ATM media modules available for the 8265. The backward compatibility of the 8265 with the IBM 8260 Hub. Technical criteria that is required for module operation within an 8265 network environment. o Software operations of the 8265 Control Point with specific reference to its enhanced PNNI Phase One implementation and ATM Quality of Service (QoS) signalling management. Basic setup of the 8265 and how to retrieve microcode and picocode updates for the 8265. o Configuration case studies for various 8265 network scenarios. Simple single peer group networks to multiple complex ATM networks will be documented and described. o The significant simplification of ATM campus management through the use of the Nways Campus Manager suite of software products, which are used in conjunction with NetView for AIX. o Troubleshooting guidelines for 8265 hardware and software operations. These troubleshooting hints will be able to assist technical personnel in fine-tuning their own specific 8265 networks. o Vital technological differentiations of the 8265. This information will position the 8265 against competitive products and highlight its exceptional attributes. | |
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Chapter 1. 8265 Product Specification 1.0 Chapter 2. IBM 8265 Modules 2.0 Chapter 3. ATM Control Point Setup and Operations 3.0 Chapter 4. Configuring 8265 ATM Networks 4.0 Chapter 5. Nways Campus ATM Manager 5.0 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 8265 Networks 6.0 Chapter 7. Summarizing 8265 ATM Campus Switch Attributes 7.0 Appendix A. ATM Modules Summary Information A.0 Appendix B. Ports and Cable Pinouts B.0 Appendix C. UNI 3.0-3.1 Cause Maintenance Error Codes C.0 Appendix D. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on 8265 D.0 Appendix E. Special Notices E.0 Appendix F. Related Publications F.0 | |
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| Publish date | |
| 1998-03-25 | |
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| Lead author | |
| Georges Tardy | |
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| 0738403296 | |
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| 260 | |
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