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IBM 8265 Nways ATM Campus Switch

IBM Redbooks

IBM 8265 Nways ATM Campus Switch

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.
Price: $44.00
Pages: 260
Date Published: March 25, 1998
ISBN: 0738403296
Author: IBM Redbooks
Product Number: SG24-2004-00
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