About the PathBuilder S21x Switch
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Features
Software Functionality
Introduction
Depending on the operating software AppsWare package and optional daughtercard
installed the PathBuilder S21x switch can support the following functionality and
services.
Frame Relay & X.25
Service
The PathBuilder S21x switch provides serial devices with economical Ethernet LAN
access into public or private Frame Relay WAN. Where frame relay services are not
yet available, the PathBuilder S21x switch can provide network access over X.25
services. When frame relay services becomes available, the PathBuilder S21x switch
can be easily configured and integrated to support frame relay. This fast migration
reduced network downtime and protects hardware investments.
RFC 877 and 1356
The PathBuilder S21x switch supports encapsulation of IP datagrams and other
network layer protocols over X.25 as specified in RFC 877 and RFC 1356. This
allows for interoperability with Front End Processors (FEPs) that support X.25 and
IP traffic as well as router vendors supporting RFC 877/1356.
RFC 1490
The PathBuilder S21x switch supports encapsulation of multiple protocols over
frame relay as specified by RFC 1490.
Multiprotocol
Support
Support includes SDLC, Bisync, X.25, Async, IP/IPX, PPP, MLPPP, and Routing
and Bridging, as well as many other serial protocols. Refer to the Software Release
Notice which accompanied your unit for a complete listing of protocols supported by
the PathBuilder S21x switch.
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