ADTRAN ATLAS 810 Plus, User Manual

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61200266L1-1 ATLAS 810
PLUS
User Manual 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The ATLAS 810
PLUS
is a modular, highly scalable platform that provides ro-
bust solutions for the wide area communication needs of medium-to-large
corporations and network access providers. ATLAS is an Integrated Access
System with the most extensive support of dedicated bandwidth manage-
ment and access switching in the industry.
The ATLAS 810
PLUS
is a high performance version of the ATLAS 800
PLUS
.
The ATLAS 810
PLUS
contains a high-performance CPU and powerful com-
munications drivers which allow the support of optional applications such
as frame relay.
With the ATLAS 810
PLUS
, you can consolidate your voice, data, and video
applications into a single platform while optimizing wide area bandwidth
and reducing equipment costs. The ATLAS 810
PLUS
architecture and the
chassis’ eight expansion slots allow for a variety of modules, making it one
of the most versatile access systems on the market. With the appropriate
modules installed, the ATLAS 810
PLUS
functions as follows:
• A Frame Relay Switch
• A Digital Access Cross-Connect System (DACS)
• A T1 Bandwidth Manager
• An ISDN Access Switch
• A Remote Access Manager
ATLAS 810
PLUS
BASE UNIT
The ATLAS 810
PLUS
architecture includes a packet switching and a circuit
switching bussing scheme. The result is a highly scalable system capable of
supporting bandwidth requirements up to 34 T1/E1 or Primary Rate ISDN
(PRI) circuits. Designed for standalone or rackmount installations, the
ATLAS 810
PLUS
Base Unit provides two network interfaces, each indepen-
dently configurable for T1, DSX-1, or PRI operation. Eight expansion slots
accommodate hot-swappable modules for a variety of applications. A
10BaseT connection for remote access and network management is standard
with the ATLAS 810
PLUS
Base Unit.