NetEnforcer AC-2500 Hardware Guide
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Chapter 1: AC-2500 Series Hardware
This chapter describes the NetEnforcer AC-2500 series hardware and the initial
installation and setup of the device. The NetEnforcer is a transparent learning bridge
that is IEEE 802.1-compliant and works with a Bypass Unit to ensure that data
continues flowing should any hardware or software problem occur. While the
NetEnforcer is bypassed, all traffic goes through passive elements only and still allows
the network to function.
The NetEnforcer AC-2500 series offers carrier-grade design with redundant critical
components for fail-safe operation. Redundant hardware components include system’s
fans and dual hot-swappable power supplies. The NetEnforcer AC-2500 series is
designed to meet ETSI standards.
All AC-2500 series units come with an additional Bypass Unit.
CAUTION
All AC-2500 Series models only function when the appropriate
Bypass Unit is connected to it. This is to ensure continuous service
in the event of failure.
Several NetEnforcer models are available to support large and small sites and different
data network speeds.
All NetEnforcer AC-2500 series units support 2M connections (4M flows), 4,000 pipes
and 8,000 Virtual Channels. Additional Pipes and Virtual Channels can also be
purchased separately per device. Allot basic management software is included with all
AC-2500 series devices. Allot NetXplorer Centralized Management software can be
purchased for any AC-2500 series device using software version C7.1.0 or later,
replacing the basic management.
The NetEnforcer AC-2520 has two line (four port) connectivity. The device is available
with either AC or DC power supplies and with copper, SX fiber, LX5 fiber, LX20 fiber
or ZX fiber interface connectors. The AC-2520 has a throughput of 4 Gbps (2 Gbps full
duplex).
