Figure 3-16
Switching network of the CX600
Crossbar
Forwarding
Table
Forwarding
Decision
IP DATA
Forwarding
Table
Forwarding
Decision
IP DATA
Forwarding
Table
Forwarding
Decision
IP DATA
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
IP DATA
IP DATA
IP DATA
SFU
LPU
LPU
Reliability
The CX600-X16 has four SFUs that work in 3+1 load balancing mode. The four SFUs load
balance services at the same time. When one SFU is faulty or being replaced, the other three
SFUs automatically take over its tasks to ensure normal delivery of services,therefore improving
system reliability.
3.4.2 Switch Fabric Unit B
Appearance
The Switch Fabric Unit B(SFUI-200-B) is the new generation switch board. It supports 200G
full duplex capacity per slot. The Switch Fabric Unit B(SFUI-200-B) switches data for the entire
system at line speed of 3.15 Tbit/s. This ensures a non-blocked switching network.
The CX600-X16 has four SFUs working in 3+1 load balancing mode. The entire system provides
a switching capacity at wire speed of 12.58 Tbit/s.
The four SFUs load balance services at the same time. When one SFU is faulty or being replaced,
the other three SFUs automatically take over its tasks to ensure normal delivery of services.
shows the appearance of the Switch Fabric Unit B(SFUI-200-B).
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