APX 1000™ Getting Started Guide
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Overview of APX 1000 System and
Features
The APX 1000 product is shipped in configurations that are tailored to your environment. This
chapter provides an overview of the features of the APX 1000 and the configurations in which
it is available. The components of the APX 1000 and their functions are also identified.
APX 1000 features overview
An APX 1000 unit is a WAN access switch, or concentrator, designed for the multiple access
requirements of Internet service providers (ISPs), carrier service providers, and major
corporations. The unit supports up to 672 (T1) or 720 (E1) DS0 connections by means of
multiple access technologies, and provides voice and data aggregation. For voice applications,
using SS7, IPDC is supported. ASGCP is not supported.
The APX 1000 supports switched and leased-line connections and analog and digital user
sessions. The unit complies with existing standards for networks, authentication, and Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management.
The APX 1000 chassis is available in four configurations to meet the requirements of different
environments.
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T3—supports up to 672 user connections
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24-port Multi-T1—supports up to 576 user connections
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24-port Multi E1—supports up to 720 user connections
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16-port Multi E1—supports up to 480 user connections
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8-port Multi T1—supports up to 192 connections
APX 1000 system overview
The APX 1000 chassis is 17.2 inches (43.7cm) wide, 5.2 inches (13.2cm) high, and 18.5 inches
(47cm) deep. The front of the chassis, shown in Figure 1-1, contains the ventilation fans and
air filter behind a plastic bezel.