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Passport 15000
Multiservice Switch
Overview
The Passport 15000 Multiservice WAN Switch offers a solution for enterprise customers who require high
capacity and trunking speeds that exceed STM-1/OC-3 bandwidth. Passport 15000 supports ATM, frame relay,
IP routing and switching, MPLS, circuit emulation and voice services. Passport 15000 is suited to be a backbone
platform and is integral to the design of a high capacity, versatile, reliable and scalable solution for the
provision of carrier-grade performance for core switching.
Customer Profile
• Large enterprise and service provider networks
especially in the finance, government and
utility sectors
• For users who require a large backbone network,
Passport 15000 offers a Dual 40 Gbps switching
capacity with interfaces ranging from
channelised DS3/E3 to STM-16/OC-48
Typical Applications
Passport 15000 supports the similar feature sets
available on the Passport 7400 platform (same
software stream), but in a high-density and
high-speed interface. Typical applications include:
• Backbone switching solution for large networks
• IP routing and switching
• Layer 2 services (ATM and FR)
• Circuit emulation service
• Packet Voice Gateway (PVG)
Passport 15000 allows smooth interworking with the
other multiservice switches in the Passport family, ie
running on the same software stream, offering the
same multiservice capabilities and control of the
same management system.
Key Points
Passport 15000 offers a high capability backbone
solution with reduced complexity and capital costs,
additional access options and peace of mind
through a proven, highly secure solution.
• Reliability. Designed to meet the most stringent
networking requirements, it provides equipment
redundancy, hitless switchover, 1+1 protection
for optical interfaces and 1:N sparing for electrical
interfaces. It optimises network design for
reliability, supported by carrier grade operational
management and service
• Scalability. Passport systems can evolve into
higher switching capabilities - Passport 20000 for
10G interface solution, while all existing PP15000
control processor and interface processors can be
reused
• Versatility. Passport 15000 is unique in its ability
to provide advanced ATM, frame relay, IP, MPLS
and circuit-switched voice services all on a single
platform
• Investment Protection. With Passport 15000,
existing Passport networks can scale easily to
support extreme growth, a solution that will not
be soon outgrown. Support for multiple traffic
types provides insurance against the
uncertainties of the future while extending the
value of today’s systems
• Manageability. Powerful network management
tools (Preside MDM) enable customers to run the
network efficiently for premium levels of service
and responsiveness at minimum operational cost