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IES-2500 User’s Guide
Card Installation 1-1
This chapter describes the key features and applications of your IES-2500.
The IES-2500 (Integrated Ethernet Switch) is an IP-based DSLAM (Internet Protocol Digital Subscriber Line
Access Multiplexer) that connects DSL subscribers to the Internet. As a high-performance yet compact and
versatile platform, it lets multi-tenant units (MTUs), hospitals, hotels, schools, university campuses and ISPs
conveniently deliver broadband Internet access. The IES-2500’s low cost and easy management make it a perfect
DSL-provider solution.
The IES-2500 platform allows for convenient management and support of various DSL technologies. It has the
ability to hold a maximum of six VDSL line cards (without a management switch card) providing service for up to
144 subscribers or five ADSL line cards (with a management switch card) providing service for up to 120
subscribers. Additionally, the DSL line cards are hot swappable; thus, you do not need to interrupt the service of
other cards to change or service an individual card.
1.1 Front Panel
The following figure shows the front panels of the IES-2500 main chassis and IES-2000 splitter chassis with
installed line and splitter cards.
Figure 1-1 IES-2500 Front Panel
Chapter 1
Hardware Overview