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Introduction
This chapter introduces the IntraCore™ Architecture, then gives a description
of the IntraCore 6524. There are also tables of the key features, default settings,
and specifications of the IntraCore 6524, and explanations of the different LED
indicators.
IntraCore Architecture Overview
Asanté has developed the IntraCore Architecture to meet the needs of multi-
service networks that support all networking applications and data types. The
architecture is standards-based and provides
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multi-vendor inter-operability
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a migration path from current systems
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investment protection
With the IntraCore Architecture, Asanté has found innovative ways of
embracing industry standards and technology advances to create products
capable of meeting real world requirements for converged, multi-service
networks.
The overall design incorporates a family of tightly integrated ASICs, designed as
system building blocks. These building blocks enable the rapid development of
advanced networking systems that are timed to meet market requirements. The
architecture ensures consistent high performance as systems scale their capacity
and feature capability. This approach extends the useful life of the system and
protects customer investments.
The Core Switching Engine
The Core Switching Engine is the centerpiece for all IntraCore products. Based
on advanced silicon ASICs, the Core Switching Engine is a high performance,
non-blocking, multi-gigabit switching fabric with scalable bandwidth capacity.
The Core Switching Engine is data format independent and can support either
frame-based or cell-based interfaces. This capability is becoming increasingly
important as enterprise (primarily frame-based) and service provider (primarily
cell-based) networks move closer together.