What is the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900-4?
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What is the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900-4?
The MultiSwitch 900-4 is a versatile four-slot chassis that provides multitechnology
integration. It supports Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, and VNbus technologies.
The chassis accommodates any combination of MultiSwitch 900 and MultiSwitch 600
modules. The MultiSwitch 900-4 is managed with clearVISN.
DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900-4 Features
The DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900-4 chassis supports up to four DIGITAL MultiSwitch
900 or DIGITAL MultiSwitch 600 modules. These modules can be installed, in any
combination, in slots 1 to 4. It has the following advanced hardware features.
Feature
Description
900 Series
Compatibility
Uses any combination of MultiSwitch 900 modules. These
separately orderable hardware modules support various
networking requirements.
600 Series
Compatibility
Uses any combination of MultiSwitch 600 modules. These
separately orderable hardware modules support various
networking requirements.
900 Series
and 600
Series module
Compatibility
Uses any combination of MultiSwitch 900 and MultiSwitch 600
modules. These separately orderable hardware modules support
various networking requirements. For information about
installing modules in the MultiSwitch 900-4, see the
documentation that accompanies the module.
Technology
Support
Is technology independent supporting Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
FDDI, ATM, and the VNbus.
Hot Swap
Capability
Can hot-swap MultiSwitch 900 and MultiSwitch 600 modules, the
Management Agent Module, and the power supply, making it
easy to accommodate network changes without disrupting users.
Incremental
Power System
Is preconfigured with one power supply. This power supply
module provides power to the whole system.
Backplane
functionality
Has a unique, open technology backplane functionality that is
defined by firmware, not limited by hardware.
Mounting
Fits on a desktop, or can be rack- or wall-mounted.
