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IBM 8265: Product Description
4-Port 155Mbps Modules
There two types of 4-port 155Mbps OC3 module available for the 8265:
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Feature Code 6540, a single-slot, multimode fiber module.
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Feature Code 6543, a single-slot module that allows you to install up to four
different types of daughter cards according to your ATM networking needs.
Feature Code 6540 (MMF)
The 4-port 155Mbps multimode fiber module has the following characteristics:
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Four ports operating at up to 155Mbps (non-blocking) to connect to stations,
servers, and other switches or hubs. Each port may connect to:
– An ATM or multimedia workstation that requires a high bit rate
– A UNI, IISP, or PNNI device using a supported interface.
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Physical interface: optical multimode fiber
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Connections up to 2 km (1.24 miles)
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Up to 14 modules can be used in the 8265 switch at the same time.
The modules may be installed or removed from the switch (hot-pluggable) without
disturbing data traffic on other ATM modules.
For further information, refer to page 52.
Feature Code 6543 (Flex)
The 4-port 155Mbps Flex module has the following characteristics:
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Up to four ports operating at up to 155Mbps (non-blocking) to connect to stations,
servers, and other switches or hubs. Each port may connect to:
– An ATM or multimedia workstation that requires a high bit rate
– A UNI, IISP, or PNNI device using a supported interface.
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A motherboard with up to four daughter cards for port-to-port and port-to-device
connections. By using different daughter cards you can mix and match different
media types. The module supports the following daughter cards:
– Multimode fiber
– Singlemode fiber
– Shielded or unshielded twisted pair (STP/UTP5).
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Physical interface: optical fiber or copper cable, depending on the type of
daughter card used.
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Connections up to:
– 2 km (1.24 miles) using multimode fiber cable
– 20 km (12.4 miles) using singlemode fiber cable
– 100 m (328 ft) using 100 ohm UTP5 cable
– 150 m (493 ft) using 150 ohm STP cable.
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Up to 14 modules can be used in the 8265 switch.
The modules may be installed or removed from the switch (hot-pluggable) without
disturbing data traffic on other ATM modules.
For further information, refer to page 52.