Chapter 1. Introduction to the IBM 8285 Nways ATM Workgroup
Switch
The following sections describe:
ATM Workgroup Switch Components
The ATM Workgroup Switch Base Unit and Expansion Unit
Workgroup Switch Functionality
LAN Emulation Over ATM
Networking Configurations
Security Controls
ATM Workgroup Switch Components
The IBM 8285 Nways ATM Workgroup Switch comprises two desktop or rack-mountable units:
A Base Unit and
An optional Expansion Unit feature
Base Unit
The ATM Workgroup Switch Base Unit is a self-contained ATM Switch and Control Point unit with 12
ATM ports (25.6Mbps) and a slot for one of the optional 155Mbps ATM I/O Card features: Multimode
Fibre (FC 5500) or Single-Mode Fibre (FC 5501).
The I/O card can be linked to:
A local server
An ATM network consisting of other ATM Workgroup Switches or 8260 hubs
Other products that are compliant with ATM Forum specifications for 155Mbps links.
(Refer to “Fiber Cabling Guidelines” on page 199 for guidelines and recommendations for using fiber
cabling.)
The Base Unit has an auto-sense power supply that adapts automatically to local voltage requirements.
The Base Unit may be installed either in a standard rack or on a surface, such as a desktop.
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