Chapter 1
Introducing the Network 9000
Routing Hub
1.1
Overview
The Network 9000 Routing Hub consists of a family of chassis, processor and I/O modules,
and power supply modules which provide media connectivity, internetworking, and
communication server functions. The Network 9000 Hub provides desktop and backbone
connections to Ethernet/IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.5 Token Ring, and FDDI networks. The
Network 9000 Hub delivers cost effective desktop connections for users of local and remote
resources. This chapter covers the basic features of the hub and options that are available at
product introduction.
1.2
Network 9000 Architecture
The Network 9000 chassis comes in three sizes; 3, 6 and 15 slots
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. The components of the
Network 9000 chassis are the enclosure, multimedia midplane, fan tray modules, and AC
Power Input Module. All components except the actual enclosure and midplane are common to
both units. Figure 1-1 depicts a six-slot Network 9000 Routing Hub.
Xyplex
Network 9000
Xyplex
Network 9000
slot 1
slot 2
slot 3
slot 4
slot 5
slot 6
P/S 1
P/S 2
Figure 1-1. View of Six-Slot Network 9000 Hub, Showing Processor and Power Modules.
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Slot 1 offers a subset of the Network 9000 management capabilities that are described in section 1.2.5. Slot 1 can
be used for Xyplex MAXserver family cards, as well as a class of Network 9000 cards that can be used to meet
your networking needs at a lower cost.
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