BPX Node Specifications
This chapter lists information for the BPX system specifications. For the latest information, refer to
Cisco online documents.
System Capacity:
Network Interface:
Network Trunks:
Network Interface
Protocol:
Cell Switching:
Switch Capacity:
Slot Rate:
Connection Rate:
Classes of Service:
Clock Sources:
Clock Output:
Cabinet Size:
Release 9.3.30, Part Number 78-12907-01 Rev. E0, May 2005
1 shelf with 15 card slots.
Requires 1 or 2 dedicated slot(s) for BCC card.
Requires 1 dedicated slot for ASM card.
T3, E3, OC3, and OC12.
32 per node max.
ATM layer using 53-byte cell.
Crosspoint switch matrix, nonblocking.
9.6 Gbps or 19.2 Gbps (with BCC-4).
800 Mbps each, including overhead.
20 million cell connections/sec. between slots.
32 queues per port, assignable.
Internal, free-running oscillator, Stratum 3.
Phase-locked to any appropriate network interface.
External input at T1 or E1 rate.
Single clock output at T1 or E1 rate for synchronizing colocated
IGX node or CPE.
22.75 inches (57.8 cm) high
19.0 inches (48.25 cm) wide
27.0 inches (68.6 cm) deep
Cisco BPX 8600 Series Installation and Configuration
30
C H A P T E R
30-1