Multiprotocol Packet Switch

• Six-port multiprotocol FRAD and packet switch
  
• Protocols supported: Frame Relay, X.25, ISDN, HDLC, MLPPP, RIP, RIP-2, SLIP, PPP, async, Ethernet
  
• IP support
  
  • IP routing
    
  • Standard IP encapsulation over Frame Relay (RFC 1490), X.25 (RFC 1356) or Ethernet
    
• Transparent bridging
  
• Dynamic bandwidth allocation
  
• Data prioritization
  
• Automatic backup facility
  
• Telnet (client and server) support
  
• X.25/Frame Relay multicasting
  
• SNMP management support via RADview
  
• The aggregate data rate on three links is up to 2 Mbps
  
• ide range of interfaces including CSU/DSU and Ethernet

• Multiple protocols in one device saves on equipment costs and simplifies network management
  
• Cost-effective method to enable users to run legacy applications over newer packet-switched networks
  
• Unique support of legacy services (i.e., X.25, Frame Relay) over IP networks

The SPS-6 is a high-performance Frame Relay/X.25 multiprotocol switch. Each of the six ports can be configured to one of several protocols: Frame Relay, X.25, ISDN, RIP, RIP-2, PPP, MLPPP, HDLC, SLIP, async, or Ethernet.

Packet switching between applications, plus transmission of legacy data over IP

The SPS-6 can perform packet switching between different applications such as X.25 to X.25; X.25 to Frame Relay; Frame Relay to Frame Relay; and SLIP to SLIP. It can also encapsulate various protocols over Frame Relay and X.25.

In addition, the SPS-6 offers a unique solution for transmitting legacy data over high speed IP networks by encapsulating the data into IP packets.

The built-in management agent enables configuration, compilation of statistics and status reports, and diagnostics. The management agent can be accessed from any location in the network. It can be programmed to transmit this information as the result of an alarm event.

The SNMP agent enables management by the RADview graphical user interface on a PC or HP OpenView UNIX station, permitting the product to be configured and controlled via the X.25/Frame Relay network

Link interfaces are modular and can be ordered for RS-232/V.24, V.35, RS-530, X.21, V.36, as well as ISDN S and U interfaces. Each interface is switch selectable for DCE or DTE. Both the protocol and the interface can be independently selected on any port.

The SPS-6 is a 1U high, 19” wide standalone unit.