Panasonic 1200N - Manual (Page 18)

Features What is the Centillion 1200N Switch?
2-2 Centillion 1200N ATM Switch User Manual
NTP 297-8103-903
■ Accommodates various ATM lines
The ATM Switch can interface various ATM lines by accommodating both
optical lines and metallic lines, different throughputs, and different protocols.
Because the ATM Switch is equipped with interfaces for various ATM lines, it
can be used for a wide range of multimedia applications depending on the
need.
■ Structure of the ATM Switch
With its compact dimensions, the ATM Switch can be placed on a desktop or
on a standard 19-inch rack. To facilitate on-site maintenance after the
operation begins, the ATM Switch is designed to allow service access from
the front of each unit.
■ Supports various connection functions
As the ATM Switch supports both fixed connections (PVCs) and switch
connections (SVCs), it provides various connection formats.
■ Connections may be set to one of five levels of control priority
❑ Total management of network
Because the ATM Switch is equipped with a network management agent
function based on SNMP, it can be managed along with such LAN products
as routers and hubs.
■ Traffic control
When competition occurs in sending out cells, this traffic control function
prevents the cell with a higher priority from being delayed or discarded.
Each connection may be set to one of five levels of control priority.
■ Supports PNNI Ver.1.0
The ATM Switch is the world's first ATM switch to support PNNI Ver.1.0 that
conforms to the ATM Forum. This ensures that network construction is made
simple.
■ Provides server function
By installing a server card (option) in the line card slot, the ATM Switch can
be used as a LAN emulation server or an ARP server.
■ Total management of network
As the ATM Switch is equipped with a network management agent function
based on SNMP, it can be managed along with such LAN products as routers
and hubs.
■ Interworking with other types of networks
Interworking between ATM network and other types of networks can be
realized by installing an interworking line card (Frame Relay card FR-DS1)
and a Circuit Emulation card (CE-DS1) in the ATM Switch.