Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions 7270 MSC - Manual

Alcatel 7270 MSC
Multiservice Concentrator | Release 6.0
The Alcatel 7270 Multiservice Concentrator
(MSC) is a carrier class edge services switch
that adapts, aggregates and implements services
for ATM/IP/MPLS converged networks. Providing
advanced traffic management on a standards-
based platform, it enables the profitable delivery
of differentiated services for managed IP/MPLS,
video, ATM, frame relay and private line
applications.
In addition to its service delivery role, the fully
managed Alcatel 7270 MSC allows carriers to
optimize their network infrastructure by provid-
ing broadband aggregation for 2G/2.5G/3G
mobile, fixed wireless and DSL traffic.
There are two variants of the Alcatel 7270 MSC,
a 6-slot version suited for customer located
applications, and an 8-slot variant suited for
carrier infrastructure applications. All control,
switching hub and interface cards are common
to both the 6-slot and 8-slot Alcatel 7270 MSC.
Ensuring profitable
service delivery with
a scalable, flexible
and reliable platform