Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM FRX6000 - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter 1
Introduction to SPMA
for the FRX4000, FRX6000,
and SmartSwitch 1800
Using this Guide; manual conventions; contacting the Cabletron Systems’ Global Call Center; firmware
versions supported by SPMA
Your SPMA for the FRX4000, FRX6000, and the SmartSwitch 1800 management
module provides management support for the FRX4000 stand-alone frame relay
access device; its larger cousin, the FRX6000 scalable chassis; and the innovative
SmartSwitch 1800 frame relay access device. These devices are high-performance
Frame Relay products that combine the capabilities of a frame relay access device
(FRAD) and a router in one box.
The FRX4000 is designed for smaller branch ofÞces that require high performance
to integrate with larger networks over frame relay at access rates up to T1 and
beyond. It supports up to eight serial interfaces (RS232, V.35, or RS422) and one
LAN (Ethernet or Token Ring) interface, and is available in a variety of models
depending on the combination of LAN interface and serial protocols you need.
The FRX6000 is ideal for data centers and concentration sites because of its
scalable rackmount chassis. Its eight slots can support up to two LAN interface
cards and 48 serial interfaces, or as many as 56 (with a single LAN interface) or 64
(with no LAN interface) serial interfaces. Up to eight ports can operate at T1
speeds, and as many as six can operate at E1 speeds. Expansion cards are
available for Ethernet or Token Ring LAN support, and for RS232, V.35, or RS422
serial interfaces; a wide variety of protocol support is also provided.
The SmartSwitch 1800 is a high performance, multiprotocol frame relay access
device that provides multimedia support by adding voice technology to
traditional data applications. Designed for branch ofÞces, it supports four serial
interfaces for WAN and local connectivity (RS232, V.35, or RS422), two analog
RJ45 voice channels, and one LAN (Ethernet or Token Ring) interface.