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Passport 6400 Multiservice
Enterprise Switch
Overview
Building separate networks for ATM, voice, video and data is costly and inefficient. Nortel Networks Passport
6400 are scalable multi-service solutions that allow integration of LAN/WAN services into a single easily
managed solution over leased lines, public/private frame relay or ATM. Nortel Networks Passport 6400
multi-service solutions consolidate diverse networks over a common platform, providing cost savings,
operational simplicity and QoS optimised network infrastructure.
Customer Profile
The Passport 6400 multi-service solution is designed
for Enterprise customers who are looking for
network consolidation on voice, video, LAN and data
traffic in a common network infrastructure. It
provides a very scalable platform to support - from
several nodes up to 1000 nodes. It provides excellent
solutions for Enterprise sectors such as Finance,
Government, Utilities and Call Centres.
Typical Applications
The Passport 6400 series supports all common
applications that are required in the Enterprise
customer environment. Typical applications include:
• Backbone solution for branch access
(eg Passport 4400)
• Voice/fax networking for PBX
• LAN services (bridging, IP, IPX)
• Provide layer 2 connectivity (eg ATM, FR)
for existing data equipment/network
• Video conferencing
• IBM services (APPN & SNA) or legacy data
(X.25, Async)
Passport Backbone