ADTRAN ATLAS 800PLUS - Manual (Page 19)

61200226L1-1 ATLAS _ 800 PLUS User Manual 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The ATLAS _ 800
PLUS
is a modular, highly scalable platform that provides robust
solutions for the wide area communication needs of medium-to-large corpora-
tions and network access providers. ATLAS is an Integrated Access System with
the most extensive support of dedicated bandwidth management and access
switching in the industry.
The ATLAS _ 800
PLUS
is a high performance version of the ATLAS 800. The
ATLAS _ 800
PLUS
contains a high-performance CPU, more memory, and powerful
communications drivers which allow the support of optional applications such as
frame relay.
With the ATLAS 800
PLUS
, you can consolidate your voice, data, and video appli-
cations into a single platform while optimizing wide area bandwidth and reduc-
ing equipment costs. The ATLAS
_ 800
PLUS
architecture and the chassis’ eight
expansion slots allow for a variety of modules, making it one of the most versatile
access systems on the market. With the appropriate modules installed, the
ATLAS
_ 800
PLUS
functions as follows:
• A Frame Relay Switch
• A Digital Access Cross-Connect System (DACS)
• A T1 Bandwidth Manager
• An ISDN Access Switch
• A Remote Access Manager
ATLAS 800
PLUS
BASE UNIT
The ATLAS _ 800
PLUS
architecture includes a packet switching and a circuit switch-
ing bussing scheme. The result is a highly scalable system capable of supporting
bandwidth requirements up to 34 T1/E1 or Primary Rate ISDN (PRI) circuits.
Designed for standalone, rackmount, or wallmount installations, the
ATLAS
_ 800
PLUS
Base Unit provides two network interfaces, each independently
configurable for T1, DSX-1, or PRI operation. Eight expansion slots accommodate
hot-swappable modules for a variety of applications. A 10BaseT connection for
remote access and network management is standard with the ATLAS
_ 800
PLUS
Base Unit.