Verilink WANsuite 7105 (34-00316.C) Product Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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The unit’s built-in ServiceAware™ technology allows network managers to
maximize available WAN bandwidth and verify SLAs. This management
platform allows the end user to see network activity (performance) and
problems (diagnostics) on any permanent virtual circuit (PVC), access line, or
physical circuit.
Verilink’s FrameStart™ technology is standard with WANsuite 7105 and
benefits the initial installation of frame relay circuits by eliminating the
requirement for a frame relay test set. FrameStart ensures that T1 circuit
status, signal quality, loopback code detection, access link condition, and the
various Layer 2 frame relay investigation and reporting features are available
and accurate.
The WANsuite 7105 boasts a built-in mini-dacs. This feature enables the unit
to switch or “groom” individual DS0s. You can groom any DS0 from any
interface into any time slot.This feature makes the WANsuite 7105 ideal for
applications that switch DS0s from one T1 onto two separate fractional T1
lines.
The WANsuite 7105 is equipped with integrated Automatic Protection
Switching (APS), which makes back-up facilities available for a customer’s
most critical business locations. With APS enabled, customers can rely on the
fact that their most important data will reach its desired destination. This
means a business can increase its “up time,” offering uninterrupted service,
without having to increase its network’s complexity.
The WANsuite 7105 also monitors and measures utilization. Whether
running packet or TDM data, the WANsuite 7105 can measure the percent of
utilization on each network or serial interface. High and low-level alarms
notify network managers in advance that bandwidth may need to be
reallocated.
Another feature of the WANsuite product line, IP Gateway enables IP
packet routing throughout a LAN/WAN network architecture using static
routing configurations or dynamic routing protocols (Routing Information
Protocol
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RIP 1 and RIP 2
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or Open Shortest Path First
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OSPF).
RIP 1 and RIP 2 allow routers to exchange routing information. WANsuite
then uses this information exchange to build routing tables for IP Packet
routes. After building the routing tables, WANsuite periodically broadcasts
the contents to neighboring routers so that your network can choose the most
efficient routes available.
OSPF uses link-state routing algorithms to calculate routes based on the
number of routers, transmission speeds, delays, and route costs. Using the
OSPF protocol, WANsuite works with other routers in your
telecommunications fabric to dynamically change routing “on the fly” to make
use of the most efficient and cost-effective transit across your network.
Because IP Gateway enables WANsuite to route IP traffic either statically or
dynamically across your LAN/WAN architecture, your need for costly routers
is substantially reduced. WANsuite is a one-stop solution that can help you
meet the requirements of your many different applications.