Ethernet Routing Switch ERS8300/8600

The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) portfolio includes a broad collection of Ethernet switching products designed to securely deliver Layer 2 and 3 connectivity for converged networking. Nortel's VoIP and WLAN portfolio are enabled over modular and stackable Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) switches in a variety of densities. The portfolio offers 10/100 and 10/100/1000 interfaces for a wide range of customer budgets and performance requirements. With 10/100/1000Mbs to the desktop and in the data center, 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks on stackables and high density 10 Gigabit Ethernet aggregation ports on the modular designs offer the flexibility, performance and cost effectiveness to deploy next generation technology today.

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Leading enterprises are taking a different approach to networking ¡X one that involves increased availability, performance,security and intelligence. The most effective way of delivering against this strategy is to have an Ethernet Switch that provides the essential elements seamlessly in one modular platform ¡Xenter the ethernet Routing Switch 8300 from Nortel. The multimedia-rich applications that form the lifeblood of today¡¦s modern business require a network that delivers service without compromise; flexible bandwidth with standards-based Power over Ethernet, high-speed performance with integrated Quality of Service,
embedded security capabilities with optional enhanced integrity checking of PCs, backed up by a roadmap that truly future-proofs those critical investments.

• High performance 416Gbs switching capacity

• Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af PoE) in 10/100 and 10/100/1000 interfaces for powering VoIP handsets, WLAN access points and video cameras

• Automatic QoS and discovery of VoIP phones (IEEE 802.1AB)

• Client user-based authentication (IEEE 802.1x)

• Clientless user-based authentication and host integrity (Nortel Secure Network Access, NSNA)

• End-to-end resiliency, flexibility and capabilities for converged networks.

• Advanced Routing License in Release 3.0 includes-

• Split Multi-Link Trunking (SMLT)

• Open Shortest Path First Routing (OSPF, IETF RFC 2178)

• Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol (VRRP, IETF RFC 2338)

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The Chassis-based Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 scales up to 384 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 24 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports as well as enables WAN connectivity for ATM, PoS, and Wave Division Multiplexing technologies to provide a solid foundation for future network growth.

• Resiliency - Voice calls stay connected, applications remain enabled and streaming media continues to flow even under link, switch and/or site failures by using Split Multi-Link Trunking (SMLT) and Routed Split Multi-Link Trunking (RSMLT).

• Scalability - IPv6, Multicast, high-density ports and software functionality future-proof your network today given tomorrow¡¦s requirements.

• Security - A trusted network is enabled by IPFIX and the Service Delivery Module with Threat Protection System and Firewall.

• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) - Nortel¡¦s converged solutions are designed to reduce TCO by providing competitive reduced capital and operational expenditures.