Multi Service Switch 6400/7400/15000/20000

Versatility¡G

• Provides for simultaneous support of multiple services in any combination on a single shelf¡Xsignificantly improving network flexibility and leading to greater operational simplicity through network consolidation.

• Available in 3, 5, 8 or 16 slot configurations to match the cost/performance ratio required to manage capex constraints.

• Delivers ultimate flexibility of nodal configurations with a broad range of standards-based interfaces ranging in speed from 9.6kbps through 155Mbps with various levels of port densities.

Reliability¡G

• Offers high-node availability through fully redundant, common equipment¡Xdesigned for either mission-critical enterprise environments or service provider central offices. The MSS 7480, 7460 and 7440 offer physical interface and line sparing with optional SONET APS protection for optical interfaces, and 1:1 or 1:N sparing for electrical interfaces.

• Delivers all applications at the networking level with high availability due to the Multiservice Switch portfolio's networking software. Automatic re-route and recovery, route optimization and auto discovery features are automatic within the MSS network to deliver guaranteed quality of service for all applications.

Scalability¡G

• Helps you save money through a streamlined network infrastructure, maximized bandwidth efficiency and a growth strategy.

• Ensures both network and platform scalability and a broad range of applications and solutions by offering up to 384 physical DS-1/E1 interfaces, 9,216 logical DS-0s circuits and 24,000 connections, the MSS 7400 platform.

• Provides both access adaptation and backbone switching. For large service provider networks where higher switching capabilities are required, the MSS 7400 delivers high-density multiservice ATM adaptation. Nortel MSS 7400 interworking with the MSS 15000 enables service providers to take advantage of even higher switching capabilities.

Comprehensive Network Management¡G

• Enables operators to run the network efficiently for premium levels of service and responsiveness at minimum operational cost.

• Delivers fault, configuration, accounting, performance and statistical management support with the MSS Element Management System, Multiservice Data Manager.

Product Series

Multi Service Switch 6400/7400

Multi Service Switch 15000/20000

¡´ Nortel's Multiservice Switch (MSS) 6400 comes in a number of form factors with leading versatility enabling the support for a wide variety of services including; frame relay, IP VPNs, ATM, voice and video.

¡´ 7400/15000 utilizes both ATM and IP protocols to enable wireline and wireless service providers to migrate existing TDM voice trunking networks to a packet-based infrastructure and deliver packetized voice and data services from existing platforms.

¡´ The Multiservice Switch 15000 and 20000 are high-capacity, carrier-grade switches that support Layer 2 VPNs, Layer 3 VPNs, circuit emulation, voice and wireless services to meet the performance challenges of voice and data service providers.