Description
Features and Benefits
The ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 is an expansion module for the Cisco ASR 5000 Series routers. This module provides four ports of OC-3c/STM-1c ATM connectivity, enabling high-speed, high-capacity data transfer over existing ATM networks.
Features:
- High-speed connectivity: The ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 module provides four ports of OC-3c/STM-1c ATM connectivity, enabling high-speed data transfer at up to 155 Mbps.
- Scalability: The module is designed to support multiple ATM interfaces, allowing for easy expansion as network capacity requirements increase.
- Compatibility: The module is fully compatible with the Cisco ASR 5000 Series routers, ensuring seamless integration into existing network infrastructures.
Benefits:
- Increased network capacity: With the ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 module, network operators can increase the capacity of their existing ATM networks, enabling faster and more efficient data transfer.
- Improved network performance: The module’s high-speed connectivity and compatibility with the Cisco ASR 5000 Series routers ensure improved network performance, even during periods of high traffic.
- Easy expansion: The module’s scalability and support for multiple ATM interfaces make it easy to expand network capacity as demand increases, without requiring significant infrastructure changes or investments.
- Cost-effective solution: The ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 module provides a cost-effective solution for expanding network capacity, enabling network operators to achieve greater performance and efficiency without significant additional investments.
Configuring and Managing
Configuring and managing the ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 Cisco OLC2 4 Ports ATM STM Expansion Module requires the following steps:
- Install the expansion module: The module should be installed in an available slot on the Cisco ASR 5000 Series router, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Configure the module: Once installed, the module can be configured using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI). This involves configuring the ATM interfaces, setting up virtual circuits, and configuring ATM traffic management parameters.
- Monitor the module: The module’s performance and status can be monitored using the Cisco IOS CLI or network management software such as Cisco Prime Infrastructure. This allows network administrators to track the module’s utilization, error rates, and other performance metrics.
- Troubleshoot issues: If any issues arise with the module, network administrators can use the Cisco IOS CLI or network management software to troubleshoot and diagnose problems. This may involve examining error logs, reviewing configuration settings, or conducting other diagnostic tests.
- Upgrade firmware: Periodic firmware upgrades may be necessary to ensure optimal performance and compatibility with other network components. The firmware can be upgraded using the Cisco IOS CLI or network management software.
Network Topologies Supported
The ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 Cisco OLC2 4 Ports ATM STM Expansion Module is designed to work with the Cisco ASR 5000 Series routers and supports several network topologies. The supported network topologies are:
- Point-to-Point: In this topology, two devices are connected directly to each other without any intermediate device. The ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 module can be used to create point-to-point connections between ATM networks, allowing for direct communication between two endpoints.
- Ring: In a ring topology, devices are connected in a circular fashion, with data flowing in a single direction around the ring. The ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 module can be used to create ATM ring topologies, providing high-speed connectivity between multiple devices on the ring.
- Star: In a star topology, devices are connected to a central hub or switch, with all data passing through the hub. The ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 module can be used to connect ATM networks to a central hub or switch, enabling efficient data transfer between multiple devices.
- Mesh: In a mesh topology, devices are connected to each other in a complex, interconnected network. The ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9 module can be used to provide high-speed ATM connectivity between multiple devices in a mesh network, enabling efficient data transfer and communication.
Key Feature about this Cisco ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Part Number or SKU# ASR5K-4OC3C-SM-K9
- Product Name 4 Ports ATM STM Line Card
- Device Type Expansion module – 4 ports
- Form Factor Plug-in module
Networking of Cisco Expansion module
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol ATM
- Line Rate OC-3c/STM-1c
Expansion / Connectivity of Cisco 4 ports Expansion module
- Interfaces 4 x ATM
- Compatible Slots 1 x Expansion Slot
Dimension and Weight
- Height 1.75 Inch
- Width 11 Inch
- Depth 6.69 Inch
- Weight (Approximate) 3.15 lbs
