Passport – 7400
In small service provider networks, Passport 7400 switches provide both access adaptation and backbone switching. For larger networks where higher switching capabilities are required, ATM switching delivers backbone transport with the Passport 7400 switch operating as a high-density multiservice ATM switching adaptation device. Passport 7400 interworking with the Nortel Networks Passport 15000 Multiservice Switch enables service providers to take advantage of even higher switching capabilities.
At ZT we can help maintain, and trouble shoot your Passport 7400 network. If you have questions, let us help you out.
Passport – 8600 – Now ERS 8600
Nortel Networks
When Nortel merged with Bay Networks in 1998, work had already begun on the next-generation routing switch, the 8000 series. A layer 2 version of the 8000 series, known as the Accelar 8100 Edge Switch, premiered in June 1999. In April 2000, the Accelar brand name was retired and the product renamed the Passport 8100. In May 2000, the Passport 8600 Routing Switch was released.
In May 2001, Nortel introduced one of the first 10 gigabit Ethernet switch modules at the N + I convention in Las Vegas.
In 2004, Nortel retired the Passport brand name and renamed the Passport 8600 to Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 (or ERS 8600).
Avaya
In December 2009, the ERS 8600 was sold to Avaya as part of the Enterprise business unit divestiture. On December 2011, this system completed evaluation and certification by the U.S. Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) testing center for use in the United States Department of Defense as an Assured Services Local Area Network (ASLAN)
ZT engineers have the expert knowledge for both the ERS 8600 and MERS 8600 systems and can help you. Let ZT be your single point of contact for maintenance, recovery, or trouble-shooting your issues.
Passport – 15000
The Passport – 15000 is a multi-processor switch that uses high-speed switch fabric for processor inter-communication. Performance is achieved by providing new custom Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) that perform cell-switching function with minimal processor intervention. Additionally, significant processing capability and memory are available on each card for scalability.
The Passport 15000 switch architecture is different from the Passport 7400 dual-bus backplane architecture. Passport 15000 uses an input/output buffered common memory switching fabric with hardware support for both cell-based and frame-based services. The fabric is implemented with redundant 3.52 Gbps serial links to a central 16 bi-directional port Fabric Module.
Using detailed alarm and log reports, ZT engineers can help with any issues you may have when network stability, maintenance and trouble-shooting is needed.
Support and Offerings from ZT Technology Solutions
ZT has a select team of hand-picked support engineers that provides customers with the absolute highest level of 24/7/365 software and hardware support. The ZT team consists of highly seasoned software sustaining, hardware sustaining, and Technical Assistance Center employees. Maintenance plans can be customized for every size system and budget. ZT also offers on-site assistance and Tier 2 support training.
* – ZT Technology Solutions is an independent company and has no affiliation with Ericsson.