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About This Publication

About This Publication

This publication provides an overview of the operation of the BPX Service Node, IGX, IPX and associated equipment.

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Objectives

This publication is intended to provide system level descriptions of the operation of the BPX Service Node, IGX, IPX, and associated equipment. A high level overview is provided in Part 1 of the publication for those interested in a general knowledge of the equipment. Additional descriptions are provided in more detail in succeeding parts of the publication for those with a background and interest in specific features, including broad and narrowband trunks, ATM and Frame Relay traffic, and synchronous data and voice traffic.

Audience

This publication is intended for operators, network designers, system administrators, and others interested in an overview of the features, capabilities, and applications of the BPX Service Node, IGX, IPX, and associated equipment in supporting multi-media traffic over a wide range of network configurations.

Organization

This publication is organized as follows:

PART 1, OVERVIEW

Chapter 1

Strategic Wide Area ATM Networks

Provides an introduction to the Strategic Wide Area ATM networking products including an overview of the IPX, IGX, BPX, AXIS, Access products, INS, and StrataSphere NMS

Chapter 2

BPX, IGX, and IPX Architecture

Describes the nodes used to build cell-based Wide Area Networks: the broadband BPX, the multiband IGX, and the narrowband IPX.

Chapter 3

StrataView Plus Network Management

Describes the StrataView Plus NMS workstation advanced system applications and tools that provide integrated fault, performance, and configuration management functions unique to cell-based networks.

Chapter 4

Network Services Overview

Provides an overview of the standard and optional network services (features) such as voice, data, ATM, and frame relay connections supported by networks utilizing BPX, IGX, and IPX nodes.

PART 2, NETWORKS

Chapter 5

Networking Architecture

Describes various types of networks that may be implemented with the StrataCom cell relay network switches, the IPX, the IGX, the BPX, and associated equipment such as AXIS and FastPAD

Chapter 6

Tiered Networks

Describes the IGX tiered networks and BPX tiered networks that provides the capability of adding interface shelves/feeders (non-routing nodes) to an IPX/IGX/BPX routing network.

Chapter 7

Network Maintenance

Describes some of the tools provided for detecting and identifying network and/or equipment problems that are available to the network operator.

PART 3, NARROW AND BROADBAND TRUNKS

Chapter 8

ATM and Broadband Trunks

Provided for users who wish to have an in-depth knowledge of the ATM and broadband trunks functions. It discusses ATM concepts and the various high-speed digital trunks that are used to carry ATM connections.

Chapter 9

FastPackets and Narrowband Trunks

Provided for users who wish to have an in-depth knowledge of FastPackets and the narrowband digital trunks used to carry them.

PART 4, ATM AND FRAME RELAY CONNECTIONS

Chapter 10

ATM Connections

Describes how ATM connection services are established over an ATM network by adding ATM and frame relay connections between ATM service interface ports in the network using ATM standard UNI 3.1 and Traffic Management 4.0. It describes BXM and ASI card operation and summarizes ATM connection parameter configuration.

Chapter 11

SVCs, ATM and Frame Relay

Provides a summary of switched virtual circuits with respect to the BPX Service Node and co-located Extended Services Processor. For additional information, refer to the BPX Service Node Extended Processor Installation and Operations document.

Chapter 12

Frame Relay Connections

Provided for users who wish to have an in-depth knowledge of network frame relay connections and related functions and also describes the Port Concentrator Shelf (PCS) which extends the port capacity of an FRP on an IPX or of an FRM on an IGX from 4 high-speed ports to 44 low-speed ports.

Chapter 13

Frame Relay to ATM Network and Service Interworking

Describes frame relay to ATM interworking which enables frame relay traffic to be connected across high-speed ATM trunks using ATM standard Network and Service Interworking.

PART 5, DATA AND VOICE CONNECTIONS

Chapter 14

Synchronous Data Connections

Provided for users who wish to have an in-depth knowledge of IPX/IGX synchronous data connections and related functions. It describes the basic flow of information through the network for various data connection types. It also describes the data compression features, data clocking, and data channel conditioning available.

Chapter 15

Voice Connections

Provided for users who wish to have an in-depth knowledge of the IPX/IGX voice connections and related functions. This chapter describes voice and signalling flow as well as digital processing topics such as voice compression, speech detection, modem detection, and echo cancelling.

PART 6, CONNECTION MANAGEMENT NOTES

Chapter 16

Connection Management

Provided for users who wish to have an in-depth knowledge of the IPX connection management functions. It describes packet queuing and the various queue types. It also discusses circuit routing and rerouting, delay for various types of connections, and circuit bandwidth requirements and utilization.

PART 7, REFERENCE

Appendix A

Network Specifications

Summarizes the network specifications.

Glossary

Related Documentation

The following Cisco StrataCom publications contain additional information related to the operation of the BPX, IGX, IPX, and associated equipment.:

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.

Command descriptions use these conventions:

Examples use these conventions:


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