CrossFire 8660 Translational Switch Module Olicom’s CrossFire™ 8660 Translational Switch Module • IP multicasts are translated to a single functional is a 2-port expansion module for the CrossFire 8600 Token-Ring address or to multiple MAC Ethernet and 8605 Token-Ring switches, and is designed to allow addresses Token-Ring to Fast Ethernet networks to be quickly and • IP fragmentation ensures fast, simple connections cost-effectively interconnected. between IP, Token-Ring and Ethernet networks A key element in Olicom’s ClearStep™ strategy, the • SNMP support allows standards-based device CrossFire 8660 enables you to use Layer 2 switching to configuration via the LAN switch seamlessly combine Token-Ring and Fast Ethernet • Out-of-band management and dedicated management technology, reducing the costs and complexity of program also included network migration. • High availability The CrossFire 8660 supports translational bridging • Supports up to 63 VLANs for all key network protocols (SNA, IP, IPX, NetBios), all • Can uplink multiple switches in a stack native Token-Ring features including source routing and • Advanced RISC processor design maximizes VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q), as well as all Token-Ring performance and flexibility to accommodate future (100/16/4 Mbps) and Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) speeds. developments, protecting investment value An aggregate throughput of 150 Kpps means performance is a key feature of the CrossFire 8660, and Cost-effective Integration combined with the unit’s low cost, makes it a market- The CrossFire 8660 is a simple and inexpensive solution leading solution for switching between Token-Ring and to the challenge of connecting Token-Ring and Ethernet Ethernet networks. networks. Installing a CrossFire 8660 in a CrossFire 8600 or Key Features and Benefits 8605 Token-Ring switch enables data to quickly and • Supports SRT and SRB bridging easily flow between the two architectures – at up to • IEEE 802.1q support enables frames belonging to 100 Mbps – while avoiding the complexity and expense different VLANs to be carried over the same physical of traditional solutions such as routers and standalone link translational bridges. • IEEE 802.1d support enables a Spanning Tree to be All Token-Ring packets are translated into Fast implemented on both Ethernet and Token-Ring Ethernet frames. This avoids the limitations of networks, as well as IBM Spanning Tree on the proprietary encapsulation techniques used by other Token-Ring side products on the market. Typically the backbone will reside on Fast Ethernet with the And being a frame-based solution, the CrossFire 8660 is clients attached to the Token-Ring switch, and the CrossFire complementary to ATM networks, enabling it to be easily linked 8660 as the high-speed link between the two. The Fast Ethernet to ATM via ATM uplinks on the Olicom’s CrossFire 8600 and ports can also act as trunk ports to FE switches or between 8605 Token-Ring switches. separate switch stacks, while multiple VLANs on the same port are also supported. Dedicated Processing Power This effectively removes the pressure to hastily implement an Two Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) and a dedicated expensive migration from one technology to another, allowing RISC processor ensure the CrossFire 8660 offers the high- you to leverage the value of your existing networks and speed, low-latency performance needed to avoid creating a accommodate emerging technology advances. bottleneck at such a critical network junction. The CrossFire 8660 supports the same wide range of Both generic and protocol-specific conversion options are protocol filters as the CrossFire 8600 Token-Ring switch. Olicom included in the CrossFire 8660, ensuring the fastest and most has also equipped the CrossFire 8660 with support for “dual efficient translation of frames. homed FEP” supporting duplicate MAC addresses in a source- route bridging Token-Ring network. Specifications Hardware Max. performance for IP EMI Certifications Size fragmentation: Full Fast Ethernet EN55022, CISPR 22, FCC Rules and • Width: 138.4 mm (5.45") Bandwidth Regulations part 15, subpart A • Depth: 206.2 mm (8.12") Power: 4.1 A @ 5 volt DC or 21 Watt Network Management Safety Certifications Operating temp.: 10° to 40° C, • SNMP Management Application UL 1950; C22.2 No. 950; EN 60950; (50° to 104° F) • ClearSight™ Network Management EN50082-1 Humidity: 8% to 80% non-condensing System Storage altitude: –300 to 3000 meters Model Numbers Cabling: UTP5 with RJ45 connector Standards Support 8660 0010: CrossFire 8660 interface • IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Translational Switch Module Max. cable length: 328 feet (100 m) • IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree MTBF: 269,400 hours • IEEE 802.1Q Virtual Bridged LANs Customer Support Hotline Support Performance MIB Support • USA: 800-OLICOM-1 or 972-516-4638, No. of VLANs: 63 • RFC1213: MIB II 24 hours a day, incl. holidays Destination lookup table size: 15K • RFC1493: Bridge MIB • International: (+45) 45 27 01 02, RIF table source routed frames: 12K • RFC1525: SR bridge MIB between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CET Total performance: 150 K pps • RFC1573: Evolution of Interfaces Monday to Friday Max. one way performance: 150 K pps Group of MIB-II Address filtering rate: 150 K pps • RFC1650: Dot3 MIB See our Web site for more details about Max. forwarding rate per Eth port: • RFC1757: (RMON MIB) Olicom’s extensive customer support 150 K pps • Olicom OC-8600 MIB services. • Olicom CF-8660 MIB The Olicom clasped hands logo is a registered trademark of Olicom A/S. CrossFire, ClearSession and ClearSight are trademarks of Olicom A/S. ClearStep is a service mark of Olicom A/S. Olicom is a registered trademark. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. We reserve the right to modify specifications without prior notice. Olicom on the Web: For further information on Olicom solutions and services, visit our Web site at http://www.olicom.com Olicom main offices: Olicom A/S · Nybrovej 114 · 2800 Lyngby · Denmark · Tel.: (+45) 45 27 00 00 / Fax: (+45) 45 27 01 01 Olicom, Inc. · 1680 N. Prospect Drive · Richardson, TX 75081 · USA Tel.: (+1) 972 907 4600 / Fax: (+1) 972 671 7525 Additional offices: Olicom Africa · Tel.: (+27) 11 432-3295 · Olicom Australia · Tel.: (+61) 2 9955 1755 · Olicom Benelux · Tel.: (+31) 73 6 49 15 46 · Olicom Canada · Tel.: (+1) 416 977 2400 Olicom France · Tel.: (+33) 1 4191 1717 · Olicom GmbH · Tel.: (+49) 6105 2892-0 · Olicom The Networking Company Ibérica S.L. 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