Accelar 8000 provides complete security for the campus LAN, restricting network access to authorized users and controlling access to departments, servers and critical applications. Interface modules for multi-service MAN and WAN connectivity will also be available in future. System components are common to both 6 and 10 slot chassis and many interface modules are shared with other Nortel Networks switches, reducing sparing and maintenance costs. Network managers can deploy Accelar 8000 with the knowledge that Nortel Networks is able to provide unmatched data and telephony technology integration within a single enterprise platform. The Accelar 8000 chassis features a passive switching architecture that is designed to provide high availability for the wide range of supported technologies.
All power supplies can be hot-swapped.
Both AC and DC power supplies are available, allowing the chassis to be deployed in both enterprise and service provider networks. The chassis provides system monitoring and automated reporting of component failure for power supplies, fans, system modules and interface modules. Accelar 8000 supports distributed switching and management, eliminating single points of failure and providing total system resilience. This eliminates the single point of failure found in many trunking implementations that terminate on a single module in the chassis. LinkSafe backbone and riser connections provide recovery from cabling failures in microseconds, ensuring maximum uptime for critical business applications.