A flexible terabit transit switch
Telecommunications is evolving at a tremendous speed. Until now, transit networks have mainly had to cater for the voice applications offered by telephone operators. However, as the service mix offered by public network operators changes and as traffic increases, there is a growing need for powerful yet flexible transit switches. In this article, we first look at this evolution, then explore in more detail the architecture of the Alcatel 1000 BBX and its switching core, Alcatel's terabit ATM switching solution.
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