Technical Details for Nortel Passport 8003

Nortel Passport 8003 ... business needs. Also, the need for wire speed routing close to the user becomes even more critical as site requirements change, server farms consolidate, and multicast traffic flows increase. Wiring closet space is not endless and any new solution has to offer multiple services and flexibility in a small form factor.

The Nortel Networks 8000 Series 3 Slot Chassis (8003) meets all of these requirements, providing a flexible solution for the wiring closet, the data core network, and Gigabit Ethernet aggregation. The 8003 is a three slot chassis that supports all existing Nortel Networks Passport 8600 interface modules. The 8003 chassis increases flexibility for implementing Layer 3 switch routing anywhere in the network. As a wiring closet solution, the 8003 offers Layer 3 functionality and wire speed performance in a compact form factor. The routing functionality provides the ability to service multiple virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) or subnets, enhancing security and performance. Implementing Layer 3 redundancy features such as Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and Equal Cost Multi-Path Routing (ECMP) further enhances redundancy in the closet.

At least one power supply is required. One software license is required per chassis (Release 3.1.2 or higher).