Enterasys Networks CSX5500 User Guide

Central Site Remote Access Switch 5

CONTENTS

Documentation Set 26
Guide Conventions 27

The CyberSWITCH 30

Unique System Features 31
Interoperability Overview 34

Interoperability Protocols 34
Interoperability Devices 35

Encryption Overview 36

Network Layer 36
Link Layer 36

Security Overview 37
Network Interface Overview 37
System Components 38
Remote ISDN Devices 39
Switches Supported 40

Hardware Overview 41

System Platforms 41

Platform Description 42
Cleaning the CSX5500 Air Filter 43
Platform Characteristics 44
Caution for DC-Powered CSX5500s 45

Platform Description 46
Cleaning the CSX6000 Air Filter 47
Platform Characteristics 47
Caution for DC-Powered CSX6000s 48

Platform Description 49
Platform Characteristics 49
Caution for DC-Powered CSX7000s 50

The NE 2000-II (A Network Express Platform) 51

Platform Description 51
Platform Characteristics 52

The NE 4000 (A Network Express Platform) 53

Platform Description 53
Platform Characteristics 53

The NE 5000 Platform (A Network Express Platform) 55

Platform Description 55
Cleaning the NE 5000 Air Filter 56
Platform Characteristics 57