Hirschmann MACH 3002 Switch Chassis (Open Item) Specification Guide
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much hardware as he actually needs.
The architecture of the switch does not
use central elements of the type that
must have double capacity in order to
ensure safety from failure. Instead,
each plug-in module assumes all
functions independently and is
simultaneously in a position to be able
to take over all functions of a module
that has failed, without delay.
Ready to Provide More
The latest generation of switching
chips forms the technological basis of
the switch. These are network proces-
sors in the form of highly integrated
semi-conductor components. The func-
tions of „switch-on-a-chip“ solutions
can be modified using software micro-
code, and can thus be adapted to fu-
ture applications. This means the user
can later retrofit layer 3 functions and
thereby wirespeed IP switching, or for
that matter additional security features
such as a firewall or expanded diag-
nostic aids.
Reliable, Fast and Flexible
The MACH 3000 combines the highest
levels of switching performance at
affordable per port prices with optimal
safety from failures without any unne-
cessary hardware, all while offering
the user the greatest flexibility in the
form of options for expansion for the
network.
In the MACH 3000 Hirschmann has
implemented the ultimate in perform-
ance and flexibility.