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Innovative module options 
to meet any requirement 
Simple, scalable and stackable
The Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 takes
the complexity out of network design by
simplifying the network architecture and
increasing value per port with advanced
features on high-density modules for
modular products and high-density 
ports for stacking. High-density ports,
combined with the rich capabilities and
applications and the leading reliability
technologies offered by the Ethernet
Routing Switch 8600, result in exception-
ally high value for enterprises. The Nortel
RSP, which is based on NPU technology,
offers an investment protection path for
future software upgrades.
Additions to the existing high-perform-
ance I/O module options offer a number
of practical business benefits. These
include a high-density 10G Ethernet (12
ports per module and up to 96 ports per
chassis) and a higher-density 1000BASE-
X 48-port module that complements the
existing 30-port model. 
One module; many flavors
The Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 also
offers an innovative new hybrid combina-
tion module that supports 10G Ethernet,
1000BASE-X and 10/100/1000BASE-
TX ports. Economical, flexible and an
industry first, this ‘combo’ module
includes copper 10/100/1000, SFP and
XFP interfaces to meet the demand of
smaller aggregation sites. It is an afford-
able solution that provides all the func-
tionality many organizations need — 
all in one convenient and affordably
priced module.
Applications: New capabilities
and more choice to optimize
communications
By offering advanced capabilities such as 
IP VPN-Lite, VRF-lite and IP VPN
MPLS based all on one platform, the
Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 enables
virtual services across campus and metro
environments to address new and addi-
tional business requirements and applica-
tions. For example, a university seeking a
solution to connect several of its campuses 
can choose industry-standard MPLS or
Nortel’s IP VPN-Lite technology. 
Virtual Private Networking
through IP VPN-Lite 
Nortel IP VPN-Lite is an innovative IP-
in-IP capability that leverages Nortel’s
flexible forwarding ASICs (RSP) —
making it easier to implement, deploy
and manage VPN services across
campuses. With IP VPN-Lite, enterprises
can build private connections between
local or geographically dispersed sites
using any IP infrastructure (i.e., private 
or through a public IP service provider).
IP VPNs are typically used for inter-office
connectivity and also to create trusted
connections to partner organizations; they
leverage IP as the common carriage, and
remove a dependency on specific wide area
technologies (e.g., frame relay or ATM) or
service providers. Nortel’s IP VPN-Lite
solution has the additional benefit of being
inherently less complex and therefore more
cost-effective than using MPLS. Managing
IP VPN-Lite versus MPLS is much
simpler and doesn’t require costly MPLS
IT training or special resources.
IP VPN-Lite’s set-up is based on the flex-
ible RFC4364/2547 configuration model,
and requires no MPLS core infrastruc-
ture. As a result, the solution can scale 
as high as an MPLS-based IP VPN.
Additionally, both MPLS and IP VPN-
Lite can coexist and operate in parallel. 
Virtual Routing and Forwarding
(VRF-lite) 
Through VRF-lite on Ethernet Routing
Switch 8600, enterprises can use the 
same hardware platform to create
multiple Layer 3 routing domains to
support multiple customers and keep
traffic separated. 
The VRF-lite capability virtualizes
routing within the switch, enabling 
enterprises to facilitate business and
networking challenges such as mergers
and acquisitions, Data Center consoli-
dation and sharing, departmental or
business unit segmentation, and general
audit and compliant requirements. 
By allowing the switch to have two or
more routing instances, more sophisti-
cated connections are made possible, in
addition to supporting overlapping IP
Address spaces. Complete traffic separa-
tion on Layers 2 and 3 is usually a key
requirement. However, if necessary, the
system can be configured to provide
inter-VRF forwarding capabilities to
allow access to common resources. 
Multi-Protocol Label 
Switching (MPLS) 
When delivered on a LAN Switch such 
as the Ethernet Routing Switch 8600,
MPLS complements the majority of
today’s wide area networking solutions.
MPLS provides sophisticated connec-
tivity and traffic engineering techniques,
and is often used as the basis for VPNs.
Through this capability, users can create
MPLS environments based on the
Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, and
increase the overall level of transparency
and interoperability.
A new set of hardware provides the necessary flexibility
as enterprises proceed with the transition to 10G
Ethernet in the Core and the Riser, and with server
consolidation in the Data Center.