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Multiport DECswitch 900EE

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From: Customer Update
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 1994 20:32
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Multiport DECswitch 900EE

HIGHLIGHTS

o  Low cost, high performance six port Ethernet backbone switch

o  Operational and manageable in stackable DEChub ONE and multislot DEChub
   900 MultiSwitch configurations

o  Upgradable to routing with future firmware code

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The DECswitch 900EE is a six port Ethernet switch, providing switching
capability between each of six Ethernet LANs. The DECswitch 900EE consists
of six Ethernets on the front panel (two AUI and four 10BaseT) and provides
full speed switching capability among each of the six Ethernet segments.
Each of the ports is configurable, via software, to connect to the front
panel connector or alternatively to one of six internal DEChub 900
MultiSwitch LAN segments. This feature offers maximum configuration
flexibility whether the product is used in a standalone DEChub ONE
configuration or installed in a DEChub 900MS.

The DECswitch 900EE is a true backbone network switch supporting complete
filtering capabilities (source address, destination address, and protocol
type). The product includes a large address table (8,000 entries) and is
fully IEEE 802.1 bridge compliant, ensuring full performance and reliability
even in large networks.

In the future the DECswitch 900EE can gain additional multiprotocol routing
functionality via a simple firmware upgrade, providing robust local routing
capability while maintaining hardware investments.

BENEFITS

o  Forwards and filters packets between Ethernets at full Ethernet line
   rates, providing improved response time.

o  Provides a flexible, cost-effective solution for Ethernet to Ethernet
   connectivity.

o  Improves Ethernet LAN configuration flexibility by easily interconnecting
   multiple Ethernet LANs within a single integrated hub-based architecture.

o  Provides hub-based or standalone configurations. This unique DEChub
   capability maximizes users' options to buy only what they need and
   protects their investment by eliminating additional cost or obsolescence
   when changing from one configuration to the other.

o  Can be easily upgraded to router functionality. Future firmware upgrades
   can be made by updating the flash memory over the network from DOS,
   ULTRIX, or OpenVMS systems. This eliminates the necessity of replacing or
   upgrading hardware and the associated cost and disruption to users of the
   network.

AVAILABILITY AND ORDERING

The DECswitch 900EE is available now.

Order No.        Description

DEBMP-MA	 DECswitch 900EE module

SERVICES

Digital has an extensive portfolio of service offerings.

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