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2 The Omni Switch/Router MPX
Omni Switch/Router Management Processor Module
(MPX) Features
The MPX provides such system services as maintenance of user configuration information,
downloading of switching module software, basic bridge management functions, basic rout-
ing functions, the SNMP management agent, access to the User Interface software, and
Advanced Routing. In addition, the MPX can operate in a redundant configuration with
another MPX.
♦ Important Note ♦
If you have a single
MPX in your chassis, it must be
installed in Slot 1.
With the optional
HRE-X, which is described in Chapter 1, “Omni Switch/Router Chassis and
Power Supplies,” you can increase routing performance to 1.5 million packets per second.
♦ Warning ♦
Do not install any version of the
MPM (i.e, MPM-C,
MPM-1G, MPM-II, MPM-III, or original MPM) in a chassis
with an MPX or any OmniSwitch switching module.
Installing an MPM in a chassis with an MPX can cause
physical damage.
MPX Technical Specifications
Flash Memory 8 MB (32 MB maximum); 16 MB required for Release 4.4 and
later
SIMM (DRAM) Memory 32 MB (128 MB maximum); 64 MB required for Release 4.4 and
later
SDRAM Memory 16 MB
MAC Addresses Supported 4096
Switching Backplane Up to 22 Gbps (aggregate) switching fabric capacity
Serial Ports 2 (1 male DB9 modem connector and 1 female DB9 console
connector)
Ethernet (10 Mbps) Switch
Management Ports
1 copper RJ-45 or fiber (ST) port for switch management
functions.
Current Draw 3.75 amps without an HRE-X
5.25 amps with an HRE-X
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