Multi-Service Connect (MSC™) Line Cards
Avici's MSC Line cards are a cost-effective platform for converging profitable layer-2 services such as ATM and Frame Relay over a high-speed IP core network. The cards combine Avici's carrier-class routing technology with the latest Network Processor technology from Intel to reach new levels of performance, service flexibility and density.
Key Attributes:
- Runs Avici's robust IPriori™ software with high availability delivered by Avici's NSR® (Non-Stop Routing) for carrier-class reliability.
- Powerful link and node protection using Avici Composite Link™ technology, MPLS Fast Reroute and SONET APS.
- ASAP™ (Any Service Any Port) configuration capability for multiple transport protocol capability on any interface.
- Policing and shaping for up to 64000 VCs per card.
- Programmable network processor based architecture.
- Line rate performance for all interfaces types with ACLs and packet sampling enabled.
- Industry-leading VC scaling, granular QoS, the ability to terminate VCs over layer 3, or switch VCs using L2 encapsulation over MPLS.
Benefits to Service Providers:
- Economically converge a broad range of legacy and emerging services with the wide range of interfaces (ATM/FR/clear channel and channelized).
- Gain network-planning flexibility and avoid frequent configuration changes with ASAP capability.
- Maintain edge-to-edge QOS and inter-carrier SLAs with powerful policing and shaping capabilities.
- Add service features via software upgrades with the MSC's NP-based architecture, and eliminate the need for costly and disruptive upgrades.
