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HAPTER 1: CUDA 12000 OVERVIEW
Introducing the Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch
The Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch is a fully-meshed IP access switch that sits
between the hybrid fiber coax cables (HFC) and the carrier’s IP backbone
network. It serves as an integrated Cable Modem Termination System
(CMTS) and IP router, and supports DOCSIS and EuroDOCSIS RFI
Specification 1.0 and 1.1.
To understand the Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch, you need to understand
the following aspects of the switch:
■ Hardware
■ Software
■ Minimum Chassis Configuration
Hardware
This section provides a brief overview of Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch
hardware features and modules. For more information on Cuda 12000 IP
Access Switch hardware, refer to the Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch
Installation Guide.
Features
The Cuda 12000 provides the following hardware features:
Ta b l e 1- 1 Cuda 12000 Hardware Features
Feature Description
Total System
Redundancy
The entire system is architected for full redundancy to
provide a highly fault-tolerant solution that includes:
■ Dual-Power Sources: The system can be connected to
two -48 VDC power sources to ensure uninterrupted
power availability.
■ MeshFlow
TM
Fabric: Every application module is
connected to every other application module via a
high-speed serial mesh. This mesh supports a peak
throughput capacity of 204.6 Gbps. (132 x 1.55 Gbps.),
delivering IP packet routing with minimal latency and
high availability to guarantee Quality of Service (QoS)
across your core IP network.