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together with a similar function such as the broadcast limitation supported by
the layer-3 engines of some Catalyst switches.
2.2.2 Comparison of IBM 8265-17A with Cisco 8540
Table 11. IBM 8265-A17 compared to Cisco 8540
IBM 8265-17A Cisco 8540
Redundant switching blade Yes Yes
OC-3 Yes Yes
OC-12 Yes Yes
WAN T1/E1 to OC-3/ STM-1 Yes Yes
T1/E1 IMA Yes Yes
Frame Relay FRAIM Yes Yes
Circuit Emulation Yes Yes
ESCON Yes No
IISP Yes Yes
PNNI-1 Yes Yes
UNI3.0/3.1/4.0 Yes Yes
VOID / Public Uni Yes Yes
E.164 Yes Yes
LES Yes Yes
100Base-TX/FX Yes Yes
LECS Yes Yes
LES/BUS Yes Yes
RFC1577 CIP Yes Yes
MPOA Client Yes Yes
VLAN Yes Yes
MPOA Server Yes Yes
SNMP Yes Yes
HTML Yes No