Intelligent Switching Solution (ISS)
Aricent’s Intelligent Switching Solution (ISS) is a comprehensive,
feature-rich software product for developing a wide range of Intelligent
Ethernet switching applications – from entry level, fixed-port fast Ethernet
switches to module-based Gigabit stackable switches and Metro Ethernet-based
carrier-class systems, to Data Center as well as Industrial switching
solutions. A well-tested and production-ready software product, ISS has
rapidly become a standard component of the next generation of switching and
routing solutions being developed by communications equipment manufacturers.
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- Reduces integration and maintenance cost –up to 80% cost savings
compared to scratch up build and up to 85% time-to-market reduction compared
to scratch development.
- Has been in the market for the last 8 years with more than 50 OEM
customers.
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ISS Packages
ISS offers Layer 2/3/4 switching at line rate and is available in four
packages:
- ISS Workgroup – This package includes features for
providing the bridging functionality, Link Aggregation, GVRP/GMRP, IGMP
Snooping, Network Access Control, Rapid Spanning Tree and Multiple Spanning
Tree. It supports networks including both IPv4 and IPv6 stacks.
- ISS Enterprise – In addition to ISS Workgroup, this
package includes several Layer3 features such as wire speed routing,
differentiated services, multicast routing, and routing for IPv6.
- ISS Metro – This package provides advanced Ethernet
switching capabilities for provider bridging, Ethernet OAM, virtual switch
contexts, high availability for Layer 2 features, and MPLS/VPLS for the
deployment of Ethernet in carrier or service provider networks.
- Datacenter Bridging – In addition to ISS Enterprise, this
package includes Datacenter Bridging Extensions (DCBX), extensions for LLDP,
Priority Flow Control (PFC) and priority groups and end-to-end congestion
Key features provided by ISS
- Advanced Layer 2 Switching.
- IPv4 and IPv6 Unicast and Multicast Routing
- MPLS
- VPN
- Chasis Management and Redundancy Management
To learn more about the features offered by ISS, please visit our
Routing and Switching page.
Key Benefits
- Mature and proven solution – One of the most mature,
field-proven solutions in the industry, having met the advanced routing and
management requirements of several global equipment manufacturers, deployed
by 50+ OEMs across 80+ implementation
- Modular architecture – Enables the development of a
highly scalable and flexible system , reducing upfront integration costs
- Comprehensive feature set – Provides a comprehensive set
of features enabling manufacturers to speed up time-to-market and
innovation, while reducing integration challenges and de-risking new product
introduction
- Next-Generation Ethernet services supported- Allows
development of next-generation Ethernet switching devices by pre-
integrating network requirements such as Enhanced Operations,
Administration, and Maintenance (OAM); reliability, security, and
scalability
- Strong product roadmap- Ensures interoperability, product
adherence and compliance to the evolving international standards
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