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ericsson router 6673

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The Ericsson Router 6673 is part of Ericsson's family of IP/MPLS routers designed for carrier-grade networking applications. The 6673 is known for its high-capacity, scalability, and flexibility to meet the demands of modern service provider networks.

Technical Overview:

  1. Architecture and Design:
    • The 6673 router is built on a distributed architecture design to handle high volumes of traffic and to provide redundancy and high availability.
    • It uses a combination of hardware and software components optimized for packet forwarding, routing, and switching.
  2. Scalability:
    • The router is designed to scale both in terms of throughput and capacity. It can handle multiple terabits per second (Tbps) of traffic depending on the configuration.
    • Scalability is achieved through modular interfaces and line cards that can be added or upgraded as needed.
  3. Packet Processing:
    • The 6673 employs advanced packet processing capabilities using ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) and network processors.
    • It supports a wide range of IP/MPLS features such as IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, QoS (Quality of Service), multicast routing, and more.
  4. Interfaces and Connectivity:
    • The router supports a variety of interface types including Ethernet (1G, 10G, 40G, 100G), SONET/SDH, and other legacy interfaces.
    • It offers a comprehensive set of features for connecting to different types of networks, including metro, core, and edge networks.
  5. Routing Protocols:
    • The 6673 router supports a range of routing protocols such as OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), BGP (Border Gateway Protocol), IS-IS (Intermediate System to Intermediate System), and more.
    • It can function as a core router, edge router, or aggregation router depending on the network design and requirements.
  6. Management and Operations:
    • Ericsson provides a suite of management tools and software to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot the 6673 router.
    • The router supports various management interfaces like SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), CLI (Command Line Interface), and NETCONF/YANG for configuration and monitoring.
  7. Security Features:
    • Security is a critical aspect of the 6673 router, and it offers features such as access control lists (ACLs), firewall capabilities, IPsec VPN (Virtual Private Network), and MPLS VPN services.
    • These security features ensure that the router can securely handle traffic and protect against various types of threats and attacks.
  8. Redundancy and High Availability:
    • The 6673 router is designed for high availability with features like hardware redundancy, software resiliency, and fast failover mechanisms.
    • It supports protocols such as VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol), MPLS FRR (Fast Reroute), and others to ensure uninterrupted service in case of failures.