Frame Relay Technologies FrameMux
Part Number: FRT-FM1208

Model 1208 FrameMux Base Unit Fast Packet Multiplexer with Eight RS-232 Serial Ports (Upgradable to V.35 and T1) and an Ethernet Port. Features Remote Configuration, Management and Control.


The FrameMux is a fast packet multiplexer developed for transporting source LAN and WAN protocols over public, private or hybrid Wide Area Networks. The user can configure FrameNet software to use the IEEE 802.6 framing standard to maximize bandwidth utilization for voice, video and data applications, segmenting the data into cell format for trunking. Cell-based transports impose a minimal network delay with typically achievable bandwidth utilization of 85% for data. The unique FrameNet multiplexing and switching of SNA, X.25, HDLC, IP, IPX, XNS, along with non-routable protocols, make the FrameMux unique as a multi-purpose frame relay network access device.

FrameNet dynamically provides bandwidth to four user defined Quality of Service levels insuring time sensitive data enjoys peak network performance. The FrameMux can serve as a single, Frame Relay network Access Device (FRAD), that allows up to sixteen serial ports (e.g. SDLC, HDLC, SNA, X.25 and Async Frame Relay), plus the integral IEEE 802.3 LAN module to enjoy performance and cost benefits from FrameMux technology.

FrameMux technology enables direct connection of multiple FRADs, bridges, routers and legacy protocol devices to public, private and hybrid frame relay networks. Built-in switching permits any to any connectivity with reduced DLCI access charges. The FrameMux supports re-routing and healing around trunk and nodal faults using alternate paths or dial backup without regard to physical topology. This flexibility avoids the network planning and budget headache imposed by devices which operate only in a point-to-point mode and require star topologies.

FrameMux Network Management and Control functions provide real time access to all backbone functions. Remote configuration, management and diagnostics can be performed in real time without disrupting active traffic. Network alarms and reports are generated for problem detection and isolation. The FrameMux products provide the "Enabling Technology". Their optimized network performance, reduced operating costs, superior flexibility and ATM/SMDS scalability make FrameMux an easy choice to fulfill your network requirements.

  • Cell and Frame Relay Backbone Trunking
  • Configurable Quality of Service
  • Integrated Ethernet Port Switches LAN Protocols: IP, IPX and 802.3
  • Multiplexes SNA PU4 - PU2 and PU4 - PU4 over Frame Relay
  • Multiplexes HDLC Voice and Video into Frame Relay
  • Remote Configuration, Management and Control
  • Bandwidth-On-Demand
  • LMI and Annex-D Frame Relay Interfaces
  • Bridge Between Public and Private Networks
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