FrameNode 4200 Frame Relay Router

FrameNode 4200 Frame Relay Router

The FrameNode 4200 Frame Relay Router is specifically designed for business-critical branch internetworking on public, private or hybrid frame relay networks at regional or central sites. Engineered for exceptional price/performance, the two to eight port 4200 platform integrates an optional LAN interface to deliver the high performance branch connectivity required in a sleek/compact unit.

Features and Options
Each FrameNode 4200 supports 2, 4 or 8 high speed serial ports and an optional Token Ring or Ethernet LAN.

The award-winning FrameNode software supports all of the essential elements for business-critical branch internetworking, including: extensive SNA and legacy protocol support; frame relay optimized IP and IPX internetworking; powerful multiprotocol prioritization, bandwidth allocation and burst management capabilities; non-disruptive SNA session rerouting; automatic dial backup; and industry-leading NetView/390 and SNMP based session and circuit aware management.

BENEFITS
The FrameNode 4200 platform is a complete branch internetworking solution delivering exceptional price/performance in a regional or central site. Its powerful connectivity and Quality of Service (QoS) features converge SNA, legacy and IP/IPX branch applications across frame relay. Extensive management tools allow proactive management and ensure optimal network availability with minimal impact to operational staff. And frame relay optimized SNA and IP support enables reliable and responsive access to SNA and cor

SPECIFICATIONS

Software Specifications

IP Routing

Virtual Route Switching (VRSw)
Link State Aware IPRouting
RIP Version II – VLSM, Variable Metrics
Dual Default Gateway
BOOTP Helper
Rerouting without RIP

IPX Routing

RIP Routing
IPX WAN
Unnumbered RIP

Source Route and Transparent Bridging

SNA

RFC 1490 BAN, BNN Support
Link Level Support – SDLC, LLC2, QLLC
SDLC-to-LLc2 Conversion
Non-disruptive SNA Session Rerouting
Adaptive SNA Congestion Control
Auto LLC2 Termination

Legacy Serial Protocol Support

Terminal FRAD and Host FRAD Emulation
Multi-drop or Point-to-Point Connection
Reliable WAN transport
Internal or External Clocking
Constant or Switched Carrier Support
Protocol Support – SDLC, Bisync, Bisync RJE, Polled Async, X.25

Primary SDLC Emulation Features

NRZI or NRZ (for SDLC)
Supports SDLC Frames to 4K
T1 Timer
Slowpoll Timer
Pause Parameter
Retry Count
Single and Multiple Flag Separation

BSC Emulation Features

Poll Rate
ReplyTo
Retry Counter
Slowpoll Timer

SNA DSPUs Supported

SNA PU 1—5294/5394 Controller
SNA PU 2—3274 Controller, 4700 Controller
SNA Type 2.1—AS/400, System 3X
Group Poll Devices—3174R Gateway

BSC DSPUs Support

3274 (32-LUs/Controller)
2780/3780 Controllers (BSC/RJE)

Ordering Information
The 4200 Series is ordered as a bundled system providing both hardware and software.

4200 hardware units may be configured as FrameNodes or ConversionNodes. The software specifications above apply to 4200 FrameNodes. For ConversionNode software specifications, see the ConversionNode Overview.

Hardware Specifications

Serial Interfaces

Universal Serial Connectors, Adapter Cables Available:

RS232 DTE/DCE—Female DB25, Male DB25

V.35 DTE/DCE—Female Winchester

V.35 DTE—Male Winchester

X.21/V.11 DTE/DCE—Female DB1

Frame Relay Line Speeds Up to 2.048Mbps
SDLC Line Speeds Up to 256Kbps
BSC Line Speeds Up to 19.2Kbps
Async Line Speeds Up to 19.2Kbps

LAN interface Factory Installed (Choose one)

Token Ring 4/16Mbps with STP, UTP Connections
Ethernet TPI (10Base-T) Connections

LED Indicators

Serial Lines—Transmit and Receive Indicator
LAN Enabled (Software Controlled)
Ethernet Activity LEDs:
- Fault Indication (Software Controlled)
- Power (Hardware Controlled)
- Management Console and Auxiliary Interface
Standard female RJ45 Connector, RS232 Interface

Physical Specifications