H3C SR6608/6604 Routers Installation Manual Chapter 1 Router Overview
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Chapter 1 Router Overview
1.1 Introduction
The H3C SR6608 and SR6604 routers are high-performance service routers
developed by Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as H3C)
for enterprise networks and carrier-edge access. The SR6608 and SR6604 adopt two
route processing engine-X1s (RPE-X1s), two power modules, and a distributed
modular architecture. Abundant optional modules are available so that the two service
routers can have a powerful processing capability and support flexible configuration to
fully meet the requirements of enterprise networks and carrier networks. The SR6608
and SR6604 can work at the core layer of small- and medium-sized enterprise
networks or at the distribution layer and core layer of large-sized enterprise networks.
They can also work at the access layer of carrier networks or large enterprise networks.
With the high-performance microprocessor technology, advanced hardware
architecture and H3C proprietary Comware V5 platform, the SR6608 and SR6604
provide high service processing capabilities, good service scalability, and high reliability.
In addition, the SR6608 and SR6604 can work together with other H3C network
devices to provide full network solutions for carriers and departments in electric power,
finance, tax, public security, railway and education, as well as for medium- and
large-sized enterprises. The full compliance with national and international standards
ensures the interoperability with the products of other manufacturers at different layers.
The SR6608 and SR6604 support high-speed interface modules (HIMs) and provide a
bus processing capability of up to 10 Gbps, which can meet the high-speed
performance requirements of users. In addition, the SR6608 and SR6604 are
compatible with some multi-functional interface modules (MIMs) of the H3C AR/MSR
series routers to guarantee the smooth upgrade from narrowband access to broadband
access, improve the competitiveness, and protect existing investments. For easy
description, the term “device” is used throughout this document to refer to any SR6608
or SR6604 router if not otherwise specified.