Unblocked switching network that can be upgraded, with switching capacity at the Tbit/s level

Distributed hardware-based forwarding and fast service deployment

Compact structure to increase interface density

Normalized design of system components

Separation of the control channel, service channel, and monitoring channel to ensure non-blacking control channels and monitoring channels

Carrier-class reliability and manageability

Shielding at the modular level to meet Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements...