The OpenArchitect® ZX6200 is an ATCA 3.0 switch with full support for Base switching plus external 10-Gigabit ports.  The Base Interface is served by a high-capacity, non-blocking Ethernet switch fabric with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports.  With this configuration, the ZX6200 can support a full-chassis of Base payload boards while providing 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports via SFP+ modules for chassis uplink. 

The ATCA market is developing very rapidly and requires a precise balance between features and cost. The ZX6200 helps leading edge projects remain competitive by providing advanced features and the lowest parts count possible in its product class.  By emphasizing simplicity and elegance in the ATCA 3.0 Base environment, the ZX6200 combines low power consumption with straightforward configuration and trouble-free operation.  The use of recently standardized SFP+ modules for 10-Gigabit egress ports allows cost-optimization for low-bandwidth deployments, while enabling up to 20 Gigabits of flexible egress bandwidth when it is needed.

By providing the switch fabric and network environment for the Base network, the ZX6200 provides a highly available control plane transport network for carrier-grade platforms.  No matter what happens on the data plane, the control plane can be kept isolated and secure, assuring total control over the network at all times.