108-Gbps Integrated Ethernet Multilayer Switch
The BCM56685 is part of Broadcom's seventh generation StrataXGS® product line. It is a highly integrated multilayer switch designed to address new and emerging service provider networking applications.
The BCM56685 offers the right combination of cost-effective Carrier Ethernet technology, with the ability to deliver outstanding system solutions for broadband access equipment. With its 2.5 Gbps interfaces the BCM56685 is tailored for direct interfaces to GPON ports and dense DSL line cards, minimizing total system power, board area, and solution cost.
- Product Brief
BCM56685
- Seventh Generation of Broadcom Switch Technology, supporting switching and routing
- Nonblocking architecture, line rate for all packet sizes
- Highly integrated, purpose-built solution for next-generation DSL and PON access equipment
- Delivers the most popular existing andemerging transport protocols in a flexible implementation for protocol bridging applications
- Product Brief
BCM56685
