Description:
The STA‑AMOD0080 is a network module / internal board used in FORE Systems (later Marconi) ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) switch equipment, such as the ASX and Forerunner ATM switch families. FORE Systems was a leading supplier of ATM switching hardware in the 1990s, and its modular chassis supported a variety of hot‑swappable network interface and switching modules. These modules in the AMOD series are internal cards that plug into the switch backplane to provide port support, cell switching resources, or specific interface functions in carrier‑grade ATM networking systems. ATM switches and modules from FORE were widely deployed by carriers and enterprises to carry high‑speed cell‑based traffic in core and metro networks.
Key Features
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Manufacturer: FORE Systems, Inc. (legacy ATM networking OEM; acquired by Marconi Communications then Ericsson)
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Part Number: STA‑AMOD0080
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Product Type: ATM network module / internal switch board
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Application: Installed in FORE ATM switch chassis (ASX/Forerunner) for switching and interface services
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Technology: Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) cell‑based network switching
Typical Roles:
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Provides ATM switch interface/port expansion or switching logic
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Works on ATM backplane with other modules (e.g., OC‑3, DS1, control processors)
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Installed in rack‑mounted telecom ATM hardware designed for carrier backbone networks
