Description:
The STA‑AMOD0097 is a network module / switch card used in FORE Systems ATM switching equipment, such as the ASX series and ForeRunner ATM switch families. FORE Systems was a major supplier of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) networking switches and interface adapters before being acquired by Marconi Communications in 1999. ATM technology uses fixed‑length cells and was widely deployed in legacy telecom networks for high‑speed data transport across carrier backbones.
Key Features
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Manufacturer: FORE Systems, Inc. (later Marconi / Ericsson)
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Part Number: STA‑AMOD0097
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Product Type: ATM network module / interface card
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Application: Installed inside ATM switch chassis to provide network ports/ATM services
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Technology: Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) — cell‑based telecom switching
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Platforms: Used in FORE Systems ASX and ForeRunner ATM switch families
echnical Overview
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Module Role: Adds ATM interface or switching resources to a chassis backplane
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Supported Standards: ATM Forum AALx (varies by module) and PHY layer specific to the system
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Deployment: Telecom equipment rooms deploying point‑to‑multipoint or backbone ATM switching
