Redback Networks SMS1000 Modules 600-0112 REV 01-CE2-VAC1AA0AAA-SMS1000 Controller Card

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Redback Networks SMS1000 Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of SMS1000 Architecture

The SMS1000 was introduced by Redback Networks (subsequently acquired by Ericsson in 2007, rebranded under the Ericsson SmartEdge product line) as a mid-range chassis in the SMS product family, positioned between the SMS10000 high-density core platform and the SMS1000E edge variant. Early hardware revisions utilized a distributed forwarding architecture with dedicated route processor cards and separate switch fabric modules. Subsequent hardware revisions (REV 01 through REV 04) introduced incremental improvements to backplane bandwidth, power supply redundancy, and compatibility with updated line card generations. The CE2 controller designation identifies the second-generation control plane processor, which added support for enhanced OSPF/BGP routing tables and improved SNMP management interfaces. The VAC1AA0AAA suffix encodes the specific hardware configuration: AC power input, standard memory allocation, and baseline feature licensing. Compatibility between controller card revisions and line card generations is a documented constraint — REV 01 CE2 controllers are compatible with first- and second-generation SMS1000 line cards but require firmware validation before deployment alongside third-generation fabric modules. As the platform entered end-of-life status post-Ericsson integration, spare parts sourcing shifted from OEM channels to specialist industrial distributors capable of providing tested, pull-from-service inventory.

SMS1000 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the verified SMS1000 module catalog, organized by functional category. Each entry reflects a discrete hardware component with a defined role within the SMS1000 chassis architecture.

Controller & Route Processor Cards

• 600-0112 REV 01-CE2-VAC1AA0AAA-SMS1000: CE2 controller card, AC input, standard config, SMS1000 chassis
• 600-0112 REV 02-CE2-VAC1AA0AAA-SMS1000: CE2 controller card Rev 02, enhanced backplane interface
• 600-0113 REV 01-CE2-SMS1000: Alternate CE2 route processor, single-slot form factor
• 600-0114 REV 01-CE3-SMS1000: CE3 controller card, third-generation control plane processor
• 600-0115 REV 01-SMS1000: Redundant route processor module, hot-swap capable

Switch Fabric & Interconnect Modules

• 600-0120 REV 01-SF1-SMS1000: First-generation switch fabric card, 10 Gbps aggregate
• 600-0121 REV 01-SF2-SMS1000: Second-generation switch fabric, 20 Gbps aggregate capacity
• 600-0122 REV 02-SF2-SMS1000: SF2 fabric Rev 02, improved error correction logic
• 600-0123 REV 01-SF3-SMS1000: Third-generation fabric module, full mesh interconnect

Line Cards — ATM & DSL

• 600-0200 REV 01-OC3-SMS1000: OC-3/STM-1 ATM uplink line card, 4-port
• 600-0201 REV 01-OC12-SMS1000: OC-12/STM-4 ATM uplink line card, single port
• 600-0210 REV 01-ADSL-SMS1000: 48-port ADSL2+ subscriber line card
• 600-0211 REV 02-ADSL-SMS1000: 48-port ADSL2+ Rev 02, improved DSP firmware
• 600-0212 REV 01-VDSL-SMS1000: 24-port VDSL2 subscriber line card

Ethernet & IP Uplink Cards

• 600-0300 REV 01-GE-SMS1000: 4-port Gigabit Ethernet uplink card, SFP-based
• 600-0301 REV 01-10GE-SMS1000: 2-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink, XFP-based
• 600-0302 REV 02-GE-SMS1000: 8-port GE uplink card, enhanced buffer management

Power Supply Modules

• 600-0400 REV 01-AC-SMS1000: AC power supply module, 1200W, N+1 redundancy
• 600-0401 REV 01-DC-SMS1000: DC power supply module, -48V input, 1200W