Nortel Business Policy Switch 2000

The Nortel Business Policy Switch 2000 (BPS 2000) is a modular, stackable Layer 2 Ethernet switch designed for enterprise and service provider networks. It offers advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features and policy-based traffic management, making it suitable for environments requiring fine-grained control over network traffic.​

Key Features:

• Model Numbers: AL2001A15 (24-Port 10/100 Mbps), AL2001E15, AL2001016 (DC version)

• Ports: 24 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports

• Expansion: Supports Media Dependent Adapters (MDAs) for additional interfaces

• Stacking: Supports stacking of up to 8 units in a pure BPS 2000 stack

• Management Interfaces: Command Line Interface (CLI), Console Interface (CI), Web-based management

• QoS Support: Supports Nortel Networks QoS classes, including Critical, Network, Premium, and Best Effort

• Software Compatibility: Compatible with BayStack 450 switches in hybrid stacks

• Power Options: Available in both AC and DC power versions

Software and Management:

• Software Version: Supports software version 2.0.2.3

• Management Software: Java Device Manager (DM) version 5.5.1.0

• Upgrade Requirements: For hybrid stacks, ensure all units have the same software version and identical ISVN numbers

Applications:

• Enterprise network edge switching

• Policy-based traffic management

• Quality of Service (QoS) enforcement

• Integration with Nortel BayStack switches