Chapter 27 Configuring Bme Multicasting; Introduction - Cisco BPX-BXM-155-8DX Installation And Configuration Manual

Configuring BME Multicasting
This chapter presents an overview of multicasting, a description of the BME card used on the BPX
switch for multicasting for PVCs, and configuration instructions:
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Introduction

The BME provides multicast services in the BPX switch. It is used in conjunction with a two-port
OC-12 backcard.
Multicasting point-to-multipoint services meets the demands of those requiring virtual circuit
replication of data (Frame Relay and ATM) performed within the network. Some examples of functions
benefiting from multicasting are:
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Multicasting point-to-multipoint connections benefits include:
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Release 9.3.0, Part Number 78-10674-01 Rev. D0, July 2001
Introduction
BME Operation
Hot Standby Backup
Configuration
Retail—point-of-sale updates
Router topology updates
Desktop multimedia
Video conferencing
Video distribution, for example, IP multicast video networks to the desktop
Remote learning
Medical imaging
BME Standards are:
UNI 3.1 Multicast Server
UNI 4.0 Leaf Initiated Joins and related standards
Decreased delay in receiving data
Near simultaneous reception of data by all leaves
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