Nokia SRC 4A0-100 Question # 3 Topic 1 Discussion

TheNokia 7750 SR architectureseparates its operations intocontrol planeanddata planefunctions.

TheData Planeincludes hardware components responsible for forwarding traffic at line rate. These components include:

MDA (Media Dependent Adapter)– interfaces with physical media.

IOM (Input/Output Module)– performs high-speed packet forwarding and processing.

XMA (eXpandable Media Adapter)– extends port capacity and media support.

TheControl Planeincludes theCPM (Control Processor Module), which is responsible for running routing protocols, managing configuration, system operations, and other control-related functions. The CPM does not participate in data forwarding and is thusnot part of the data plane.