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Does the MA5600 Series support IPv6? Will software upgrades be required?

Yes. IPv6 is supported when:
The control board runs a software version that includes IPv6 features.
ONUs/ONTs support IPv6 (bridge or routing mode).
The broadband service is configured for IPv6 address assignment (SLAAC/PD/DHCPv6).
A unified IPv6 plan is recommended to avoid routing inconsistencies.

Which uplink options are supported?

The MA5608T supports GE and 10GE uplink interfaces through dedicated uplink boards, enabling flexible integration into aggregation or core networks. Link protection and redundant uplink configurations are supported.

Which software version should be used? Is upgrading to the latest version necessary?

For carrier networks, the priority is:
1. Version stability
2. Board compatibility
3. Feature consistency with existing equipment
Use a widely deployed, mature version rather than the newest release. Always prepare a rollback plan before upgrading

What control and switching capabilities does the MA5608T provide?

The MA5608T supports dual-control-board architecture and provides high switching throughput with carrier-grade forwarding performance. It supports L2/L3 edge access features, including VLAN, QinQ, QoS, multicast, and user authentication.

What is the maximum access capacity supported by the MA5608T chassis?

Depending on installed service boards, the MA5608T can support up to:
1. 4,096 GPON subscribers (with typical 1:64 split ratio)
2. 2 service slots for PON boards
Actual capacity depends on optical budget, splitter design, and upstream network planning.