Bay Networks FRE-2060 DL 100BT 64M ILI Processor Module Dual 100BASE-T

Bay Networks FRE-2060 DL 100BT 64M ILI Processor Module Dual 100BASE-T

This is a processor module designed for Bay Networks FastPath switching systems. The FRE-2060 is a high-capacity processor card that provides dual 100BASE-T Ethernet interfaces for network connectivity, with 64MB of onboard memory supporting the switching fabric and control plane operations. The DL variant indicates this is a dual-link configuration with enhanced throughput capacity.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Bay Networks FRE-2060
• Part Number: DL 100BT 64M ILI
• Type: Network Processor/Line Card Module
• Ethernet Interfaces: 2 x 100BASE-T (dual 100 Mbps links)
• Memory: 64 MB
• Form Factor: Plug-in module card
• Architecture: Supports FastPath switching fabric topology

Applications

The FRE-2060 processor module was deployed in Bay Networks FastPath series switches and chassis-based networking systems, typically in mid-1990s enterprise networks. These modules handled high-speed packet switching and routing functions, connecting to the main switching fabric through backplane architecture. The dual 100BASE-T design made it suitable for uplink connections or inter-switch communication in campus networks and data center environments during the era when 100 Mbps Ethernet was a standard backbone speed. Bay Networks hardware—like Cisco, 3Com, and Nortel products of the same era—remains valuable for legacy network maintenance, lab testing, and preservation of vintage networking infrastructure.