Next Generation SONET/SDH Done Right Traditional time division multiplexing-based SONET/SDH systems were originally designed for voice services. But today's Internet-driven traffic growth consists increasingly of data. The challenge facing carriers is to provide voice services and manage this exponential growth of data traffic, while preparing for a range of new, differentiated services and an almost insatiable demand for bandwidth. Fortunately ADC has the solution: the Cellworx Service Transport Node (STN). The Cellworx STN supports not only voice services, but also video, data and Internet traffic, all in the same system. Its flexible, scalable architecture supports rates from T1/E1 to OC-48c/STM-16c. But the Cellworx STN is unique in enabling carriers to provision exactly the amount of bandwidth the customer needs and transport only that bandwidth that is actually used. The Cellworx STN is an evolutionary step for SONET/SDH, in that it shatters the fixed, rigid structure for transporting data. This is next generation SONET done right! Features: Next generation SONET/SDH transport of any service on a single system Carrier class network element supporting T1/E1 to OC-48c/STM-16c interfaces in one shelf Optimal transport of transparent LAN services, frame relay, ATM and TDM services Superior reliability and survivability through SONET/SDH technology Maximized performance and efficiency with qualities of service Fast, simple provisioning and maintenance through integrated graphical user interface (GUI)
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 14 15 16 17 18 I I 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 14 15 16 17 18 Cellworx STN Service Transport Node for Next Generation SONET/SDH The Cellworx STN is the next generation SONET/SDH optical network system. It enables high-speed access and transport of all types of services, including voice, video, data and Internet traffic through a single system. The Cellworx STN enables service providers - from incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) to emerging competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) - to replace inflexible access and transport networks with high performing, scalable optical systems. By combining the best of SONET/SDH with advanced technologies, the Cellworx STN provides a complete and efficient system for deploying today s wide-range of broadband services. Today s transport services are no longer voice driven. The Internet is forcing carriers to handle not just voice, but data and even video traffic with existing equipment. This infrastructure, based on SONET/SDH time division multiplexing (TDM) technology, was not designed to efficiently handle multiple services. But in today's market, carriers must not only provide these services, but do so while conserving capital. That requires a metro service transport system that carries multiple services on a single platform. The Cellworx STN does exactly that. Carriers can use the Cellworx STN in metro access networks where traditional SONET/SDH equipment exists in ring, star, or point-to-point configurations. Since the Cellworx STN performs service access multiplexing and ATM virtual path ring functionality (as defined by Telcordia GR-287/ITU I.60), carriers no longer have to install separate equipment for each type of broadband service. They can simply add a service module to the Cellworx STN and eliminate the enormous expense of overlay networks. As a result, service providers infrastructure costs are dramatically reduced. Thus Cellworx STN s flexible, scalable architecture is ideal for metro access networks for transporting broadband services. Core/Backbone Distribution/Transport Access/Edge Internet Data Switch Voice Switch SC N M C N M C T 1 F R T T 1 F M UL R T T C R S O C AIC O O O O SC C C C C 4 4 8 8 AIC AICRICRIC SC T T T T O 1 1 C F F M C R R UL R T S AIC O O O O SC C C C C 4 4 8 8 AIC AICRICRIC Metro Access Network SC T T T T O 1 1 C F F M C R R UL R T S AIC O O O O SC C C C C 4 4 8 8 AIC AICRICRIC Multiple SC T T T T O 1 1 C F F M C UL R R R T S AIC O C O C AIC AIC SC Services to Customers Leased Lines SC T T T T O O O O O SC 1 1 C C C C C F F M C 4 4 R R UL R 8 8 T S AIC AIC AICRICRIC 2
Cellworx STN Service Transport Node for Next Generation SONET/SDH The Cellworx STN s capabilities are a superior fit for aggregation and transport of services. Voice, video and data traffic is seamlessly transported throughout the metro access network from the customer premises. High-speed interfaces link these services to core switching sites to minimize port consumption on broadband switching systems. The Cellworx STN's architecture makes maximum use of ATM and packet technologies to carry multiple services over a single pipe, while providing each with the appropriate quality of service. This is a dramatic improvement over traditional SONET/SDH systems, which provide dedicated pipes for each type of service with fixed qualities of service, typically doubling the need for ring bandwidth. The Cellworx STN, on the other hand, lowers equipment costs by reducing the number of transport nodes required. This bandwidth optimization enables service providers to support additional customers and generate more revenue with the same amount of equipment. SONET/SDH Reliability Preserved One of the major challenges facing service providers today is the need to maintain the same reliability for data and video services that customers have come to expect with voice services. Although customers are demanding these services that traditional SONET/SDH was not designed to handle, they still expect the technology s legendary reliability for them. The Cellworx STN provides full protection of access interface and ring cards. It delivers less-than-50ms switchover upon ring failures with the same reliability as SONET/SDH. And it lets carriers guarantee customers specific levels of service. For example, voice services can be given high priority while data services are provisioned at a service level based on access charges. High Profits Gained Getting the customer s service needs up and running needs to be instantaneous. In today's competitive environment, long lead times are simply unacceptable. The Cellworx STN s full range of access interface cards and ring cards enable carriers to supply high speed, multiple services today, reducing service delivery times. The architectural design of the Cellworx STN cuts capital costs by eliminating the unnecessary waste of bandwidth. Cellworx STN s concentration of multiple services and efficient use of bandwidth directly increase the number of customers a carrier can serve. And serving more customers yields more revenue. In addition, the elimination of overlay networks and reduced switch port consumption on the broadband switching system keep infrastructure costs down. Thus, the reduced complexity and combined functionality of the Cellworx STN equip carriers to compete effectively in the evolving telecommunications marketplace.
Cellworx STN Bandwidth-Efficient Architecture Traditional SONET/SDH multiplexers utilize the capacity to transport information, be it voice, video or data, by internally dividing it into fixed synchronous transport signal containers/virtual containers (STS/VC). With the Cellworx STN, the rigid mapping structure of this architecture is removed, resulting in a more efficient transfer of traffic. Transport the Current Way Transport the Next Generation SONET/SDH Way Fixed inefficient container sizes Rigid muxing leads to inflexible facility provisioning and delay Managed bundles of virtual channels provide virtual path service to the customer Dedicated symmetric pipes with predefined bandwidth or speeds Match provisioned bandwidth and quality of service characteristics with the service delivered to the customer. Thousands of broadband circuits can now be provisioned versus dozens with STM technology As data services enter into the mix of voice services, service providers face a daunting task: how to provide customers with an array of broadband services while also preserving the reliability of proven SONET/SDH networks. Traditional SONET/SDH vendors are trying to solve this problem by throwing bandwidth at it, resulting in higher speed transport rings within the metropolitan area. This does solve the bandwidth demand, but only temporarily, and at significant cost. Additionally, this methodology has a serious shortcoming it does not allow traffic to share the bandwidth. Instead, customers are allocated a fixed slice of bandwidth based on their maximum usage requirement, even though most customers use just a few bites of that slice. Access Interface Customer needs 10 Mb Service Actual BW Usage Traditional SONET/SDH Transport Transport Distribution T/E T/E T/E STS/VC STS/VC STS/VC OC-12/ STM-4 Stranded ring bandwidth Next Generation SONET/SDH Transport Access Interface Stranded Customer ring needs 10 Mb bandwidth Service Actual BW Usage Stranded ring bandwidth Transport Distribution Any Any Any OC-12c/ STM-4c Available ring bandwidth The Cellworx STN adapts the variety of native broadband services into cells, then uses statistical multiplexing to combine them onto a single backbone. The Cellworx STN allocates each customer only the amount of bandwidth required at any given moment. Bandwidth sharing can often support many customers over the same bandwidth formerly occupied by just one. By transporting only application bandwidth, and without the hindrance of structured STS/VC mapping, the Cellworx STN can increase bandwidth efficiency in data communications as much as five fold. 4
Simulator- Memory Simulator-1 Memory Hoover 4th Floor, Room 40 Managing The Cellworx STN Network The ultimate goal for carriers is to provide on-demand service with just-in-time provisioning. When a customer wants to increase bandwidth allocation or number of connections, carriers will need flexible provisioning to stay competitive. The Cellworx STN supports several alternatives for system and service management, including an embedded sub-network manager called Cellworx Vision, the Craft Access interface, and commercial off-the-shelf network management systems. To simplify management of a Cellworx STN ring, each node can be accessed remotely from any other node using an intuitive menu-driven craft interface. In addition to the functionality of the craft interface, Cellworx Vision provides a GUI view of equipment and service configuration management, performance management, and fault monitoring of up to 50 Cellworx STN nodes. Cellworx Vision makes in-service upgrades possible, so the network never has to be shut down to service a customer, add a node or upgrade software. May be managed by third party, e.g. Telcordia, ADC Metrica, Astracon or HP OpenView system Multi-platform X- windows GUI interface Single site on ring configured as Gateway node by installing Network Management Interface Cards (NMIC) Menued craft interface available at any node Network management of multiple Cellworx STN rings can be done via accessing the SNMP interfaces of gateway node elements which are simply the Cellworx STN nodes that house the Network Management Interface Cards (NMICs). In addition, ADC provides many alternatives for network management. The Cellworx STN fully supports Telcordia Technologies systems such as TIRKS, NMA, and NCON. Through Cellworx STN's embedded SNMP interface, fault monitoring is easily supported on a number of carrier- and enterprise-class fault management systems. The Cellworx STN is currently integrated on HP OpenView OEMF, ADC Metrica and ADC Servic.eConnect platforms. TIRKS and NMA are registered trademarks of Telcordia Technologies. 5
Cellworx STN For Backhaul of Traffic A key application that demonstrates the capabilities and efficiencies of the Cellworx STN can be seen in a backhaul application. Most xdsl deployment solutions aggregate multiple xdsl lines into a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer () in order to statistically multiplex customers and service types into one transport facility. The Cellworx STN is used not only as a aggregator of s, but also allows for the efficient transport of all xdsl traffic throughout the metro access network. Residential Customer (POTS and Data) Business Customer (Data Only) LAN Business Customer (Voice and Data) LAN Megabit Modem Megabit Modem VoDSL IAD ADSL/ G.lite SDSL/ G.shdl ATM over ADSL ILEC CO CLEC Collocation Space Avidia ATM, Leased Lines & Frame relay over Leased T/E, T1/E1 High Rise building or hotel (Service provider's customer) PBX Cellworx STN VoDSL Gateway Voice Switch Video, data over DSL RAS ATM Switch Avidia Hub Office Router Internet 6
Cellworx STN For Backhaul of Traffic It has been estimated that each has an average trunk payload of 10 Mbps. With traditional SONET/SDH equipment, this would require an entire OC-/STM-1 pipe to support the bandwidth because the traffic is internally divided into fixed payloads. Using this scheme, only 16 s can be supported over an OC-48/STM-16 ring. This also means that 16 ports are required to switch the traffic at the core or backbone network. Traditional SONET/SDH Implementation of Traffic Backhaul 1 2 SDH/TDM Transport OC-48/ STM-16 12 16 Switch or BSS Using the Cellworx STN for aggregation and transport of traffic removes the rigid mapping structure of traditional SONET/SDH systems, allowing more efficient transport. Usage is now linked to the actual bandwidth provisioned. The result is a significant increase in number of s supported and at half the ring speed of traditional SONET/SDH systems. In addition, the number of ports required on the broadband switching site is decreased four-fold. This result makes the Cellworx STN solution exceptionally more efficient for transporting the changing needs of xdsl traffic. Implementation of Traffic Backhaul 16 1 OC-12c/ STM-4c 2 60 1 4 Switch or BSS 7
Cellworx STN For Frame Relay Service Another application that demonstrates the capabilities and efficiencies of the Cellworx STN can be seen in the delivery of frame relay service. Frame relay can improve response time and dramatically reduce transmission costs in a number of network applications, such as file transfer, Internet access and other data-intensive applications. The Cellworx STN offers both fractional and channelized frame relay service on the same access interface card and supports both T1 and E1 speeds. The frame relay interfaces support both Network Interworking and Service Interworking as defined by the Frame Relay Forum. This enables both frame relay-to-frame relay connections and frame relay-to-atm connections across the metro access network. Backbone Network Frame Relay Switch Voice Switch Internet Cellworx STN OC-48c/STM-16c Ring Tenants Voice Services Colocation Site or Central Office Tenants Data Services Business Location 2 DCS Tenants Data Services Tenants Voice Services DCS DCS Business Location 1 Fractional T1/E1 lines to tenants Channelized T1/E1 Frame Relay For example, in a business park environment that operates a frame relay network, the Cellworx STN can assist in the aggregation of a number of channelized T1/E1 frame relay connections within a building. In this capacity, the Cellworx STN would be used in conjunction with a TDM-based access network capable of providing 1/0 cross connect functionality. This allows individual sub-rate customer services originating on separate fractional T1/E1 lines to be groomed through the digital cross connect for hand off to the Cellworx STN. Because the Cellworx STN system supports other types of services, such as voice and data, aggregation of all these services can occur within the same chassis. The Cellworx STN can then efficiently transport services not just from a building, but from the entire business park to the backbone network. At the backbone network, the Cellworx STN will hand off the frame relay traffic to a frame switch, while distributing voice and data traffic appropriately. Alternately, the Cellworx STN could hand off the frame relay and other data traffic directly to the data switch. Many frame relay service lines can be aggregated on a single ATM or Frame Relay network interface card, resulting in reduced capital and maintenance costs over traditional SONET/SDH systems. This eliminates the need for a frame switch, cutting both cost and real estate demand in the central office. It also helps carriers consolidate expensive core switches in the backbone network and move towards a unified network architecture. 8
ADC s End To End Solutions Access and Transport Nodes ADC has the industry's most complete line of access and transport products. Modular design allows quick, easy ramp-up to expand capacity, providing a flexible, scalable architecture for network design and implementation. Backbone Network Internet MediaMover ATM Access Concentrator Video Data Data Switch Voice Switch Leased Lines Next Generation SONET/SDH Network Soneplex Avidia OC/DS/DS1 ATM, TDM, FR, Ethernet TLS Frame Relay ATM TDM 4 * T1 over fiber DS1 HDSL HDSL2 Repeatered T1 High Speed Internet Access Voice (over DSL) VPN Whether a carrier wants to "drop" services at the customer site or backhaul traffic for an entire metro access area, ADC has a product designed to fit the requirement. ADC s ATM Access Concentrator (AAC) provides a flexible, scalable architecture with multiple protocols supporting a range of line speeds and interfaces, as well as inverse multiplexing over ATM (IMA) capabilities. MediaMover is a flexible, compact transmission system delivering high-quality multimedia signals over public or private ATM, SONET/SDH and PDH switched broadband networks. Optimized for both professional broadcast and interactive multimedia video/audio applications, the MediaMover system integrates real-time MPEG-2 compression/decompression, ATM format adaptation, multiplexing and network termination for transport of video, audio and data. The Avidia system is an integrated access concentrator that can be configured as a or LAN extension concentrator. It offers a variety of service options from a single platform. The Soneplex system provides robust cost-efficient transmission and access over fiber or copper to expand local loop business services. All these products seamlessly work with the Cellworx STN to provide multi-service aggregation and transport throughout SONET/SDH metropolitan networks. ADC s Centralized Management Solutions Cellworx STN and other ADC products such as Avida, AAC, Soneplex, and MediaMover are supported by the ADC brand OSS Product Suite Singularit.e. Singularit.e supports industry leading OSS software, including Metrica s Performance Management System modules NPR, SLA, and Web. Included in the Singularit.e Suite of products is Singl.eConnect, which automates the end-to-end activation of connection-oriented services and correlates equipment faults to affected services. Singl.eConnect uses Astracon s Connection Manager as the core framework. All Singularit.e brand networks allow users to extend and change ADC management solutions as the network evolves. 9
Specifications Cellworx STN 2 Shelf 2 Upper Baffle 2 Lower Baffle 19 Shelf 19 Upper Baffle 19 Lower Baffle Weight: 2 Shelf 19 Shelf Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Operating Temperature with NMIC: Storage Temperature with NMIC: Operating Humidity: Input Voltage (Shelf): Common Cards Shelf Controller: Network Cards NMIC: Ring Interface Cards 2488 Ring: 622 Ring: 155 Ring: Access Interface Cards 622 SM/MM: 155 SM/MM: T CRS: T CES: T TMUX MULTI 1: T TMUX MULTI 1 EXP: T1 MULTI 1: E1 MULTI 1: T1 MULTI 2: FT1 FRS: FE1 FRS: ETHERNET MULTI 1: 17.5 H x 2 W x 12 D (44.45 x 58.42 x 0.48cm) H x 2 W x 12 D (7.6 x 58.42 x 0.48cm) H x 2 W x 12 D (7.6 x 58.42 x 0.48cm) 17.5 H x 19 W x 12 D (44.45 x 48.26 x 0.48cm) H x 19 W x 12 D (7.6 x 48.26 x 0.48cm) H x 19 W x 1 D (7.6 x 48.26 x 0.48cm) 54 pounds (24.5 kg in box) 45.6 pounds (20.7 kg in box) -40º to 65ºC (-40º to 149ºF) -40º to 90 C (-40º to 194ºF) 0º to 50ºC (2º to 122ºF) -40º to 90ºC (-40º to 194ºF) 5% to 95 % non-condensing -48 VDC (-42 VDC to -56 VDC) Description System controllers for each node Network management interface card for ring management OC-48c/STM-16c OC-12c/STM-4c OC-c/STM-1 OC-12c/STM-4c single mode/multi mode OC-c/STM-1 single mode/multi mode DS- cell relay service DS- circuit emulation service M-1- card for channelized DS- M-1- Expansion card for channelized DS- Supports DS-1 cell relay and circuit emulation Supports E-1 cell relay and circuit emulation DS-1 inverse multiplexing over ATM (IMA) with cell relay and circuit emulation DS-1 frame relay E-1 frame relay 10/100 electrical and 100/1000 fiber Ethernet interface 10
Cellworx STN Product Compliance Information UL LISTED: cul LISTED: Listed by UL for use in the United States, to UL 1950, Standards for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment. UL file # E19902 Listed by UL for use in Canada, to CSA C22.2 No. 950, Third Edition, Standards for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment. cul file # E19902 CE: FCC: FDA: NEBS Complies to IEC 950 (1991) Second Edition with Amdts. No. 1 (1992), 2 (199), (1995), 4 (1996); EN 60950 (1992) with Amdts. No. 1 (199), 2 (199), (1995), 4 (1997), and No. 11 (1997) and with National Differences for Korea, Germany. CB Test Certificate No. US/294/UL Complies to Light Industry provision of the European EMC Directive 89/6/EEC - EN 55022:1995, IEC 801-2:1991, IEC 801-:1984 and draft IEC 801-:1990, IEC 801-4:1988 Complies to Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Complies to 21 CFR 1040 Cellworx STN was tested by Southwest Research Institute, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), and was found to be in full compliance to NEBS Level. Contact Information ADC Customer Service Center U. S.: 1-800-66-891 International: +1 952-946-000 cellworx@adc.com 11
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