Data Sheet Egate-100 Gigabit Ethernet over TDM Aggregation Gateway • Aggregating Gigabit Ethernet traffic over PDH and SONET/SDH infrastructure • Combining data streams from multiple remote sites with varying link capacities and encapsulation technologies • Gigabit port protection, STM-1/OC-3 redundancy, and dual power supply ensuring higher service uptime • Priority and queuing schemes allowing differentiated services on the same link • Transporting Ethernet services transparently in point-to-point and Extending Ethernet point-to-multipoint topologies by utilizing VLAN tagging, stacking, and switching services over TDM Egate-100 is a Gigabit Ethernet over TDM or E3/T3 over STM-1/OC-3c or access networks aggregation gateway that interconnects STM-4/OC-12 to Gigabit Ethernet. packet networks via PDH access. The Egate-100 complements RAD’s RICi-16 device features next-generation Ethernet NTU to provide the first complete solution over PDH encapsulation and bonding in the market supporting Ethernet over capabilities. It also supports the standard NG-PDH, both in central locations and in protocols generic framing procedure (GFP, customer premises. G-8040), virtual concatenation (VCAT), The device is an Ethernet traffic and link capacity adjustment scheme aggregator and Layer-2 switch. Ethernet (LCAS). traffic over E1/T1 lines over STM-1/OC-3c The unit complies with RAD’s unique set or T3 links is aggregated and transferred TM of EtherAccess features. The to the packet-switched network via the TM EtherAccess feature set provides unit’s Gigabit Ethernet ports. services and carrier backhaul applications over low and high-speed SDH/SONET and PDH circuits, from fractional and full E1/T1 The Access Company Egate-100 Gigabit Ethernet over TDM Aggregation Gateway Typical applications include: S-TAG per 802.1ad for VLAN tagged Egate-100 provides the following frames, as well as proprietary Ethertype aggregations (depending on the • IP DSLAM and IP base station traffic configuration): values, are supported. backhauling In VLAN-aware mode (IVL), frames are • Up to 42 remote LANs over bonded • WiMAX BTS traffic backhauling forwarded according to VLAN tags and n × E1/T1 lines • Ethernet private line/LAN services MAC address. This allows defining • Up to 63/84 remote LANs over E1/T1 • Backhauling of network management different user traffic domains in order to circuits traffic create point-to-point (E-Line) or • Up to 126 remote LANs over fractional point-to-multipoint (E-LAN) topologies. A • Aggregation of Ethernet traffic over E1/T1 circuits. VLAN tunnel can be created for separating PDH wireless links. management and user traffic. The unit replaces current high-priced solutions, such as channelized BRIDGE In a typical service provisioning structure, STM-1/OC-3 routers or multibox solutions Egate-100 links between users connected Egate-100 acts as a bridge in an based on converter racks and switches. to a packet-switched network and users SDH/SONET environment, enabling service Together with service scalability, small connected to a TDM network. Virtual providers to achieve seamless footprint, and low power consumption, channels are established between the interconnection between customers using equipment costs are significantly reduced far-end users by tagging separate user the TDM network and customers using the and network operation is simplified. traffic channels with VLANs. These virtual packet network, maintaining the same Typically deployed at a central location channels enable transparent forwarding of service level attributes. (see figure below), Egate-100 aggregates all user traffic. In addition, all devices are VLAN tagging and double tagging (Q-in-Q) user Ethernet traffic received from remote managed over a separate dedicated VLAN, allows adding a provider's VLAN to enable devices (such as RAD’s RICi, FCD, or ASMi, with secure separation between user transparent LAN services in parallel to user or third-party devices), thus completing a traffic and management traffic. VLAN settings. full access solution from the service provider central site to the customer The split horizon mechanism prevents premises. network congestion and Ethernet loops by preventing traffic from being switched between local bridge ports. Aggregating Ethernet Traffic over E1/T1 Lines LOOP DETECTION LINK REDUNDANCY Specifications Egate-100 aggregates traffic from many E1/T1 loops are immediately detected when they occur and the bridge port is remote sites. In order to increase the STM-1/OC-3 INTERFACE closed to avoid Ethernet loops. Once the reliability of service and ensure continued Number of Ports E1/T1 loops are released, normal operation, the device supports: 2 (1+1) operation resumes. • Gigabit Ethernet port redundancy, Compliance based on standard link aggregation MANAGEMENT G.957 S1.1, G.957 L1.1, protocol 802.3ad ANSI T1.646-1995, G. 825 (jitter), The unit can be managed with various • 1+1 (MSP/APS) protection on the dual G.841 (APS) ports and applications: STM-1/OC3 ports. • Local out-of-band management via an Data Rate ASCII terminal connected to the QUALITY OF SERVICE 155 Mbps RS-232 port, or via dedicated Fast Egate-100 facilitates differentiated Mapping Ethernet port services on the same link according to E1 over VC12 over STM-1 • Remote inband management via one Ethernet or IP marking. Classification is T1 over VT1.5 over STS-1 over OC-3 of the Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on VLAN priority (802.1p), Operation Mode performed using Telnet, Web browser, IP precedence, or DSCP, while the traffic is SDH/SONET or RADview-Lite, RAD's SNMP-based forwarded to four strict priority queues. EMS. Different service rates can be provided APS with TDM-based fractional E1/T1, MSP 1+1 optimized (ITU-T G.841 A dedicated VLAN can be used to secure n × E1/T1 granularity. Annex B compliant) the management traffic and separate it MSP 1+1 unidirectional from user traffic. DIAGNOSTICS AND STATISTICS (ITU-T G.841 compliant) Comprehensive diagnostic and SYSLOG SFP Transceivers performance monitoring capabilities System logs are forwarded to the network For full details, see the SFP Transceivers include: according to predefined criteria. data sheet at www.rad.com • Ping test for checking IP connectivity Connector SECURITY • PRBS Test over E1 or T1 lines SFP slot (for transceivers, see Ordering) • Statistics and alarms for the physical The following security mechanisms are Ethernet interfaces, SDH/SONET ports, provided: T3 INTERFACE bridge ports, and logical layer. • Access control for SNMP, Telnet, and Number of Ports Web-based management interfaces 3 ETHERNET OAM enables granting access only to users Egate-100 provides single segment (link) Compliance that appear in the manager list. OAM based on 802.3-2005 (formerly T1.107, GR-499-CORE • SSL/SSH for Telnet and secure Web 802.3ah), including discovery, continuity access Data Rate check, and remote fault indication. OAM is 44.736 Mbps • RADIUS protocol for password supported over the PDH logical links. management and user authentication. Mapping MEF COMPLIANCE 28 T1s mapped into T3 (via M13 mux) SIMPLE NETWORK TIME PROTOCOL Egate-100 is certified by the Metro Egate-100 uses Simple Network Time Ethernet Forum (MEF) for MEF 9 EPL. Protocol (SNTP) to synchronize to an accurate time from an NTP server at user-selectable intervals. Data Sheet ENCAPSULATION PROTOCOLS ALM (red): Framing On: Interface (GbE, SDH/SONET/T3) or M23 GFP (ITU-T G.8040, G.7041/Y.1303) system error C-Bit parity VCAT (ITU-T G.7043) LCAS (ITU-T G.7042) Off: No error Line Interface RAD proprietary HDLC compatible with 75Ω coax up to 100m (328 ft) ACT (yellow): RAD products Blinking: Ethernet frame received or PPP/BCP (RFC 1661, RFC 3518) sent within the last second GIGABIT ETHERNET INTERFACE MLPPP (BCP) according to: RFC 1661, Off: No frame received or sent within Number of Ports RFC 1990, RFC 3518 the last second 2 STM-1/OC-3 Option INTERNAL BRIDGE Interface Type SYNC (green): 1000BaseSx, 1000BaseLx, or Operation Mode On: STM-1 port is synchronized 10/100/1000BaseT VLAN-aware, VLAN-unaware learning Off: LOS, LOF bridge Compliance T3 Option Relevant sections of IEEE 802.3 Number of VLANS SYNC (green): Up to 1024 On: T3 port is synchronized Data Rate Optical: 1000 Mbps Off: LOS Compliance Electrical: 10/100/1000 Mbps Relevant sections of 802.1Q Power AC: 100–240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz Max Frame Size LAN Table 1600 bytes DC: 48/60 VDC nominal (40–72 VDC) Up to 64,000 MAC addresses (learned) Power Consumption Gigabit Ethernet Redundancy MANAGEMENT PORTS Link aggregation according to 40W max IEEE 802.3ad Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Physical Port Height: 43.7 mm (1.7 in) 1U SFP Transceivers Interface: 10/100BaseT For full details, see the SFP Transceivers Width: 440 mm (17.3 in) Connector: RJ-45 data sheet at www.rad.com Depth: 240 mm (9.4 in) Weight: Single power supply: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) Control Port Connector Dual power supply: 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) Interface: V.24/RS-232 DCE Optical : Connector: 9-pin D-type, female (DB-9) NEBS level 3, types 2 and 4 compliant SFP slot (for transceivers, see Data rate: 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, Ordering) Note: By default, the T3 option is NEBS-3 or 115.2 kbps Electrical : RJ-45 compliant. For SDH/SONET, NEBS 3 compliance is optional. Electrical Cable Type GENERAL Cat. 5 Environment Indicators Temperature: 0°–50°C (32°–122°F) POWER: Humidity: Up to 90%, non-condensing On (green): Power supply performing properly Off (red): Power supply error or not connected to power Egate-100 Gigabit Ethernet over TDM Aggregation Gateway Egate and RICi Comparison Table Feature Egate-100 Egate-20 RICi-E1,RICi-T1 RICi-E3,RICi-T3 RICi-16 RICi-4E1,RICi-4T1 (Ver. 3.0) (Ver. 1.1) (Ver. 2.1) (Ver. 1.1) (Ver. 2.1) RICi-8E1,RICi-8T1 (Ver. 2.0B) • RAD HDLC Protocol Type • GFP (G.8040) RAD HDLC • RAD HDLC GFP (G.7041), MLPPP (BCP) VCAT (G.7043) GFPoPDH • HDLC IS • X.86 (LAPS) LCAS (G.7042) (G.8040) • GFP (G.8040) VCAT (G.7043) • RAD HDLC LCAS (G.7042) • PPP/BCP • MLPPP (BCP) MAC Address 64000 2048 512 512 2048 2048 Table QoS 802.1p 802.1p 802.1p 802.1p 802.1p 802.1p DSCP DSCP IP precedence DSCP DSCP IP precedence IP precedence Per port Per port Per port QoS Strict Strict Strict Strict Strict Strict Mechanism Hot-Swappable Yes No No No No No Power Supplies Host VLAN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes VLAN Tagging Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes and Stacking 405-100-10/08 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 2005–2008 RAD Data Communications Ltd. The RAD name, logo, logotype, and the terms EtherAccess, TDMoIP and TDMoIP Driven, and the © product names Optimux and IPmux, are registered trademarks of RAD Data Communications Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Data Sheet Egate-100 Gigabit Ethernet over TDM Aggregation Gateway SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES SFP6 Single SFP-6 transceiver: Ordering Gigabit Ethernet, 1310 nm, AC power cord Egate-100/!/#/+/+/TR/S single mode, laser, 10.0 km DC connection kit (if a DC-powered Aggregation gateway with SFP slots for (6.2 mi) unit is ordered) STM-1/OC-3 interfaces SFP7 Single SFP-7 transceiver: RM-34 Gigabit Ethernet, 1550 nm, Egate-100-T3/!/+/+/TR Hardware kit for mounting one single mode, laser, 80.0 km Aggregation gateway with three T3 ports Egate-100 unit in a 19-inch rack (49.7 mi) Legend SFP8 Single SFP-8 transceiver: CBL-DB9F-DB9M-STR ! Power supply: Gigabit Ethernet, 1310 nm, Control port cable AC Single AC power supply single mode, laser, 40.0 km ACR Dual AC power supply (24.8 mi) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 48 Single DC power supply UTP Built-in 10/100/1000BaseT, 48R Dual DC power supply WM-34 RJ-45 connector Hardware kit for mounting one # TDM interface: NULL Empty SFP slot Egate-100 unit on a wall SFP1 Single SFP-1 transceiver: Note: It is strongly recommended to order this Fast Ethernet/STM-1, device with original RAD SFPs installed. This will 1310 nm, multimode, LED, ensure that prior to shipping, RAD has performed 2 km (1.2 mi) comprehensive functional quality tests on the SFP2 Single SFP-2 transceiver: entire assembled unit, including the SFP devices. Fast Ethernet/ STM-1, RAD cannot guarantee full compliance to product 1310 nm, single mode, laser, specifications for units using non-RAD SFPs. 15 km (9.3 mi) TR Tributary port: SFP3 Single SFP-3 transceiver: T3 option Fast Ethernet/ STM-1, 1T3 One T3 port (ports 2 and 3 are 1310 nm, single mode, laser, disabled) 40 km (24.8 mi) 3T3 Three T3 ports 2XSFP1 Dual SFP-1 transceivers STM-1/OC-3 option 2XSFP2 Dual SFP-2 transceivers DIS Activation of 30 E1 and 42 T1 2XSFP3 Dual SFP-3 transceivers ports NULL Two empty SFP slots FULL Activation of 63 E1 and 84 T1 + Ethernet port: ports SFP5 Single SFP-5 transceiver: S NEBS compliancy Gigabit Ethernet, 850 nm, (Default=Non NEBS-compliant unit) multimode, VCSEL, 0.55 km N3 NEBS level 3, type 2 and 4 (0.3 mi) compliant Note: By default, the T3 option is NEBS-3 compliant. For SDH/SONET, NEBS-3 compliance is optional. 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