Data Sheet RICi-16 Fast Ethernet over Multiple E1/T1 Lines Network Termination Units • Bonds up to 16 E1 or T1 ports using GFP (G.7041/Y.1303, G.8040), VCAT (G.7043) Connect Fast Ethernet and LCAS (G.7042) encapsulation and bonding protocols • VLAN tagging, stacking and stripping fully separates Ethernet user traffic from LANs over up to 16 management data bonded E1 or T1 • Local and remote inband management • Monitoring and diagnostic tools for quick fault isolation on TDM and Ethernet ports circuits • Fault propagation mechanism, initiating traffic to be rerouted upon error report RICi-16 is a Network Termination Unit The device’s bonding function creates a (NTU) connecting Fast Ethernet LANs over scalable, virtual pipe comprised of up to 16 bonded E1 or T1 circuits. RICi-16 16 E1 or T1 lines combined together. enables service providers to supply The device uses the standard high-capacity Ethernet services to remote encapsulation and bonding protocols; locations, and can be used to Generic Framing Procedure (GFP), Virtual transparently connect corporate LANs Concatenation (VCAT), and Link Capacity over existing E1 or T1 lines. Adjustment Scheme (LCAS). RICi-16 complies with RAD’s unique set of The bonding is performed at the physical TM EtherAccess features. This feature set layer providing a flexible bandwidth for provides services and carrier backhaul different applications. applications over low and high-speed SDH/SONET and PDH circuits from fractional and full E1/T1, E3/T3 over STM- 1/OC-3, STM-4/OC-12 to Ethernet networks. Innovative Access Solutions preliminary RICi-16 Fast Ethernet over Multiple E1/T1 Lines Network Termination Units Standard bonding and encapsulation The device is managed inband from the Specifications protocols make RICi-16 interoperable with Fast Ethernet user ports or remotely third-party devices. through the TDM port. Access is available E1 INTERFACE using Telnet, Web browser, and SNMP (for Typical applications include: Number of Ports RADview-Lite). Management traffic and • Ethernet private E-Line/E-LAN services 4, 8, or 16 user Ethernet traffic are transported • IP DSLAM, cellular IP and WiMAX base together on the same Ethernet flow, Compliance station backhauling separated by different VLANs. Local G.703 management is supported via an ASCII • Inter-office or enterprise LAN G.704 terminal. connection. Data Rate The devices compensate for a differential VLAN stacking and stripping option at 2.048 Mbps delay of up to 250 ms between traffic ingress and egress enables transporting received on different circuits. Line Code user traffic transparently, keeping all the HDB3, AMI user VLAN settings intact. In addition, the FAULT PROPAGATION management traffic may be tagged with a Framing different VLAN, fully separating user traffic If an error is detected on the GFP port, a Framed (G732N with CRC) from management data. fault propagation mechanism deactivates Line Impedance the Fast Ethernet link and reports this The 802.1p, DSCP and per port priority 120Ω, balanced error to the Ethernet network. This schemes enable users to define four 75Ω, unbalanced (via adapter cable) enables routers and switches connected different QoS levels, according to the on both ends of the link to reroute the Connector application requirements, providing high traffic to the redundancy path. RJ-45, balanced priority to real time applications such as voice and video. System Clock The internal bridge can be configured to Internal or loopback timing filter or transparent mode. In filter mode, T1 INTERFACE the bridge learns MAC addresses and filters local traffic accordingly. In Number of Ports transparent mode it forwards the received 4, 8, or 16 packets ignoring the MAC addresses. Compliance T1.403 RICi-16 Extends Ethernet Services over Multiple E1/T1 Circuits Data Sheet Data Rate Type GENERAL 1.544 Mbps 10/100 Mbps, autonegotiation, full/half Indicators duplex, flow control, MDI/MDX crossover Line Code PWR (green, per power supply) – Power B8ZS, AMI Max Frame Size status 1600 bytes TST (yellow) – Self test status Framing ALM (red) – Alarm status ESF Compliance Conforms to the relevant sections of IEEE Power Line Impedance AC/DC: 100–240 VAC 802.3 and 802.3u 100Ω, balanced or –48 VDC (-40/-60) System Clock INTERNAL BRIDGE Power Consumption Internal or loopback timing 9W LAN Table Connector Up to 1.024 MAC addresses (learned) Physical RJ-45 Height: 43.7 mm (1.7 in) 1U Operation Mode Width: 21.5 cm (8.5 in) VLAN-aware, VLAN-unaware WAN PROTOCOL Depth: 30.0 cm (11.8 in) Filtering and Forwarding Weight 2.2 kg (4.7 lb) Type Transparent or filtered GFP (G.7041/Y.1303, G.8040) Environment VCAT (G.7043) Temperature: 0–50°C (32–122°F) TERMINAL CONTROL PORT LCAS (G.7042) Humidity: Up to 90%, non–condensing Type Delay Compensation RS-232/V.24 (DCE asynchronous) Up to 250 ms Data Rate ETHERNET INTERFACE 9.6, 19.2, 115.2 kbps Number of Ports Connector 4 9-pin, D-type, female RICi Family Product Comparison Table Feature RICi-E1, RICi-T1 RICi-E3, RICi-T3 RICi-4E1, RICi-4T1 RICi-16 RICi-8E1, RICi-8T1 Protocol Type RAD HDLC RAD HDLC MLPPP GFP (G.8040, HDLC IS X.86 (LAPS) G.7041/Y.1303) GFP (G.8040, VCAT (G.7043) G.7041/Y.1303) LCAS (G.7042) Fault Yes Yes Yes Yes Propagation MAC Address 1024 512 2048 1024 Table QoS 802.1p 802.1p 802.1p 802.1p IP Precedence DSCP DSCP Per port Per port Strict Strict Strict Strict QoS Mechanism Yes Yes Yes Yes Host VLAN VLAN Stacking Yes Yes Yes Yes Support 506-100-05/07 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. © 1988–2007 RAD Data Communications Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Data Sheet RICi-16 Fast Ethernet over Multiple E1/T1 Lines Network Termination Units SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Ordering AC power cord RICi-16E1/B/|/$ DC power adapter Fast Ethernet over multiple E1 lines network termination unit CBL-RJ45/2BNC/E1 RJ-45 to BNC adapter cable (if an RICi-16T1/B/|/S unbalanced E1 interface is ordered) Fast Ethernet over multiple T1 lines network termination unit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Legend OP-34-PS B Number of E1/T1 ports: Spare wide range power supply module leave blank for 16 ports. (100–240 VAC/ –48 VDC). 4 Four ports RM-34 8 Eight ports Hardware kit for mounting one RICi-16 | Number of power supplies: unit into a 19-inch rack leave blank for one power supply. R Two power supplies CBL-DB9F-DB9M-STR $ E1 Interface type: Control port cable U Unbalanced E1 interface via the CBL-RJ45/2BNC/E1 adapter cable S NEBS compliancy: leave blank for non-compliant. 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