DATASHEET MULTIRATE ETHERNET CARD Multirate Ethernet Card for the SN 9000 Multiservice Switch Features and Benefits Maximum Flexibility for Carrier-Class Ethernet Private Line Services  Enables Pay-as-You-Grow Configuration Empowering Ethernet Versatility Flexibility While simplicity and cost savings drive continued interest in network-wide Ethernet, the real challenge for network operators is how to achieve these benefits without disrupting  Reduces Operational Costs and existing revenue streams or introducing further complexity into the network. Sycamore Complexity responded, as our customers have come to expect, with a practical solution: packet- optimized technology that empowers cost-effective network evolution while simplifying  Enhances Scalability of Multiservice Networks multiservice provisioning and ensuring carrier-class availability. The Multirate Ethernet Card for the SN 9000 expands the rich diversity of circuit/packet  Simplifies Network Design, Upgrades, services supported by Sycamore’s next-generation multiservice switching platform and Sparing to include Ethernet line rates from 10/100/1000 Mbps to 10 Gigabit Ethernet. On a  Expands Range of SN 9000 Ethernet single card, this solution provides Ethernet transport for optical and electrical services Support at multiple line rates and enables carrier-class Ethernet Private Line (EPL) services with SONET/SDH reliability. Support for Generic Framing Procedure (GFP), Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme (LCAS), and high and low-order Virtual Concatenation (VCAT) reflects our commitment to standards-based interoperability and further enhances the SN 9000’s circuit/packet versatility and scalability. Sycamore’s high-density next-generation switching platform efficiently aggregates and grooms multirate Ethernet, packet, and circuit traffic, with hierarchical protection and mesh restoration options. By creating a converged multiservice architecture without forklift upgrades or multiple overlay networks, the SN 9000 substantially reduces network ownership costs – and brings new, revenue-generating voice, data, and video services to life. Increasing Operational Simplicity The 8-port multirate Ethernet service interface module (SIM) occupies a single slot and can be placed in any of the SN 9000’s 32 universal card slots. The card uses small form-factor pluggables (SFPs) to support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet services for both optical and electrical configurations. Each port can be provisioned for a different type of Ethernet service, depending on the attributes of the chosen SFP. Network operators select interfaces from a variety of pluggable modules to meet the specific requirements of each site, and can choose Ethernet pluggable optical modules (POMs) for use on the SN 9000 from among SFPs already available for Sycamore’s SN 16000 Intelligent Optical Switch. The exceptional interoperability and configuration flexibility built into the SN 9000, enhanced by the Multirate Ethernet Card, lowers initial capital outlay and reduces recurring expenses by minimizing sparing and simplifying maintenance and training. A modular, pay-as-you-grow architecture supports a flexible mix of services – including 10/100/1000 Mbps and 10 Gigabit Ethernet rates, high and low order SONET/SDH, and high order gateway functionality. DATASHEET Connection-Oriented Ethernet Services Storage Aggregation Data Enterprise Center Campus SN 9000 10 GigE 10 GigE GigE GigE 10/100/1000 Mbps Military SN 9000 SN 9000 SN 9000 Base Ring or Mesh OC-n/STM-n Multirate 10/100/1000 DS1 to OC-n/ Ethernet STM-n 10/100/1000 Mbps to 10 GigE SN 16000 High-Capacity Mobile Backhaul Cost-Efcient Multiservice On-Ramp The SN 9000 Multirate Ethernet Card Expands Multiservice Flexibility The Multirate Ethernet Card supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet on a single card, enables carrier-class Ethernet Private Line services, and adds another dimension to the exceptional configuration flexibility of the SN 9000 Intelligent Multiservice Switch. As another powerful tool in Sycamore’s edge-to-core portfolio Expanding Ethernet Service Options of intelligent Ethernet transport solutions, the Multirate The Multirate Ethernet Card for the SN 9000 enables Ethernet Card expands the SN 9000’s support for both high carrier-class Ethernet Private Line services, as defined by and low-order services, enabling seamless circuit/packet the Metro Ethernet Forum, by providing a point-to-point convergence in evolving multiservice networks. Leveraging Ethernet connection between a pair of dedicated User existing infrastructure to create dynamic, scalable networks Network Interfaces (UNIs) with a high degree of transparency. protects the integrity of revenue-generating TDM and circuit Sycamore EPL implementations incorporate GFP, high traffic and ensures carrier-class availability. At the same time, and low-order VCAT, and LCAS standards, to optimize the SN 9000 forms a foundation for greater Ethernet/IP capacity utilization, allow dynamic bandwidth adjustments, service flexibility and competitive differentiation, empowering and improve multi-vendor interoperability. Comprehensive fixed line and mobile operators to quickly upgrade network Ethernet and SONET/SDH performance monitoring statistics infrastructure and improve the bottom line. help ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs). The SN 9000’s port-based Ethernet services map Ethernet For more information about our intelligent networking products and traffic from the source endpoint onto SONET/SDH signals for solutions, please contact your Sycamore Sales Representative. transport over the network to the destination endpoint, which can be either SONET/SDH or Ethernet. Path termination and flow control are supported in either topology. Exploiting the Intelligent Advantage The SN 9000 brings all the advantages of Sycamore network intelligence to Ethernet transport. Simplified end-to-end provisioning, flow control, mesh survivability, and enhanced ® performance management features of SILVX NMS and ® BroadLeaf control plane software – shared across Sycamore switching platforms – add up to easier customization and assured service delivery. For example, SILVX, in combination with VCAT and LCAS, allows hitless on-demand bandwidth adjustments for time-of-day and scheduled bandwidth services. SILVX also simplifies Virtual Concatenation Group and constituent circuit management with user-friendly displays of Ethernet performance statistics. DATASHEET SPECIFICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS Optical Protection Switching Types 8x Multirate Ethernet Card • Linear, Ring, Mesh, Hybrid • 8 ports per card • 1+1 Linear APS/MSP • Port speed 10/100/1000 Mbps electrical and 100 Mbps or 1 GigE Optical • VCAT granularities of STS-1/AU-3, STS-3c/AU-4, VT1.5/VC11, VT2/VC12 • UPSR/SNCP and TU3 with up to 48 VCAT groups per card • 1+1 Path Protected • Dynamic Source Reroute • EoS encapsulation: Generic Framing Procedure - Framed (GFP-F) • Unprotected (0 +1) • Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme (LCAS) • Per port, software configurable • Configurable Frame sizes from 64 to 9600 bytes • Equipment and facility port loopbacks Management Software • Single-width card ® • Node Management – SilvxSource • Usable in any of 32 multiservice slots ® • Network Management – SilvxManager • Up to 28 cards or 224 ports per system • Power: 45 watts maximum per card Regulatory and Standards Compliance • IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggables (SFPs) • IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1 x 100BASE-FX SFP, 2 KM, MMF, • 100BASE-FX SFP • ITU-T G.7041 Generic Framing Procedure 1310nm POM • ITU-T G.707 Virtual Concatenation 1 x 100BASE-LX SFP: Long wavelength, • 100BASE-LX10 SFP • ITU-T G.7042 Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme 10 KM, SMF, 1310nm POM • Telcordia GR-253-CORE (SONET) 1 x 100BASE-BX10-D SFP: 10 KM, • 100BASE-BX10-D SFP • ITU-T G.957 Optical Interfaces (SDH) Bi-directional, long wavelength downstream, 1550nm POM 1 x 100BASE-BX10-U SFP: 10 KM, • 100BASE-BX10-U SFP Bi-directional, long wavelength upstream, 1310nm POM 1 x 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet PIM • 10/100/1000BaseT For a complete list of SN 9000 product specifications, please see the 1 x GigE SFP POM (1000BASE-SX) • 1000 Base-SX SFP SN 9000 Datasheet or Product Brief, or contact your Sycamore Sales 1 x GigE SFP POM (1000BASE-LX) • 1000 Base-LX SFP Representative. 1 x GigE SFP POM (1000BASE-ZX) • 1000 Base-ZX SFP Sycamore Networks, Inc. • 220 Mill Road • Chelmsford, MA 01824-4144, USA • Phone: 978-250-2900 • Fax: 978-256-3434 • www.sycamorenet.com Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR) is a leading provider of intelligent bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide. From multiservice access networks to the optical core, Sycamore products enable network operators to lower overall network costs, increase operational efficiencies, and rapidly deploy new revenue-generating services. Sycamore assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information presented, which is subject to change without notice. BroadLeaf, SILVX, SilvxSource, SilvxManager, Sycamore, and Sycamore Networks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sycamore Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Copyright © 2011 Sycamore Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ISO 9001:2008 MCD118-1211