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Virtual Container over Packet Transceivers

 Virtual Container over Packet Transceivers

Ciena’s Virtual Container over Packet Transceivers enable cost-effective transport of T3 (DS3), OC-3/STM-1, and OC-12/STM-4 signals over Ethernet. With many network operators transforming their networks to all-packet transport, TDM over packet emerges as a key enabler to efficiently migrate legacy services to the new packet-based infrastructure. Using a single unified network for both data and TDM transport can streamline operations and reduce capital and operational expenditures.

Virtual Container over Packet Transceivers OC-3 / STM-1, OC-3/12 / STM-1/4

The Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) modules convert a data stream from its user SONET/SDH port into circuit-emulated packets for transmission over a Packet Switched Network (PSN). One is capable of OC-3/STM-1 rates (155 Mb/s) while the other adds OC-12/STM-4 signal rates (up to 622 Mb/s). Packets are transmitted via a 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) port on the host device through one or more PSNs (in the case of multiple operators, for example). At the remote end, packets are converted back to TDM traffic for handoff as TDM services.

Virtual Container over Packet Transceiver T3/DS3

The SFP module converts a data stream from its user T3 port into circuit-emulated packets for transmission over a Packet Switched Network (PSN). Packets are transmitted via a 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) port on the host device through one or more PSNs (in the case of multiple operators, for example). At the remote end, packets are converted back to TDM traffic for handoff as TDM services.

Specs

  • +OC-3 / STM-1, OC-3/12 / STM-1/4
    • Interfaces

      • OC-3/STM-1 version: STM-1/OC-3, (15 km), 1310, SM , 155 Mb/s (Optical), OC-3, single mode, intermediate reach
      • OC-3/12 / STM-1/4 version: STM-1/OC-3, STM-4/OC-12, (15 km), 1310, SM, 622 Mb/s (Optical), OC-3/OC-12, single mode, intermediate reach

      Header formats

      • MEF8 and MPLS frame header format with optional VLAN tag

      Management and Support

      • Management via Service Aware Operating System (SAOS)

      Host device compatibility

      • 3904, 3905, 3926m, 3928, 3930-930, 3932, 5142, 5160

      Mechanical

      • Conforms to SFP 20-pin Multi-Source Agreement (MSA)
      • LC duplex connector, 1000Base-X SerDes via MSA

      Physical Dimensions in Millimeters

      • OC-3/STM-1 version: Length= 56.50 , Width= 14.00, Height = 8.55
      • OC-3/12 / STM-1/4 version: Length= 56.50 , Width= 14.00, Height = 8.55

      Operating temperature

      • OC-3/STM-1 version: -40°C to 85°C
      • OC-3/12 / STM-1/4 version: 0°C to 70°C

      Jitter

      • OC-3/STM-1 version: max value OC3: 8 ms per channel
      • OC-3/12 / STM-1/4 version: max value OC12: 16 ms, per channel, OC3: 16 ms per channel
  • +T3/DS3
    • Interfaces

      • T3/DS3 44.736 Mb/s 75 Ohm mini-coax (DIN 1.0/2.3) connector
      • Supports cable lengths up to 450 feet

      Header formats

      • MEF8 and MPLS frame header format with optional VLAN tag

      Management and Support

      • Management via Service Aware Operating System (SAOS)

      Host device compatibility

      • 3904, 3905, 3926m, 3928, 3930-930, 3932, 5142, 5160

      Mechanical

      • Conforms to SFP 20-pin Multi Source Agreement (MSA)
      • 1000Base-X SerDes via MSA

      Physical Dimensions in Millimeters

      • Length= 60.05 , Width= 13.7 , Height = 8.53

      Operating temperature

      • -40°C to 85°C (industrial)

      Jitter

      • 8 ms
      • Compliant to ITU-T G.8261, G.824, and GR-253

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