FCD-155E

Ethernet and E1/T1, E3/T3 SDH/SONET ADM

The FCD-155E connects LAN traffic by creating

an SDH/SONET network. Support for generic
framing procedure (GFP) or X.86 encapsulation
with virtual concatenation enables configuring
the bandwidth of the IP channel in increments
of 2 Mbps (VC-12), 1.5 Mbps (VT 1.5) or
50 Mbps (VC-3 or STS-1), up to 100 Mbps wirespeed, for cost-effective adaptation of
SDH/SONET infrastructure for LAN connectivity.
FCD-155E eliminates the rigid bandwidth
restrictions usually imposed by SDH/SONET
virtual containers, and allows for scalable and
efficient delivery of next-generation Ethernet
services over voice-oriented networks.
Multiservice offering
In addition to transporting next-generation IP
services, the FCD-155E continues to support
E1/T1 and E3/T3 services. The traffic is mapped
into the SDH/SONET frame and can be
terminated at any point on the network.

The FCD-155E acts as a LAN and E1/T1 or E3/T3

terminal as well as an STM-1/OC-3 ADM.
Incorporating these functions in a single device
reduces the number of units needed and lowers
implementation costs.
The FCD-155E brings Ethernet economics and
packet switching efficiency to SDH/SONET
infrastructure. It thereby enables carriers and
service providers, as well as private fiber
network owners such as utilities and campuses,
to reduce both OpEx and CapEx as they use
their optical bandwidth for revenue-generating
Ethernet services. For a modest investment,
SDH/SONET carriers can tap into new business
opportunities while leveraging their existing
equipment to support clear channel data
streams and the latest high bandwidth services.
Service providers addressing enterprise
customers benefit from better utilization of
network bandwidth (for example, a user who
needs 10 Mbps LAN will require five VC-12 or
seven VT 1.5 links instead of a full 48.384 Mbps
VC-3 or STS-1 connection), and have the ability
to offer service granularity similar to nextgeneration Ethernet networks. End users benefit
from lower costs and a larger selection of
services that can better meet their specific
connectivity requirements.

Standard next-generation STM-1/OC-3

ADM

Grooms Ethernet and E1/T1/E3/T3 traffic

over STM-1/OC-3 fiber or copper links

Multiservice functionality in the same

box:
Two or six 10/100BaseT ports or one
Gigabit Ethernet port
Eight or 21 E1/28 T1 ports, one E3/DS3
port or 21 E1/28 T1 and one E3/T3

Optional dual power supply

configuration

Available with standard protection on

the main links

Compact size

SFP-based STM-1/OC-3 uplinks and

Gigabit Ethernet (SFP and UTP)

Advanced management option via DCC

and IP tunneling

AD M S

Improves bandwidth efficiency

Reduces costs, increases revenues

SD H /S O N ET

The FCD-155E SDH/SONET add and drop

multiplexer delivers next-generation Ethernet
services as well as E1/T1 and E3/T3 traffic over
SDH/SONET networks. Installed at the customer
site or directly on STM-1/OC-3 access rings, the
FCD-155E leverages the SDH/SONET
infrastructure for Internet access and LAN
connectivity, while providing continued support
for E1/T1 and E3/T3 services.

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