Optical Customer Premises Equipment

Optical customer premises equipment provides optical multiservice access for medium to large user requirements

• 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-3)

• The 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-3) is a carrier-grade network termination unit (NTU) that provides intelligent Ethernet service demarcation between the end customer and the service provider. It is part of the 1850 TSS family of packet transport products, which offers service differentiation, transport-grade resiliency, and operations, administration and maintenance (OAM) support.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Intelligent Ethernet service demarcation
    • Media conversation for Ethernet over any physical uplink
    • Ethernet over fiber
    • Ethernet over PDH, enabling reuse of existing E1/DS1 or E3/DS3 links for sites without fiber
    • Quick rollout of Carrier Ethernet services
    • Rich features for QoS and service differentiation
    • Manageable services end-to-end
    • Leading-edge services over Ethernet, such as voice over IP (VoIP) and mobility backhaul

• 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS-5)

• The 1850 Transport Service Switch, TSS-5 is a compact, modular optical transport switch ideally suited for mobility backhaul and multiservice business applications. With TDM and Ethernet for service and network interfaces, it is a flexible, robust solution for transport over fiber or copper. The 1850 TSS-5 supports PWE3 circuit emulation service (CES) over Ethernet. The combination of CES pseudowires with native TDM transport and Ethernet over SONET/SDH enables service providers to create hybrid optical/packet networks for smooth network migration as traffic.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Evolution of existing networks: Gracefully transitions from TDM-based to packet-based transport. Eliminates overlay networks for packet services
    • Key application - mobility backhaul - smoothly transitions from TDM to packet for 2G, 3G and 4G networks. CES/pseudowire for flexible backhaul. Environmentally hardened for cell-site deployment. Cost-effective, Layer 1 and Layer 2 oriented network infrastructure
    • Additional application: hybrid TDM and Ethernet services for business and residential services: Unified platform for both services. Shorten time to market
    • Mixed services (data, voice and multimedia) on one platform
    • Seamlessly operates in circuit and packet networks

• 1850 Transport Service Switch TSS-5C

  • The 1850 Transport Service Switch TSS-5C is a compact Packet Optical Transport (POT) switch ideally suited for mobile backhaul, Carrier Ethernet, and multi-service business applications
  • Benefits include the following:
  • Evolution of existing networks: Gracefully transitions from TDM-based to packet-based network architectures. Eliminates overlay networks for packet services
  • Key application: Mobile backhaul - TDM and packet traffic backhaul for 2G, 3G and 4G base stations. Multiple synchronization options. Environmentally hardened for cell-site deployment. 9-Gb/s switching fabric offers room for growth for even the most heavily loaded cells
  • Key application: Ethernet access demarcation with extensive OAM support. Media conversion and distance extension supported with a wide range of SFP interface options
  • Additional application: Delivery of TDM (voice) and Ethernet services for SME/large enterprises. Unified platform reduces service provisioning lead times and OPEX
  • T-MPLS and MPLS-TP support for packet transport
  • Can be deployed in space-limited, environmentally tough conditions

• 1642 Edge Multiplexer

• The 1642 Edge Multiplexer, part of the Alcatel-Lucent Optical Multi-Service Node (OMSN) family, is an economical as well as an ideal space-saving multi-service system for customer premises and metropolitan access networks applications.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Full compatibility with installed base; it enables Ethernet service extensions over first generation SDH networks
    • Cost-efficient delivery of TDM and Ethernet services to large and medium enterprises
    • Reduced OPEX: simplified network operations and operators' staff training thanks to the Alcatel-Lucent unified network management system, which offers integrated end-to-end service management functions with the same look and feel for all Alcatel-Lucent's transmission products
    • Optimized footprint and power consumption

• 1642 Edge Multiplexer Compact

  • The 1642 Edge Multiplexer Compact (EMC), part of the Optical Multi-Service Node (OMSN) family, is an ideal space-saving, next generation, multiservice building block for CPE and access layer applications in the metropolitan and enterprise network. Due to the super compact mechanism design (1U height), the product offers space and power consumption savings as well as significant cost savings.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Cost-effectiveness: Network operators can choose from a variety of units with an optimized number of ports, allowing them to buy only what they need
    • Full-ADM capabilities at end-customer premises: Can be used to deliver 2 Mb/s and Ethernet/Fast Ethernet leased lines, as well as higher-end services such as 34 Mb/s, 45 Mb/s, and STM-1 rates with a versatile and compact chassis ideal for enterprise locations
    • Flexibility: Main frame contains 2 x STM-1 interfaces, 14 x E1 interface, an SDH matrix, clock reference and equipment control functions allowing the system to be configured for a variety of applications
    • Reliability: Offers two types of network protection: Linear Multiplex Section Protection (MSP) and Sub-Network Connection Protection (SNCP)
    • Ease of use: Has a centralized control architecture that limits the presence of processors and software to the main frame
    • Common management: Can be commonly managed by the TMN 1350 series along with other OMSN family products
    • Hardware reuse: Supports all traffic boards of the 1642 EM, such as 8 x E1, 32/28/8 x 2 Mb/s (2mm HM interface), 8 x 2 Mb/s retiming (coaxial interface), 1 x 34/45 Mb/s, 1 x STM-1 (S-1.1, L-1.1, or L-1.2), 8 x Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX and 2 x 10/100 Base-TX plus 1 x 100 Base-FX, and so on
    • Enhanced data aware function: Offers rate adaptive Ethernet 10/100 transport, mapping on N x VC-12, N x VC-3 with virtual concatenation and providing local Layer 2 switching

• 1643 Access Multiplexer

  • A compact STM-4 Multi-Service Provisioning Platform that can help you offer new services, such as IP Transport, Ethernet Switching and TDM to small- and medium-sized business customers.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Reduces capital investment by helping eliminate overlay networks
    • Offers seamless migration from TDM to packet networks enabling growth to a more diverse portfolio of services
    • Helps to lower expenses
    • Supports Ethernet and Fast Ethernet using optional TransLAN® Card technology
    • Adds multi-service access capability to existing SDH base
    • Provides flexible installation options
    • Enables integration into SNMP management systems

• 1643 Access Multiplexer Small

  • A compact STM-1 Multi-Service CPE that can help deploy new services, such as IP Transport, Ethernet Switching and TDM to small- and medium-sized customers.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Provides an economical solution to serve small/medium-sized customers
    • Helps to lower expenses
    • Supports Ethernet and Fast Ethernet with optional TransLAN^® Card technology
    • Includes a wide range of installation options
    • Offers versatile and robust management capabilities
    • Presents a flexible choice of optical and tributary interfaces

• 1645 Access Multiplexer Compact (AMC)

  • The 1645 Access Multiplexer Compact (AMC) is an economical Synchronous Transport Mode STM-1/4 platform that enables service providers to deliver TDM and Ethernet services to small- and medium-sized government agencies. Its energy efficiency and compact size improve space use while lowering operating expenses.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Rich set of Ethernet and TDM services
    • Cost-effective CPE access or network edge device
    • Flexible deployment options with energy-efficient, compact design
    • Versatile and robust management

• 1655 Access Multiplexer Universal

  • A compact, high-density STM-1 or STM-4 access multiplexer that can cost -effectively deliver reliable, feature rich, high-speed communications services.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Helps lower TCO with minimal capital investment
    • Avoids the need for overlay networks by transporting voice and data traffic over existing SDH facilities
    • Provides scalable access to business customers
    • Enables high-value Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet services
    • Helps lower operating costs through integration and compatibility
    • Supports both Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) and Central Office (CO) applications

• 1665 Data Multiplexer Explore

  • 1665 Data Multiplexer Explore is an ultra-compact SONET multiplexer designed for fiber to the business and fiber to the curb applications.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Provides low cost access to the network edge
    • Offers incremental growth without service interruption
    • Helps enable fast, simplified installation
    • Supports network and facility protection
    • Compact design and low power requirement
    • Tolerates extreme temperature environments
    • Includes Ethernet/SONET hybrid capabilities

• 1830 Photonic Service Switch

  • The 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) is a multi-reach photonic platform, providing the first commercially available support for best-in-class, single carrier 100G Next-Generation Coherent technology.
  • Benefits include the following:
    • Best in class, highly integrated 100G next generation electro-optics technology with coherent detection helps operators to easily deploy high capacity networks and leverage their assets while lowering the cost per transported bit
    • Reduced operating expenses, by making WDM networking more flexible and automated, simpler and quicker to operate by facilitated NOC-based services avoiding on-site manual interventions
    • Accelerated time to service for wavelength services that can be set in minutes by NOC without lengthy and costly on-site intervention
    • High automation reduces service time-granularity and paves the way to a new breed of on-demand wavelength service offering, reusing a same bandwidth resource multiple times
    • Improved capacity by adding “any-wavelength-to-anywhere” for significant savings in Capex as traffic explosion can be cost-effectively accommodated
    • Significant savings in space and power per transported bit