GigE-VAC/VDC

Gigabit LAN to WAN, High-Bandwidth,

Ethernet to multiple E3/T3/DS3 Converter

6/9-Slot Chassis
"...the best thing I have ever seen happen to a T3"
"...the best thing I have ever -- MTV/Viacom NOC
With fine-grained per-packet load balancing over fastest links first.
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Benefits:

  • GigE connectivity over multiple bonded DS3/E3 lines.
  • Packet order maintained.
  • Simply insert/remove TDM cards to arrive at desired bandwidth.
  • Fine-grained per-packet load balancing eliminates single-user/single-link limitations.
  • Automatic selection of lowest-latency available link for every packet.
  • An alternative to coarse-grained DS3-capable router and DS3-network interface card.
  • Cheaper than typical DS3 capable routers.
  • Simple, GUI configuration.
  • Saves router bandwidth.
  • Comprehensive, user-friendly-HTTP and SNMP management.
  • Rack-mount chassis available from single-card through 20-cards.
  • Jumbo-frame and SFP-optical port LAN flexibility.
  • Rx-to-Tx 100% packet tracking/auditing stats.
  • Fanless or dual-power reliability.
  • Enhanced WAN frame-lock algorithms for higher bit-error-rate environments.

Product Summary:

Providing Ethernet connectivity over multiple DS3/E3 circuits, the E3Switch GigE LAN to WAN switch provides a simple, inexpensive alternative to the inefficient load-balancing of DS3-capable routers and DS3-network interface cards.

Per-packet load balancing - choosing lowest-latency available link first - allows for maximum WAN bandwidth utilization. Failing links are automatically removed from service.

Simply insert or remove TDM cards or connections to adjust from 44 Mb/s up to full GigE bandwidth desired

Fanless operation and low part-count design allows use with greater reliability and in harsher environments. NEBS Level 3 multicard, redundant-power chassis are available.

9700-byte jumbo packets and on-board SFP port allows flexibility.

Management functions include both comprehensive SNMP statistics with link up/down and DS3 FEAC notifications as well as one-click HTTP, user-friendly, color-coded monitoring of link operational status and bit-error rate. Unique packet auditing display allows individual tracking of every packet from ingress to disposition/egress -- never lose another packet.

Robust, WAN frame-lock algorithms maintain link stability and high-BER tolerance on noisy paths such as multi-hop microwave.

Requirements:

  • Clear-channel TDM DS3/E3 links required.

Detailed Capabilities:

Power/Mounting:
  • AC or DC -- 100-240 VAC or +/- 35-75 VDC.
  • Rackmount, multi-card or tabletop chassis available.
  • Redundant-power chassis available.
VoIP:
  • VoIP ready with dedicated QOS queues.
  • Ultra-low latency packet forwarding.
Packet-size:
  • GbE jumbo frames supported to 9700 bytes.
Date Rate:
  • TDM Bit-rate: 44.736 Mbit/s DS3 -- 34.368 Mbit/s E3.
  • Aggregate bandwidth Nx88 Mbit/s where N = installed dual-TDM cards.
Noise Tolerance:
  • Robust frame locking algorithms maintain connectivity on noisy links such as multi-hop, high-BER microwave paths.
Management:
  • Inband or out-of-band from either LAN/SFP port.
  • SNMP v2c with VACM to limit access to sensitive areas.
  • Supported notifications include: link up/down, ds3/e3 line status change, authorization violation, coldstart.
  • Full MIB support including ds3, mau, dot3, ifMIB...
  • HTTP web status with large BER, LAN/DS3 error codes and packet-auditing statistics.
LAN:
  • 100/1000BASE-TX, GbE, jumbo-frames, and SFP 1000BASE-X etc via user's optical transceivers.
  • 400kByte buffering.
DS3/E3:
  • Compatible with C-bit/M13/M23/G.751-framed and unframed links.
  • DS3: Generates a C-bit, unchannelized, B3ZS, AMI signal -- 300 meters max.
  • E3: Generates a G.751, unchannelized, HDB3, AMI signal -- 480 meters max.
Support/Misc:
  • Free FedEx Priority shipping.
  • One-year warranty.
  • RoHS Compliant.
  • Firmware upgrades for life.
Simply plug in a LAN and a T3/E3, check CRC and scrambling options and you're up and running.


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