SFP-Format TDM Pseudowire Gateway

RAD’s MiTOP-E3/T3 SFP-format TDM pseudowire gateway transports framed or unframed E3 or T3 traffic over Ethernet, IP, and MPLS networks. Featuring ASIC-based architecture and standard pseudowire support in a finger-sized enclosure, the small form pluggable MiTOP-E3/T3 provides an ideal solution for service providers, enterprises and campus network operators wishing to maintain their legacy services while migrating to packet-switched transport.

 

Part of RAD’s Green Telecom “System on an SFP” portfolio, the MiTOP-E3/T3 is designed for quick and simple insertion into any 100/1000BaseFx Ethernet port with an MSA compatible socket.

• Ensures TDM service quality over packet with advanced clock distribution mechanisms

• Reduces CapEx by providing a cost-effective alternative to standalone units or conversion cards

• Reduces OpEx by facilitating the use of economical packet transport instead of expensive leased lines

• Supports Green Telecom initiatives by saving in space, power consumption, and cabling

• Increases network flexibility by allowing quick, ad-hoc installations

• Interoperable with third-party TDM pseudowire gateways

 

The MiTOP-E3/T3 SFP-format TDM pseudowire gateway provides cost effective TDM circuit extension over PSN using standard pseudowire encapsulation. Supporting IETF RFC 4553 (SAToP) standard, the device converts user data stream into packets for transmission over the network via a 100/1000BaseFx port at the host device. It also supports UDP/IP, MPLS and MEF 8 (circuit emulation service over Metro Ethernet networks) addressing schemes. A pseudowire gateway at the remote site converts the packets back into TDM traffic.

 

In addition, the MiTOP-E3/T3 features high-performance, ASIC-based buffering and forwarding techniques for minimal end-to-end processing delay.

The MiTOP-E3/T3 supports quality of service classification and prioritization mechanisms for packet networks. These include 802.1Q VLAN IDs and 802.1p priority bits in Ethernet networks; ToS, DSCP and Diffserv in IP networks; and EXP bits in MPLS networks.

The MiTOP-E3/T3 employs advanced clock recovery and distribution mechanisms to ensure accurate synchronization over the packet network. The following clock modes are supported: Internal from a local oscillator; loopback timing derived from the TDM port’s receive clock; and adaptive clock recovered from the packet network.

 

Jitter and wander of the recovered clock conform to ITU-T G.823/G.824 Synchronization Interface specifications, using G.8261-defined scenarios. In addition, the MiTOP-E3/T3 maintains a large, configurable jitter buffer to compensate for the packet delay variation (PDV) introduced by the packet network.

The MiTOP-E3/T3 can be monitored, configured, and tested using the following ports and applications:

• Out-of-band management via an I2C interface

• Inband management via the Ethernet port using a Web browser

 

Management traffic can use a dedicated VLAN. The MiTOP-E3/T3 employs external and internal loopbacks to monitor TDM link connectivity. In addition, it enables WAN to LAN fault propagation alarms and link termination.

Housed in a small form factor pluggable (SFP) enclosure, the MiTOP-E3/T3 supports Green Telecom initiatives, operating on power derived from the host device and requiring no additional power supply. It can be installed on any switch or device that complies with multi-source agreement (MSA) specifications. The MiTOP-E3/T3 operates opposite other MiTOP devices installed in remote equipment. Alternatively, it can work opposite gateways that support standard SAToP, such as RAD’s IPmux-24 TDM pseudowire gateway.