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BPX Node Specifications

BPX Node Specifications

BPX Node Specifications


Introduction

This appendix lists the BPX system specifications for Release 8.1.


General

System Capacity: 1 shelf with 15 card slots.
Requires 1 or 2 dedicated slot(s) for BCC card.
Requires 1 dedicated slot for ASM card.
Network Interface: Asynchronous T3 with Physical Layer Convergence Protocol (see also T3 Interface spec).
Unchannelized E3 with StrataCom T3-E3 Interface Module
Network Trunks: 32 per node max.
Network Interface Protocol: ATM layer with 53-byte cell using StrataCom Transmission Interface or UNI header (selectable).
Cell Switching: Crosspoint switch matrix, non-blocking.
Switch Capacity: 9.6 Gbps.
Slot Rate: 800 Mbps each, including overhead.
Connection Rate: 20 million cell connections/sec. between slots.
Classes of Service: 32 queues per port, assignable.
Clock Sources: Internal, free-running oscillator, Stratum 3.
Phase-locked to any appropriate network interface.
External input at T1 or E1 rate
Clock Output: Single clock output at T1 or E1 rate for synchronizing co-located IPX node(s) or CPE.
Cabinet Size: 22.75 inches (57.8 cm) high.
19.0 inches (48.25 cm) wide.
27.0 inches (68.6 cm) deep.
Weight, approx. 73 lb. (33.2 kg.) empty BPX shelf, w/fans but no PS.
6 lb. (2.7 kg.) each card.
18 lb. (8.2 kg.) empty AC Power Supply Tray.
16 lb. (7.3 kg.) each AC Power Supply
2 lb. (0.9 kg.) each DC Power Entry module.
Clearance Requirement: At least 30 inches front and rear clearance; nominal 12 inch side clearance.
Power Source: AC system: 180 -- 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz.
DC system: --42 to --56 VDC.
Power Requirements: AC BPX-15: 13 A at 180 VAC (2300 VA).
DC BPX-15: 40 A at --42 VDC (1680W).
Input Power Connector: AC: 3-conductor IEC receptacle. 8 feet (2.4 m.) power cord supplied.
DC: 3 Ring lug screw terminal connectors.
Circuit Breakers: AC: 15 A on AC power supply assembly
DC: 40A on power entry module
Fuses Individual Backplane Card slot fuses, F1 through F3 for Fans 1 through 3, and F4 through F18 for card slots 1 through 15, respectively, 5A-120VAC rating
Operating Environment: Operating Conditions are listed in Table A-1.
Shock: Withstands 10G, 10 ms. at 1/2 sine wave.
Vibration Withstands 1/4 G, 20--500 Hz.
Heat Transfer to Room: Up to 7200 BTUs depending on node configuration.

Table A-1 : Ambient Temperature and Humidity Limits

Conditions Limits
Fahrenheit Centigrade
Operating Temperature

Recommended
+40 to +100 degrees

+68 to + 86 degrees
+4.5 to +38 degrees

+20 to +30 degrees
Short-Term Temperature1 +35 to +120 degrees +1.7 to + 49 degrees
Operating Relative Humidity 20% to 55%
(non-condensing)
Short-Term Relative Humidity 10% to 80%
non-condensing

1 Room temperature refers to conditions at a location 5 feet above the floor and 15 inches in front of the equipment.


ATM T3 Trunk Interface (BNI-T3, LM-3T3)

Line Rate: 44.736 Mbps ± 20 ppm, asynchronous.
Line Code: B3ZS.
Signal Level: DSX-3.
Framing Format: C-bit parity is monitored. No other framing or control bits in the DS3 frame are either altered or monitored.
Protocol: Physical Layer Convergence Protocol per AT&T Publication TA-TSY-000772 and 000773.
ATM Cell Rate: 96,000 cells/sec. Limited to 80,000 cells/sec. when interfacing with StrataCom IPX.
Alarms Sent: AIS.
Remote
Alarms Received: AIS.
Loss of Signal.
Remote.
Loss of Framing.
Line Errors Counted: BPV.
Parity Bit Errors.
Jitter: Meets ACCUNET T45 specification (Pub 54014).
Connector: 75 ohm BNC.
Recommended Cable Lengths: 900 feet (275 m.) max. using specified cable.
450 feet (150 m.) to a DS3 crossconnect.
Indicators: Card status.
Port status.


ATM E3 Trunk Interface (BNI-E3, LM-3E3)

Line Rate: 34.368 Mbps ± 20 ppm, asynchronous.
Line Code: HDB3.
Signal Level: CCITT G.703.
Framing Format: CCITT G.804, G.832.
Port Interface: 75 ohm unbalanced.
Barrier: Fully barriered per EN 41003.
ATM Cell Rate: 80,000 cells/sec.
Jitter: per CCITT G.823
ATM Layer Protocol: per CCITT I.361 with HEC.
Port Alarm Processing: AIS.
Loss of Signal.
Remote Alarm Indication.
Loss of Framing.
Line Errors Counted: BPV.
Parity Bit Errors.
Connector: 75 ohm BNC.
Max. E3 Cable Lengths: 900 feet (275 m.) using specified cable.
Indicators: Card status.
Port status.


ATM OC3 Trunk Interface (BNI-OC3, LM-OC3

Line Rate: 155.20 Mbps
Line Code: NRZ
Signal Level: Max Min
MMF TX --8 dBm --15 dBm
MMF RX --8 dBm --28 dBm
SMF LR TX 0 dBm --5 dBM
SMF LR RX --10 dBm --34 dBm
Framing Format: STS-3c, STM1
Port Interface: LMI, ILMI
ATM Cell Rate: 353,208 cells/sec.
Jitter: < 0.01 UI p-p, < 0.1 UI rms
ATM Layer Protocol: LMI, ILMI
Port Alarm Processing: LOS, LOF, LOP, Path AIS, Path Yellow
Line Errors Counted: Section BIP8, Line BIP24, Line FEBE, Path BIP8, Path FEBE
Connector: MMF SC SMF FC/PC
Max. Cable Lengths: MMF ~ 2
KM SMF IR ~20
KM SMF LR ~40 KM
Indicators: Card status.
Port status.


ATM Service Interface (ASI-1, LM-2T3)

Capacity 2 ports per card.
Interface: T3
Line Rate: 96,000 cells/sec.
No. of channels per card: 1000
No. of channels per node: 1000 or 5000 (grouped)
VPI Addressing Range: 0--255 (UNI), 0-1023 (NNI_7
VCI Addressing Range: 1--4095
Queues: 32, 16 per line (port) includes CBR, VBR, and ABR queues.


ATM Service Interface (ASI-1, LM-2E3)

Capacity 2 ports per card.
Interface: E3
Line Rate: 80,000 cells/sec.
No. of channels per card: 1000
No. of channels per node: 1000 or 5000 (grouped)
VPI Addressing Range: 0--255 (UNI), 0-1023 (NNI_
VCI Addressing Range: 1--4095
Queues: 32, 16 per line (port) includes CBR, VBR, and ABR queues.


ATM Service Interface (ASI-2, LM-OC3)

Capacity 2 ports per card.
Interface: OC3
Line Rate: 353,208 cells/sec.
No. of channels per card: 1000
No. of channels per node: 1000 or 5000 (grouped
VPI Addressing Range: 0--255 (UNI), 0-1023 (NNI_
VCI Addressing Range: 1--4095
Queues: 24, 12 per line (port) includes CBR and VBR queues.

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