Installation guide

Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch Installation Guide
Application Modules 25
Application Modules
The basic application modules meet the specifications outlined within
DOCSIS, and provide the features necessary to offer data over cable services.
This section describes the Cuda 12000 application modules, features of
these modules, and common components shared by the modules.
■ DOCSIS Modules - CMTS that support DOCSIS 1.0 and DOCSIS 1.1, and
provide two-way data communication over your HFC network.
■ EuroDOCSIS Modules - CMTS that support EuroDOCSIS specifications
and provide two-way data communication over your HFC network.
■ Egress Modules:
- Octal 10/100 Ethernet SpectraFlow Modules - Provide 8 autosensing
10/100 Mbps ports for connection to your Ethernet network.
- Gigabit Ethernet SpectraFlow Modules - Provide 1000 Mbps
connections to single mode or multi mode fiber-optic cable.
- Packet Over SONET (POS) SpectraFlow Modules - Support high-speed
transmission of IP data over OC-3 or OC-12 networks.
CMOS battery backup (18) Provides 3.3-volt battery backup for boot
parameters.
CRMI (19) Centralized Resource Management Interface.
Provides miscellaneous board management
functions.
Video adapter (20) Provides digital-to-analog conversion, video
memory, and video controller functions to
support connection and operation of an external
monitor.
Timing and Alarms
Controller (TAC) (21)
Provides alarm processing for detection of
externally connected fan tray and power
supplies.
Optional Feature: Stratum-3 Oscillator that
supports internal and external clock
synchronization.
Table 1-1 Management Module Components (continued)
Component Description