Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU Access Multiplexer Universal Cost-effective, STM-1/4/16 multiservice metro access
The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 Access Multiplexer Universal (AMU) is a compact, high-density access multiplexer that cost effectively delivers high-value services for service providers and enterprises. Meeting multiservice needs with one platform, it supports both Ethernet and TDM over existing SDH networks, avoiding expensive overlay networks. Offered in two rack-mounted and two street-cabinet versions, its energy-efficient, compact design reduces operating expenditures (OPEX).
Meeting enterprise demands New services, such as triple play and business Ethernet, are placing great demands on the existing transport infrastructure. To be profitable, service providers must reduce OPEX while meeting business demands by offering a host of new revenuegenerating Internet and Ethernet services while supporting existing TDM services. At the same time, they must avoid the complexity and expense of overlay networks.
New revenue-generating services The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU cost effectively delivers a growing array of high-performance, high-speed communications services to businesses. A wide selection of interfaces support a flexible mix of circuit and data traffic, more easily meeting customer demands for LAN interconnection, Internet access, voice services and the latest, high-value multimedia offerings.
Offering significant space efficiency, the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU is applicable to CPE, Central Office (CO) and street-cabinet deployments. Two rack-mounted versions serve CPE and CO deployments, the larger version with two main and four option card slots (2m/4o), and the smaller with one main and two option card slots (1m/2o). The street-cabinet configuration operates over an extended temperature range and is available in both large and small versions.
Ethernet and TDM on one platform When using optional Alcatel-Lucent TransLAN Cards®, the AlcatelLucent 1655 AMU system supports Ethernet over existing SDH networks.
The 1655 AMU serves traditional SDH (circuit-based), and Ethernet (packet-based), applications. As shown in Figure 1, it can be deployed with the Alcatel-Lucent 1645 AMC and 1643 AMS for cost-effective aggregation to STM-1/4 rings and with higher capacity Alcatel-Lucent platforms for aggregation to higher speed networks. In either case, the network is managed by the Alcatel-Lucent 1350 Optical Management System (OMS). Figure 1.
Reduced OPEX through integration and compatibility The Alcatel-Lucent Optical Management Solution (OMS) software products provide operations, admin istration, maintenance, and provisioning (OAM&P) support to the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU. To increase efficiency and economy, this flexible network management package offers various customization options for meeting specific operational needs.
The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU obtains fault-management and performance information by monitoring the path overhead of each virtual container (VC). Alarm information is filtered and displayed locally, then transmitted to the management-center database. When equipped with an Alcatel-Lucent TransLAN Card, the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU also stores Ethernet-specific performance information.
Flexible deployment options With its compact shelf, the AlcatelLucent 1655 AMU is suitable for a variety of installation locations in CPE, CO, street-cabinet, access and metro environments. Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optics for STM-1/4/16 interfaces supply a complete range of options for reach and the higher speed for maximum deployment flexibility. For further flexibility, it provides a default DC power supply or an AC power supply through an external converter.
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