Specifications

08-01101-01, Rev. 1.50 BitStorm 1900™ Installation and Maintenance Guide 1-1

1 BitStorm 1900 Access Multiplexer

Introduction

The BitStorm 1900 utilizes patented EtherLoop

Intelligent Ethernet

technology to provide a robust platform that supports lifeline Plain Old

Telephone Service (POTS) in addition to a variety of new revenue-gen-

erating services ranging from simple high-speed Internet access to

advanced quality video conferencing, multi-stream Video On Demand

(VOD), IP multicast video, and toll-quality Voice over IP (VolP).

The BitStorm 1900 Access Multiplexer functions as an Internet Proto-

col Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (IP DSLAM) that

directs IP data traffic flow between StormPort CPE modems and a data

network. The BitStorm 1900 is the backbone component of an Ether-

Loop, Intelligent Ethernet™-on-the-Loop, system. Supporting Storm-

Port CPE modems in voice/data or data-only applications, the

multiplexer is located in the communications room or telco.

Product Overview

The BitStorm 1900 System Components

The basic BitStorm 1900 System includes the BS1900 Shelf (with cir-

cuit packs), Air Baffle, Filter Shelf (s), and a Fan Tray. Depending on

the application, multiple components may be installed and/or omitted

in each rack.

Figure 1-1,“BitStorm 1900 Access Multiplexer Shelf with Cards and

Components,” on page 2 shows the BitStorm 1900 shelf with the

modem cards and basic components installed.