Specifications

RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Ver. 1.0 Overview 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
RICi-E3, RICi-T3 is Ethernet customer-located equipment (CLE) and provides a
demarcation point between the private LAN and the operator’s network.
RICi-E3, RICi-T3 serves as an Ethernet to E3/T3 media converter that bridges a
Fast Ethernet LAN interface and an unframed E3 or framed T3 interface.
RICi-E3, RICi-T3 features autonegotiation, fault management and flow control
capabilities. The internal bridge supports VLAN tagging and priority labeling
according to IEEE 802.1p. The unit can be managed via a local terminal port (out-
of band) or any of the ports (inband). RICi-E3, RICi-T3 includes a DHCP client
utility that automatically obtains an IP address, an IP mask and a default gateway.
This manual provides instructions on installing and operating RICi-E3 and
RICi-T3 units. Screen images illustrate the workflow and usually apply to both
RICi-E3 and RICi-T3. If a screen image only applies to RICi-E3 or RICi-T3, it carries
the respective title.
Device Options
Device options include:
• Interface types: E3 or T3
• Temperature-hardened option: A temperature-hardened option is available,
significantly extending the permitted operating temperature range.
Application
Figure 1-1 illustrates a typical application in which RICi-E3, RICi-T3 provides a
demarcation point between the carrier’s and the customer’s networks.
Figure 1-1.RICi-E3, RICi-T3 Typical Application