Specifications

Chapter 1 Introduction Optimux-XLT1 Installation and Operation Manual

1-2 Overview

Applications

The Optimux-XLT1 unit permits improved utilization of fiber optic links, due to its

capability to multiplex channels connected to different transmission environments,

Ethernet LAN and T1 channels. A frequently used application is depicted in Figure 1-1.

Point-to-point Application

In Figure 1-1, a company campus line or a line leased from the local operator is

used to link two Optimux-XLT1 units situated at a distance ranging from several

hundreds of meters to several tens of kilometers. A backup link is optionally used

to ensure uninterrupted data flow between the two sites. The Optimux-XLT1 at

each site is connected to Ethernet LANs and T1 access equipment like PBXs and

T1 multiplexers. The distance limitations on the LAN deployment area are

efficiently removed while maintaining the full and half-duplex transmission modes.

MP-2100 MP-2100

PBX Extension PBX Extension

Main Link

Backup Link

Optimux-XLT1 Optimux-XLT1

LAN A

LAN B

LAN C

Ethernet Switch

Server

Figure 1-1. Optimux-XLT1 Point-to-point Link Application

Features

Optimux-XLT1 is a compact 44 mm (1U) high unit intended for 19-inch rack

installations using an adapter kit. A combination of up to four 10BaseT Ethernet

channels or one 10BaseT Ethernet channel and Fast Ethernet, HS data and T1

channels can be combined into a single fiber optic link. Optimux-XLT1 is suitable

for various modes of fiber optic transmission.

Optimux-XLT1 features link redundancy (an optional backup link), which enables

coupling of any combination of fiber modules to the link. In addition,

Optimux-XLT1 can accommodate up to two (one redundant power supply in case

of power failure or disconnection) built-in AC to DC and DC to DC power supplies

for a wide range of power sources.

Optimux-XLT1 offers the options of working in loopback timing.

Setup, monitoring and diagnostics can be configured using an ASCII terminal,

Telnet or an SNMP management station. System diagnostics are monitored and

managed using status and alarm panel indications, alarm dry contacts and external

management tools.

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