Cisco Systems ONS 15454 SDH specifications E100T-G Card, Cards Summary, Card Compatibility

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Chapter 5 Ethernet Cards

5.1.1 Cards Summary

5.1.1 Cards Summary

Table 5-1lists the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Ethernet cards.

Table 5-1

Ethernet Cards for the ONS 15454 SDH

 

 

 

 

Card

Port Description

For Additional Information...

 

 

 

E100T-G

The E100T-G card provides 12 switched, autosensing,

See the “5.2 E100T-G Card”

 

10/100BaseT Ethernet ports.

section on page 5-2.

 

 

 

E1000-2-G

The E1000-2-G card provides two IEEE-compliant,

See the “5.3 E1000-2-G Card”

 

1000-Mbps ports. Gigabit Interface Converters

section on page 5-4.

 

(GBICs) are separate.

 

 

 

 

G1000-4

The G1000-4 card provides four IEEE-compliant,

See the “5.4 G1000-4 Card”

 

1000-Mbps ports. GBICs are separate.

section on page 5-7.

 

 

 

G1K-4

The G1K-4 card provides four IEEE-compliant,

See the “5.5 G1K-4 Card”

 

1000-Mbps ports. GBICs are separate. The G1K-4 card

section on page 5-8.

 

is functionally identical to the G1000-4 card.

 

 

 

 

ML100T-12

The ML100T-12 card provides 12 switched,

See the “5.6 ML100T-12

 

autosensing, 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports.

Card” section on page 5-10.

 

 

 

ML1000-2

The ML1000-2 card provides two IEEE-compliant,

See the “5.7 ML1000-2 Card”

 

1000-Mbps ports. Small form-factor pluggable (SFP)

section on page 5-12.

 

connectors are separate.

 

 

 

 

5.1.2 Card Compatibility

Table 5-2lists the CTC software compatibility for each Ethernet card. See Table 2-6 on page 2-4to determine Ethernet card cross-connect compatibility.

Table 5-2

Ethernet Card Software Compatibility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ethernet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R4.51

 

R4.71

 

Cards

R2.2.1

R2.2.2

R3.0.1

R3.1

R3.2

R3.3

R3.4

R4.0

R4.1

R4.6

R5.0

E100T-G

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E1000-2-G

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G1000-4

—

—

—

—

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G1K-4

—

—

—

—

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ML100T-12

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ML1000-2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

—

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. DWDM-only release.

5.2 E100T-G Card

The ONS 15454 SDH uses E100T-G cards for Ethernet (10 Mbps) and Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps). Each card provides 12 switched, IEEE 802.3-compliant, 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports that can independently detect the speed of an attached device (autosense) and automatically connect at the appropriate speed.

Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Reference Manual, R5.0

5-2

April 2008

 

 

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Contents Ethernet Cards Ethernet Card OverviewCard Compatibility E100T-G CardCards Summary E100T-G Faceplate and Block Diagram E1000-2-G Card 2 E100T-G Card-Level Indicators3 E100T-G Port-Level Indicators 1 E100T-G Slot Compatibility2shows the card faceplate and a block diagram of the card 1 E1000-2-G Compatibility 2 E1000-2-G Card-Level Indicators3 E1000-2-G Port-Level Indicators 3shows the card faceplate and the block diagram of the card G1000-4 CardG1K-4 Card 1 G1000-4 Card-Level Indicators2 G1000-4 Port-Level Indicators 3 G1000-4 Compatibility1 G1K-4 Compatibility Ethernet Cards 1 G1K-4 CompatibilityML100T-12 Card 2 G1K-4 Card-Level Indicators3 G1K-4 Port-Level Indicators 1 ML100T-12 Card-Level Indicators ML100T-12 Faceplate3 ML100T-12 Slot Compatibility 2 ML100T-12 Port-Level IndicatorsML1000-2 Card 1 ML1000-2 Card-Level Indicators 6shows the ML1000-2 card faceplate3 ML1000-2 Slot Compatibility 2 ML1000-2 Port-Level IndicatorsGBICs and SFPs Compatibility by Card Gbic DescriptionDwdm and Cwdm GBICs Placement of Cwdm or Dwdm GBICs SFP Description Example of Cwdm or Dwdm Gbic Application11 Actuator/Button SFP

ONS 15454 SDH specifications

Cisco Systems ONS 15454 SDH is a highly regarded optical networking platform used for managing the transport of data over fiber networks. Designed to meet the growing demands for bandwidth and service flexibility, this platform serves as a robust solution for service providers and enterprises seeking efficient and reliable network communications.

One of the key features of the ONS 15454 SDH is its flexibility in supporting various transmission rates. The system is capable of handling a wide range of optical signals, from low-speed T1/E1 to high-speed STM-64/OC-192 interfaces. This versatility enables operators to scale their networks according to changing demands, facilitating seamless upgrades without the need for extensive reconfiguration.

In addition to its flexible interface options, the ONS 15454 SDH integrates powerful switching capabilities. The platform supports multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), which allows for efficient traffic engineering and improved throughput. This technology enables the creation of virtual circuits, offering granular control over bandwidth allocation and enhancing the overall efficiency of data transport.

Another noteworthy characteristic of the ONS 15454 SDH is its advanced performance monitoring features. The system incorporates a comprehensive suite of management tools, including real-time performance metrics and fault detection capabilities. These tools enable network operators to proactively address issues before they impact service quality, thereby ensuring optimal network performance.

Scalability is also a defining attribute of the ONS 15454 SDH. The architecture is modular, allowing users to add or remove line cards as necessary. This allows organizations to start with a basic setup and expand their network capacity as needed without significant hardware investments. Moreover, the platform is designed with redundancy in mind, offering hot-swappable components that enhance system reliability and minimize downtime.

Security is pivotal in today’s networking landscape, and the ONS 15454 SDH addresses this need through various encryption and integrity-checking mechanisms. This helps safeguard sensitive data as it traverses the network, making it suitable for industries where data security is paramount.

In conclusion, Cisco Systems ONS 15454 SDH stands out due to its versatility, performance monitoring, scalability, and security features. It is an ideal choice for organizations aiming to build a resilient and efficient optical transport network that can adapt to the evolving demands of modern communication. As businesses continue to require higher bandwidth and more sophisticated network solutions, the ONS 15454 SDH remains a critical player in the optical networking market.
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