Any Service Any Port Card Application | Cisco Systems ONS 15600

C H A P T E R 10

Ethernet Operation

This chapter describes the operation of the Cisco ONS 15600 ASAP Ethernet card.

For Ethernet card specifications, refer to Appendix A, “Hardware Specifications.” For step-by-step Ethernet card circuit configuration procedures, refer to the Cisco ONS 15600 Procedure Guide. Refer to the Cisco ONS SONET TL1 Command Guide for TL1 provisioning commands.

Chapter topics include:

•10.1 Any Service Any Port Card Application, page 10-1

•10.2 Transport Functionality, page 10-2

•10.3 Ethernet Rates and Mapping, page 10-4

•10.4 Protocols over Ethernet, page 10-5

•10.5 Buffering and Flow Control, page 10-6

•10.6 Autonegotiation, page 10-7

•10.7 Gigabit EtherChannel/IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation, page 10-8

10.1Any Service Any Port Card Application

The Any Service Any Port (ASAP) Carrier Card plugs into any of the eight available I/O slots for the ONS 15600. Each ASAP carrier card has four slots available for up to and including four ASAP Pluggable Input/output Modules (PIMs). There are four slots available on the PIM for Pluggable Port Modules (PPM), which are Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) optics. Four PPMs per ASAP PIM are allowed, which means that there can be as many as 16 PPM optical network interfaces for each ASAP carrier card. Each PPM can support any of the following single-rate SFP optics:

•OC-3 LR-2

•OC-12 LR-2

•OC-48 LR-2

Each of the PPM ports also supports the following multirate SFP optics:

•OC-3-SR-1

•OC-12-SR-1

•OC-48 IR-1

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ONS 15600 specifications

Cisco Systems ONS 15600 is a highly versatile optical networking platform designed to meet the demands of modern telecommunications and data services. This multiservice edge platform supports various transmission mediums and offers a wide array of features that enable efficient data transport. Ideal for service providers and large enterprises, the ONS 15600 is engineered to provide scalable and reliable optical transport solutions.

One of the notable features of the ONS 15600 is its capability to support multiple protocols, including SONET/SDH, Ethernet, OTN, and legacy TDM services. This flexibility allows users to tailor their networks according to specific service requirements while ensuring interoperability with existing infrastructure. The platform is designed to facilitate seamless service migration, accommodating both legacy and next-generation services.

The modular architecture of the ONS 15600 enhances its scalability. It allows for easy expansion by incorporating additional line cards or interface modules without requiring significant downtime. This modularity ensures that service providers can evolve their networks over time, responding to increasing bandwidth demands and new service offerings with ease.

Incorporating advanced technologies, the ONS 15600 employs Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), significantly increasing the capacity of fiber networks by allowing multiple signals to be transmitted simultaneously over a single optical fiber. This capability helps to optimize fiber utilization and reduce operational costs. In addition, the platform supports Optical Transport Network (OTN) for improved error detection and correction, contributing to higher reliability and performance.

Another key characteristic of the ONS 15600 is its robust management capabilities. The platform can be managed through Cisco's Optical Networking Manager (ONM), providing a centralized interface for network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. This enhances operational efficiency and minimizes downtime, allowing service providers to focus on delivering quality services to their customers.

The ONS 15600 also prioritizes security, offering various features like encryption and access control to safeguard sensitive data during transmission. With its combination of scalability, flexibility, and security, the Cisco ONS 15600 stands out as a reliable choice for organizations looking to enhance their optical networking capabilities while meeting the evolving demands of the digital landscape. Its commitment to quality and performance makes it a cornerstone of modern optical networks.

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