Chapter 2 Card Reference

2.1.2 Card Compatibility

Table 2-1

ONS 15600 Cards and Descriptions (continued)

 

 

 

 

Card

Description

For Additional Information...

 

 

 

OC48 1550

The OC48/STM16 LR/LH 16 Port 1550 card

See the

 

provides 16 long-range, Telcordia GR-253-CORE

“2.4 OC48/STM16 LR/LH

 

compliant, SONET OC-48 ports per card.

16 Port 1550 Card” section on

 

 

page 2-8.

 

 

 

OC48 1310

The OC48/STM16 SR/SH 16 Port 1310 card provides

See the

 

16 short-range, Telcordia GR-253-CORE compliant,

“2.5 OC48/STM16 SR/SH

 

SONET OC-48 ports per card.

16 Port 1310 Card” section on

 

 

page 2-11.

 

 

 

OC192 1550

The OC192/STM64 LR/LH 4 port 1550 card

See the

 

provides four long-range, Telcordia GR-253-CORE

“2.6 OC192/STM64 LR/LH

 

compliant, SONET OC-192 ports per card.

4 Port 1550 Card” section on

 

 

page 2-14.

 

 

 

OC192 1310

The OC192/STM64 SR/SH 4 Port 1310 card provides

See the

 

four short-range, Telcordia GR-253-CORE

“2.7 OC192/STM64 SR/SH

 

compliant, SONET OC-192 ports per card.

4 Port 1310 Card” section on

 

 

page 2-17.

 

 

 

ASAP

The Any-Service Any-Port (ASAP) card provides up

See the “2.8 ASAP Card”

 

to 16 Telcordia GR-253-CORE compliant, SONET

section on page 2-19.

 

OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, OC-192, or Gigabit Ethernet

 

 

ports per card, with certain limitations on line rate

 

 

combinations.

 

 

 

 

Filler

The filler card is used to fill unused optical (OC-N)

See the “2.9 Filler Card”

 

traffic card slots in the ONS 15600 shelf.

section on page 2-28.

 

 

 

2.1.2 Card Compatibility

Table 2-2lists Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software release compatibility for each card. In Table 2-2, “Yes” means the cards are compatible with the listed software versions. Table cells with dashes mean cards are not compatible with the listed software versions.

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Table 2-2 ONS 15600 Software Release Compatibility Per Card

Card

R1.0

R1.x.x

R5.0

R6.0

R7.0

R7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TSC

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CXC

Yes

Yes

—

—

—

—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SSXC

—

—

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OC48/STM16 LR/LH 16 Port 1550

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OC48/STM16 SR/SH 16 Port 1310

—

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OC192/STM64 LR/LH 4 Port 1550

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OC192/STM64 SR/SH 4 Port 1310

—

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASAP

—

—

Yes1

Yes

Yes

Yes

1. ASAP card is compatible with the R5.xx maintenance release

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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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