IP-Tube E3

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IP•Tube E3

E3 Ethernet

Overview

E3 Voice, Video and Data Over IP
The IP•Tube E3 encapsulates E3 circuits into IP Ethernet packets. The conversion of E3 circuits into packets enables organizations to dramatically reduce leased line costs by exploiting the efficiency of Ethernet networks. E3 Toll charges assessed by long distance and local carriers are eliminated or dramatically reduced for:

• Competitive Local Exchanges		• Multi-Site Enterprises
• Internet Service Providers		• Cellular Service Operators
• Education: K-12 and Universities		• Governments and Municipalities

Transparent Protocol and Signaling
The IP•Tube E3's transparent operation maintains the proprietary signaling required to support call conferencing, call forwarding, caller ID and SS7. Transparent support for Modem, Fax, or Data circuits. Preserves toll-quality voice across the network.

The IIP•Tube E3's low latency E3 Over IP connection provides for the transparent interconnection of Private Branch Exchanges, Mobile Switching Centers, Telecom Switches and E3 based communication systems via:

LANs, WANs, MANs, IP Satellite and Wireless Ethernet

IP•Tube E3 Standard Features

Service Quality Packet Prioritizing
The IP•Tube E3 uses the Type of Service byte in the IP packets to prioritize the encapsulated E3 frames. The setting of the TOS byte can be used to ensure that the real time TDM data from the IP•Tube E3 is ensured high priority. Additionally 802.1p/q VLAN tagging provides layer 2 prioritization.

Management Interface
Management of the IP•Tube E3 is accomplished with a Command Line Interface that is accessed through a Console or Telnet connection. Templates of the most common configuration provide for an Edit and Paste configuration. SNMP MIB I and II support, with traps, is a standard feature.

IP•Tube E3 Options

Alternator Load Balancing Option
The IP•Tube E3-ALT Alternator option alternatively sends the IP packetized E3 frames on LAN 1 and LAN 2. The Alternator option enables the bandwidth required to transport E3 circuits to be split over two WAN connections.

Protector Option
The protector option utilizes the second LAN interface as a redundant path for the interconnection of the IP encapsulated E3 Circuit. The extension of the E3 circuit has a fault tolerant link that is configured to always on, or with switch over criteria.

Rack Mount Kit
The IP•Tube family is ready for your most demanding central office or data center environments. With the Rack Mount Kit, IP•Tube products are easily installed in 19" and 23" racks. Easy access to both front and rear sides facilitates technician maintenance procedures.

Applications

E3 Private Line Services Over IP
Multi-Site Enterprises, Cellular Service Providers, Education Districts, Universities, National, State and Local Government, and Municipalities incur significant recurring monthly costs for rigid-bandwidth leased lines used only for the interconnection of PBXs and Telecom switches. The IP•Tube E3 provides organizations with the ability to interconnect their existing E3 Communication Systems over flexible bandwidth lines that are used to carry data, voice, and video. The Voice Only Leased Line Toll charges assessed by long distance and local carriers are eliminated or dramatically reduced by transporting voice traffic across LANs and WANs.
LANs The most compelling option for the interconnection of E3 based systems is when it can be accomplished over a Local Area Network. The deployment of Fiber based LANS such as Gigabit Ethernet, provides organizations with high performance and high quality bandwidth that is especially well suited for the interconnection of PBXs and Telecom Switches.
WANs Wide Area Networks that have sufficient bandwidth and Quality of Service provisioning result in very significant cost savings especially for Multinational Corporations.
Cellular Base Station Backhaul
IP•Tube E3s are used to provide transparent interconnection of the Base Stations, Base Station Controllers and Mobile Switching Centers over IP Ethernet packet-switched networks. Cellular phone service providers are able to save substantially by converting to a packet switch network from circuit based TDM leased lines.
Broadband Service Providers
Companies, that are able to provide IP Ethernet access networks generate new revenue by offering traditional E3 leased line and private line services, such as: Cable Operators Cable operators connect traditional E3 leased line and private line services over their hybrid fiber coax (HFC) cable networks. HFC Cable network latency typically requires echo cancellation. Metropolitan Area Networks Metropolitan carriers with IP or Ethernet access networks deliver traditional leased line and private line services. Utilities Utilities generate new revenue by offering traditional E3 leased line and private line services over their fiber or power line networks.
Incumbent Carriers Telcos reduce costs by delivering profitable leased and private line services over their flexible Ethernet infrastructures.
CLEC PBX Back Haul The IP•Tube E3 provides CLECs with a way to back haul E3 DS0s from a customer’s phone systems over their Internet connection. The back hauled DS0s are connected to the CLECs phone switch for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Networks. Local Exchange Carriers are able to offer an economical alternative to the local Phone Company.
Wireless Ethernet Connecting phone systems across a wireless Ethernet connection has a return on investment that is measured in weeks. Eliminating the wired connection for the E3 based communication equipment is made possible with the IP•Tube E3 Over Ethernet capability.

International Toll Bypass The IP•Tube E3's most dramatic cost savings is when it is used for the international interconnections of TDM based telecommunication equipment.

Technical Specifications

LAN Network Interface:
• Two 10/100BaseT Full/Half Ethernet
• Auto Negotiation or Configurable Speed and Duplex

LAN Network Protocols Supported:
• IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP

E3 Specifications:
• One or two Port Models
• Connects directly to E3 or DS3
• Framing - Unframed Full E3, G.751

E3 Over IP Protocol:

• TDM Over IP

• Circuit Extension Services Over IP - CESOIP

• Low Latency Mode: 500 micro seconds

• Comprehensive Clocking: Internal, Network, Adaptive

Management:
• Telnet support with Edit and Paste Template Files
• Console Port for Out of Band Management
• SNMP support (MIB I, MIB II) configurable traps
• Remote config., monitoring, & reset
• Telco Diagnostics: Local Loop, Remote Loop

TFTP Online Upgrade Capable (FLASH ROMs)

• IP Tube is fully operational during upgrade

Quality of Service Support:

• IP Type of Service (TOS) CLI configurable
• IANA Registered UDP Port 3175 • 802.1p/q VLAN tagging provides level 2 prioritization


Regulatory:
• CE
• Safety -IEC60950 • EMC - CFR 47 Part 15 Sub Part B:2002, • EN55022:1994+A1&A2, EN55024, • ICES-003 1997, CISPR 22 Level A


Rear Panel/Power:
• 10-30 VDC, 1.0A. International Adapters Available • Screw Locking Connector
• Optional -48V 0.25 Amp
• Dimensions: 9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.50” (H)

Ordering Information

Part No.	Description	Notes
043-4368-0x	IP•Tube E3, xE3 (x=1 - 2 Ports)	Base Model Specify # of E3 Ports Enabled
Base Option		Specify as Suffix
-SWT	E3 Switch Option	Provides for Manual Switching of E3 or E3 Over IP
-PRT	Link Protector Option	Automatic E3 Circuit Backup with E3 Over IP
-PRO	Protector Option	Fault Tolerant Network Interconnect
-ALT	Alternator Load Balancing Option	Load Balancing Inverse Mux
Power Options		Specify as Suffix
-DCMOD	Power Module 10/30 VDC ADAPTER	Ships with Universal Adapter 90/240 50/60
-WIREDC	Power Supply Module 10/30 VDC Screw Term
-N48VD	Power Supply Module Negative 48 Volt DC	Isolated Negative 48 Volt Power
Rack Mount Option
-RACKMNT	19" Wide Rack Mount Brackets	Enclosure Nutserts Installed

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