T1 Ethernet Converter
• ROI Measured in Weeks
• Exploits Efficiency of IP/Ethernet
• Supports Legacy Switches/PBX
• Straightforward Configuration
Rack Mount and Power Supply Options
Rear Panel: 12/30 VDC/AC Adapter (option)
Rear Panel: 12/30 VDC Screw Term Adapter (option)
Rear Panel: 12/30 VDC with Negative 48 VDC Screw Term Adapter (option)
IP•Tube DLT1
T1 Ethernet Converter
IP•Tube DLT1
T1 Ethernet Converter
- ROI Measured in Weeks -
- Exploits Efficiency of IP/Ethernet -
- Supports Legacy Switches/PBX -
- Straightforward Configuration -
SIZE
9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.50” (H)
Overview
T1 Voice and Data Over IP
The IP•Tube DLT1 2W E&M encapsulates full and fractional T1 circuits into IP packets. T1 Over IP connections provide for the interconnection of PBXs and Telecom Switches via LANs, WANs, MANs, Satellite and Wireless Ethernet.
Transparent Interconnect
The IP•Tube DLT1's transparent operation maintains the proprietary signaling required to support PBX features such as call conferences, call forwarding, caller ID and SS7. Legacy phone equipment investment is preserved.
Signaling Support
PRI ISDN, SS7, ESF, D4, SLC-96, Proprietary out of band, and robbed bit signaling is supported. Transparent support for Data, Modem or Fax. Voice quality is not compromised.
The IP•Tube DLT1 ships with two T1 interfaces with either 1 or 2 active and two 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Interfaces. The T1 interfaces have configurations that for provide independent protocol, compression, packet sizing, buffering, clocking, framing, coding and channel settings. The inactive T1 Port can be activated via a software-based license key for a pay as you grow option.
IP•Tube DLT1 Standard Features
Assured Delivery Protocol
In order to assure high quality communications over links with intermittent or noisy performance, such as Wireless or Broadband over Power Line, the IP•Tube DLT1 employs Engage’s robust Assured Delivery Protocol with the following benefits:
- Packet out of sequence detection and re-sequencing
- Duplicate skipping
- Lost packet retransmissions with configured delay
Dual LAN Interfaces
All IP•Tube DLT1 models ship with dual 10/100 BaseT Ethernet LAN ports. The dual Ethernet interfaces provide for:
- Management interface on LAN port 2 when LAN port 1 is connected to a VPN tunnel
- The LAN ports can be configured to support connections over 2 opposite ADSL links
- Alternator Option for load balanced SDSL interconnects
- Protector Option for Redundant Packet Path connections with Constant or Switch Over Criteria
Virtual Private Network Support
Interconnecting the IP•Tube DLT1 through a Virtual Private Network with sufficient real time committed information rate ensures that the required quality of service is provisioned. The second Ethernet interface provides a management port. Each LAN interface features independent IP network configurations.
IP•Tube DLT1 Optional Features
DS0 Timeslot Multiplexor OPTION -MUX
The IP•Tube DLT1-MUX maps DSOs from a central site to as many as 24 remote locations via an IP/Ethernet connection. Get maximum use of expensive DS1 interfaces on PBX, Channel equipment and datacom gear. Also provides Virtual DACS Over IP capability. Mesh DS0s one-to-many or many-to-many.
T1 Switch OPTION - SWT
The T1 switch option enables the T1 Port 1 interface to be manually switched between a T1 circuit connected to T1 Port 2 or to T1 Over IP packets connected with the remote IP•Tube.
- Remote Control of T1 Connection to Telco or T1 over IP
- Installation performed by a single Technician
- Quick reversion to Telco during debug of T1 over IP
T1 Link Protector OPTION -LPT
The T1 Link Protector provides an automatic back up for T1 circuits with T1 Over IP connecting via Wireless Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IP Satellite Services, xDSL,....
- Automatic Protection Switch for T1 Circuit
- Deliver on Stringent Service Level Agreements
- Back Up for Mission Critical Connectivity
- Disaster Recovery for Public Safety Networks
Lossless Data Compression OPTION - C
The IP•Tube DLT1-C continuously detects idle and redundant data within each T1 Voice circuit resulting in as much as a 56 to 1 bandwidth savings.
TDM over IP WAN bandwidth is not consumed by silent or redundant circuits.
Note: Compression only supported with IP•Tube DLT1-C models
Alternator Load Balancing OPTION -ALT
The IP•Tube DLT1-ALT Alternator option alternatively sends the IP packetized T1 frames on LAN 1 and LAN 2. The Alternator option enables fractional and full T1 circuits to be split over two IP WAN connections such as xDSL. The Lossless Data Compression option can be combined with the Alternator option to minimize the bandwidth required from the alternative paths.
Full T1 Connection Across Two ADSL Lines
The IP•Tube DLT1's two Ethernet interfaces are able utilize two ADSL Ethernet Modems, that have opposite high speed direction, to transport a T1’s symmetrical bandwidth.
Rate Limiter OPTION -RLM
The IP•Tube DLT1-RLM Rate Limiter option limits the WAN bandwidth utilized by the LAN1 to LAN2 bridge. Rate Limiting the traffic enables the reservation of the WAN bandwidth for time sensitive T1 Over IP real time connections. Great for Wireless WAN T1 applications. Rate Governing is only applied in the direction to the WAN to minimize latency. The data rate governor utilizes Time Division Multiplexing based clocking to provide for Nx64, NxE1 and NxFT3 bandwidth regulation that is configured from 64 kilobits up to 45Mbits.
Protector OPTION -PRO
The protector option utilizes the second LAN interface as a redundant path for the interconnection of the IP encapsulated T1 Circuit. The extension of the T1 circuit has a fault tolerant link that is configured to always on, or with switch over criteria.
Protector OPTION -EnPRO
The Enhanced version has configuration parameters that enable a secondary packet path with high relative delay to primary path be synchronized. The packet sequence delay synchronization ensures concurrent redundancy with a high degree of error tolerance. Error free operation is accomplished when a primary or secondary Packet is not received and a redundant duplicate packet is available. The IP•Tube also supports the transmission of multiple duplicate packets to support Mission Critical Circuit extension with redundancy that is only limited by the bandwidth provisioned.
Pay-As-You-Grow Field Upgrades
The IP•Tube DLT1s are designed for Pay-As-You-Go growth from 1 T1 to 2 T1s. Customers can elect to economize initial installations, buy purchasing a single active T1 port and enable the additional T1 Port via a software-based license key. Field Upgrade benefits are extended to our Industry-Best Loss less Data Compression. Just as T1 ports are field upgrade able, so is Loss less Data Compression. At any time, each T1 port on the IP•Tube DLT1 can be upgraded to Loss less Data Compression with a simple software-based license key installation. If you determine that your IP•Tube DLT1 is best deployed with Lossless Data Compression, your still in business with the per port field upgrade!
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
T1 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 DLT1 provides organizations with the ability to interconnect their existing phone 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 T1 based systems is when it can be accomplished over a Local Area Network. The deployment of Fiber based LANS such as FDDI and 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. The IP•Tube DLT1-C with loss less data compression, detects idle and redundant data within each voice circuit resulting in a 56 to 1 bandwidth savings. WAN bandwidth is not consumed by silence or redundant samples.
Cellular Base Station Backhaul
The IP•Tube DLT1-Cs 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.
The Loss Less Data compression option provides a 56 to 1 compression, which minimizes the bandwidth required to interconnect, is especially well suited to Cellular communication links.
Engage's first deployment of the IPTubeT1, in the Spring of 2000, was for an international interconnection of a Cellular Base Station to a Base Station Controller.
Broadband Service Providers
Companies, that are able to provide IP Ethernet access networks generate new revenue by offering traditional T1 leased line and private line services, such as:
Cable Operators
Cable operators connect traditional T1 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 T1 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 DLT1 provides CLECs with a way to back haul T1 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 T1 based communication equipment is made possible with the IPTube’s T1 Over Ethernet capability.
International Toll Bypass
The IP•Tube DLT1's most dramatic cost savings is when it is used for the international interconnections of TDM based telecommunication equipment. The IP•Tube E1 is interoperable with the European TDM standard E1.
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
- Assured Delivery Protocol
- DHCP
- DNS Address Discovery
- Dynamic DNS
1 to 4 Duplicate Packet Transmission
- Resilient performance through a lossy interconnect
T1/Fractional T1 Specifications
- One or two Port Models
- Connects directly to T1 or DS1
- Framing - ESF or D4
- Coding - B8ZS or AMI
- Supports DS0 assignments from 1 to 24
- Not Contiguous Configuration x-y,z Supported
T1 Over IP Protocol
- TDM Over IP
- Circuit Extension Services Over IP - CESOIP
- HDLC Over IP - HDLCOIP
- Frames Per Packet Configurable 8 to 56
- Low Latency Mode: 1 millisecond 8 T1 frames
- Max Payload Mode: 7 millisecond 56 T1 frames
- Comprehensive Clocking: Internal, Network, Adaptive
Lossless Data Compression Option
- Detects idle and redundant data within each DS0
- Configurable Silence Detection Range
- Interconnect bandwidth is not consumed by silent or redundant data
- Compression settings from 8 to 1 to 56 to 1
TFTP Online Upgrade Capable (FLASH ROMs)
- IPTube is fully operational during upgrade
Quality of Service Support
- IP Type of Service (TOS) CLI configurable
- IANA Registered UDP Port 3175
- 802.1p/q mac level 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
- Telecom Part68
Management
- Secure Socket Shell - SSH
- 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
Rear Panel/Power
- 12-24 VAC/VDC, 1.0A. International Adapters Available
- Optional -48V 0.25 Amp
- Dimensions: 9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.50” (H)
Ordering Information
Chassis Slot Card: IP-Tube DLT1
Rack Mount & Power Supply Options:
Part No.
Description
220-1544-0x*
IP•Tube DLT1, xT1, *Note: x = Specified # of T1 Ports (1 to 2)
222-1544-0x*
IP•Tube DLT1 with xT1 compression, *Note: x = Specified # of T1 Ports (1 to 2)
Optional Feature
Optional Feature
ROHS
ROHS compliant materials and processes, Restriction of Hazardous Substances no Pb
MUX
T1 Multiplexer and DACS, Groom 2 to 24 remote locations Over IP
RLM
Rate Limiter Option, Reserve T1 Over IP Bandwidth
SWT
T1 Switch Option, Provides for Manual Switching of T1 or T1 Over IP
LPT
Link Protector Option, Automatic T1 Circuit Backup with T1 Over IP
PRO
Protector Option, Fault Tolerant Network Interconnect. The protector option utilizes the second LAN interface as a redundant path for the interconnection of the IP encapsulated data. The extension of the IP-Tube has a fault tolerant link that is configured to always on, or with switch over criteria. Learn more.
ALT
Alternator Load Balancing Option, Load Balancing Inverse Mux
Power Supply Options
Power Supply Options
094-2418
90-220 VAC Universal International/Domestic Adapter
094-2418-R
DUAL REDUNDANT, 90-220 VAC Adapter
094-N48V
Internal Power Module, -48 VDC Screw Terminals
094-N48V-02
DUAL REDUNDANT, -48 VDC Screw Terminals
094-1500
WIREDC Option, +24 VDC Screw Terminals
094-WIREDC-R
DUAL REDUNDANT, +24VDC
Rack Mount Options
Rack Mount Options
095-1000
Rack Mount Kit - for single 7" products (Fits both 19" and 23" racks)
095-2000
2 unit 19" x 1RU Rack Mount Kit for 7" products
095-3000-RTANG
Right Angle Wall Mount Bracket Kit
