Cisco Prisma IP Point-to-Point Gig Ethernet and MPEG-2 ASI-C Transport Cards Datenbogen
Description
Carrier-Class Optical Ethernet Solution for Multi-Service MANs
Scientific-Atlanta’s Prisma IP
™
optical networking solutions deliver a new level of reliability and performance to
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) service providers. This packet-switched platform provides full support for legacy
voice and circuit TDM services, while delivering a range of new differentiated data and video services. The Prisma
IP M-Series platform is targeted for Multiple Service Operators (MSO), central offices, business parks, Multi-Tenant
Units (MTU), and metro co-location facilities. The Prisma IP carrier-class platform can be deployed in resilient
packet ring topologies that survive network outages in less than 50 milliseconds. Prisma IP can also be deployed
in point-to-point, linear, and mesh topologies. These resilient packet rings can be Stratum-timed from a master
BITS or GPS clock to provide truly synchronous TDM services, end-to-end.
voice and circuit TDM services, while delivering a range of new differentiated data and video services. The Prisma
IP M-Series platform is targeted for Multiple Service Operators (MSO), central offices, business parks, Multi-Tenant
Units (MTU), and metro co-location facilities. The Prisma IP carrier-class platform can be deployed in resilient
packet ring topologies that survive network outages in less than 50 milliseconds. Prisma IP can also be deployed
in point-to-point, linear, and mesh topologies. These resilient packet rings can be Stratum-timed from a master
BITS or GPS clock to provide truly synchronous TDM services, end-to-end.
Prisma IP supports multi-service applications via sophisticated Quality of Service (QoS) management using
enhanced DiffServ and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) functions. It supports applications such as TDM
circuit emulation, Ethernet Virtual Leased Line, Voice over IP (VoIP), video, and Internet access via Ethernet, TDM,
and protocol independent wavelength interfaces. Prisma IP networks incorporate all the Fault, Configuration,
Accounting, Performance, and Security (FCAPS) management capabilities demanded by MSOs and carriers.
In terms of scalability, the Prisma IP M-Series offers redundant switch fabrics that scale to 20 Gbps. By using
Scientific-Atlanta’s Resilient Packet Transport (RPT) protocol, up to 254 Prisma IP nodes can operate in a single
ring
—providing more flexibility than SONET’s 16 node limitation. With multi-service interfaces, flexible topologies,
DWDM and full Layer 2/3 support, Prisma IP can assist in meeting the competitive environment of today’s Metro
Area Network.
Area Network.
Features
• Optimized for IP and Ethernet transport in metro access
• Toll-quality voice services including synchronized T1, E1, and DS3 TDM circuits
• Stratum-quality timing distribution (GR-246)
• Resilient Packet Rings for network survivability
• Complete 99.999% reliability
• Full support of MPLS and DiffServ for Class of Service
• In-service switch scalability to 20 Gbps
• Integrated DWDM for protocol-independent Lambda services.
Prisma IP
™
M-Series
Metro Optical Access Platform
Digital Transport