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ETX-2

Carrier Ethernet Demarcation

When looking for next-generation IP and Carrier Ethernet Networking Interface Device (NID), also known as Network Termination Unit (NTU), the RAD ETX-2 line of next-generation offers advanced demarcation for SLA-based business services, wholesale services and mobile backhaul. 

ETX-2 Network Termination Unit Equipment & Network Interface Devices Family
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MEF CE 3.0 Certified with Traffic Management and Monitoring per EVC/EVC.CoS

The ETX-2 is MEF Carrier Ethernet 3.0-certified for E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree, and E-Access services, as well as delivering TDM pseudowire over packet networks. Supporting high capacity service provisioning per EVC/EVC.CoS, flexible classification and H-QoS traffic management, ETX-2 offers accurate and scalable service testing as an RFC2544 test device as well as performance monitoring. The ETX-2 is supported by RADview management and enables a variety of protection mechanisms. It also offers NEBS-compliant and environmentally hardened enclosure options.

Key Take-Aways

Demarcation
Demarcation

and aggregation for SLA-based Carrier Ethernet and TDM over packet

Advanced

Service Activation Testing, Y.1564 and Y.1731

Timing

synchronization for LTE/LTE-A backhaul

Consistent

service delivery over any access infrastructure

ETX-203AX: Carrier Ethernet Demarcation Device

ETX-203AX is ideal for carriers, service providers, and wholesale operators requiring advanced Ethernet functionality at customer premises and multi-tenant units (MTUs).

  • Four and six FE/GbE ports; flexible selection of SFP and copper interfaces
  • Optional E1/T1 PDH user port to be encapsulated and transported over Ethernet
  • Optional SHDSL network port for cost-effective Ethernet over SHDSL service
  • Wide range AC/DC power supply 

ETX-203AM: Universal Carrier Ethernet Demarcation Device 

Available as a modular demarcation device, the ETX-203AM enables operators to deliver Carrier Ethernet services and L2 VPNs over any network connection.

  • Four FE/GbE user ports
  • Modular network interfaces: FE/GbE (combo), E1/T1, T3, VDSL, or SHDSL

ETX-203AX-T: Carrier Ethernet Device with LTE/Broadband Connectivity

ETX-203AX-T extends Ethernet VPN services to new, out-of-reach locations, allowing rapid site commissioning by using readily available LTE or broadband networks. The ETX-203AX-T enables cost-effective Ethernet VPN services backup using LTE or broadband. Additional cost optimization can be achieved by splitting traffic between a service-assured VPN and best-effort LTE or broadband access.

  • Five FE/GbE ports with flexible selection of SFP and copper interfaces
  • Optional built-in LTE modem with global service coverage
  • Secure EVC tunneling over private IP/LTE networks or over the internet using L2oGRE or L2TPv3 protocols
  • Full suite of MEF CE-2.0 capabilities for SLA monitoring, diagnostics and fault detection
  • Fragmentation and IPsec support
  • Data and management protection using LTE or broadband
  • Integrated wide-range AC/DC power supply

ETX-205A: Carrier Ethernet/Mobile Demarcation Device 

The ETX-205A provides advanced Carrier Ethernet demarcation and offers combo interfaces and power supply redundancy. For LTE/LTE-A mobile backhaul, the ETX-205A is installed at cellular tower and controller sites to guarantee differentiated SLAs.

  • L2 VPN service demarcation with superior traffic management and monitoring capabilities
  • Flexible synchronization offering Sync-E, IEEE 1588v2 slave, BC and TC for frequency and phase synchronization in mobile networks
  • Distributed GMTM architecture integrating built-in GPS receiver with IEEE 1588v2 Grandmaster functionality for cost-optimized LTE deployments
  • E1/T1 pseudowire services per MEF-8, UDP/IP, MPLS static labeling in SAToP and CESoP modes, and with CAS 

ETX-220A: 10G Carrier Ethernet Demarcation/Aggregation Device 

The ETX-220A combines intelligent demarcation and aggregation capabilities to deliver SLA-based Carrier Ethernet services for enterprise and carrier-to-carrier E-Access applications.

  • Up to four 10-GbE ports and up to 20 x 1-GbE ports in various combinations
  • Flexible synchronization offering Sync-E, IEEE 1588v2 slave, BC and TC for frequency and phase synchronization in mobile networks 

ETX-203AX-T

Carrier Ethernet Device with LTE/Broadband Connectivity

  • Five FE/GbE ports with flexible selection of SFP and copper interfaces
  • Optional built-in LTE modem with global service coverage
  • Secure EVC tunneling over private IP/LTE networks or over the internet
  • Full suite of MEF CE-3.0 capabilities for SLA monitoring, diagnostics and fault detection
  • Data and management protection using LTE or broadband
  • Integrated wide-range AC/DC power supply

ETX-203AX-T

Carrier Ethernet and IP VPNs
Easily plan, deploy, provision, and maintain SLA-based business and cloud access services with the same “look and feel” over any access.
Performance Monitoring for Business Services
Performance monitoring for L2, L3 VPNs to assure service level agreement (SLA) for businesses.
TDM Services over Packet Networks
Maintain legacy TDM services over new packet networks.
Hybrid TDM and Ethernet Access
Use same CPEs and aggregation equipment over DSL, fiber, E1/T1, wireless, or Carrier Ethernet
Timing Synchronization for Mobile Networks
Frequency/phase for LTE/LTE-A macro and small cells with a fully featured PTP Grandmaster, including built-in GPS, Sync-E, IEEE 1588 and backup.
Wholesale Networking
Provide wholesale Carrier Ethernet transport services to multiple service providers with complete visibility and controlled service hand-off between multiple networks.
Highway Communications
Backhaul high-definition video feeds and roadside display board data from remote facilities over fiber, high throughput sub-6 GHz radio links and 10-GbE rings.
Wireless Broadband Mobility for Trains and Metros
Deliver on-board video surveillance, infotainment and WiFi in moving vehicles using easy-to-deploy base stations and Ethernet access switches.
Broadband Mobility for Police and Military
Deliver real-time video surveillance feeds to and from patrol staff in the field. 

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Resources

Links & Tools

  • ETX-2 Devices (ETX-203AM, ETX-203AX, ETX-205A, ETX-220A)
  • ETX-203AX-T

Presentations

  • RADinsight PM Presentation
  • The Secret to Fast Carrier Ethernet Service Roll Outs in Underserved Areas
  • Carrier Ethernet H.QoS

White Papers

  • Time Distribution Strategies in Cellular Networks
  • Application Guide: Managing the Carrier Ethernet Service Lifecycle
  • Ethernet OAM Standards

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