Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU Access Multiplexer Universal

Cost-effective, STM-1/4/16 multiservice metro access

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The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 Access Multiplexer Universal

(AMU) is a compact, high-density access multiplexer

that cost effectively delivers high-value services for

service providers and enterprises. Meeting multiservice

needs with one platform, it supports both Ethernet

and TDM over existing SDH networks, avoiding ex-

pensive overlay networks. It expands Ethernet service

reach to sites without fiber access using existing E1

circuits with standards-based Ethernet over PDH.

Offered in two rack-mounted and two street-cabinet

versions, its energy-efficient, compact design reduces

operating expenditures (OPEX). The 1655 AMU allows

you to expand revenue-generating capabilities with

minimal investment by offering a flexible mix of circuit

and data traffic.

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New services, such as triple play and business Ethernet, are placing great demands on the existing transport infrastructure. To be profitable, service providers must reduce OPEX while meeting business demands by offering a host of new revenue-generating Internet and Ethernet services while supporting existing TDM services. At the same time, they must avoid the complexity and expense of overlay networks.

The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU addresses the rapid growth in data traffic and resulting demand for ad-ditional network bandwidth, while avoiding bottlenecks in the MAN. Because of its versatility, the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU expands coverage to both large and small customers.

Meeting enterprise demands

Benefits

•Providesnewrevenue-generatingservices

•Reducescapitalexpenditures(CAPEX)byavoidingoverlays

•Offersscalableaccesstobusinesscustomers

•SupportsbothEthernetandTDMononeplatform

•SupportsEthernetoverE1circuitsformobilebackhauland business services

•DecreasesOPEXthroughintegration,compatibility,compactsize and energy efficiency

•Offersflexibledeploymentoptionswithtworack-mountedand two street-cabinet versions

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Reduced CAPEX by avoiding overlaysConvergingvoiceanddatatrafficon a single platform supports multi-service transport over existing SDHnetworks.Leveragingexistinginvest ments in network assets avoids the cost and complexity of building overlay networks.

The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU combinestraditionalSDH,orcircuit-based, and Ethernet, or packet-based, applications. Four shelf versions are offered, two rack-mounted versions forCOandCPEapplicationsandtwo street-cabinet versions.

Scalable access for business customers Developed specifically to serve business customers, the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU suits several applications:

•GigabitEthernet(GigE)atcustomer premises equipment (CPE)

•EthernetoverPDH

•Localloopaccess:fibertothebusiness(FTTB)

•LANandPrivateBranchExchange(PBX)interconnection

•Interofficeapplications

New revenue-generating servicesThe Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU cost effectively delivers a growing array of high-performance, high-speed communications services to busi-nesses. A wide selection of interfaces supportaflexiblemixofcircuitanddata traffic, more easily meeting customer demands for LAN inter-connection, Internet access, voice services and the latest, high-value multimedia offerings.

1655 AMU 1m/1o

1655 AMU 2m/4o

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temperature range and is available in both large and small versions.

CPE dEPloymENtS

The smaller 1m/2o Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU offers simple and cost-effectiveEthernet,E1,STM-1,STM-4,andSTM-16access,supporting applications such as enterprise networking and mobile backhaul networks.

Co dEPloymENtS

The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU 2m/4oversionaddsordropsupto252 E1s. It includes one core pack, optional power, switch, synchro-nizationcoreprotectionandfouroption slots. When deployed in a CO,theAlcatel-Lucent1655AMUsupports advanced Ethernet services plus FTTB applications in either ring or mesh configurations.

These configurations offer high-speed Internet access by connecting business LANs with the Internet service provider(ISP)pointofpresence(POP),data-centerconnectionthroughhigh-speed links and cost-efficient massive E1 drops in hub applications.

StREEt-CABiNEt dEPloymENtS

SomeservicesprecludetheuseofCOorCPEdeployments.Theseinclude fiber to anywhere needed (FTTx)andtransportforservicesrequiring shorter loop lengths, such asADSL+,VDSLandcable-TVplants. The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU street-cabinet version is ideal for these situations.

Offering significant space efficiency, the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU is ap-plicabletoCPE,CentralOffice(CO)and street-cabinet deployments. Two rack-mountedversionsserveCPEandCOdeployments,thelargerversionwith two main and four option card slots(2m/4o),andthesmallerwithone main and two option card slots (1m/2o).Thestreet-cabinetconfigu-ration operates over an extended

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When using optional Alcatel-Lucent TransLANCards®, the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU system supports EthernetoverexistingSDHnetworks.The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU system offers the following features:

•Layer2Ethernetswitching functionality: point-to-point and multipoint LAN services

•EthernetoverPDH

•EthernetPerformance Monitoring(PM)

•Linkpassthrough(LPT)

•Supportforvirtualconcatenation(VCAT),genericframingprocedure(GFP)andlinkcapacityadjustmentscheme(LCAS)

•Virtuallocalareanetwork(VLAN)tagging for traffic separation and statistical multiplexing gain

•VLANtrunking,savingphysicalinterfaces at hub locations

•EnhancedflowclassificationandflexibleQualityofService(QoS)assignment

These features offer the opportunity to customizesupportforpoint-to-pointorLayer 2 Ethernet-switched applications, and target business access and mobile backhaul applications. The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU is Metro Ethernet Forum(MEF)certifiedforMEF9andMEF14.

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Ethernet and TDM on one platform

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The 1655 AMU serves traditional SDH(circuit-based),andEthernet(packet-based),applications.Asshown in Figure 1, it can be deployed withtheAlcatel-Lucent1645AMCand1643AMSforcost-effectiveaggregationtoSTM-1/4ringsandwith higher capacity Alcatel-Lucent platforms for aggregation to higher speed networks. It extends Ethernet services to locations without fiber ac-cessusingEthernetoverE1PDHwiththeAlcatel-Lucent1850TSS-3.Thenetwork is managed by the Alcatel-Lucent1350OpticalManagementSystem(OMS).

Figure 1. 1655 AmU in a network

STM-16

STM-1

STM-4

1350 OMS

STM-16

10/100/1000Ethernet

10/100/1000Ethernet

10/100/1000Ethernet

1643 AMSATM switch

Router1850 TSS-3

PABX

PDH/E1s

1645 AMC

1655 AMU

10/100/1000Ethernet

10/100/1000Ethernet

E1, E3, DS3,STM-1

E1, E3, DS3,STM-1

E1, E3, DS3

E1, E3, DS3

SDH(STM-16/64)

1850 TSS16XX OMSN

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Reduced oPEX through integration and compatibilityTheAlcatel-LucentOpticalManagementSolution (OMS)softwareproductsprovideoperations,admin-istration,maintenance,andprovisioning(OAM&P)support to the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU. To increase efficiencyandeconomy,thisflexiblenetworkmanagementpackageoffersvariouscustomizationoptionsformeetingspecific operational needs. The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU communicates with the management system through an embeddedcommunicationschannel,oraPC-basedcraftinterface can be used for local and remote management andcost-efficientcentralizedalarming.

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The Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU obtains fault-management and performance information by monitoring the path overhead of eachvirtualcontainer(VC).Alarminformation is filtered and displayed locally, then transmitted to the management-center database. When equipped with an Alcatel-Lucent TransLANCard,theAlcatel-Lucent1655 AMU also stores Ethernet-specific performance information.

Using adapter cards, service providers withexistingAlcatel-Lucent1643AccessMultiplexer(AM)andAlcatel-Lucent1643AccessMultiplexerSmall(AMS)systemscanenjoyadditionalsavings by reusing option boards from those systems.

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Flexible deployment optionsWith its compact shelf, the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU is suitable for a variety of installation locations inCPE,CO,street-cabinet,accessandmetroenvironments.SmallFormFactorPluggable(SFP)opticsforSTM-1/4/16interfacessupplyacomplete range of options for reach and the higher speed for maximum deploymentflexibility.Forfurtherflexibility,itprovidesadefaultDCpowersupplyoranACpowersup-ply through an external converter.

Thisflexibilityensuresthatthelatest high-value data services can be delivered to a broader array of customers while maintaining support for existing TDM services. This cost-effective, adaptable approach for supporting multiservice requirements makes the Alcatel-Lucent 1655 AMU an excellent choice for service providers looking to efficiently meet their business customers’ evolving demands.

Features

•Cost-effectivemultiserviceaccessovertheestablishedSDHbase

•Street-cabinetorCPE installation options

•Compactsystemdesigned for growth

•Widerangeofinterfaces

•AdvancedEthernetsupport,includingfull-rateGigElines

overprotectedSTM-16 network interface

•EthernetoverPDH

•Enhancedmanagementcapabilities

•GigEatCPE

•Local-loopaccess(FTTB)

•LANandPBXinterconnection

•Interofficeapplications

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Alcatel-Lucent delivers end-to-end communications solutions to service providers and enterprises anywhere in the world. Leveraging its network equipment as well as services, Alcatel-Lucent facilitates its customers’ service offeringsandrevenuestreams.Astherecognizedworldleader in optical networking, Alcatel-Lucent is in a unique position to help service providers navigate through current market conditions. Alcatel-Lucent, with its global reach and scale, combined with local presence in over130countries,makesuseofadeepunderstandingof global market dynamics, as well as the ability to anticipate local requirements.

Recognized world leader in optical networking

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