Tellabs 6300 Managed Transport System, Overview

OVERVIEW
Tellabs ® 6300
Managed Transport System, Overview

OVERVIEW — TELLABS ® 6300 MANAGED TRANSPORT SYSTEM
Meeting the challenge of converged networks
Today’s service providers face two major challenges. First, circuitswitched
technology simply is not geared for today’s business
needs, yet providers cannot afford to replace entire technologies.
Then, there is the constant pressure to improve the price/
performance ratio. Quite simply, expenses are increasing faster
than income and the revenue per transported bit is constantly
decreasing. That’s where Tellabs comes in.
Carrier-class solutions
With our long history in the telecommunications arena, we know
how much you have already invested in SDH (Synchronous
Digital Hierarchy). In fact, we have supplied a lot of the current
equipment. That is also why we have developed carrier-class
transport and trafficbundling solutions that enable you to leverage
this investment and turn today’s mobile traffic and high-speed data
services into a profitable business.
By giving you the best of both worlds — circuit-switched telephony
with packetswitched data transport — we ensure that you are
able to maintain the Quality of Service (QoS) demanded by your
customers. Of perhaps even greater importance, we help you get
more out of your legacy investments, thus reducing the drain on
cash resources during a time of technological transition.
Introducing the next generation
The enhanced Tellabs 6300 managed transport series represents
the next generation of leading-edge SDH equipment. Our Ethernetover-SDH
capability, a key feature of the carrier-class Tellabs ®
AssuredEthernet SM solution, provides all the advantages of Ethernet
over a single, cost-effective and familiar infrastructure.
Moreover, the Tellabs 6300 system is part of the Tellabs ®
IntegratedMobile SM solution, which provides a full-service portfolio
of products and services specifically designed for the mobile
market. And when you couple our unprecedented functionality
with our extremely small footprint, it is easy to see why the Tellabs
6300 series represents the most flexible and efficient way to
transport data as well as the most cost-effective way to expand
your network’s capacity.
Because our solutions are 100% standards-based, they integrate
seamlessly with equipment from other vendors and thus feature a
long lifecycle. We have also made sure all Tellabs 6300 systems
can be centrally managed from a single management system. In
short, we keep things simple. We make them cost-effective. And
we make sure it all works together — all the time.
Ensuring security and quality
in an uncertain world
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Choosing the right data transport technology By integrating all of
the latest Ethernet and MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) data
functionality into our next-generation SDH solution, it is possible
to have just a single network infrastructure in which data traffic
is easily and efficiently transported together with circuit-oriented
traffic, such as voice. By creating Ethernet and TDM (Time-
Division Multiplexing) interfaces,along with built-in switching of
labels and packets on top of the existing SDH connectivity, each
type of service is treated optimally.
The greatest advantage is also the most obvious: Why invest in
an additional network when you can get more out of your current
investment Using Tellabs’ Ethernet-over-SDH solution, you can
easily leverage your existing network into a cost-efficient, fully
converged data and voice services infrastructure. Moreover, our
scalable expansion ensures that you only buy what you need,
which keeps costs low and return on investment high.
Use your SDH network to deliver broadband data
Tellabs ® 6310 Edge Node
n STM-1, STM-4, STM-16 add/drop multiplexer and terminal
multiplexer
n Access and customer premises applications
n Complete SDH feature set
n Very high density and small footprint
n Supports carrier-class data services
Explosive growth in data traffic
Just take a moment to examine the current trend of migrating from
circuitswitched 64 kbps to VoIP (Voice-over-IP). Then consider
the new IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services which deliver
broadcast video and video-on-demand to residential customers.
Finally, add Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to the service mix for
business customers. In short, service providers who provide data
services are expected to deliver far better broadband services, but
they are also getting a lot less for their efforts.
Here’s how Tellabs can help in all three areas.
Differentiated services
Unlike SDH, which features outstanding real-time capabilities
and availability, when it comes to Ethernet, best-effort service is
the rule, with delays and loss of data packets. However, thanks
to Ethernet-over-SDH, the qualities of SDH transport are used to
improve the performance of the Ethernet transport. Moreover,
Tellabs’ unique implementation, based on MPLS, means
our Ethernet solutions provide levels of QoS that are virtually
impossible to achieve using standard Ethernet technology. Thus,
service levels can range from best-effort to virtually real-time. This
wide range of options makes it possible to offer individually tailored
SLAs (Service Level Agreements) to customers. In short, it is an
ideal way to increase your competitiveness, since your customers
never have to pay for more than they need.
VoIP services
Voice is perhaps one of the most demanding services and it is
a challenge to send it over a packet-switched network without
compromising quality. Prerequisites for achieving good perceived
quality are minimum delay and minimum variation of this delay.
To accomplish this, our Ethernetover- SDH solution offers multiple
classes of service. The best of these, our real-time class, is
perfectly suited for VoIP traffic. It is remarkably close to native
TDMtransported voice, even though it is actually a data-transport
service based on EoMPLS (Ethernet-over-MPLS) embedded in an
SDH solution.
IPTV services
Broadband to residential customers is becoming more and more
common thanks to evolving Digital Subscriber Loop technologies.
Instead of 64 kbps modem-based services, we now have megabittype
xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections capable of
delivering high-speed data and IPTV services. Tellabs’ Ethernetover-SDH
uses IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) for
gathering and grooming this new traffic volume since the new IP
DSLAMs are easily connected with the BRAS (Broadband Remote
Access Server) managing the new IPTV and other broadband
service offerings.
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Ethernet private line and virtual private network services
For businesses, our innovative Ethernet-over-SDH solution lets you
offer both point-to-point EPLs (Ethernet Private Lines) and genuine
multipoint VPNs from 2 Mbps up to 1 Gbps. In dedicated EPLs
the traffic is mapped directly into SDH virtual containers with
a fixed bandwidth allocation end-to-end — preferred by many
financial institutions. In shared mode, the traffic in EPLs or VPNs
is guided via pseudo wires, MPLS tunnels and Layer 2 switches
to fulfill the data-networking needs of the customer. And sharing
implies the absolute best QoS along with minimum bandwidth
consumption. Both point-to-point and multipoint-to-multipoint
Ethernet services are supported by the Tellabs 6300 managed
transport system. The Tellabs 6300 series can implement VPNs
using EoSDH, EoMPLS, and combinations thereof.
VPN
Internet
Tellabs®
AssuredEthernet SM
VoIP GW
IPTV
Business
MTU
Residential
SoHo
The Tellabs ® AssuredEthernet SM solution delivers individualized
Ethernet services that provide carrier-class reliability, customizable
and guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, plus true
service interworking.
Tellabs ® 6320 Edge Node
n STM-1, STM-4 add/drop and terminal multiplexer for
access networks
n Rack mounted for local PMUX/DSLAM access
n Complete SDH feature set
n Supports carrier-class data services
Tellabs ® 6315 Metro Ethernet Node
n Facilitates Ethernet services such as triple play
(data, VoIP, and video)
n Strict QoS via physical port or VLAN
n Complete seperation of customer traffic using MPLS
tagging at Layer 2
n VLAN stacking capability
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Expand the capacity and the capabilities of your mobile network
Market liberalization opens up attractive new business
opportunities.
Tellabs’ mobile access solution enables a 2G-based access
network to be upgraded to carry 3G bandwidth requirements using
the Tellabs 6300 managed transport system. These nodes can
be provisioned and configured remotely, significantly reducing the
cost of network provisioning and maintenance.
New challenges and opportunities for mobile operators
Mobile providers face a range of interesting challenges these days.
Although the key application for mobile phones remains voice
communications, new messaging and imaging services, including
mobile video, are placing huge demands on available bandwidth.
If carriers are to survive, they must strengthen their network
infrastructure. This, after all, is the only way they can continue
to deliver flexible and reliable mobile services in the months and
years to come and remain competitive in a crowded marketplace.
Fixed mobile convergence
Although the phrase has been around since the mid-1990s,
FMC (Fixed Mobile Convergence) is finally coming into its own.
Customers want to take advantage of the speed of their fixedline
service, as well as the convenience of today’s “smart”
mobile handsets. With FMC, any given service can be delivered
to customers over the medium most convenient to them at any
given moment. There is no question that FMC will become a
reality — it is only a question of time. With the advent of WiFi
(Wireless Fidelity), data services can already be delivered over an
air interface to laptop computers — in airports, business centers,
and even in restaurants featuring a WLAN (Wireless Local Area
Network) hot-spot. And when customers are on the move, it is
possible to access the same data service using a mobile handset.
Finally, if an office has a fiber link spanning that expensive “last
mile” to businesses, it is possible to access data services via a
fixed FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) connection. All in all, FMC is
no longer just wishful thinking. And Tellabs can help you make it
happen over just one network.
Making the move to 3G
Right now, service providers are struggling to upgrade existing 2G
RANs (Radio Access Networks) to high-capacity 3G networks in
the most practical and cost-effective manner. The Tellabs 6300
series features state-of-the-art network elements that facilitate
these upgrades without sacrificing QoS or compromising network
integrity. By effectively enabling co-deployment in which the 3G
network is build on top of the existing 2G installation, operators
can easily expand their networks as 3G traffic increases.
IP Core
POTS
Mobile Core
Corporate
Voice & Data
Distribution
Mobile Access
Wireless LAN
Hot Spots
Reducing the cost of maintenance
Point-to-point links are simply not an efficient way to manage
bandwidth in a 3G RAN — fiber-ring technologies are far more
effective. Our next-generation SDH solutions make it possible
to converge circuit-switched traffic with packetswitched data to
ensure cost-effective transport and high service quality. Not only
does this increase the value of existing equipment, because all
our nodes can be provisioned and configured remotely, the cost of
maintaining the network is significantly reduced.
Tellabs ® 6340 Switch Node
n STM-1, STM-4, STM-16, ADM and 4/4/1 SDXC
n Multi-service provisioning platform for access and metropolitan
networks and 2G/3G networks
n Very high density and small footprint
n Supports carrier-class data services
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Break the cost curve with distributed transport switching
The distributed transport switching network architecture is
extremely efficient for handling the growth of broadband data
traffic at the edge of the network and offloading the larger
crossconnects located in the core network.
Identifying growth areas
If a network is to be truly profitable, its architecture must be
tailored to reflect current traffic growth patterns. Today, most
growth is related to metro access, and it is here, at the network
edge, that the network changes are frequent and the service
interfaces are located. It is also here the initial traffic processing
takes place. And this is exactly why Tellabs’ next-generation SDH
technology lets you position network intelligence closer to the
edge through state-of-the-art distributed transport switching. In
fact, one could argue that there is no longer a “core” network, the
distinction between “groom” and “backbone” has become blurred
by converging technologies and infrastructures.
Centralized or distributed That’s the question
There is always a choice to be made when it comes to connectivity
in the network. In centralized structures, such as a voice network,
traffic is usually back-hauled to a central office where the
telephone exchange is also located.
Centralized
Distributed
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With an increasing amount of broadband data traffic, there is no
obvious reason to back-haul all of it to the telephone exchange. It
is far more efficient to adopt a distributed structure, where the data
traffic continues directly to its destination without having to visit the
central office along the way.
Greater efficiency
A distributed transport switching architecture is achieved by
installing high-density 4/4/1 cross-connects such as the Tellabs
6350 switch node or the Tellabs 6345 switch node at the edge of
the network, thus reducing the need for bandwidth and switching
capacity in the core of the network. That is because the core
network no longer has to handle local broadband data traffic and
the regional and long-distance transmission pipes are thus used
more efficiently, thanks to better grooming capabilities at the edge
of the network.
Distributed transport switching is also easy to scale, which allows
you to pay as you grow so capital expenditures are kept in line
with your needs and revenue. And our centralized network
management ensures fast and easy provisioning, operation,
and management of the entire system, reducing operational
expenses. The result is a cost-effective, high-speed metro access
network design that helps you get more out of your existing SDH
investments, leverage edge-centric data trends and break the cost
curve once and for all.
Together with the Tellabs 6370 WDM node, it is possible to make
these WDM interconnects breathtakingly long — up to 1,000
km without regeneration. Featuring a full range of multiplexer,
transponder and line modules, plus outstanding optical protection
equipment, the Tellabs 6370 node is one of the most powerful
DWDM platforms on the market today. Naturally, the Tellabs 6370
node can be coupled directly to Tellabs’ SDH systems without the
need for expensive transponders. It even uses the same network
management system.
This outstanding flexibility gives service providers unprecedented
freedom to enter virtually any market. Not only can they provide
business leased line services, or even become fully-fledged
carrier’s carriers, operators also enjoy the convenience and
economic benefits of dealing with a single supplier for both
of these key technologies. Best of all, Tellabs’ commitment to
“pay-as-you-grow,” enables newcomers to exploit their licenses
at an economically viable pace. After all, there are more than
enough new investments to deal with, without having to buy
overdimensioned, and possibly unnecessary, transport equipment.
Tellabs ® 6345 Switch Node
n STM-1, STM-4, STM-16, STM-64, ADM, and 4/4/1 SDXC
n Very scalable, high density, multi-service provisioning platform
for metropolitan and regional networks
n Interfaces for 2 Mbps to 10 Gbps
n Supports carrier-class data services
Exceptional performance and flexibility
Next generation SDH provides enhanced performance and
flexibility in the form of WDM (Wavelength-Division Multiplexing)ca
pabilities directly on the transport platform. These WDM interfaces
can be used to scale capacity or free up fiber. It isalso possible
to choose between coarse WDM for metro networks or dense
WDM for long-haul backbone applications, which allows service
providers to join multiple distributed sub-networks over a distance.
Tellabs ® 6370 WDM Node
n Stand-alone DWDM or integrated SDH-DWDM
n Supports ring, mesh and point-to-point architectures
n 32 channel platform (64 channel upgrade path)
n Free mix of 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps optical channel
Tellabs ® 6350 Switch Node
n World record in density: 4/4/1 SDXC
n Multiple applications: High density, SDXC, ring interconnect,
multi-service provisioning platform, optical cross-connect and
wavelength conversion
n Supports carrier-class data services
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Win more business through faster provisioning
Simple, scalable, sensible
It used to be that grooming, tuning, optimizing, and provisioning
took a lot of time. Now, thanks to our state-of-the-art network
management system, your entire transport network can be
managed from a single work station. That means you have
full control of all your transport services, including PDH
(Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy), SDH, WDM, and data layers.
Using the Tellabs 6300 network manager, it is easy to enhance
your level of service, reduce delays and downtime, decrease
operating expenses, and increase profitability by automating key
processes in an easy-to-use standard interface. From point-andclick
service provisioning to drag-and-drop topology changes,
it could not be simpler. And your fast reaction time will help to
enhance your market profile, too. Customers, who often expect to
wait days or even weeks before their requests can be carried out,
will be pleasantly surprised by this higher level of service.
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Provisioning dynamics
The Tellabs 6300 managed transport system ensures your
network capacity is always fully exploited. Unlike a traditional
all-router overlay network, which reserves a fixed amount of
bandwidth for a customer, whether they are using it or not, our
dynamic provisioning ensures that capacity is always optimized.
In other words, you can serve more customers without increasing
your capacity or decreasing your service quality, thus deferring
expensive upgrades and expansion.
Seamless integration in multivendor networks
Tellabs’ network management software takes full advantage of
the open architecture of the HP OpenView TeMIP platform. It can
handle an extensive suite of network protocols/standards. And
that means the Tellabs network manager provides a flexible, costeffective,
and futureproof management solution.
Simple, scalable and sensible network management is the key to
reaching your full business potential.
Do more with less
Centralized management also helps you make more efficient
use of your workforce and reduces the need for expensive
subcontractors. For example, many problems and configuration
changes that used to require a site visit can now be taken care of
from the convenience of a keyboard. Moreover, proactive service
assurance helps reduce the risk of downtime penalties and
significantly increases customer loyalty. Most important of all, it lets
you concentrate on providing revenue-generating services instead
of revenue-depleting maintenance.
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Tellabs helps you bring it all together
NMS
WiFi
2 Mbps/Ethernet
2G/3G
2 Mbps/Ethernet
2 Mbps/Ethernet
SDH
SME, SOHO
Ethernet
MTU
Ethernet
DSLAM
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Mobile Voice
Voice
Ethernet/PoS
ISP/ASP
Ethernet/PoS
Ethernet/PoS
Content provider PoP
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Our commitment to your success
Specialists with a flair for innovation
As a communications infrastructure builder, Tellabs is an important
partner with service providers around the world. For more than two
decades, we have helped move communications most efficiently
and effectively. We support operators through advanced research
and development centers, sales and service offices, and strategic
business partners located throughout the world. Whether installing
a new network or adding features and functions to an existing
one, Tellabs will help you to better understand the equipment, the
technology and the mission-critical role they play in today’s rapidly
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