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The expected bandwidth upsurge associated with the rollout of new mobile broadband and 4G services shifts the transport burden to the raN (radio access network) backhaul – the connections between the base stations and their controllers. While in the past a small number of e1/T1 links were sufficient to service 2G and some 3G traffic, the bandwidth requirements of hSPa, 3GPP’s uTraN lTe and Mobile WiMaX are of a different scale altogether, leading cellular operators to re-evaluate their backhaul strategy.
Fierce competition is another major factor in the changing
landscape of cellular backhaul; one which prevents
operators from passing on the costs related to capacity
enhancements to the mobile users, who expect more
bandwidth and higher quality at lower service rates. The
key to successfully controlling the growth in mobile traffic
is in decoupling bandwidth from cost, by optimizing
transport capacity and migrating to cost-effective
backhaul technologies, such as Carrier Ethernet, IP, MPLS,
and DSL. As a result, current industry consensus identifies
future-proof all-IP RANs as a necessity.
However, while the transition to packet technology is
already under way, it nevertheless poses some major
challenges for mobile operators and transport providers
who need to simultaneously ensure service continuity for
legacy 2G (TDM) and 3G (ATM) traffic, while guaranteeing
quality requirements for emerging data-intensive and rich-
media applications. Service quality is of particular
importance in Ethernet, IP and MPLS networks as they
inherently introduce impairments, such as packet delay,
delay variation and packet loss. For packet transport to
meet the “SDH/SONET or better” performance levels that
are required for mobile networks, accurate and efficient
implementations of resilient clocking and synchronization
schemes are a must.
RAD’s ACE-3xxx multiservice gateways (see pages 72-81)
and Vmux-4xx Abis optimization gateways (see pages
82-83) enhance throughput and allow a smooth
transition to next-generation backhaul, while minimizing
capital investments and shortening service rollout times.
Flexible migration paths
RAD’s portfolio of cell-site and aggregation site gateways
offers flexible migration paths to IP backhaul using any
available infrastructure, including ATM, SDH/SONET and
DSL. They enable convergence of multi-generation traffic
over a unified, packet switched network (PSN), or the use
of a hybrid of two traffic-dedicated transport routes,
whereby real-time voice and video are carried over
existing SDH/SONET or ATM backbones, while UMTS and
HSPA data traffic is delivered over a PSN, using
pseudowire encapsulation.
The latter approach, also known as “HSDPA Offload,”
allows operators to begin capitalizing on packet
transport’s economical benefits, while continuing to
utilize legacy infrastructure and ensuring stringent quality
of service (QoS) for delay-sensitive services.
Multiservice gateways, multi-standard pseudowire modes
The ACE-3xxx series delivers 2G TDM, 3G ATM and
Ethernet traffic over any transport network, efficiently
handling real-time voice and best-effort data with cross-
generation support, regardless of the underlying physical
layer. Incorporating ASIC design with TDM and ATM
pseudowire standards, the devices have enhanced OAM
and QoS capabilities which maintain uniform, high
performance service delivery and backward compatibility
for legacy service continuity over new networks. This
allows operators to amortize their large TDM and ATM
installed-base while moving to next-generation services
and enable interoperability in multi-vendor environments.
high precision synchronization over packet
The ACE-3xxx gateways enable high performance, robust
synchronization over packet switched transport, to
eliminate the risk of service disruptions and impaired call
hand-offs that may result from inherent inaccuracies.
Employing state-of-the-art clock recovery and distribution
schemes, such as IEEE 1588v2 precision time protocol
(PTP), ITU-T G.8262 Synchronous Ethernet, NTR (network
timing reference) over SHDSL, and adaptive clock recovery
(ACR), RAD’s RAN gateways support definite frequency
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accuracy limits for various services, such as +/- 16 ppb (parts per billion)
for 2G CDMA and 3G UMTS. They also ensure compliance with G.823/824
synchronization interface requirements per G.8261 specifications, support
enhanced holdover mode, and guarantee QoS priorities for clock traffic.
Backhaul over DSlaM infrastructure
RAD Data Communications has been among the first to leverage wide-
spread DSLAM deployments for economical cellular transport where fiber is
not available. The ACE-3xxx gateways support multiple xDSL flavors,
including ADSL2/2+ and SHDSL.bis with EFM (Ethernet in the First Mile),
IMA or M-Pair bonding. In addition, they offer software upgrades to include
VDSL capabilities. Such comprehensive functionality presents a convenient
solution not only for operators looking for an interim access solution, but
also for operators seeking to reduce their dependency on third-party
providers as part of a long-term strategy for self-sufficiency.
abis bandwidth optimization
RAD’s Vmux-4xx gateways enable operators to improve GSM backhaul
efficiency where bandwidth is constrained or expensive, such as over
international leased lines, satellite and microwave links. In addition to
multiplexing traffic from underutilized E1 circuits, these gateways employ
voice activity detection and silence suppression techniques to optimize the
Abis interface and reduce the number of E1 trunks required for BTS-BSC
(base station to base station controller) backhaul by 50% and more, freeing
up the connection for additional traffic or next-generation services. These
capabilities are also featured in RAD’s ACE-3xxx portfolio.
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BSC/RNC
TDM/ATM/IPbackbone
Voice trunking
Mobile Core Network
Radio Access Network
MSC
PDH/SDH/SONET/ATM
DSL/ETH/IP/MPLSTransport Network
BTS/Node B
BTS/Node B
BTS/Node B
Aggregation
Connectivity & intelligentdemarcation (fiber,bonded TDM, DSL)
Trafficoptimization
MSC
MSC
BTS/Node B
Pseudowire(ETH/IP/MPLS/DSL)
BTS/Node B
BTS/Node B
Voice trunking
Voice trunking
Backhaul overwireless
Backhaul overwireless
Cellular backhaul solutions over any network
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ACE-3800Aggregation-Site Gateway
Advanced pseudowire, QoS and OAM features
The ACE-3800 enables operators to converge
multi-generation traffic, including voice, data
and HSPA services, over an all-IP RAN by using
TDM, ATM and Ethernet pseudowire (PW)
encapsulation. These are enhanced with various
QoS schemes, including VLAN priority (802.1p),
EXP, or ToS/DSCP, as well as comprehensive
monitoring and diagnostic capabilities, including
pseudowire VCCV-BFD, IP-BFD and ITU-I.610 ATM
OAM. In addition, the ACE-3800 supports
Ethernet pseudowires over MPLS per RFC 4448
and end-to-end redundancy for PW service
protection.
The advanced ATM shaping and scheduling
capabilities of the ACE-3800 permit operators
to implement overbooking strategies, enabling
them to optimize network utilization, conserve
existing resources and reduce the number of
leased services required to support their
network.
Typical applications for RAD’s aggregation site
gateways include grooming ATM traffic and
aggregating VC-12/VT1.5 circuits into a single
IMA, channelized STM-1/OC-3 or Gigabit
Ethernet uplinks. Additionally, it aggregates TDM
(CES) or ATM (UNI/IMA) E1/T1 traffic over STM-1/
OC-3c links.
Full range of standard synchronization options
The ACE-3800 is designed to provide highly
accurate synchronization over packet transport
and meet the key requirements for cellular
backhaul, such as +/-16 ppb (parts per billion)
frequency accuracy with enhanced
synchronization features.
The clock can be recovered either from the TDM
links or from the GbE links, using PTPv2 (IEEE
1588v2), G.8262 Synchronous Ethernet or
adaptive clock recovery (ACR). In addition, the
ACE-3800 features a built-in BITS interface with
dedicated station clock support.
The ACE-3800 also enables packet timing
distribution over the packet network, to be
regenerated at the remote sites.
SNMP management
The ACE-3800 features flexible management
capabilities, including local management via an
ASCII terminal (RS-232). In addition, remote
management can be performed either inband or
out-of-band, using the network or user ports,
or the dedicated management port. Advanced
FCAPS (Fault, Configuration, Accounting,
Performance, Security) and diagnostic tools are
provided by RADview-EMS, RAD’s carrier-class
element management system, via an SNMP-
based GUI.
The ACE-3800 also supports a variety of
configuration access channels, including CLI over
Telnet, SNMP, Web server, and TFTP.
Incorporated security features include Secure
Shell (SSH), Web-based Secure Socket Layer
(SSL), SNMPv3, and RADIUS, as well as
management access control list (ACL).
The ACE-3800 is a 4U-high, 19-inch chassis
with a rack-mount option. Its compact
dimensions enable easy installation in limited
spaces.
• Multiservice support for ATM, TDM and Ethernet traffic delivery over packet networks
• Modular carrier-grade platform with full system redundancy
• Multi-standard pseudowire encapsulation over Ethernet, IP and MPLS networks
• Highly accurate clock distribution and regeneration using major industry standards
• ATM switching and traffic management
• Advanced management system
• Designed for 3GPP/LTE and WiMAX
For latest updates visit www.rad.com
RAD’s ACE-3800 is a carrier-class multiservice
aggregator, specifically designed to accommodate
the rapid expansion in cellular traffic resulting
from the widespread deployment of new mobile
broadband services. It ensures the most
economical allocation of backhaul resources in
delivering GSM, UMTS and next-generation
3GPP/LTE traffic over ATM, SDH/SONET and packet
networks. Typically located at hub sites or
BSC/RNC sites, the ACE-3800 works opposite the
ACE-310x and ACE-32xx cell-site gateways.
The ACE-3800 is a modular platform housing a
variety of interfaces, including E1/T1, STM-1/OC-3c
UNI, channelized STM-1/OC-3, FE, and GbE. Its
advanced carrier-grade features include full
system, power and link redundancy for enhanced
service protection.
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Traffic delivery from 2G BTS, Node B and IP Node B, using PSN backhaul and BSC/RNC aggregation
ACE-3800
GbE
2G BTS
n x E1/T1
RNC
BSC
n x E1/T1 TDM
STM-1/OC-3cGbE
TDM FEn x IMA
n x SHDSLADSL2+/VDSL2
3G Node B
n x E1/T1 IMA
IP Node B
ACE-310x/ACE-32xxETH
Ch. STM-1/OC-3PSN
Ethernet/IP/MPLS
n x E1/T1
Cellular backhaul multiservice hub-site aggregation for PSN access using a variety of First Mile technologies
Aggregation Site
RNC
BSC
n x E1/T1 TDM
STM-1/OC-3c
GbEn x E1/T1 IMA
Ch. STM-1/OC-3
Aggregationswitch
GbEPSNEthernet/IP/
MPLS
2G BTS
n x E1/T1
TDM
ACE-3800
GbEGbE
2G BTS
n x E1/T1
TDM
Microwave
Microwave
2G BTS
n x E1/T1
TDM
3G Node B
n x E1/T1
IMA
Ethernet orTDM
Leased Lines
n x E1/T1
Ch. STM-1/OC-3
E1/T1s
IP Node B
FE
2G/3GIP Node B
n x E1/T1 orETH
ETH
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ACE-3400, ACE-3402Aggregation-Site Gateways
flexibility, the ACE-3400 and ACE-3402 are
modular platforms housing a variety of
interfaces, including E1/T1, STM-1/OC-3c UNI,
channelized STM-1/OC-3, FE, and GbE.
Advanced pseudowire, QoS, and OAM features
The ACE-3400 and ACE-3402 enable operators
to converge multi-generation traffic, including
voice and HSPA services, over an all-IP RAN by
using IMA/UNI or standards-based CES/SAToP
pseudowire (PW) encapsulation. These are
enhanced with various QoS schemes, including
VLAN priority (802.1p), EXP or ToS/DSCP, as well
as comprehensive monitoring and diagnostic
capabilities, including pseudowire VCCV-BFD and
ITU-I.610 ATM OAM. In addition, they support
Ethernet pseudowires over MPLS per RFC 4448
and end-to-end redundancy for PW service
protection.
The advanced shaping and scheduling
capabilities of the ACE-3400 and ACE-3402
permit operators to implement overbooking
strategies, enabling them to optimize network
utilization, conserve existing resources and
reduce the number of leased services required
to support their network.
Typical applications for RAD’s aggregation site
gateways include grooming ATM traffic and
aggregating VC-12/VT1.5 circuits into a single
IMA, channelized STM-1/OC-3 or Gigabit
Ethernet uplinks. Additionally, the ACE-3400
aggregates TDM (CES) or ATM (UNI/IMA) E1/T1
traffic over STM-1/OC-3c links.
Full range of standard synchronization options
The ACE-3400 and ACE-3402 are designed to
provide highly accurate synchronization over
packet transport and meet the key requirements
for cellular backhaul, such as +/-16 ppb (parts
per billion) frequency accuracy, with enhanced
synchronization features.
The ACE-3400 and ACE-3402 also enable packet
timing distribution, using ACR ordinary clock
master, as well as physical clock distribution via
the TDM and Ethernet links.
SNMP management
The ACE-3400 and ACE-3402 feature flexible
management capabilities, including local
management via an ASCII terminal (RS-232). In
addition, remote management can be performed
either inband or out-of-band, using the network
or user ports, or the dedicated management
port. Advanced FCAPS (Fault, Configuration,
Accounting, Performance, Security) and
diagnostic tools are provided by RADview-EMS,
RAD’s carrier-class element management
system, via an SNMP-based GUI.
The ACE-3400 and ACE-3402 also support a
variety of configuration access channels,
including CLI over Telnet, SNMP, Web server, and
TFTP. Incorporated security features include
Secure Shell (SSH), Web-based Secure Socket
Layer (SSL), SNMPv3, and RADIUS, as well as
management access control list (ACL).
The ACE-3400 and the ACE-3402 fit 19-inch
racks and enable easy installation in limited
spaces.
• Multiservice support for ATM, TDM and Ethernet traffic delivery over packet networks
• Modular carrier-grade platform with full system redundancy
• Multi-standard pseudowire encapsulation over Ethernet, IP and MPLS networks
• Highly accurate clock distribution from BSCs/RNCs to cell sites and hub sites over packet
• ATM switching and traffic management
• Advanced management system
• Designed for 3GPP/LTE and WiMAX
ACE-3400
For latest updates visit www.rad.com
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RAD’s ACE-3400 and ACE-3402 are carrier-class
multiservice aggregators, specifically designed to
accommodate the rapid expansion in cellular
traffic resulting from the widespread deployment
of new mobile broadband services. They ensure
the most economical allocation of backhaul
resources in delivering GSM, UMTS and next-
generation 3GPP/LTE traffic over ATM, SDH/SONET
and packet networks. Typically located at hub sites
or BSC/RNC sites, they work opposite the
ACE-310x and ACE-32xx cell-site gateways.
Their advanced carrier-grade features include full
system, power and link redundancy for enhanced
service protection. Featuring Any-Service-Any-Port
Features ACE-3400 ACE-3402
E1/T1 interfaces P P
STM-1/OC-3c UNI interfaces P P
Channelized STM-1/OC-3 interfaces P P
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces P P
Management Fast Ethernet interface P P
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3G Node B
ACE-32xxACE-310x
GbEFE
IMAATM
E1/T1TDM
n x E1/VC12or
n x T1/VT1.5
STM-1/OC-3c ATMNetwork
TDMNetwork
Emulated service
PacketSwitchedNetwork
Aggregation at the controller site
Emulated TDM and ATM service
2G BTS
STM-1/OC-3c
2G BSC
E1/T1UNI
3G Node B
3G Node B
2G BTS
E1/T1TDM
n x E1/T1IMA
E1/T1TDM
3G RNC
n x E1/T1TDM
n x E1/T1UNI/IMA
ACE-3400STM-1/OC-3c
1+1APS
ATMNetwork
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S The ACE-3600 is a modular platform housing a
variety of interfaces, including STM-1/OC-3c UNI,
FE, and GbE. Its advanced carrier-grade features
include full system, power, link, and module
redundancy for enhanced service protection.
Advanced pseudowire, QoS and OAM features
The ACE-3600 enables operators to converge
multi-generation traffic, including voice and
HSPA services, over an all-IP RAN by using
standard ATM pseudowire (PW) encapsulation
per RFC 4717. These attributes are enhanced
with various QoS schemes, including VLAN
priority (802.1p), EXP or ToS/DSCP, as well as
comprehensive monitoring and diagnostic
capabilities, including pseudowire VCCV-BFD and
ITU-I.610 ATM OAM. In addition, the ACE-3600
supports Ethernet pseudowires over MPLS per
RFC 4448 and end-to-end redundancy for PW
service protection.
The advanced shaping and scheduling
capabilities of the ACE-3600 permit operators
to implement overbooking strategies, enabling
them to optimize network utilization, conserve
existing resources and reduce the number of
leased services required to support their
network.
Full range of standard synchronization options
The ACE-3600 is designed to provide highly
accurate synchronization over packet transport
and meet the key requirements for cellular
backhaul, such as +/-16 ppb (parts per billion)
frequency accuracy with enhanced
synchronization features.
The ACE-3600 also enables packet timing
distribution, using ACR ordinary clock master, as
well as physical clock distribution via the TDM
and Ethernet links.
SNMP management
The ACE-3600 features flexible management
capabilities, including local management via an
ASCII terminal (RS-232). In addition, remote
management can be performed either inband or
out-of-band, using the network or user ports,
or the dedicated management port. Advanced
FCAPS (Fault, Configuration, Accounting,
Performance, Security) and diagnostic tools are
provided by RADview-EMS, RAD’s carrier-class
element management system, via an SNMP-
based GUI.
The ACE-3600 also supports a variety of
configuration access channels, including CLI over
Telnet, SNMP, Web server, and TFTP.
Incorporated security features include Secure
Shell (SSH), Web-based Secure Socket Layer
(SSL), SNMPv3, and RADIUS, as well as
management access control list (ACL).
The ACE-3600 is a 2U-high, 19-inch chassis with
a rack-mount option. Its compact dimensions
enable easy installation in limited spaces.
• Multiservice support for ATM and Ethernet traffic delivery over packet networks
• Modular carrier-grade platform with full system redundancy
• Multi-standard pseudowire encapsulation over Ethernet, IP and MPLS networks
• Highly accurate clock distribution from RNCs to cell sites and hub sites over packet
• ATM switching and traffic management
• Advanced management system
• Designed for 3GPP/LTE and WiMAX
FE GbE
ACE-3600
IMAATM
3G Node B RNC
(4+4) x STM-1/OC-3cPacketSwitchedNetworkACE-32xx
ACE-310x
Radio-site aggregation over packet switched network
ACE-3600RNC-Site Gateway
For latest updates visit www.rad.com
RAD’s ACE-3600 is a carrier-class multiservice
aggregator, specifically designed to accommodate
the rapid expansion in cellular traffic resulting
from the widespread deployment of new mobile
broadband services. It ensures the most
economical allocation of backhaul resources in
delivering UMTS, HSPA and next-generation 3GPP/
LTE traffic over packet networks. Typically located
at RNC sites, the ACE-3600 works opposite the
ACE-310x and ACE-32xx cell-site gateways and
aggregates STM-1/OC-3c (ATM) traffic over
Ethernet, IP or MPLS networks.
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• Multiservice support for ATM, TDM and Ethernet traffic delivery over packet networks
• Two modular uplink interfaces supporting DSL and Ethernet
• Highly accurate clock regeneration using major industry standards
• ATM switching and traffic management
• Multi-standard pseudowire encapsulation over Ethernet, IP and MPLS networks
• Abis optimization
• Interoperable with BSS from major vendors
• Designed for 3GPP/LTE and WiMAX
• Optional temperature-hardened enclosure
For latest updates visit www.rad.com
RAD’s ACE-3220 multiservice cell-site gateway
is specifically designed to accommodate the
rapid expansion in cellular backhaul traffic
resulting from the widespread deployment of
new mobile broadband services. It simplifies
service provisioning and control by enabling
simultaneous delivery of GSM, UMTS and next-
generation 3GPP/LTE traffic over the same
transport network. Working opposite the
ACE-340x, ACE-3600 and ACE-3800
aggregation-site gateways, the ACE-3220
minimizes capital investment and shortens
service rollout times by leveraging available
ATM, SDH/SONET and DSL infrastructure to
access high capacity, economical packet
switched transport networks.
In addition, the ACE-3220 enhances throughput
in 2G networks via GSM Abis interface
optimization.
Any-Service-Any-Port flexibility
The ACE-3220 allows operators to use a variety
of interfaces:
• Eight or 16 ATM UNI/IMA/TDM E1/T1 ports
• Optional STM-1/OC-3c ATM port
• Four UTP/SFP Fast Ethernet ports
In addition, it accommodates up to two
modular interfaces, including:
• Two ADSL2+/VDSL2* ports
• Four SHDSL ports (IMA, M-pair and EFM)
• Single Gigabit Ethernet port
Advanced QoS, pseudowire and OAM features
The advanced ATM shaping and scheduling
capabilities of the ACE-3220 permit operators
to implement overbooking strategies, enabling
them to optimize network utilization, conserve
existing resources and reduce the number of
leased services required to support their
network.
The device also enables operators to converge
multi-generation traffic over an all-IP RAN by
using IMA/UNI or standards-based CES/SAToP
pseudowire (PW) encapsulation, as well as
Ethernet to ATM bridging according to RFC
2684. These are enhanced with various QoS
schemes, including VLAN priority (802.1p), EXP
or ToS/DSCP, as well as comprehensive
monitoring and diagnostic capabilities, including
pseudowire VCCV-BFD and ITU-I.610 ATM OAM.
In addition, the ACE-3220 supports Ethernet
pseudowires over MPLS per RFC 4448 and end-
to-end redundancy for PW service protection.
Full range of standard synchronization options
The ACE-3220 is designed to provide highly
accurate synchronization over packet transport
and meet the key requirements for cellular
backhaul, such as +/-16 ppb (parts per billion)
frequency accuracy. The clock can be recovered
either from the TDM links or from the DSL and
GbE links, using PTPv2 (IEEE 1588v2), G.8262
Synchronous Ethernet, NTR recovered clock over
SHDSL, or adaptive clock recovery (ACR). In
addition, the ACE-3220 features a built-in input
clock interface.
The ACE-3220 also enables packet timing
distribution, using ACR or PTPv2 (IEEE 1588v2),
as well as physical clock distribution via the
TDM and Ethernet links.
SNMP management
The ACE-3220 features flexible management
capabilities, including local management via an
ASCII terminal (RS-232). In addition, remote
management can be performed either inband
or out-of-band, using the network or user
ports. Advanced FCAPS (Fault, Configuration,
Accounting, Performance, Security), and
ACE-3220Cell-Site Gateway
diagnostic tools are provided by RADview-EMS,
RAD’s carrier-class element management system,
via an SNMP-based GUI.
The ACE-3220 also supports a variety of
configuration access channels, including CLI over
Telnet, SNMP, Web server, and TFTP. Incorporated
security features include Secure Shell (SSH), Web-
based Secure Socket Layer (SSL), SNMPv3, and
RADIUS, as well as management access control
list (ACL).
* Requires software upgrade
RNC
BSC
n x E1/T1 TDM
STM-1/OC-3c
n x E1/T1 IMA
Ch. STM-1/OC-3cSDH/SONET/ATM Network
ACE-34xx/ACE-3600/ACE-3800
ACE-3220
STM-1/OC-3cn x SHDSL
IP Node B
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n x E1/T1TDM
BTS
Node B FE
ATM orPacket
TransportNetwork
GbEADSL2+/VDSL
FE/GbE
VoiceHSDPA
DSLAM
DSLAM
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GbE
HSDPA offload over ADSL2+ using the ACE-3220
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ACE-3100, ACE-3200Cell-Site Gateways
The ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 incorporate
flexible port configuration to allow aggregation
of circuit-emulated (CES) TDM E1/T1s, fractional
E1/T1 UNIs or several IMA links into a single
IMA, STM-1/OC-3c or Fast Ethernet network
interface.
In addition, the ACE-3200 enhances throughput
in 2G networks by optimizing the GSM Abis
interface.
Advanced QoS, pseudowire and OAM features
The advanced ATM shaping and scheduling
capabilities of the ACE-3100 and ACE-3200
permit operators to implement overbooking
strategies, enabling them to optimize network
utilization, conserve existing resources and
reduce the number of leased services required
to support their network.
The devices also enable operators to converge
multi-generation traffic over an all-IP RAN by
using IMA/UNI or standards-based CES/SAToP
pseudowire (PW) encapsulation, as well as
Ethernet to ATM bridging according to RFC 2684.
These are enhanced with various QoS schemes
for delivering ATM and TDM traffic over Layer 2
and Layer 3 networks, including VLAN priority
(802.1p), EXP or ToS/DSCP. Comprehensive
monitoring and diagnostic capabilities include
pseudowire VCCV-BFD and ITU-I.610 ATM OAM.
In addition, the devices support Ethernet
pseudowires over MPLS per RFC 4448 and end-
to-end redundancy for PW service protection.
Full range of standard synchronization options
The ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 are designed to
provide highly accurate synchronization over
packet transport and meet the key requirements
for cellular backhaul, such as +/-16 ppb (parts
per billion) frequency accuracy. The clock can be
recovered from either the TDM links or from the
Ethernet links, using PTPv2 (IEEE 1588v2) or
adaptive clock recovery (ACR).
SNMP management
The ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 feature flexible
management capabilities, including local
management via an ASCII terminal (RS-232). In
addition, remote management can be performed
either inband or out-of-band, using the network
or user ports. Advanced FCAPS (Fault,
Configuration, Accounting, Performance,
Security) and diagnostic tools are provided by
RADview-EMS, RAD’s carrier-class element
management system, via an SNMP-based GUI.
The ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 also support a
variety of configuration access channels,
including CLI over Telnet, SNMP, Web server, and
TFTP. Incorporated security features include
Secure Shell (SSH), Web-based Secure Socket
Layer (SSL), SNMPv3, and RADIUS, as well as
management access control list (ACL).
• Multiservice support for ATM, TDM and Ethernet traffic delivery over packet networks
• Any-Service-Any-Port flexibility
• Highly accurate clock regeneration using major industry standards
• ATM switching and traffic management
• Multi-standard pseudowire encapsulation over Ethernet, IP and MPLS networks
• Abis optimization
• Interoperable with BSS from major vendors
• Designed for 3GPP/LTE and WiMAX
ACE-3100
Multiservice support for ATM, TDM and
ACE-3100
For latest updates visit www.rad.com
RAD’s ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 multiservice cell-
site gateways are specifically designed to
accommodate the rapid expansion in cellular
backhaul traffic resulting from the widespread
deployment of new mobile broadband services.
They simplify service provisioning and control by
enabling simultaneous delivery of GSM, UMTS and
HSPA traffic over the same transport network.
Working opposite the ACE-340x, ACE-3600 and
ACE-3800 aggregation-site gateways, the
ACE-3100 and ACE-3200 minimize capital
investment and shorten service rollout times by
leveraging available ATM and SDH/SONET
infrastructure to access high capacity, economical
packet switched transport networks.
ACE-3200 ACE-3100
E1/T1 ports 8 or 16 0 or 4
ATM-155 ports 0 or 2 1 or 2
Fast Ethernet ports 2 for PSN traffic 2 for PSN traffic
and/or inband and/or inband
management management
Abis optimization Up to 6 E1 ports
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n x E1/T1 TDM
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ACE-3105, ACE-3205Cell-Site Gateways
ACE-3105 and ACE-3205 minimize capital
investment and shorten service rollout times by
leveraging available DSL infrastructure to access
ATM, SDH/SONET and high capacity, economical
packet switched networks.
In addition, they enhance throughput in 2G
networks via GSM Abis interface optimization.
Advanced QoS, pseudowire and OAM features
The advanced ATM shaping and scheduling
capabilities of the ACE-3105 and ACE-3205
permit operators to implement overbooking
strategies, enabling them to optimize network
utilization, conserve existing resources and
reduce the number of leased services required
to support their network.
The devices also enable operators to converge
multi-generation traffic over an all-IP RAN by
using IMA/UNI or standards-based CES/SAToP
pseudowire (PW) encapsulation, as well as
Ethernet to ATM bridging according to RFC 2684.
These are enhanced with various QoS schemes,
including VLAN priority (802.1p), EXP or ToS/
DSCP, as well as comprehensive monitoring and
diagnostic capabilities, including pseudowire
VCCV-BFD and ITU-I.610 ATM OAM.
In addition, the ACE-3105 and ACE-3205
support Ethernet pseudowires over MPLS per
RFC 4448 and end-to-end redundancy for PW
service protection.
The devices use PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
protocol to allow HSDPA connectivity in a variety
of DSL-based cellular backhaul applications.
Full range of standard synchronization options
The ACE-3105 and ACE-3205 are designed to
provide highly accurate synchronization over
packet transport and meet the key requirements
for cellular backhaul, such as +/-16 ppb (parts
per billion) frequency accuracy. The clock can be
recovered either from the TDM links or from the
DSL links, using PTPv2 (IEEE 1588v2), NTR
recovered clock over xDSL or adaptive clock
recovery (ACR).
SNMP management
The ACE-3105 and ACE-3205 feature flexible
management capabilities, including local
management via an ASCII terminal (RS-232). In
addition, remote management can be performed
either inband or out-of-band, using the network
or user ports. Advanced FCAPS (Fault,
Configuration, Accounting, Performance,
Security) and diagnostic tools are provided by
RADview-EMS, RAD’s carrier-class element
management system, via an SNMP-based GUI.
The ACE-3105 and ACE-3205 also support a
variety of configuration access channels,
including CLI over Telnet, SNMP, Web server, and
TFTP. Incorporated security features include
Secure Shell (SSH), Web-based Secure Socket
Layer (SSL), SNMPv3, and RADIUS, as well as
management access control list (ACL).
• Multiservice support for ATM, TDM and Ethernet traffic delivery over packet networks
• Support ADSL2/2+, VDSL2* andSHDSL.bis (IMA, M-pair and EFM bonding)
• Highly accurate clock regeneration using major industry standards
• ATM switching and traffic management
• Multi-standard pseudowire encapsulation over Ethernet, IP and MPLS networks
• Abis optimization option
• Interoperable with BSS from major vendors
• Designed for 3GPP/LTE and WiMAX
• Optional temperature-hardened enclosure
For latest updates visit www.rad.com
RAD’s ACE-3105 and ACE-3205 multiservice cell-
site gateways are specifically designed to
accommodate the rapid expansion in cellular
backhaul traffic resulting from the widespread
deployment of new mobile broadband services.
They simplify service provisioning and control by
enabling simultaneous delivery of GSM, UMTS and
HSPA traffic over the same transport network.
Working opposite the ACE-340x, ACE-3600 and
ACE-3800 aggregation-site gateways, the
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and SHDSL.bis or SHDSL.bis
ADSL2/2+ or VDSL2 (Annex A/B) ports 1 or 2 1
SHDSL.bis (Annex B+G, A+F) ports 4 4
Fast Ethernet (UTP or SFP) ports 2 for PSN traffic 2 for PSN traffic
and/or inband and/or inband
management management
Abis optimization Up to 6 E1 ports Up to 4 E1 ports
Power supply Single/dual, fixed Single, fixed
* Requires software upgrade
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GbE
2G BTS
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n x SHDSL orADSL2+/VDSL2*
3G Node B
IP Node B
ACE-3105ETH
Cell-site DSLgateway
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Transport Network
ATM or IPDSLAM
RNC
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n x E1/T1 TDM
STM-1/OC-3c
GbEn x E1/T1 IMA
Ch. STM-1/OC-3
SDH/SONET/ATM Network
ACE-340x/ACE-3600/ACE-3800
ACE-3205
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IP Node B
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BTS
Node B
FEATM orPacketTransportNetwork
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Cellular backhauling colocation over DSL solution
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• Installed in BTS sites to optimize Abis traffic
• The Vmux-425 can also be deployed in central locations connecting to several remote sites
• Up to 3:1 average bandwidth optimization
• Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications
• Full rate, enhanced full rate, half rate, and AMR support
• Compressed data, GPRS and dynamic EDGE support over multiple timeslots
• High precision clock recovery over packet
• Interoperable with BSS from major vendors
• Supports terrestrial, satellite and microwave connections
For latest updates visit www.rad.com
to the high cost of satellite and microwave
transmission, the Vmux-405 and Vmux-425 offer
quick return on investment.
Deployed in point-to-point and point-to-
multipoint topologies, a single Vmux-425 at the
BSC site supports up to six remote Vmux-405
units located at remote BTS sites. Alternatively,
the Vmux-405 and Vmux-425 can work opposite
the Vmux-445 at central locations (See page 83).
Third-party interoperability
The Vmux-405 and Vmux-425 also deliver
optimized data, GPRS and dynamic EDGE traffic
over multiple timeslots. They support all GSM
codecs, including FR, EFR, HR, and AMR. As
standard-based devices, they are interoperable
with equipment from major switch vendors,
such as Alcatel, Ericsson, Siemens, Huawei,
Nokia, and Motorola, thereby facilitating
connectivity in a multi-vendor environment.
Clock regeneration over Ethernet uplinks
The Vmux-405 and Vmux-425 incorporate
advanced clock recovery capabilities, to enable
accurate synchronization over packet transport.
The reliable regeneration of the TDM-based
clock enables the use of packet switched
networks to backhaul cellular voice traffic.
SNMP management
The Vmux-405 and Vmux-425 feature flexible
management capabilities, including local
management via an ASCII terminal (RS-232). In
addition, remote management can be performed
either inband or out-of-band, using the network
or user ports. Advanced FCAPS (Fault,
Configuration, Accounting, Performance,
Security) and diagnostic tools are provided by
RADview-EMS, RAD’s carrier-class element
management system, via an SNMP-based GUI.
The Vmux-405 and Vmux-425 also support a
variety of configuration access channels,
including CLI over Telnet, SNMP, Web server, and
TFTP. Incorporated security features include
Secure Shell (SSH), Web-based Secure Socket
Layer (SSL), SNMPv3, and RADIUS, as well as
management access control list (ACL).
Vmux-405, Vmux-425GSM Abis Optimization Gateways
Vmux-405 Vmux-425
Height 1U 1U
Width 9.5-inch (24 cm) 19-inch (48 cm)
E1 ports 4 (service + uplink) 6 (service) +10 (uplink)
10/100BaseT ports 2 (uplink + 2 (uplink + management) management)
Front access P P
Additional features Power supply redundancy
Central Office
Remote Site
BSC
E1s
Large Remote Site
E1
E1
E1
E1
Vmux-405
E1
E1
Abis optimization
BTS
BTS
Vmux-425
BTS
BTS
BTS
BTS
MSC
E1s
ETHor E1
Vmux-425
ETHor E1
Voice compression technologies enable mobile
operators to slash backhaul bandwidth
requirements on BSC-to-MSC and MSC-to-PSTN
segments, as well as between MSCs. Because
voice traffic between the BTS and the BSC is
already compressed, no further compression is
recommended. However, significant bandwidth
reduction and cost savings can be realized by
optimizing the Abis interface, which carries the
encapsulated traffic in the BTS to BSC segment.
Up to 3:1 average bandwidth optimization
The Vmux-405 and Vmux-425 GSM Abis
optimization gateways are standalone devices,
complementing RAD’s Vmux voice compression
products. The Vmux-405 and Vmux-425 optimize
Abis bandwidth utilization, while greater efficiency
in the A interface (BSC to MSC) and the E interface
(MSC to MSC/PSTN) is achieved by the Vmux voice
trunking gateways (see pages 152-154). Together,
the Vmux gateways reduce OpEx and maximize the
amount of traffic that can be supported over links
with limited available bandwidth, thereby enabling
cellular operators to expand their network
infrastructure and introduce new services, without
incurring additional costs.
This is particularly important in remote or rural
areas lacking an extensive terrestrial telecom
infrastructure, where cellular operators backhaul
traffic over expensive satellite links. In addition,
the Vmux Abis optimization gateways can be used
over microwave radio connections. Moreover, due
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• Connects up to 60 E1 over E1, STM-1 and GbE uplinks
• Up to 3:1 average bandwidth optimization
• Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications
• Operates over terrestrial, satellite and microwave connections
• Small-sized, fully redundant system
• Full rate, enhanced full rate, half rate, and AMR support
• Compressed data, GPRS and dynamic EDGE support over multiple timeslots
• Interoperable with BSS from major vendors
• High precision clock recovery over packet
Voice compression technologies enable mobile
operators to slash backhaul bandwidth
requirements on BSC-to-MSC and MSC-to-PSTN
segments, as well as between MSCs. Because
voice traffic between the BTS and the BSC is
already compressed, no further compression is
recommended. However, significant bandwidth
reduction and cost savings can be realized by
optimizing the Abis interface, which carries the
encapsulated traffic in the BTS to BSC segment.
Up to 3:1 average bandwidth optimization
The Vmux-445 central-site GSM Abis
optimization gateway operates opposite the
Vmux-405 and Vmux-425 to complement RAD’s
Vmux voice compression products, enabling
cellular operators to lower backhaul costs across
their radio access network (RAN). The
Vmux-405, Vmux-425 and Vmux-445 optimize
the Abis bandwidth utilization, while greater
efficiency in the A interface (BSC to MSC) and
the E interface (MSC to MSC/PSTN) is achieved
by the Vmux voice trunking gateways (see pages
152-154). Together, the Vmux gateways reduce
OpEx while enabling cellular operators to expand
their network infrastructure and introduce new
services without additional costs.
Offering up to 3:1 bandwidth optimization,
the Vmux-445 is ideal for deployments in
remote or rural areas, where the lack of
extensive terrestrial infrastructure compels
cellular operators to backhaul traffic over
expensive satellite links.
Full redundancy
For carrier-class reliability, the Vmux-445 offers
full redundancy for the main module, including
the uplinks and the power supply modules, with
switchover in the event of malfunction.
Data, GPRS, dynamic EDGE supported
The Vmux-445 delivers optimized data, GPRS
and dynamic EDGE over multiple timeslots. It
supports all GSM codecs, including FR, EFR, HR,
and AMR. As a standard-based device, the
Vmux-445 is interoperable with equipment from
major switch vendors, such as Alcatel, Ericsson,
Siemens, Huawei, Nokia, and Motorola, thereby
facilitating connectivity in a multi-vendor
environment.
Clock regeneration over Ethernet uplinks
Advanced clock recovery capabilities, enable
accurate synchronization over packet transport,
allowing the use of packet switched networks to
backhaul cellular voice traffic.
The Vmux-445 is a compact 3U-high, 19-inch
wide unit that can be mounted in a 19-inch
rack. As a space-saving unit, the Vmux is an
ideal solution for BSC sites. The platform
grooms the traffic of up to 60 E1s over E1,
STM-1 or GbE uplinks, and supports redundant
AC/DC power supply.
SNMP management
The Vmux-445 features flexible management
capabilities, including local management via an
ASCII terminal (RS-232). In addition, remote
management can be performed either inband or
out-of-band, using the network or user ports or
the dedicated management port. Advanced
FCAPS (Fault, Configuration, Accounting,
Performance, Security) and diagnostic tools are
provided by RADview-EMS, RAD’s carrier-class
element management system, via an SNMP-
based GUI.
The Vmux-445 also supports a variety of
configuration access channels, including CLI over
Telnet, SNMP, Web server, and TFTP.
Incorporated security features include Secure
Shell (SSH), Web-based Secure Socket Layer
(SSL), SNMPv3, and RADIUS, as well as
management access control list (ACL).
Vmux-445Central-Site GSM Abis Optimization Gateway
For latest updates visit www.rad.com
Central Office
Remote Site
BSC Vmux-445
E1s
Large Remote Site
E1
E1
E1
E1
Vmux-405
E1
E1
Abis optimization
BTS
BTS
Vmux-425
BTS
BTS
BTS
BTS
MSC
E1s
ETHor E1
ETHor E1