Ethernet Access Device

Managed Ethernet Access Device for Ethernet Services

• Up to 1Gbps with both Copper & Fibre LAN and Network Ports
• Zero Touch Provisioning fully automated discovery, installation and testing process
• 802.3ah & 802.1ag OAM service integrity checking EFM, CFM
• Unique MetroSAM (Service Assurance Module) hardware for wirespeed Service Level Agreement (SLA) measurement & verification
• Y.1731 and 'TWAMP' support for in-service Layer-2 (Ethernet) and Layer-3 (IP) traffic Latency and Jitter performance monitoring & alarming
• Integrated RFC2544 and Y.1564 test traffic generation, loop back and reporting, for both Layer-2 (Ethernet MAC) and Layer-3 (IP) traffic
• Service delay and delay variation measurements performed both during commissioning and in-service
• Support for Performance-Assured Ethernet (PAE) Services
• Customer VLAN and Q-in-Q support for service differentiation
• Supports automated OTDR based fault detection
• Link Loss Forwarding, L2CP tunnelling & Jumbo Frame Support (10kb)
• Compact unit with robust metal housing and integral power supply
• Auto-sensing power supply (100-250V AC or -48V DC versions), 12-24V DC on request
• Designed and manufactured in the UK

FCM9003 Overview

The FCM9003 offers a sophisticated ethernet demarcation solution for Ethernet Service Providers, with flexible interface options. Measurement of the key parameters: delay and delay variation, is performed to ensure that the service is suitable for real time applications such as VoIP. These measurements can also be performed in-service against programmable thresholds to prove that the service continues to operate effectively over the longer term. This proactive fault detection assists in the rapid isolation of potential service problems resulting in high service levels whilst reducing operational costs (OPEX) and being able to offer Service Level Agreements to customers.

Zero Touch Provisioning

The FCM9003 supports Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), minimising both on-site installation time and the Engineering skills required. This auto-provisioning process reduces on-site installation to a plug and play exercise, simple enough for the end user to perform themselves, i.e. simply checking that the Ethernet LEDs indicate correct physical connectivity. The ethernet access device auto-discovers its management connection, IP address and TFTP server, then downloads its individual service definition parameters and management system contact details. The ethernet access device then measures the delay of the service to micro-second resolution to prove that the service has been provisioned appropriately for real time applications. The ethernet access device then auto-provisions itself and sends a service availability certificate to the NOC for inclusion into the Service Provider’s provisioning documentation. Subsequent in-service delay verification measurements then continue to check that service level agreements are being maintained and notify of any drop in performance below a set of programmable thresholds.

Testing and Monitoring

Should the ethernet access device suffer a loss of power then a Dying Gasp 802.3ah message and Trap are sent to provide immediate notification of the reason for service loss. This functionality along with the commissioning process followed up with in-service continuity checking and delay monitoring combine to minimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Ethernet Service Provision.

FCM9003 Power Configurations

The FCM9003 is available in a choice of 100-250 VAC or -48 VDC integrated power supplies, although a 12V-24V DC version is also available on request.

FCM9003 Rackmounting

The FCM9003 can easily be rack mounted in either a 1U two unit rack mount kit, a 6U eighteen unit rackmount kit.

Please contact Metrodata for price and availability of SFP modules including standard 1310nm singlemode as well as long haul, 1550nm, bi-directional and CWDM.