Gigabit Ethernet Converter to SDH STM1 or Sonet OC3

LAN extension over STM1 (SDH) or OC3 (Sonet) WAN services

• Two RJ45 plus one SFP flexible media port, offering local Switched Ethernet connections up to 1Gbps, with Ethernet Jumbo Frame Support (10k byte)
• Ethernet EoSDH encapsulation to VC4 or NxVC3, with support for single or dual-redundant WAN links
• Fully manageable via Serial Terminal (user-friendly context-sensitive menu system), Telnet/SSH, SNMP and Web Browser. TACACS+ for secure Management authentication
• Carrier Ethernet OAM protocol support, for Connectivity Management
• 802.1q VLAN support with prioritisation based on 802.1p and/or DSCP markers
• Bandwidth control per Ethernet Port and Priority queue (also for Broadcast traffic), enabling differentiated traffic QoS
• RSTP Support
• Flexible Ethernet encapsulation schemes, including support for GFP standard for inter-operability
• LED status indicators
• Alarm Extension Relay
• Robust metal casing, made in the UK to high quality standards
• Integral auto-sensing power supply (100-250V AC or -48V DC versions)
• 12V & 24V DC PSU variants also available on request
• Easy to install & maintain
• Optional rack-mounting kit available

The WCM5100 is a member of the MetroCONNECT family, offering Managed LAN extension over STM1 (SDH) or OC3 (Sonet) Wide Area Networks.The WCM5100 supports two RJ45 LAN interfaces. A further LAN interface is provided via an SFP port, offering the flexibility of an RJ45 or a wide variety of fibre interface options. Over-sized Ethernet frames, of up to 2048 bytes, are supported.

Ethernet VLANs are supported, either by pass-through of existing Tags or by the Push and Pop of Tags on ingress and egress at Ethernet ports. Pre-embedded prioritisation schemes can be honoured, or alternatively prioritisation can be over-written under Management control. Bandwidth limitation per port and per prioritisation can be implemented, providing a mechanism for differentiated QoS for multiple services. Management is offered via each of; Serial Terminal connection,Telnet, SNMP or Web Browser application. Management security is offered via SSH and TACACS+ authentication. Support is also offered for ‘Carrier Ethernet’ Link OAM Management (IEEE802.3ah), enabling status information to be shared with connected equipment if required.

In line with all other members of the MetroCONNECT Ethernet Service Delivery family, the WCM5100 supports Metrodata’s ‘zero-touch’ installation process, eliminating the need for skilled resources for remote-site installations.

Ethernet traffic is encapsulated by the WCM5100, for transmission over the WAN link, using a number of optional schema, including support for the ITU-T G.7041 standard ‘Generic Framing Procedure’ (GFP).The product can be used for both simple Point-to-Point networks, using two WCM5100 products linked via either terrestrial or wireless (e.g. microwave) WAN services, or as part of a Point-to-MultiPoint topology, using the MetroCONNECT MC12000 Ethernet Service Delivery Chassis, or third- party aggregation platforms.

The WCM5100 is available in a choice of 100-250 VAC or -48 VDC integrated power supplies.

The WCM5100 can easily be rack mounted in either a 1U two unit rack mount kit, a 6U eighteen unit rack mount kit.

The WCM5100 is part of a wide range of LAN extension products from Metrodata.