Release 12.1 features, Release 12.1 features 1-4 – Nortel Networks OPTera Metro 3500 User Manual
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OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform NTRN10AN Rel 12.1 Standard Iss 1 Apr 2004
Release 12.1 features
The Release 12.1 OPTera Metro 3500 system offers the following new and
enhanced features:
•
Gigabit Ethernet Drop and Continue support on 2xGigE/FC-P2P interface
•
Support for extended reach (ZX) small-form factor pluggable (SFP)
This document describes the applications and functionality available in
Release 12.1. See the following chapters for more detail:
•
Chapter 1,
, gives a high level description of what is supported in
this release.
•
Chapter 2,
Operation, administration, and maintenance (OAM) features
gives a high level description of OAM&P functionality.
•
Chapter 3,
, describes both shelves and their
components.
•
Chapter 4,
Technical specifications
(in Part 2 of this guide), lists the
technical specifications for all circuit packs and equipment.
•
Chapter 5,
Engineering rules
(in Part 2 of this guide), lists special
engineering rules for interworking, DWDM, and Preside.
•
Chapter 6,
Cable and connector details
(in Part 2 of this guide), lists the
cables and components used on the shelf.
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Chapter 7,
Shelf mounting guidelines
(in Part 2 of this guide), describes
typical installations.
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Chapter 8,
Ordering information
(in Part 2 of this guide), provides
procedures and tables to simplify the ordering process.
•
Chapter 9,
Terms and conditions
(in Part 2 of this guide), provides contacts
to set up an order.
See
for a complete list of supported features in Release 12.1.
Table 1-1
Feature compatibility for Release 12.1
Feature
Supported on
platforms with
VTX-series
circuit packs
Supported on
platforms with
STX circuit packs
Network configurations
Bidirectional line switched ring (BLSR) (2-fiber) at OC-192 rate
No
Yes
Bidirectional line switched ring (BLSR) (2-fiber) at OC-48 rate
Yes
No
BLSR with linear spur
Yes
Yes
BLSR with subtending UPSR
Yes
Yes