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ETX-5
Ethernet Service Aggregation Platform• Feature-rich CE2.0-certified aggregation platform, the cornerstone of RAD’s Service
Assured Access (SAA) solution• Ideal for carriers, wholesalers and mobile operators, building fully redundant networks
with diverse topologies for delivery and monitoring of MEF-certified Ethernet andTDM-over-packet services• Unmatched level of resiliency with self-healing Ethernet rings and LAG, enhanced
traffic management capabilities for fully color-aware networks• Hardware-based OAM and diagnostics for scalable and accurate traffic monitoring,
quick fault detection and user-friendly troubleshooting• Easy service provisioning, using the Service Manager application and Performance
Monitoring portal[The ETX-5 Carrier Ethernet aggregation
platform, together with the ETX-2 Carrier
Ethernet demarcation device, are the main
component of RAD’s Service Assured
Access solution, providing SLA-based
services, Ethernet business offerings,
legacy TDM service emulation and mobile
backhaul. It is ideal for carrier-to-carrier
connectivity applications complying withMEF 26, as well as for high capacity
grooming of Ethernet OAM andperformance monitoring sessions. This 3U
modular system features high port density
for space-restricted facilities.
ETX-5 features non-blocking architecture,
allowing wire-speed forwarding of all
packet sizes. It is designed for highavailability and “Always-On Service”.
Operating over various topologies (linear,
daisy chain, and self-healing G.8032v2rings), ETX-5 builds a complete
color-aware access network.

ETX-5 provides CE2.0-certified Ethernet
services including:•E-Line (EPL and EVPL) for LAN-to-LAN,
VoIP and IP-VPN connectivity, as well
as for storage and dedicated Internetaccess•

E-LAN (EP-LAN and EVP-LAN) for
multipoint Layer-2 VPN, transparent
LAN services and multicast networks•

E-Tree (EP-Tree and EVP-Tree) for
combining multiple Ethernet
technologies across different domains•

E-Access for reaching the service
provider’s out-of-franchise subscriber
locations as part of the end-to-end
service•2G, 3GPP, LTE and LTE-A transport.

ETX-5 is available as a NEBS-compliant (DConly) chassis intended for street-cabinet
and cellular-tower installation.

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Ethernet Service Aggregation Platform
CARRIER INTEROPERABILITY
ETX-5 is interoperable with RAD’s
intelligent Ethernet demarcation devices(ETX-2, ETX-1, MiNID), and TDM
pseudowire gateways (IPmux), to build
optimized access networks – both TDM
and packet-based – over PSN.
Fault-tolerant hardware design with fully
redundant timing, management and power
sub-systems, prevents service downtime.
ETHERNET 2.0
ETX-5 incorporates a complete set of
CE 2.0-certified Ethernet service tools thatallow the service provider to distinguishbetween high- and low-priority traffic, andto optimize TCP sessions.
Traffic Management
ETX-5 efficiently handles multi-priority
traffic on a per-flow basis. Its 120-Gbps
capacity enables simultaneous processingof thousands of flows, allowing service
providers to deploy true trafficengineered, color-aware networks.

The powerful H-QoS traffic manager
performs hierarchical scheduling andshaping at port-, tunnel- and EVC-level. Itemploys two-rate, three-color policers andadvanced color mapping/marking
techniques to deliver a true multi-CoS
solution. Multi-curve WRED profiles assure
CIR traffic priority over EIR.
OAMA hardware-based OAM CFM mechanismwith Up and Down MEP support provides
enhanced scale of line-rate
CCM/DMM/LMM measurement forend-to-end service assurance, according
to IEEE 802.1ag-D8 requirements. ETX-5
monitors performance per Y.1731.
Point-to-point Ethernet links can bemonitored, using OAM EFM technology, as
defined by IEEE 802.3ah. ETX-5 uses OAM
EFM for discovery of OAM-enabled
entities, event notification and loopback
control.

RESILIENCY
ETX-5 functions as a fully-redundant
aggregation and demarcation point thatenables end-to-end visibility and smoothservice hand-off. ETX-5 offers various
tools to ensure continuous availability andsub-50 ms restoration in the event ofnetwork outages.
The following port and service protection
mechanisms are employed: LAG(protection and load-balancing), ERP(G.8032v2), Ethernet protection grouping(dual homing), TDM APS.
A fault propagation mechanism
propagates failures from and to Ethernet
ports, LAG or at OAM (CFM) level. This
ensures that the traffic is sent via
operational links. If a failure occurs, theunit triggers redundancy mechanisms atuser equipment.

SMART SFPSGbE ports on E5-GBE-20 card can host up
to ten unmanaged smart SFPs for Ethernet
over TDM (MiRICi-E1/T1 or MiRICi-E3/T3) orpseudowire (MiTOP-E1/T1 or MiTOP-E3/T3)
functionality.

Applications

GbE

CopperGbE

GbE

4/8 x E1/T1
Media
Converter

PSN

ETX-1,
ETX-2
FOPE

TDM

ETX-2
GbE

GbE

10GbE

ETX-2
GbE/10GbE G.8032
Ring
GbE

ETX-5
STM-1/OC-3

ETX-2

Figure 1. Access Aggregation with SLA-Based Services
ETX-5 supports multiple access topologies (linear, mesh and ring) and services (E-Line, E-LAN, E-Access) with redundancy (LAG,ring). It aggregates Ethernet traffic from a variety of advanced NIDs, featuring hardware OAM and traffic management.

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TIMING AND SYNCHRONIZATIONMANAGEMENT AND SECURITY

Incorporating RAD’s SyncToP
synchronization over packet and Ethernet
physical layer (Sync-E), ETX-5 utilizes
standard technologies to ensure accurate
clock recovery and distribution, withIEEE-1588v2 grandmaster functionality
and Sync-E support over all Ethernet
ports.

The device can be managed via RADview,
RAD’s carrier-class NMS for Windows andUnix. ETX-5 also supports a variety ofaccess protocols, including CLI over Telnet,
SNMPv3, and TFTP. Security features
include SSH, SNMPv3, RADIUS andTACACS+.
ETX-5 uses the RADview Service Manager
provisioning system for creating, testing
and monitoring networks.

MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS
Performance Management Portal
ETX-5 is integrated into the Performance
Management portal of the RADview
network management system, enabling
real-time monitoring of Ethernet service
performance by collecting KPI data from
RAD devices.

Specifications
CAPACITY
Switching
200 GB half duplex
MTU
Up to 12 kB
Classification
According to outer or outer+inner VLAN,
P-bit, IP Precedence, DSCP, Ethertype,
IP/MAC source/destination address
VLAN Editing
Inner/outer VLAN editing per VLAN and P-bit
10GBE INTERFACES
Four 10GbE on main card, NNI
Two 10GbE on I/O card, UNI/NNI

Y.1564
A standard service activation tool (Y.1564
generator/responder) is used to assess
the configuration and performance of an
Ethernet service prior to customer
notification and delivery.

XFP: 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR and10GBASE-ER
FE/GBE INTERFACES
20 GbE on I/O card, NNI or UNI, SFP or UTP
SFP: 100BaseFx/1000BaseSx/Lx,
10/100/1000BaseTx

Subscriber Sites
UNI

Subscriber Sites
Operator
NetworkService Provider
NetworkENNI

E-LineUNI

ETX-2

Ethernet NTU
UNIUNI
Layer-2 VPN

ETX-2

ETX-2
ETX-5

UNI

Hairpinning
ETX-2

Figure 2. Carrier-to-Carrier Connectivity with SLA Preservation

UNI

ETX-2

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Ethernet Service Aggregation Platform
FE/GBE AND 10GBE SFPS/XFPS

NETWORK TOPOLOGYPSEUDOWIRE

For the list of supported SFP/XFPtransceivers, see the SFP/XFP Compatibility
document on the product webpage.

Linear, ring per G.8032v2 with ladder
topology

Payload Encapsulation
CESoPSN, SAToP

Services
E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree, E-AccessNetwork Encapsulation
MEF 8, UDP/IP

ComplianceCE2.0, MEF 6, MEF 8, MEF 9,
MEF 10/10.1/10.2, MEF 11, MEF 14,
MEF 22, MEF 26

Capacity
Up 252 E1 or 336 T1 TDM PWs per I/O card

Note: It is strongly recommended to order thisdevice with original RAD SFPs/XFPs installed. This
will ensure that prior to shipping, RAD has
performed comprehensive functional quality tests
on the entire assembled unit, including the SFP/XFP
devices. RAD cannot guarantee full compliance toproduct specifications for units using non-RAD

BRIDGE

SFPs.

Compliance802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1ad (provider bridge)

SDH/SONET INTERFACES
4 channelized STM-1/OC-3 on I/O card
Compliance: G.783/G.825 (STM-1),
Telecordia GR-253 core (OC-3), G.707

Mode
VLAN-aware
Spanning Tree Protocols
Up to 32 RSTP/MSTP instances per chassis
ROUTERIP forwarding, static routing

Access Network
Metro

Core

Aggregation

First Mile

ETX-5
PCRF

GbE

MME

ETX-2

GbE,
10GbE

TDM
G.8023v2
10GbE Ring

S-GW

RNC

BTS/Node B

DSLAM

ETX-5

P-GW

DSLG.8023v2
10GbE Ring

BSC

ETX-5

GbE, 10GbE
ETX-2

TDM
BTS/Node B

Figure 3. Mobile Backhaul

ETX-5 can be used by fixed and mobile carriers building their own access infrastructure to provide cell-site connectivity. It aggregatesbase station traffic, serves as an intelligent demarcation device with GbE/10GbE fiber connectivity and allows ring connectivity towards
the backhaul.

Data SheetQUALITY OF SERVICE (H-QoS)

TIMING

Capacity
3 levels with EVC, tunnel and port-level
scheduling and shaping

Synchronous Ethernet
G.8261, G.8263, G.781

8 × CoS per EVC scheduling and shaping
elements

1588v2 PTP
Ordinary clock grandmaster or slave
E2E, one-step transparent clock (TC)CoS Mapping
Per flow, P-bit, DSCP, IP precedence

Phase and frequency synchronization

Congestion Avoidance
WRED per queue

1 PPS, 10 MHz signal

Shapers
Single- and dual-rate

TOD interface

Clock Sources
Domain:Synchronous Ethernet

Policers
Dual-rate three color-aware policer on
ingress flows with up to 10 Gbps rate

1588v2 packets
BITS (2.048 MHz, 1.544 MHz)TOD interface (10 MHz)OAM CFM
TypeHardware-based, per EVC and EVC.CoS

STM-1/OC-3
E1/T1:
Tx clock derived from internal E1/T1

Compliance
IEEE-802.1ag, ITU-TY.1731
OAM EFM

Adaptive, recovered from TDM PW
Domain Clock Resiliency
Redundant clock sources per main card:

Type
Active, passive•

1588v2 grandmaster and slave•

GPS interface (1PPS/10 MHz/TOD)

Functions
Discovery, event notification, loopbackcontrol

•

BITS

ComplianceIEEE 802.3ah

ComplianceGR-253-CORE (SONET), GR-1244-CORE(Stratum 3), ITU-G813 Option 1/2 (SDH
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Ethernet Service Aggregation Platform
MANAGEMENT

GENERAL

Ethernet Management Port
Type: 10/100/1000BaseT
Connector: RJ-45

PhysicalControl PortInterface: V.24/RS-232 DCE
Connector: 9-pin D-type, female
Management Options
Command line interface with password
protected access, authorization levels
Telnet/SSH, SNMPv2/v3, RADview, SFTP
RADIUS, TACACS+, management ACL

Regular chassis:
Height: 133 mm (5.2 in)
Width: 440 mm (17.3 in)Depth: 380 mm (15 in), DC version
Depth: 455 mm (23.6 in), AC version
Weight: 12 kg (26.4 lb), maximum
NEBS-compliant chassis:
Height: 132.5 mm (5.2 in)
Width: 541.6 mm (21.3 in)Depth: 385.2 mm (15.1 in)
Weight: 20 kg (44 lb), maximum

Hot-swappable cards

Power
AC: 100 to 240 VAC (115/230 VACnominal), 50/60 Hz

Card- and port-level traffic redundancy

DC: 40–72 VDC (48 or 60 VDC nominal)

Management sub-system redundancy

Power Consumption
Up to 500W (fully populated chassis)

RESILIENCY

Domain clock redundancy
Dual power supply
Replaceable fan tray
Link Aggregation
Protection or load-balancing LAG with
LACP between Ethernet ports on the sameor different cards as per IEEE 802.3-2005,
and 802.1ax requirements
G.8032v2 Ring
Up to 16 simultaneous rings between
Ethernet ports on the same or different cards
APS
1+1 unidirectional between TDM ports on
the same or different I/O cards
Ethernet Dual Homing
Up to 8 1:1 bidirectional protection groups
DIAGNOSTICS
AlarmsHard-coded alarm severity, masking
ITU Y.1564
Verification of Ethernet service
configuration and delivery
Digital Diagnostics Monitoring SFPs
SFF-8472-compatible SFPs, excluding
external calibration

Environment
Temperature:
Operating: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage: -20 to +70°C (0 to 150°F)
Humidity: Up to 93%, non-condensing
Cooling: Replaceable fan tray

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Ordering
ETX-5 must be ordered with the RADcare
BasicPlus Service Package (minimum1 year) and the RADcare Professional
Service Package.
In the USA and Canada, ETX-5 must beordered with the RADcare Project
Assurance Package only.
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS
ChassisETX-5300A/AC
Chassis with fan unit, AC power supply
and AC power inlet
ETX-5300A/ACDC
Chassis with fan unit, AC and DC power
supplies, AC and DC power inlets
ETX-5300A/ACR
Chassis with fan unit, two AC power
supplies and two AC power inlets
ETX-5300A/DC
Chassis with fan unit, DC power supplyand DC power inlet
ETX-5300A/DCRChassis with fan unit, two DC power
supplies and two DC power inlets
ETX-5300A/NB/DC
NEBS-compliant chassis with fan unit, DCpower supply and DC power inlet
ETX-5300A/NB/DCR
NEBS-compliant chassis with fan unit, twoDC power supplies and two DC power
inlets
Notes: NEBS-compliant chassis must be orderedwith air filter (ETX-5300A-AF), see the Service Card
section below.

Main and I/O Cards
ETX-5300A-MC/4 XFP/AT
Main card with four 10GbE ports, XFPslots, advanced timing capabilities
ETX-5300A-ETH/20XGE/SFP
GbE card with 20 GbE ports, SFP slots
ETX-5300A-ETH/20XGE/UTP
GbE card with 20 GbE ports, UTP
ETX-5300A-ETH/2X10GE/XFP
10GbE card with two 10GbE ports, XFPslots
ETX-5300A-MS/CH/S4
SDH/SONET card with four channelized
STM-1/OC-3 ports, SFP slots

Service Cards
ETX-5300A-FAN
Fan unit
ETX-5300A-FAN/NB
NEBS-compliant fan unit
ETX-5300A-PS/AC
AC power supply
ETX-5300A-PS/DC
DC power supply
ETX-5300A-PSIAC power inlet
ETX-5300A-AF
Air filter, required for NEBS-complaintchassisSPECIAL CONFIGURATIONSContact your local RAD partner for
additional configuration options.

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ETX-5
Ethernet Service Aggregation Platform

RM-ETX-5300-3U-19-FRONTHardware kit for front-edge mounting ofETX-5 into a 19” rack
RM-ETX-5300-AC-3U-19-FRONTHardware kit for front-edge mounting andrear-end fastening of ETX-5 in a 19” rack
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESRM-ETX-5300-3U-23-FRONTHardware kit for front-edge mounting ofETX-5 into a 23” rackRM-ETX-5300-3U-23-FRAME
Hardware kit for mid-chassis mounting ofETX-5 into a 23” rack

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