10 Gigabit Carrier Ethernet Aggregation Switch

• 24 x 100/1000BaseFX Ethernet SFP ports, user-configurable as network or user interfaces
• Dual 10 GbE XFP ports, with two additional ports available via expansion module
• Non-blocking architecture enables wire speed forwarding
• MEF-9 and MEF-14 certified for EPL and EVPL services
• Ethernet QoS and traffic management capabilities include classification, policing, shaping, queue management, and congestion avoidance features
• Ethernet OAM per IEE 802.3-2005 (formerly 802.3ah) and IEE 802.1ag
• Gigabit Ethernet ring support; uplink redundancy; Link aggregation per IEEE 802.3ad with LACP
• IEEE 802.1d/w/s standard support for Spanning Tree, Rapid Spanning Tree and Multiple Spanning Tree mechanism
• Compact size for limited space installations; temperature hardened enclosure for outdoor deployments

• 10 Gigabit aggregation point for differentiated SLA-based business services
• Enables end-to-end network performance and SLA monitoring with Ethernet OAM
• Carrier-class resiliency and service availability with sub-50 ms convergence using Ethernet ring, spanning tree protocols and network link protection
• Optimizes throughput with minimal latency

The ETX-1002 10-Gigabit non-blocking Carrier Ethernet aggregation switch is ideal for transport aggregation of Layer 3 business services, such as IP VPN, VoIP and dedicated Internet access, over an Ethernet, IP or MPLS network. Alternatively, the ETX-1002 provides service aggregation with quality of service control for Layer 2 business applications, such as Layer 2 VPNs and LAN-to-LAN services.

Deployed in a hub and spoke topology, the high-capacity edge switch provides a central aggregation solution for Carrier Ethernet demarcation devices deployed at the customer premises, such as RAD’s ETX-102, ETX-201 or ETX-202, as well as the ETX-A series, or third-party devices. In addition, it supports resilient GbE/10GbE Carrier Ethernet access rings.

Enhanced QoS capabilities

The ETX-1002 is equipped with advanced capabilities for handling multi-priority traffic, ensuring latency, jitter and packet delivery performance. The device supports traffic classification according to user-defined criteria, including VLAN priority (P-bit), MAC address, EtherType, DiffServ, ToS, DSCP, TCP and UDP ports. In addition, metering, policing, and shaping functionalities help carriers to rate-limit user traffic according to pre-defined CIR (committed information rate) and EIR (excess information rate) profiles, thereby supporting customized service packages and enabling carriers to introduce new revenue generators. Enhanced quality of service is further supported by an 8-queue scheduling mechanism that combines Strict Priority (SP), Weighted Round Robin (WRR) and Modified Deficit Round Robin (MDRR) queuing, to efficiently handle real-time, premium and best-effort traffic.

Ethernet OAM for SLA assurance

The ETX-1002 features Ethernet OAM capabilities to enable remote and automatic fault localization without service interruptions or costly on-site inspections. The device's Ethernet
OAM suite includes Ethernet Link OAM (IEEE standard 802.3-2005, formerly 802.3ah), and
Ethernet Connectivity Fault Management (IEEE 802.1ag).

Uplink redundancy and Ethernet ring protection

Some customers require high level service resiliency. In such cases, the aggregation device should also be able to provide uplink redundancy to protect the access link and allow Five Nines (99.999%) reliability. The ETX-1002 offers link redundancy to ensure service continuity in the event of link failure. Furthermore, it supports standard spanning-tree protocols, as well as GbE/10 GbE ring protection with sub-50 ms restoration for mission-critical applications.