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Megaplex-4
Next Generation Multiservice Access Nodes

· Carrier-class multiservice platform: Ethernet services, high speed, low speed, analog
voice, data, fiber multiplexing and pseudowire connectivity
· Central solution aggregating Ethernet and TDM services over fiber/copper from RAD CPEs
towards SDH/SONET and/or PSN core networks
· MEF CE 2.0 certified, support of MEF applications: Ethernet Private Line (EPL/EVPL),
Ethernet Private LAN (EP-LAN/EVP-LAN) and E-TREE, with flexible mapping of user traffic
into Ethernet flows
· Distributed network functions virtualization (D-NFV) for rapid rollout of new services and
network capabilities
· Certified for IEEE-1613

Central site solution, major building block Hybrid Access solution. Megaplex-4 provision multiple legacy and next-
of RAD’s portfolio for service providers, converts the data stream from TDM/serial generation services over their high
carriers and utilities, Megaplex-4 functions modules in the MP-4100/4104 chassis capacity pipes.
as a carrier-class, TDM and Ethernet (E1/T1, SHDSL, data or voice ports) into IP
aggregator, as well as a high capacity DS0 or MPLS packets for transmission over RESILIENCY
cross connect and next generation Ethernet, IP or MPLS networks.
Carrier-Class Reliability
multiservice access node. It transports
Carrier-class service reliability ensures
legacy and next-generation services over MARKET SEGMENTS AND
continuous availability and sub-50ms
any infrastructure for seamless migration. APPLICATIONS
restoration in the event of network
The Megaplex-4 family includes two Various users can benefit from the outages through system redundancy
devices: a larger 10-slot Megaplex-4100 Megaplex-4 solution: options, link and path protection schemes
and a compact 4-slot Megaplex-4104. · SDH/SONET customers who need to and enhanced support for diverse ring
When deployed as a carrier-class Ethernet maximize bandwidth utilization of their topologies.
aggregator, Megaplex-4 can terminate network Traffic Duplication
Ethernet traffic carried over · Subscribers with mixed Ethernet and Traffic Duplication, a unique technology
E1/T1/SHDSL/SHDSL.bis/fiber links or TDM services available in Megaplex-4, allows networks
native Ethernet copper and fiber, as well with mission-critical applications to
as through a VCG in the SDH/SONET · Subscribers looking for a future-proof
migration path to IP connectivity enhance reliability and performance. It can
circuits. This traffic can then be switched be used to minimize delay on critical utility
either to a different PDH/TDM trunk or to · Dual network owners using applications (such as Teleprotection) by
Ethernet ports. SDH/SONET for voice, and packet for capitalizing on Carrier Ethernet reduced
With RAD’s Service Assured Access (SAA) data. latency at higher speeds. Mission-critical
capabilities, Megaplex-4 provides Carrier Its ability to handle a broad range of traffic can be transported over a new
Ethernet functionalities, such as traffic Ethernet, data and voice services, as well Carrier Ethernet network running in
management (TM), standards-based as a large variety of network technologies parallel with the existing SDH/SONET
operations, Administration and Monitoring in a single compact managed node, makes network, while preparing for future, full
and Performance Monitoring (OAM&P). Megaplex-4 an ideal core/edge solution for service migration.
Using pseudowire, Megaplex-4 provides carriers and service providers. It also
legacy services over packet-switched provides a perfect fit for large enterprises,
networks (PSN) making it a fundamental utilities and transportation companies that
building block in RAD’s Service Migration require an efficient way to transport and
Megaplex-4
Next Generation Multiservice Access Nodes

D-NFV Specifications Compliance

The D-NFV option adds to Megaplex-4 a SDH: ITU-T G.957, G.798, G.783
SDH/SONET INTERFACE
built-in standard Intel x86 core that hosts SONET: ANSI T1.105-1995, GR-253-core
virtual machines providing virtual network Number of Ports GFP (Generic Framing Procedure): ITU-T
functions (VFs) or value-added service 2 per CL.2 module (4 per chassis) G.7041, ANSI T1-105.02, framed mode;
capabilities. This new capability provides a LCAS (Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme):
Protection
quick and easy way to introduce new ITU-T G.7042
Link Protection
services and applications with the benefit
· 1+1 unidirectional / bidirectional APS Framing
of function localization at the customer SDH: ITU-T G.707, G.708, G.709
(G.841, Clause 7.1)
premises.
· 1+1 bidirectional optimized APS (G.841 SONET: GR-253-core
Annex B. Linear Multiplex Section
MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY GIGABIT ETHERNET INTERFACE
(MSP)
Megaplex-4 offers carrier-class Path Protection Number of Ports
provisioning features, including end-to- · 1+1 unidirectional APS (G.842,Clause 2 per CL.2 module (4 per chassis)
end path management, to ensure 6.2.3) - Ring interworking with a SNCP
continuous service availability. Advanced ring Data Rate
SNMP management capabilities enable Line Coding 10/100/1000 Mbps
Megaplex-4 to control and monitor all NRZ Autonegotiation (copper interface only)
network elements: SDH/SONET access and Connectors (per port)
Connectors
ring units, as well as remote POP and first RJ-45, shielded
SFP socket
mile broadband access feeders and CPEs. SFP socket
Data Rate
STM-4/OC-12: 622.08 Mbps ± 4.6 ppm Maximum Frame Size
STM-1/OC-3:155.52 Mbps ± 4.6 ppm 9600 bytes (for max. frame sizes
supported by different I/O modules, see
individual data sheets)

Megaplex-4 Control Center

GbE
PSN

Megaplex-4 Megaplex-4 Megaplex-4

SDH/SONET
E1/T1 FO

Airmux

SHDSL.bis

FO FXS E&M PA FXS E&M PA

MP-2100

E1/T1
Optimux
TAC TAC
Airmux
PBX LAN LAN
ASMi

SCADA LAN LAN PBX

Figure 1. Megaplex-4 as Multiservice Platform with Diverse Interfaces and Access Topologies for U&T Market Segment

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Compliance Hitless Switching Redundancy in Ring

MAC Address Table
CE 2.0, MEF 6 (E-Line – EPL and EVPL, topology according to IEC 62439-3
Up to 16K entries with configurable limiter
E-LAN – EPLAN and EVPLAN, E-TREE), RSTP on network ports (CL.2/A)
MEF 10, MEF 9, MEF 8 MEF 14, MEF 20, Operation Mode
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1q, 802.1p, VLAN-aware, VLAN-unaware
802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.3-2005, 802.3ah,
802.1ag, ITU-T Y.1731, G.8032 OAM
IEEE 802.3ah
Service IEEE 802.1ag: CCM, Loopback, link trace,
EPL and EVPL (flow-based) MEP
E-LAN (EP-LAN and EVP-LAN), ITU-T Y.1731, Frame-loss, Frame-delay,
bridge-based Frame-delay-variation, PM
E-TREE (bridge-based)
Protection
Bandwidth Profile Link aggregation supporting link and
CIR/CBS, EIR/EBS per flow equipment protection

Wireless
FE

Airmux
Video

Airmux
E3 Chanellized
FE

Router FCD-IP
STM-1

DXC-8R FCD-E1E

n x E1 ETH E1
FE/GbE
PSN RICi-8 DXC-4
POP FE E1

IPmux
SHDSL ETH
E1/V.35
SHDSL.bis
ASMi
ETH
Megaplex-4 FO
STM-4/ n x E1
OC-12 Optimux
SDH/SONET
STM-1/
SHDSL ETH
OC-3
SHDSL.bis E1/V.35
ASMi-53
T3 FE ETH

RV Station ETX
ETH
STM-1/OC-3
E1/T1
FCD-155E
Voice
E1/T1 Data
ETH
MP-2100/2104

T3
Radio
Megaplex-4104
Radio

Figure 2. Megaplex-4 as a Central Site Aggregator for different RAD CPEs, Ethernet and TDM Aggregator for SDH/SONET and PSN

Ethernet Ring Protection Switching

Forwarding Mode
Flow-based, bridge-based complying with ITU-T G.8032

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Next Generation Multiservice Access Nodes

SDH/SONET AND GBE SFPS Connectivity TIMING

For full details, see the SFP/XFP Out-of-band
Transceivers data sheet at www.rad.com Inband, via the STM-4/OC-12/STM-1/OC-3 Clock Sources
links or over a dedicated timeslot in any Users can define the following clock
· All SFPs listed for STM-4/OC-12 and
E1/T1 or SHDSL link or via any of the user sources:
STM-1/OC-3 are supported by the
SDH/SONET link except for those with Ethernet ports · Recovered from the STM-4/OC-12/
external calibration STM-1/OC-3 interface, including
Ethernet Management Port
automatic selection, based on SSM
· All SFPs listed for GbE are supported Interface: 10/100BaseT
(Synchronization Status Messaging)
by the GbE link, except for those with Connector: RJ-45
external calibration and SGMII. · Sync-E clock, recovered from the GbE
Control Port
Note: It is strongly recommended to order this Interface: RS-232/V.24 (DCE) interface (CL.2/A modules only)
device with original RAD SFPs installed. This will Connectors: · Internal crystal free-running
ensure that prior to shipping, RAD has performed · CL.2: DB-9 oscillator-based clock
comprehensive functional quality tests on the · CL.2/4104: MINI-USB · Derived from the Receive clock of a
entire assembled unit, including the SFP devices.
Baud rate: 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 specified user port
RAD cannot guarantee full compliance to product
specifications for units using non-RAD SFPs. SECURITY · Adaptive clock recovered (ACR) from a
Port-Based Network Access Control pseudowire circuit
I/O MODULES
(PNAC) per IEEE 802.1X-2100: · Clock distribution mechanism
See Table 1. For detailed description, see (SSM-like) over E1 TS0 interoperable
· Port-based authorization
separate data sheets. with Nokia proprietary timing
· Supplicant for CL.2/A GbE ports
· Authenticator applicable on M-ETH mechanism.
MANAGEMENT
modules and VS modules with Ethernet Station Clock
Management Options ports Bit rate:
CLI MAC-based authentication support
RADview management and VF (802.1X-based) · 1.544 Mbps (T1) (AMI)
orchestration suite · 2.048 Mbps (E1) (AMI)
License-based (per CL) MACsec per IEEE
Standalone Shelf View application · 2.048 MHz squarewave
802.1AE-2006 and 802.1AEbn-2011
Connector: RJ-45
Tools (128/256-bit)
Telnet/SSHv2, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, SFTP · Data Encryption and integrity
RADIUS, TACACS+ protection hop-by-hop
· Key exchange based on 802.1X
· Special ordering option for 2GbE ports
with MACsec on CL.

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Table 1. Megaplex-4 I/O Modules

Module Description Operating in

MP-2100/2104
System Modules
CL.2 Common Logic module
CL.2/A Common Logic module, Carrier Ethernet class
PS AC or DC power supply module
I/O Modules (in alphabetical order of names)
ACM Alarm and diagnostics module with four outbound relays Yes
ASMi-54C 8-port SHDSL.bis module with 2 Ethernet ports
ASMi-54C/N 8-port SHDSL/SHDSL.bis module with 2 Ethernet ports and 8 E1 ports
D-NFV Distributed network functions virtualization module
HS-6N, HS-12N 6- or 12-port n x 64 kbps high speed module Yes
HS-703 4-channel Codirectional data module Yes
HSF-2 2-port fiber optic teleprotection interface module Yes
HS-RN 4-port sub-DS0 low speed module Yes
HS-S 4-channel ISDN “S”-interface module Yes
LS-6N, LS-12 6- or 12-port low speed modules Yes
M-ETH 8-port GbE interface module
M16E1, M16T1 16-port E1 or T1 modules
M8E1, M8T1 8-port E1 or T1 modules with 3 Ethernet ports
M8SL 8-port SHDSL E1 module with 3 Ethernet ports
MPW-1 TDM pseudowire access gateway with 3 Ethernet ports
OP-108C Dual 4 x E1 and Ethernet fiber multiplexer module

Ringer-2100R DC power supply module for DC feed and up to 32 voice channel ring voltages
Ringer-4104R for Megaplex-4100/Megaplex-4104
SH-16 16-port SHDSL.bis EFM module with optional E1 and PW support

T3 T3 multiplexer module
TP (Teleprotection) 4-input, 8-output port teleprotection module with selectable trip voltage
VC-4/4A/8/8A/16 4/8/16-port FXS/FXO/E&M PCM and ADPCM analog voice modules Yes
VC-4/OMNI 4-port PCM omnibus voice module Yes
VC-6/LB 6-port PCM voice module for local battery telephones Yes
VS-12 12-port serial module with 2 Ethernet ports
VS-6/BIN 6-port serial module with 8 binary in/out command ports and 1 Ethernet port
VS-6/C37 6-port serial module with 2 fiber optic C37.94 ports and 1 Ethernet port
VS-6/E&M 6-port serial module with 4 E&M voice ports and 1 Ethernet port
VS-FXS/E&M Voice module with 4 E&M ports and 8 FXS ports
VS-6/FXO 6-port serial module with 8 FXO voice ports and 1 Ethernet port
VS-6/FXS 6-port serial module with 8 FXS voice ports and 1 Ethernet port
VS-16E1T1 16-port E1/T1 module with PW or EOP support

VS-6/E1T1 6-port serial module with 8 E1/T1 ports, 1 Ethernet port and PW support
Note: For specific HW/SW versions of Megaplex-210x modules supported by the Megaplex-4 chassis, please contact your local
RAD partner.

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Next Generation Multiservice Access Nodes

Power Supply Input Physical

DIAGNOSTICS
MP-4100 MP-4100 (4U-high)
Alarm Relay 2 power supply module slots
AC: 115 /230 VAC (allowed range: 85 to
1 inbound relay – RS-232 levels (dry 2 CL. 2 module slots
264 VAC), 50/60 Hz
contact) 10 slots for I/O modules
HVDC support: 100 to 360 VDC
2 outbound relays triggered by Height: 18 cm (7 in) (4U)
major/minor alarms DC:
Width: 44 cm (17 in)
Operation: normally open, normally 48 VDC (allowed range: -36 to -56 VDC)
Depth (regular): 33 cm (13 in)
closed, using different pins 24 VDC (allowed range: 20 to 36 VDC)
Depth (IEEE-1613-compliant): 37 cm
Connectors: Selectable ground reference or floating
(14.6 in)
· CL.2: DB-9, female ground
Weight: 15.3 kg (33.8 lb) max.
· CL.2/4104: 9-pin, flat MP-4104 (fully loaded chassis)
AC: 90 to 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz MP-4104 (2U-high)
GENERAL
HVDC support: 110 to 300 VDC 2 power supply module slots
Environment DC: 48 VDC (allowed range: -36 to 2 CL.2 module slots
MP-4100 -56 VDC); selectable ground reference or 4 slots for I/O modules
Operating temperature: floating ground Height: 9 cm (3.5 in) (2U)
· Regular: -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) Width: 44 cm (17 in)
Maximum Input Power
· IEEE-1613 “no-fan” compliant system Depth: 33 cm (13 in)
and modules: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to MP-4100 Weight: 7.54 kg (16.6 lb)
131°F) 315W + power supplied for ring and feed (fully loaded chassis)
Storage temperature: -20°C to +70°C voltage Note: The chassis weight depends of the
(-4°F to +160°F) type and number of installed modules.
MP-4104
Humidity: up to 95%, non-condensing 200W + power supplied for ring and feed CL.2 Module
MP-4104 voltage Height: 17.3 cm (6.8 in)
Operating temperature: Width: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
MP-4104 Depth (regular): 32.5 cm (12.8 in)
-10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) 160W + power supplied for ring and feed
Storage temperature: -20°C to +70°C Depth (IEEE-1613-compliant): 35 cm
voltage (13.8 in)
(-4°F to +160°F)
Humidity: up to 95%, non-condensing Output Power (max) Max weight (regular): 630 g (1.3 lb)
Max weight (IEEE-1613-compliant): 2030 g
Note: Actual operating temperature range is
MP-4100 (2.27 lb)
determined by the specific modules installed in the · Regular: 250W
chassis. For extended operating temperature · IEEE-1613 “no-fan” compliant system CL.2/4104 Module
ranges, contact your local RAD Business Partner. and modules: 175W Height: 17.3 cm (6.8 in)
Width: 2.5 cm (1 in)
MP-4104
Depth: 32.5 cm (12.8 in)
160W
Max weight: 540 g (1.2 lb)
Power Consumption (per CL, max)
27.75 W

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Megaplex-4

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MP-4104M-CL.2/GBEAPSFP Hardware kit for mounting one MP-4100
Megaplex-4 must be ordered with the Megaplex-4100 or Megaplex-4104 CL.2 unit into both 19-inch and 23-inch racks
RADcare Basic Plus service package for module, Carrier Ethernet class with GbE Megaplex-4104 (only with MP-4104-2)
one year. SFP sockets and 2 GbE MACsec engines
CBL-MUSB-DB9F
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS MP-4100M-CL.2/GBEAPUTP Mini-USB to DB-9 control cable
MP-4104M-CL.2/GBEAPUTP
MP-4100-2/48R/622GBEASFPR CBL-MP-4104/AR/OPEN/2M
MP-4104-2/48R/622GBEASFPR Megaplex-4100 or Megaplex-4104 CL.2
Open-ended alarm cable
module, Carrier Ethernet class with GbE
Megaplex-4100 or Megaplex-4104 chassis copper interface and 2 GbE MACsec RM-42
with dual 48 VDC PS modules and dual engines Hardware kit for mounting one MP-4104
CL.2 modules, Carrier-Ethernet class with
SDH/SONET SFP sockets and GbE SFP MP-4100M-CL.2/DS0 unit in a 19-inch rack
sockets MP-4104M-CL.2/DS0
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
MP-4100-2/230R/622GBEASFPR Megaplex-4100 or Megaplex-4104 CL.2
module for E1/T1/DS0 cross-connect MP-2100-RM-ETSI/19
MP-4100-2/115R/622GBEASFPR
Hardware kit for mounting one MP-4100
MP-4104-2/ACR/622GBEASFPR MP-4100M-CL.2/622GBEASFP/155SK unit into ETSI racks (fits also 10-inch
Megaplex-4100 or Megaplex-4104 chassis MP-4104M-CL.2/622GBEASFP/155SK racks)
with dual AC PS modules and dual CL.2 Megaplex-4100 or Megaplex-4104 CL.2 Note: This RM can be either ordered in addition to
modules, Carrier-Ethernet class, with module, Carrier-Ethernet class, with RM-MP-MX-23/19 or received for free instead of it.
SDH/SONET SFP sockets and GbE SFP STM-1/OC-3 SFP sockets and GbE SFP
sockets sockets, can be activated for STM-4/OC-12 RM-51
by purchasing a SW license key (MP-4100- Thermal isolation panel for mounting two
MP-4100-2/48R/DS0R
LIC/622SK or MP-4104-LIC/622SK) fanless MP-4100 devices in 19" rack
MP-4104-2/48R/DS0R
Megaplex-4100 or Megaplex-4104 chassis RM-42-CM
SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS
with dual 48 VDC PS modules and dual Hardware kit for mounting one MP-4104
CL.2 modules without SDH/SONET and GbE Please contact your local RAD partner for unit in a 19-inch rack with cable
links additional configuration options. management
MP-4100M-CL.2/622GBEASFP Note: CLI prompt and/or SDH/SONET path trace
WM-42
MP-4104M-CL.2/622GBEASFP string can be changed (factory-set) according to
Hardware kit for installing MP-4104 unit
the customer request.
Megaplex-4100 or Megaplex-4104 CL.2 on a wall
module, Carrier Ethernet class with SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES WM-42-CM
SDH/SONET SFP sockets and GbE SFP
Megaplex-4100 (only with MP-4100-2) Hardware kit for installing a MP-4104 unit
sockets
on a wall with cable management
MP-4100M-CL.2/GBEASFP CBL-SP-9/SH
MP-4104M-CL.2/GBEASFP Dual DB-9 to single DB-9 control cable

Megaplex-4100 or Megaplex-4104 CL.2 CBL-MP-4100/AR/OPEN/2M

module, Carrier Ethernet class with GbE Open-ended alarm cable
SFP sockets

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