Alcatel 7301 ASAM

ADVANCED SERVICES ACCESS MANAGER | Release 5.x

HARDWARE CONFIGURATION MANUAL
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Contents

1— Preface 1
1.1 Scope ...................................................................................................................2
1.2 Applicable Releases .............................................................................................2
1.3 Audience ...............................................................................................................2
1.4 Assumed Knowledge ............................................................................................2
1.5 Related Documents ..............................................................................................2

2— Subracks 3
2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................4
2.2 General .................................................................................................................4
2.3 High-Density Combo Subrack (ALTS-F) ..............................................................8
2.4 Ultra-Density Combo Subrack (ALTS-M) ...........................................................16
2.5 Ultra-Density Splitterless Subrack (ALTS-N) ......................................................25
2.6 Ultra-Density Mini-RAM (UMRAM-A) .................................................................32
2.7 Extreme-Density Combo Subrack (ALTS-R) ......................................................40
2.8 Space Improved XD-Combo Subrack (ALTS-R) ................................................52
2.9 Extreme-Density Splitterless Subrack (ALTS-T) ................................................54
2.10 Extreme-Density Splitter Subrack (ASPS-A) ......................................................64

3— HD and UD Rack Configurations 67

3.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................68
3.2 Rack Densities ....................................................................................................68
3.3 Physical Rack Types ..........................................................................................68
3.4 Rack Configurations ...........................................................................................69

4— XD-Combo Rack Configurations 85

4.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................86
4.2 Rack Density ......................................................................................................86
4.3 Physical Rack Type ............................................................................................86
4.4 Rack Configurations ...........................................................................................87

5— XD Modular Rack Configurations 95

5.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................96
5.2 Rack Density ......................................................................................................96
5.3 Physical Rack Type ............................................................................................96
5.4 Rack Configurations ...........................................................................................97

6— Physical Rack Equipment 101

6.1 General .............................................................................................................102
6.2 Rack Cabinets ..................................................................................................103
6.3 Side Plates and Extensions ..............................................................................111
6.4 Rack Doors .......................................................................................................116

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7— SI XD-Combo Rack Configurations 119

7.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................120
7.2 Rack Density .....................................................................................................120
7.3 Cabinet .............................................................................................................120
7.4 Configurations ...................................................................................................121

8— ASAM System Configurations 125

8.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................126
8.2 Parameters .......................................................................................................126
8.3 Common Items (Rules and Restrictions) ..........................................................126
8.4 ASAM Configurations .......................................................................................131

App A. Mnemonics 141

App A.1 Mnemonics .......................................................................................................142

Abbreviations

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1.1 Scope 1-2

1.2 Applicable Releases 1-2

1.3 Audience 1-2

1.4 Assumed Knowledge 1-2

1.5 Related Documents 1-2

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1.1 Scope

This manual describes hardware configuration of the 7325 RU with HD, UD and/or XD
equipment.
“7325 RU” is the mnemonic used for 7301 Advanced Services Access Multiplexer.

1.2 Applicable Releases

This document applies to Releases 5.x, i.e. from R5.0 to and including R5.1.12.

1.3 Audience

This manual is intended for installers and operators of 7325 RU equipment.

1.4 Assumed Knowledge

The reader must be a skilled installer/ operator of hardware equipment and have
knowledge of general telecommunications principles.

1.5 Related Documents

Refer to Table 1-1 for related documentation of 7325 RU. Refer to the customer
documentation set of the applicable release for the document codes.

Table 1-1 Overview Related Customer Documentation

Document

Safety Manual
System Description

HD&UD Hardware Installation Manual

XD-Combo Hardware Installation Manual

XD Modular Hardware Installation Manual

Unit Data Sheets

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2.1 Introduction 2-4

2.2 General 2-4

2.3 High-Density Combo Subrack (ALTS-F) 2-8

2.4 Ultra-Density Combo Subrack (ALTS-M) 2-16

2.5 Ultra-Density Splitterless Subrack (ALTS-N) 2-25

2.6 Ultra-Density Mini-RAM (UMRAM-A) 2-32

2.7 Extreme-Density Combo Subrack (ALTS-R) 2-40

2.8 Space Improved XD-Combo Subrack (ALTS-R) 2-52

2.9 Extreme-Density Splitterless Subrack (ALTS-T) 2-54

2.10 Extreme-Density Splitter Subrack (ASPS-A) 2-64

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2.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the subracks and the plug-in units supported in the 7325 RU. For
each subrack, it gives dimensions, physical areas, slot positions and plug-in units
supported per release.

2.2 General

The modular organization of the ASAM system allows a wide range of physical size and
traffic capacity options.
The basic building blocks of the ASAM system are the subracks or shelves(*).
(*) Both names are used for the same item.
This chapter describes the supported ASAM subrack types.

Subrack Types
Six types of subrack are used in ETSI configurations. They comply with the standards of
ETSI 300 386. Table 2-1 gives an overview.

Table 2-1 ETSI Subracks supported in 7301 ASAM Configurations

Subrack Type Mnemonic Density/ DSL Lines Release Support Height x Width(*) x Depth

HD-Combo ALTS-F High Density/ 192 DSL lines From R5.0 on 950 mm x 600 mm x 300 mm
UD-Combo ALTS-M Ultra Density/ 384 DSL lines From R5.0 on 950 mm x 600 mm x 300 mm

UD-Splitterless ALTS-N Ultra Density/ 384 DSL lines From R5.0 on 620 mm x 600 mm x 300 mm

UD Mini-RAM UMRAM-A Ultra Density/ 120 DSL lines From R5.1 on 530 mm x 19” x 300 mm
Standard ALTS-R Extreme Density/ 768 DSL lines From R5.0.20/50 625 mm x 600 mm x 600 mm
XD-Combo on

Space Improved ALTS-R Extreme Density/ 768 DSL lines From R5.0.20/50 625 mm x 600 mm x 600 mm
XD-Combo on

XD-LT ALTS-T Extreme Density/ 768 DSL lines From R5.0.20/50 750 mm x 600 mm x 300 mm
on

XD-SP ASPS-A Extreme Density/ 768 DSL lines From R5.1 on 750 mm x 19” x 300 mm

(*) 19” subracks are mounted on brackets fixed to rack uprights.

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General features of subracks used in 7301 ASAM:

• The High Density (HD) subrack can be equipped with up to 16 high density DSL
LIMs, each terminating 12 DSL lines.
An HD subrack supports up to 192 DSL lines (16x12 lines).
• The Ultra Density (UD)-Combo subrack can be equipped with up to 16 ultra density
DSL LIMs, each terminating 24 DSL lines.
An UD-Combo subrack supports 384 DSL lines (16x24 lines).
• The UD splitterless subrack or splitterless shelf can be equipped with up to 16 ultra
density DSL LIMs, each terminating 24 DSL lines.
An UD-splitterless subrack supports up to 384 DSL lines (16x24 lines).
• The UD Mini-RAM can be equipped with up to five ultra density DSL LIMs, each
terminating 24 DSL lines.
The UD Mini-RAM supports up to 120 DSL lines (5x24 lines).
• The eXtreme Density (XD)-Combo subrack can be equipped with up to 16 extreme
density DSL LIMs, each terminating 48 DSL lines.
An XD-Combo subrack supports up to 768 DSL lines (16x48 lines).
• The Space Improved (SI) XD-Combo subrack is the space improved version of the
XD-Combo subrack, it can be equipped with the same units and moreover provides
space improved features.
An SI XD-Combo subrack supports up to 768 DSL lines (16x48 lines).
• The XD splitterless (LT) subrack can be equipped with up to 16 extreme density DSL
LIMs, each terminating 48 DSL lines.
An XD-LT subrack supports up to 768 DSL lines (16x48 lines).
• The XD splitter (SP) subrack is can be equipped with up to 16 extreme density
splitters or appliques each for 48 DSL lines.
An XD-SP subrack supports up to 768 DSL lines (16x48 lines).

Location
These subracks can be installed in a Central Office (CO) controlled environment
(CO-ASAM), in a Controlled Environment Vault (CEV) (R-ASAM) and can be
deployed in remote cabinets requiring extended temperature range operation (R-ASAM).

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Housing
Outside dimensions of all rack types is according with ETSI 300 119-2.
• HD and UD subracks fit Universal Transmission (UT-9) or SI racks. UT-9 racks are
1800 mm high (medium rack) or 2200 mm (large rack), SI racks are 2200 mm high
(large rack). HD and UD racks occupy a floorspace of 600 mm x 300 mm.
• The UD Mini-RAM subrack fits an SI rack of 2200 mm (large rack), 19” brackets are
required for mounting. An SI rack with UD Mini-RAM occupies a floorspace of
600 mm x 300 mm.
• The standard XD-Combo subrack fits a transmission rack of 2200 mm. A standard
XD-Combo rack (excluding covers) occupies a floorspace of 600 mm x 600 mm.
• The SI XD-Combo subrack fits a space improved version of the standard XD-Combo
rack (2200 mm). An SI XD-Combo rack including covers (no side plates) occupies a
floorspace of 600 mm x 600 mm.
• XD splitter and splitterless subracks fit a variant of SI rack 2200 mm high (large rack).
The XD splitter subrack is mounted on 19” brackets fixed to rack uprights. The XD
modular rack occupies a floorspace of 600 mm x 300 mm.

ASAM System
Figure 2-1 shows how the ASAM system is build up with subracks.

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Figure 2-1 7301 ASAM System Buildup with Subracks (first two Subracks shown)

Notes:
• (1) NT applique, optionally used to provide BITS/LAN interface for optical link.
• (2) TSAP, optional test applique for metallic line testing.
• (3) ACU unit, only in subrack with NT unit(s) or in each subrack that is first in rack.

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2.3 High-Density Combo Subrack (ALTS-F)

The HD Combo subrack is supported from R5.0. It accommodates HD units. The high
density backplane allows support of Line Interface Modules (LIMs) and associated
appliques serving up to 12 xDSL lines.

Dimensions
The HD subrack (ALTS-F) is 950 mm high. Refer to Table 2-1 for the overall
dimensions.

Areas and Slot Positions in HD Subrack

Figure 2-2 shows areas and slot positions.

Figure 2-2 Areas and Slot Positions in High Density Subrack

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The HD subrack has four areas:

• The Line Interface area is 450 mm high and houses 420 mm x 220 mm plug-in units.
• The Splitter (Applique) area is 330 mm high and houses 300 mm x 220 mm plug-in
units.
• The Connector area is 120 mm high and includes the connectors for POTS and DSL,
Extension and several Interfaces.
• The Fan area is 50 mm high and provides housing for a separate fan unit and optional
dustfilter.

Supported Units in HD Subrack

The HD subrack accommodates following units (Figure 2-2):

Network Termination Units

One or two NT units terminating the connection with a network (ATM, EMAN) or with a
hub ASAM.
These NT units are based on the GANT-C/D motherboard, a Generic ATM Network
Termination (GANT) unit. The daughterboard, a specific Physical Layer Interface
Module (PLIM) , determines the type of interface used: STM-4/OC-12c or
STM-1/OC-3c.
• The SANT unit for optical STM-1/OC-3c links.
• The SBNT unit for optical STM-4/OC-12c links.
These optical units do not require an applique for connection. However, the SANC
applique can be used when the LAN/BITS interface has to be permanently accessible.
NT boards are equipped in the first subrack of the ASAM system (the other, subordinate,
subracks contain extender units).
They are inserted in the NT/EXT slots (slot numbers 30 and 31).

NT Appliques
Optionally, one NT applique providing BITS/LAN interface:
• SANC applique for SANT/SBNT unit(s).
This board is inserted in the NTI/O slot above the NT units.

Extender Units
One or two extender units, type ADSE, extending the ASAM configuration over several
subracks
In each subordinate subrack, the ADSE unit(s) replace(s) the NT unit(s) of the first
subrack.
ADSE units are inserted in the NT/EXT slots (slot numbers 30, 31).

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ACU Unit
One ACU unit providing alarm control functions, a LAN and a Serial Interface for local
management.
This unit is equipped in the first subrack of each rack and in each subrack that houses (an)
additional NT unit(s), e.g. when different network elements are located in the same rack.
The ACU board is inserted in the ACU slot (slot number 29).

Line Interface Modules

The HD subrack accommodates different types of Line Interface Module (LIM):
• Up to sixteen DSL-LIMs supporting a number of DSL subscriber lines.
• 12-line ADLT units (HD).
Each unit has its own PSPC splitter or applique, FCON, CTAP. A subrack fully
equipped with only ADLT units and associated splitters/appliques supports 192
ADSL lines (16x12 lines).
• 12-line SHLT or SMLT units (HD).
Each unit has its own applique, FCON or CTAP. A subrack fully equipped with
only SHLT/SMLT units and associated appliques supports 192 SHDSL lines
(16x12 lines).
• Up to sixteen LIMs driving subtending links to Remote-ASAM or Customer Premises
Equipment (CPE) .
• E1LT units, each supporting a subtending 4xE1 link to/from a subtended node (e.g.
R-ASAM) or E1 CPE.
Each unit requires an E1LC applique for connection. A subrack fully equipped
with E1LT units and associated appliques supports 64 E1 lines (16x4 lines).
• Up to sixteen D3/E3LT units, each supporting a subtending DS3/E3 link to/from a R4.2
remote ASAM. Each unit requires a D3/E3LS applique.
• Up to three LIMs driving optical links to a subtending Network Element (NE) .
• SALT units supporting STM-1/OC-3c links.
This STM-1/OC-3c LIM has an IQ-based and HCL-based variant. no applique is
required for connection as optical cables are directly connected at the unit.
• SBLT units supporting STM-4/OC-12c links.
This STM-4/OC-12c LIM is HCL-based, it requires no applique for connection
as optical cables are directly connected at the unit.
The number of SALT and SBLT units per HD subrack is limited to three to keep
compliancy with EMC requirements and, because of fiber handling and routing
restrictions, these units can only be installed in the three rightmost LT slots,
LT14, LT15 and LT16.
The HCL-based LIMs can only be installed in the main subrack, as there are no
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Splitters, LIM Appliques

Up to sixteen splitters or LIM appliques, one per equipped LIM.
• PSPC splitters for ADLT units.
• CTAP, Connect Trough APpliques for ADLT, SHLT or SMLT units.
• FCON, Fsn CONnector appliques for ADLT, SHLT or SMLT units.
• E1LC, E1 Line Combiner appliques for E1LT units.
• D3/E3LS, DS3/E3 appliques for D3/E3LT units.

The splitter or applique is inserted in the AP slot above the LIM served.

RU Extension Modules
A number of Remote Unit Extension Module (RUEM) , each connecting to a Remote Unit
(RU).
Each RUEM LIM drives one optical link to a Remote Unit (RU) . On this RU up to 12,
24, 36 or 48 physical VDSL ports can be planned to support remote subscribers. A
RUEM with subtending RU can be considered as a VDSL-type LIM with the planned
number of VDSL ports.
Each RUEM LIM is assigned a physical and a logical mnemonic:
• The physical mnemonic (RUEM-A) identifies the physical RUEM board (HW level).
• The logical mnemonic (RUEM-A) identifies a specific functionality of the RUEM
board. This functionality depends on the kind of xDSL modules (ADSL, VDSL, ...)
installed in the RU. The logical mnemonic is required to allow planning the RUEM
LIM and managing the SW loading of the RUEM/RU.

Different logical mnemonics can be linked to the same physical mnemonic.

A RUEM board can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots. It requires no applique.

Server Modules, Gateways

A number of Server Modules or Gateways supporting links to a network (EMAN, IP).
• Up to two IPGW units (IP Gateways).
Each Gateway contains an IPGW unit supporting four Ethernet links to/from the IP
network and an IPGS applique providing the connection. A subrack equipped with
two IP Gateways (the maximum number possible in an ASAM) supports eight
Ethernet links (2x4 links).
IP Gateways can only be equipped in hub-ASAM. It is recommended to install them
in the first subrack, which contains the NT unit. The double-board IPGW can be
inserted in any of the eight LT slot pairs (see Figure 2-3). The accompanying IPGS
applique is mounted in the left AP slot above the IPGW unit. The right AP slot has to
remain empty, it's reserved for the redundant applique, if any (future use).
• Up to three GELT units (GE-LSMs) providing access to an Ethernet Metropolitan
Area Network (EMAN) through a Gigabit Ethernet (GE) link.
An optional IPGS applique provides 10BASE-T interface for outband management of
the GELT unit.
The GELT unit must be installed in the main subrack of the ASAM, as there are no
HCL extenders available. The GELT board can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots,
the IPGS applique, if any, occupies the AP slot above it.

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LSM Appliques
A number of IPGS-C appliques (IPGW appliques):
• Up to two for IP Gateway, one per equipped IPGW unit.
As shown in Figure 2-3, the IPGS board (single board) is inserted in the left slot of
the AP slot pair above the IPGW unit (double-board).
• Up to three optional appliques for GE server, one per equipped GELT unit.
The IPGS board, if any, is inserted in the AP slot above the GELT unit.

Figure 2-3 Possible Position of IP Gateway Boards in HD Subrack

Test Applique
Optionally, one TeSt APplique, type TSAP.
One unit is equipped per subrack to perform metallic line testing.
It is inserted in the TST I/O slot.

Spare Applique
Optionally, up to eight SPare APpliques, type SPAP.
When 1:N LSM redundancy is applied, up to eight DSL-LIMs (ADLT, SHLT, SMLT)
can serve as a spare. There is one spare applique (SPAP) per spare LIM, it is inserted in
the AP slot above the spare LIM.
The 1:N redundancy procedures are not supported in the current release, but the
associated appliques remain supported by SW to avoid any migration issues.

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PWRIO Unit
One PWRI/O unit.
This unit is always present at delivery, it is installed in the PWR I/O slot at subrack
assembly.

Fan Unit
One FAN unit.
Each subrack has to be equipped with a FAN unit, which is installed in the fan area. The
fan unit in the lowest subrack has to be equipped with a dustfilter (see "Rack
Configuration").
The main subrack of an ASAM system must be equipped with an AFAN-H unit, this unit
contains eight fans providing sufficient air cooling for the NT units present. If not,
overheating NT units could cause fan failure and system breakdown.
Other subracks in the ASAM can be equipped with AFAN-G or AFAN-H units (when
considering migration from R4.x systems).

Overview per Release of Supported Units in the HD Subrack

Table 2-2 gives the supported units in the HD subrack.
Refer to Figure 2-2 for the subrack layout and slot positions and to Appendix A for the
used mnemonics.

Table 2-2 Supported Units in HD Subrack - R5.0.x and R5.1.x

Slot/Area Unit Applique Applique Slot

NT slot (NT A, NT B) SANT-G SANC-C (optional) NTI/O

SANT-H (5.1.10)
SBNT-A
SBNT-B (5.1.10)

ADSE-C None --
ADSE-D (5.1.10)
ACU slot AACU-C Not applicable --

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Slot/Area Unit Applique Applique Slot

LT slot (LT01-LT16) ADLT-J PSPC-C4/F4/H4 Corresponding AP slot

FCON-B
CTAP-A

ADLT-K PSPC-G4
FCON-B
CTAP-A

SHLT-B FCON-B
SHLT-D (5.0.20) CTAP-A
SMLT-B
SMLT-D (5.0.20)

spare LIM (*) SPAP-A

E1LT-B E1LC-B

E3LT-B E3LS-B

D3LT-A D3LS-B

GELT-A (5.0.10) IPGS-C

SALT-A/B/C None Dummy plate in
SBLT-A corresponding AP slot

RUEM-A (5.1)(P)
RUEM-B (5.1)(L)

LT slot pair (P1-P8) IPGW-A IPGS-C Corresponding AP slot pair

-- -- TSAP-A TEST I/O

Fan area AFAN-F/G Not applicable Not applicable

AFAN-H

Notes:
• (5.0.10) Supported from R5.0.10 onwards.
• (5.0.20) Support from R5.0.20 onwards.
• (5.1) Support from R5.1 onwards.

• (5.1.10) Support from R5.1.10 onwards.

• (P) or (L) Mnemonic for Physical or Logical unit type.

• (*) Any ADSL or SHDSL LIM can serve as a spare LIM.

Combining Different LSMs in the HD Subrack

The HD subrack can simultaneously house different LIMs and Line Server Modules
(LSMs):
• DSL-LIMs (ADSL, SHDSL, ...)
• LIMs driving subtending links (STM-1, STM-4, E1, E3, DS3, ...)
• RUEM-LIMs driving RUs
• GE and IP Servers/Gateways.

However, certain LSM types cannot be combined in the same crossover slot pair (P1 to
P8, see Figure 2-2):
• ADLT with E1LT accompanied by an E1LC applique with Backplane Access (BPA),
because of crosstalk problems
• IPGW with any other LSM type, because the double-board IPGW unit occupies the
two LT slots.

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Redundancy in the HD Subrack

Redundancy is optionally applied. Software supports it for certain units and there are
hardware provisions to provide more in the future. Table 2-3 gives an overview per
release.

Table 2-3 Redundancy Support in HD Subrack

Release 1+1 NT 1+1 LSM 1:N LSM

EPS EPS/APS

From R5.1.10 on ✓ ✓ -- --

1+1 NT Redundancy
The 1+1 NT redundancy is optionally applied by using a second NT unit as a standby in
slot position 31.
In case of a SDH NT board (SANT-G/H, SBNT-A/B), following 1+1 NT/EXT chain
redundancy configurations are supported from R5.1.10 onwards
• 1+1 NT/EXT chain redundancy: Equipment Protection Switching (EPS) only
configuration:
The system will only switch-over the extension chain without having the network link
protection coupled to it (=APS or the so called facility protection switchover not
supported). In this case, only one optical link will be directly connected to one of the
pair NT boards.
• 1+1 NT/EXT chain redundancy: EPS/Automatic Protection Switching (APS) coupled
configuration:
The system will switch-over the extension and the network link in a coupled way,
meaning that an extender chain switch-over implies a link switch-over and vice-versa.
In this configuration, the optical link is also duplicated (the optical link is directly
connected to the NT board, one optical link to each NT).
Optionally, a pair of redundant NT boards supports EPS and APS.

1+1 LSM Redundancy

The 1+1 LSM equipment redundancy is not supported but there are HW provisions for
future application.

1:N LSM Redundancy

The 1:N equipment redundancy is not supported, but there are HW provisions for future
application.
The backplane already provides tracks to apply 1:N redundancy for xDSL LSM (ADLT,
SHLT) in the future. Then different protection groups can be supported, but only one
spare can be active at a time. The associated AP slot has to be equipped with the spare
applique (SPAP).

Miscellaneous
The backplane provides a distributive bus that can be used for broadcast application (e.g.
video distribution).

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2.4 Ultra-Density Combo Subrack (ALTS-M)

The UD-Combo subrack is supported from R5.0. It accommodates UD units and most of
the HD units that fit the HD subrack. The UD backplane doubles the line capacity
supported by the HD subrack. The UD-Combo supports LIMs serving up to 24 DSL
lines.

Dimensions
The UD-Combo subrack (ALTS-M) has the same dimensions as the HD subrack
(950 mm high and fits the same cabinet (600 mm x 300 mm)). Refer to Table 2-1 for
overall dimensions.

Areas and Slot Positions in UD-Combo Subrack

Figure 2-4 shows areas and slot positions.

Figure 2-4 Areas and Slot Positions in an UD-Combo Subrack

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The UD-Combo subrack has the same layout as the HD subrack (see Figure 2-12), with
the same areas:
• The Line Termination area is 450 mm high and houses 420 mm x 220 mm plug-in
units.
• The Splitter (Applique) area is 330 mm high and houses 300 mm x 220 mm plug-in
units.
• The Connector area is 120 mm high and includes the connectors for POTS and DSL,
Extension and several Interfaces.
• The Fan area is 50 mm high and provides housing for a separate fan unit.

Supported Units in UD-Combo Subrack

The UD-Combo subrack accommodates following units,
Refer to Figure 2-4 for the UD-Combo subrack layout and to the HD subrack when the
same features.

Network Termination Units

One or two NT units (refer to the HD subrack).
• The SANT unit for optical STM-1/OC-3c links
• The SBNT unit for optical STM-4/OC-12c links.

NT Appliques
One NT applique (refer to the HD subrack).
• Optional SANC applique for SANT/SBNT unit(s).

Extender Units
One or two redundant extender units, type ADSE (refer to the HD subrack).

ACU Unit
One ACU unit (refer to the HD subrack).

PWRIO Unit
Unlike the HD subrack, the UD-Combo subrack requires no PWRIO type unit. Power
supply cables are directly connected at the backplane in the connector area. This area
provides three filters for subrack powering and three connectors for fan powering.

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Line Interface Modules

The UD subrack accommodates different types of LIM:
• Up to sixteen DSL-LIMs supporting a number of DSL subscriber lines to Customer
Premises Equipment.
• 24-line or 12-line ADLT units.
Each unit has its own splitter (PSPC) or applique (FCON, CTAP). A subrack
fully equipped with only ADLT units and splitters/appliques supports 384 or 192
ADSL lines (i.e. 16x24 lines or 16x12 lines).
• 24-line or 12-line SMLT or SHLT units.
Each unit has its own applique (FCON, CTAP or WCAP). A subrack fully
equipped with only SMLT or SHLT units and appliques supports 384 or 192
SHDSL lines (i.e. 16x24 lines or 16x12 lines).
DSL LIMs can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots. The accompanying
single-board splitter/applique occupies the AP slot above the unit.
• 24-line PALT units (UD).
This Combo LIM supports up to 24 POTS/ADSL interfaces. A subrack fully
equipped with only PALT units supports 384 ADSL/POTS lines (16x24 lines).
DSL LIMs can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots.
• Up to sixteen LIMs driving subtending links to/from Remote-ASAM or Customer
Premises Equipment (CPE) .
• D1LT units each supporting eight subtending nxDS1 links to CPE.
Each LIM has its own applique (CTAP). A subrack fully equipped with only
D1LT units and accompanying appliques supports 128 DS1 lines (16x8 lines).
• E1LT units (refer to the HD subrack)
• DS3/E3LT units (refer to the HD subrack).
D1-, E1-, DS3- and E3-type LIMs can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots. The
accompanying applique, if any, occupies the associated AP slot above the unit.
• Up to three LIMs supporting optical links to subtending network (NE).
• Up to three SALT units (refer to the HD subrack)
• Up to three SBLT units (refer to the HD subrack)
SALT and SBLT units (STM-1, STM-4 LIMs) do not require an applique as
optical cables are directly connected at the unit.
These units can be installed in any LT slot, but LT01 and LT16 are excluded
because of fiber handling and routing restrictions.
The HCL-based LIMs are only be installed in the main subrack, as there are no
HCL extenders available.

Splitters and LIM Appliques

Up to sixteen splitters or LIM appliques.
• PSPC splitters for 24-line or 12-line ADLT units
• CTAP, Connect Trough APpliques for ADLT, PALT, SHLT or SMLT units
• FCON, Fsn CONnector appliques for ADLT, SHLT, SMLT or D1LT units
• E1LC, E1 Line Combiner appliques for E1LT units
• D3/E3LS, DS3/E3 appliques for D3/E3LT units.

The splitter/applique is inserted in the AP slot above the LIM served.

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RU Extension Modules
A number of Remote Unit Extension Module (RUEM), each connecting to a Remote Unit
(RU).
Each RUEM LIM drives one optical link to an RU. On this RU up to 12, 24, 36 or 48
physical VDSL ports can be planned to support remote subscribers. A RUEM with
subtending RU can be considered as a VDSL-type LIM with the planned number of
VDSL ports.
Each RUEM LIM is assigned a physical and a logical mnemonic:
• The physical mnemonic (RUEM-A) identifies the physical RUEM board (HW level).
• The logical mnemonic (RUEM-A) identifies a specific functionality of the RUEM
board. This functionality depends on the kind of xDSL modules (ADSL, VDSL, ...)
installed in the RU. The logical mnemonic is required to allow planning the RUEM
LIM and managing the SW loading of the RUEM/RU.

Different logical mnemonics can be linked to the same physical mnemonic.

A RUEM board can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots. It requires no applique.

Server Modules, Gateways

A number of Server Modules or Gateways supporting links to a network (EMAN, IP).
• Up to three GELT units (Gigabit Ethernet Server): refer to the HD subrack.
• Up to two IP Gateway (IPGW) units: refer to the HD subrack.

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Figure 2-5 Possible Position of IP Gateway Boards in UD-Combo

LSM Appliques
A number of IPGS-D appliques (IPGW appliques):
• Up to three for GE server, optionally one per equipped GELT unit.
The IPGS board, if any, is inserted in the AP slot above the GELT unit.
• Up to two for IPGW, one per equipped IPGW unit.
As shown in Figure 2-5, the IPGS board (single board) is inserted in the left of the AP
slots above the IPGW unit (double-board).

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Test Applique
Optionally one TeSt APplique, type TSAP.
This unit is equipped in order to perform metallic line testing.
It is inserted in the TEST I/O slot above the NT units.

Spare Applique
Optionally, up to eight SPare APpliques, type SPAP.
When 1:N LSM redundancy is applied, up to eight LIM type units (ADLT, SHLT,
SMLT) can serve as a spare. There is one spare applique present per spare LIM unit.
The SPAP applique is inserted in the AP slot above the spare LIM unit.
The 1:N redundancy procedures are not supported in the current release, but the
associated appliques remain supported by SW to avoid any migration issues.

Fan Unit
One FAN unit.
Each subrack is equipped with a FAN unit, which is installed in its fan area. The fan unit
in the lowest position has to be equipped with a dustfilter (see "Rack Configuration").
The main subrack of an ASAM R5.x system must be equipped with an AFAN-H unit,
this unit contains eight fans providing sufficient air cooling for the NT units present. If
not, overheating NT units could cause fan failure and system breakdown.
Other subracks in the ASAM can optionally be equipped with AFAN-G or AFAN-H
units (when considering migration from R4.x systems).

Overview per Release of Supported Units in the UD-Combo Subrack

Table 2-4 gives the supported units in the UD-Combo subrack.
Refer to Figure 2-4 for the subrack layout and slot positions and to Appendix A for the
used mnemonics.

Table 2-4 Supported Units in UD-Combo Subrack - R5.0.x and R5.1.x

Slot/ Area Unit Applique Applique Slot

NT slots (NT A, NT B) SANT-G SANC-C (optional) NTI/O

SANT-H (5.1.10)
SBNT-A
SBNT-B (5.1.10)

ADSE-C None --
ADSE-D (5.1.10)
ACU slot AACU-C Not applicable --

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Slot/ Area Unit Applique Applique Slot

LT slot (LT01-LT16) ADLT-J/L/S PSPC-K/L/S/T Corresponding AP slot

ABLT-D (5.1)(P,L) FCON-C
CTAP-B/D

ADLT-K PSPC-M
FCON-C
CTAP-B/D

ADLT-N/T PSPC-P/T
FCON-C
CTAP-B/D

ABLT-F (5.1.12) PSPC-P/T

FCON-C
CTAP-B/D

PALT-B (5.0.50 only) CTAP-B/D

SHLT-B/C, SHLT-D (5.0.20) FCON-C

SMLT-A/B/C, CTAP-B/D
SMLT-D (5.0.20) WCAP-B

spare LIM (*) SPAP-B

E1LT-B E1LC-C
D1LT-B CTAP-B

E3LT-B E3LS-B

D3LT-A D3LS-B
GELT-A (5.0.10) IPGS-D

SALT-A/B/C None Dummy plate in

SBLT-A corresponding AP slot

RUEM-A (5.1)(P)
RUEM-B (5.1)(L)
LT slot pair (P1-P8) IPGW-A IPGS-D Corresponding AP slot pair

-- -- TSAP-B TEST I/O

-- -- Dummy plate AP01-AP16

Fan area AFAN-F/G Not applicable Not applicable

AFAN-H

Notes:
• (5.0.10) Supported from R5.0.10 onwards.
• (5.0.20) Support from R5.0.20 onwards.
• (5.0.50 only) Support for R5.0.50 only.

• (5.1) Support from R5.1 onwards.

• (5.1.10) Support from R5.1.10 onwards.

• (5.1.12) Support from R5.1.12 onwards.

• (P), (L), (P,L) Mnemonic for Physical , Logical or both unit types.

• (*) Any ADSL or SHDSL LIM can serve as a spare LIM.

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Multi-ADSL LIM
Multi-ADSL LIMs (ABLT, ...) support multi-ADSL subscriber lines. Table 2-5 gives a
general overview of ADSL modes of operation.
For ADSL modes of operation supported by a certain multi-ADSL LIM, refer to the unit
data sheet.

Table 2-5 General Overview ADSL Modes of Operation

ADSL Type Mode Description - Reference

ADSL1 mode 1 ANSI T1.413 - 1998

mode 2 G.992.1 Annex A: operation over POTS non-overlapped spectrum.

mode 3 G.992.1 Annex B: operation over ISDN non-overlapped spectrum.

mode 4 G.992.2 Annex A: operation over POTS non-overlapped spectrum.

mode 5 ETSI DTS/TM-06006

ADSL2 mode 1 G.992.3 Annex A: operation over POTS non-overlapped spectrum.

mode 2 G.992.3 Annex B: operation over ISDN non-overlapped spectrum.

READSL2 mode 1 G.992.3 Annex L Mode 1: operation over POTS non-overlapped spectrum
US mask.

mode 2 G.992.3 Annex L Mode 2: operation over POTS non-overlapped spectrum

US mask.

ADSL2+ mode 1 G.992.5 Annex A: operation over POTS non-overlapped spectrum.

mode 2 G.992.5 Annex B: operation over ISDN non-overlapped spectrum.

Combining Different LSMs in UD-Combo Subrack

The UD-Combo can simultaneously house different LIMs and LSMs:
• 24-line as well as 12-line DSL-LIMs (ADSL, SHDSL, ...)
• LIMs driving subtending links (STM-1, STM-4, DS1, E1, E3, DS3, ...)
• RUEM-LIMs driving RUs
• GE and IP Servers/Gateways.

However, certain LSMs cannot be combined in the same crossover LT slot pair (P1 to
P8, see Figure 2-4):
• ADLT with D1LT, because of crosstalk problems.
• IPGW with any other LSM type, because the double-board IPGW unit occupies the
two LT slots.

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Redundancy in the UD-Combo Subrack

Redundancy is optionally applied. Like in the HD subrack, software supports it for
certain units and there are hardware provisions to provide more in the future. Table 2-6
gives an overview per release.

Table 2-6 Redundancy Support in UD-Combo Subrack

Release 1+1 NT 1+1 LSM 1:N LSM

EPS APS/EPS

From R5.1.10 on ✓ ✓ -- --

1+1 NT Redundancy
Refer to the HD subrack.

1+1 LSM Redundancy

Refer to the HD subrack.

1:N LSM Redundancy

Refer to the HD subrack.

Miscellaneous
The backplane provides a distributive bus that can be used for broadcast application (e.g.
video distribution).

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2.5 Ultra-Density Splitterless Subrack (ALTS-N)

The UD splitterless (UD-LT) subrack is supported from R5.0.

Like the UD-Combo, the UD-LT subrack accommodates UD units and most of the HD
units that fit the HD subrack. The UD backplane doubles the line capacity supported by
HD. The UD-LT subrack supports LIMs serving up to 24 DSL lines.

Dimensions
The UD-LT subrack (ALTS-N) is 620 mm high and fits UT-9 transmission racks
(600 mm x 300 mm). Refer to Table 2-1 for the overall dimensions.
The UD-LT is the splitterless Ultra Density version of the UD-Combo subrack. This
"splitterless shelf" cannot house splitters or appliques. Splitters/appliques, if any, are
installed in separate splitter devices.

Areas and Slot Positions in UD-LT Subrack

Figure 2-6 shows the layout of the UD-LT subrack.

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Figure 2-6 Areas and Slots in an UD-Splitterless Subrack

The UD-LT subrack has three areas:

• The Line Interface or Server Module (SM) area is 450 mm high and houses
420 mm x 220 mm plug-in units.
• The Connector area is 120 mm high and includes the connectors for POTS and DSL,
Extension and several Interfaces.
• The Fan area is 50 mm high and houses a separate fan unit.

Supported Units in UD-LT Subrack

The UD-LT subrack accommodates the following units.
Refer to Figure 2-6 for the UD-LT subrack layout and to the HD subrack when the same
features.

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Network Termination Units

One or two NT units (refer to the HD subrack).
• The SANT unit for optical STM-1/OC-3c links
• The SBNT unit for optical STM-4/OC-12c links.

NT Applique
Optionally, one NT applique (refer to the HD subrack).
• SANC applique for SANT/SBNT unit(s).
This board is inserted in the NTI/O slot in the connector area.

Extender Units
One or two redundant extender units, type ADSE. (refer to the HD subrack).

ACU Unit
One ACU unit (refer to the HD subrack).

PWRIO Unit
Unlike the HD subrack, the UD-LT subrack requires no PWRIO type unit. Power supply
cables are directly connected at the backplane in the connector area. This area provides
three filters for subrack powering and three connectors for fan powering.

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Line Interface Modules

The UD-LT subrack accommodates different types of LIM:
• Up to sixteen DSL LIMs supporting a number of DSL subscriber lines to Customer
Premises Equipment.
• Up to sixteen 24-line or 12-line ADLT units.
A subrack fully equipped with only ADLT units supports 384 or 192 ADSL lines
(i.e. 16x24 lines or 16x12 lines).
• Up to sixteen 24-line or 12-line SMLT or SHLT units.
A subrack fully equipped with only SMLT or SHLT units supports 384 or 192
SHDSL lines (i.e. 16x24 lines or 16x12 lines).
DSL-LIMs can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots, the accompanying
single-board splitter/applique occupies the AP slot above the LIM.
• Up to sixteen 24-line PALT units (UD).
This Combo LIM supports up to 24 POTS/ADSL interfaces. Each unit has its
own RCTA applique. A subrack fully equipped with only PALT units and
associated appliques supports 384 ADSL/POTS lines (16x24 lines).
DSL LIMs can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots.
• Up to three LIMs supporting optical links to subtending network (NE).
• Up to three SALT units (Refer to the HD subrack)
• Up to three SBLT units (Refer to the HD subrack)
SALT and SBLT units (STM-1, STM-4 LIMs) do not require an applique as
optical cables are directly connected at the unit.
These units can be installed in any LT slot, but LT01 and LT16 are excluded
because of fiber handling and routing restrictions.
The HCL-based LIMs are only be installed in the main subrack, as there are no
HCL extenders available.

RU Extension Modules
A number of RUEM, each connecting to a RU.
Each RUEM LIM drives one optical link to a RU. On this RU, up to 12, 24, 36 or 48
physical VDSL ports can be planned to support remote subscribers. A RUEM with
subtending RU can be considered as a VDSL-type LIM with the planned number of
VDSL ports.
Each RUEM LIM is assigned a physical and a logical mnemonic:
• The physical mnemonic (RUEM-A) identifies the physical RUEM board (HW level).
• The logical mnemonic (RUEM-A) identifies a specific functionality of the RUEM
board. This functionality depends on the kind of xDSL modules (ADSL, VDSL, ...)
installed in the RU. The logical mnemonic is required to allow planning the RUEM
LIM and managing the SW loading of the RUEM/RU.

Different logical mnemonics can be linked to the same physical mnemonic.

A RUEM board can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots. It requires no applique.

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Server Modules, Gateways

A number of Server Modules or Gateways supporting links to a network (EMAN, IP).
• Up to three GELT units. Refer to the HD and the UD-Combo subracks.
• Up to two IPGW units. Refer to the HD and the UD-Combo subracks.

LSM Appliques
A number of IPGS-E appliques (IPGW appliques):
• Up to three for GE server, optionally one per equipped GELT unit.
The IPGS board, if any, is installed in the connector area. It is plugged into the LINE
connector corresponding with the LT slot that houses the GELT unit.
• Up to two for IP Gateway, one per equipped IPGW unit.
The IPGS board is installed in the connector area. It is plugged into the left LINE
connector above the IPGW unit (this connector corresponds with the left of two LT
slots housing the double-board unit).

Splitters, LIM Appliques

Splitters and/or Appliques for equipped LIMs can not be installed in the UD-splitterless
subrack. If any, they are installed in separate external devices.

Test Applique
This applique is not applied, metallic line testing is not supported in the UD-splitterless
subrack.

Spare Applique
This applique is not applied, 1:N LSM redundancy is not supported in the UD-LT.

Fan Unit
One FAN unit.
Each subrack is equipped with a FAN unit, which is installed in its fan area. The fan unit
in the lowest position has to be equipped with a dustfilter (see "Rack Configuration").
The main subrack of an ASAM R5.x system must be equipped with an AFAN-H unit,
this unit contains eight fans providing sufficient air cooling for the NT units present. If
not, overheating NT units could cause fan failure and system breakdown.
Other subracks in the ASAM can optionally be equipped with AFAN-G or AFAN-H
units (when considering migration from R4.x systems).

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Overview per Release of Supported Units in the UD-LT Subrack

Table 2-7 gives the supported units in the UD-LT subrack.
Refer to Figure 2-6 for the subrack layout and slot positions and to Appendix A for the
used mnemonics.

Table 2-7 Supported Units in UD-LT Subrack - R5.0.x and R5.1.x

Slot/Area Unit Applique Applique Slot

NT slot (NT A, NT B) SANT-G SANC-D (optional) NTI/O

SANT-H (5.1.10)
SBNT-A
SBNT-B (5.1.10)

ADSE-C None --
ADSE-D (5.1.10)
ACU slot AACU-C -- --

LT slots (LT01-LT16) ADLT-J/K/L/N/S/T External or none --

ABLT-D (5.1)(P,L))

ABLT-F (5.1.12)

PALT-B (5.0.50 only)

SHLT-B
SHLT-C/D (5.0.20)
SMLT-A/B
SMLT-C/D (5.0.20)

SALT-A/B/C None
SBLT-A

RUEM-A (5.1)(P)
RUEM-B (5.1)(L)
GELT-A (5.0.10) IPGS-E (5.0.11) Corresponding LINE
connector in Connector area
LT slot pair (P1-P8) IPGW-A IPGS-E (5.0.11)

Fan area AFAN-F/G Not applicable Not applicable

AFAN-H

Notes:
• (5.0.10) Supported from R5.0.10 onwards.
• (5.0.11) Supported from R5.0.11 onwards.
• (5.0.20) Support from R5.0.20 onwards.

• (5.0.50 only) Support for R5.0.50 only.

• (5.1) Support from R5.1 onwards.

• (5.1.10) Support from R5.1.10 onwards.

• (5.1.12) Support from R5.1.12 onwards.

• (P), (L), (P,L) Mnemonic for Physical , Logical or both unit types.

• (*) Any ADSL or SHDSL LIM can serve as a spare LIM.

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Multi-ADSL LIM
Multi-ADSL LIMs (ABLT, ...) support multi-ADSL subscriber lines. Refer to the
UD-Combo subrack (Table 2-5).

Combining Different LSMs in UD-LT Subrack

In the UD-LT subrack there are no restrictions regarding the location of the different
LSM type units (no crosstalk problems).

Redundancy in UD-LT Subrack

Redundancy is optionally applied. Like in the HD subrack, software supports it for
certain units and there are hardware provisions to provide more in the future. Table 2-8
gives an overview per release.

Table 2-8 Redundancy Support in UD-LT Subrack

Release 1+1 NT 1+1 LSM 1:N LSM

EPS APS/EPS
From R5.1.10 on ✓ ✓ -- --

1+1 NT Redundancy
Refer to the HD and the UD-Combo subrack.

1+1 LSM Redundancy

Refer to the HD and the UD-Combo subrack.

1:N LSM Redundancy

This redundancy is not supported, spare LSMs and spare appliques are not applied.

Miscellaneous
The backplane provides a distributive bus that can be used for broadcast application (e.g.
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2.6 Ultra-Density Mini-RAM (UMRAM-A)

The Ultra-Density Mini-RAM type A (UMRAM-A) is supported from R5.1.

The UD Mini-RAM is a reduced line-count version of the UD-Combo subrack and
accommodates most of the UD and HD units. The UD backplane supports LIMs serving
up to 24 DSL lines.

Dimensions
The UD Mini-RAM is 532 mm high and fits a 19" rack. When brackets are used it can
also be mounted in UT-9 or SI racks, 2200 mm high and footprint, 600 mm x 300 mm.
Refer to Table 2-1 for overall dimensions.

Areas and Slot Positions in UD Mini-RAM

Figure 2-7 shows areas and slot positions.

Figure 2-7 Areas and Slot Positions in UD MINI-RAM Subrack

The order of AP slots, AP05 ... AP01, is opposite to the order of LT slots, LT01 ... LT05
(backplane routing).

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The UD Mini-RAM has four areas (see Figure 2-15):

• The Line Termination area houses 420 mm x 220 mm plug-in units.
• The Splitter area houses 300 mm x 220 mm plug-in units.
• The Distribution and Connector area contains power connections and circuit breakers,
connectors for other interfaces (MDF, I/O, craft) and a control panel.
• The Fan area houses fan unit and optional dust filter.

Supported Units in the UD Mini-RAM

The UD Mini-RAM accommodates most of the supported units in the UD-Combo
subrack. Refer to Figure 2-7 for the layout and to the UD-Combo for the supported units.

Network Termination Units

One or two NT units (refer to the UD-Combo subrack).
The NT units are always equipped when the UD Mini-RAM is the first of an ASAM
system (the subordinate subracks contain extender units) or when it is used as a
stand-alone system.
They are inserted in the NT slots (numbers 30 and 31).

NT Appliques
One NT applique (refer to the UD-Combo subrack).

Extender Units
One or two redundant extender units, type ADSE (refer to the UD-Combo subrack).

ACU Unit
One ACU unit (refer to the UD-Combo subrack).

Powering
The UD Mini-RAM does not require a PWRI/O unit. Power supply cables are directly
connected at the backplane in the connector area. This area provides three power
connectors for subrack powering (via filters) and for fan powering.

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Line Interface Modules

The UD Mini-RAM accommodates most of the HD LIMs and the UD LIMs supported
in the UD-Combo subrack:
• Up to five LIMs supporting DSL subscriber lines to Customer Premises Equipment:
• 12-line ADSL LIMs (ADLT) or 12-line SHDSL LIMs (SHLT, SMLT, ...). HD units,
refer to the HD subrack.
A subrack fully equipped with 12-line LIMs supports 60 DSL lines (5x12 lines).
• 24-line ADSL LIMs (ADLT) or Multi-ADSL LIMs (ADLT, ABLT, ...).
A subrack fully equipped with 24-line ADSL LIMs supports 120 ADSL lines
(5x24 lines).
• Up to three LIMs supporting optical links to subtending network (NE).
• SALT units (refer to the HD subrack)
• Up to five LIMs driving subtending links to/from Remote-ASAM or Customer
Premises Equipment (CPE).
• D1LT units (refer to the HD subrack).
A subrack fully equipped with only D1LT units and accompanying appliques
supports 40 DS1 lines (5x8 lines).
• E1LT units (refer to the HD subrack)
A subrack fully equipped with E1LT units and accompanying appliques supports
20 E1 lines (5x4 lines).
• DS3/E3LT units (Refer to the HD subrack).
LIMs can be inserted in any of the five LT slots, the accompanying splitter or applique,
if any, occupies the corresponding AP slot in the splitter area.

Splitters and LIM Appliques

Up to five splitters or LIM appliques (refer to the UD-Combo and the HD subrack):
• PSPC splitters for 24-line or 12-line ADSL LIM
• CTAP, Connect Trough APpliques for DSL- and D1- LIM
• FCON, Fsn CONnector appliques for DSL LIM
• E1LC, E1 Line Combiner appliques for E1 LIM
• D3/E3LS, DS3/E3 appliques for D3/E3 LIM.

The splitter/applique is inserted in the corresponding AP slot of the splitter area.

RU Extension Module
Up to five RUEM driving subtending links to RU. Refer to the HD and the UD-Combo
subrack.

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Server Modules or Gateways

A number of Server Modules or Gateways supporting links to a network (EMAN, IP).
• Up to two IPGW units:
As shown in Figure 2-8, the double-board IPGW can be inserted in any of the two LT
slot pairs (P1, P2). The accompanying IPGS applique (single-board) is mounted in the
right slot of the associated AP slot pair (the order of AP slots is opposite to the order
of LT slots). The left AP slot remains empty, it's reserved for the redundant applique,
if any.
• Up to three GELT units (GE-LSMs) providing access to an EMAN through a GE link.
An optional IPGS applique provides 10BASE-T interface for outband management of
the GELT unit.
The GELT unit must be installed in the main subrack of the ASAM, as there are no
HCL extenders available. The GELT board can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots,
the IPGS applique, if any, occupies the AP slot above it.
• Up to three GELT units (GE-LSMs) providing access to an EMAN through a GE link.
An optional IPGS applique provides 10BASE-T interface for outband management of
the GELT unit.
The GELT unit must be installed in the main subrack of the ASAM, as there are no
HCL extenders available. The GELT board can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots,
the IPGS applique, if any, occupies the AP slot above it.

The server modules or gateways are housed in the main (NT-containing) Mini-RAM of
the ASAM.

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Figure 2-8 Position of IP Gateway Boards in UD Mini-RAM

Server/Gateway Appliques
A number of Server or Gateway appliques:
• Up to two for GE server, optionally one per equipped GELT unit.
The IPGS board, if any, is inserted in the right AP slot corresponding with the GELT
unit.
• Up to two for IP Gateway, one per equipped IPGW unit.
As shown in Figure 2-8, the IPGS board (single board) is inserted in the right of the
AP slots corresponding with the IPGW unit (double-board).

Test Applique
Optionally one TSAP unit.
This unit is equipped in order to perform metallic line testing.
It is inserted in the TST I/O slot.

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Spare Applique
Optionally up to two SPAP appliques.
A SPAP applique accompanies a LIM (ADLT, SMLT, SHLT, ...) that serves as a spare
LIM, when N:1 LSM redundancy is supported (support of two protection groups in the
future).
A spare LIM can be inserted in any of the five LT slots (see Figure 2-7). The
accompanying SPAP applique is inserted in the corresponding AP slot.

Dummy Plates
Up to five Dummy Plates (refer to UD Combo subrack).

Fan Unit
One FAN unit.
The UMFAN is installed in the fan area. The fan unit of the lowest subrack in the rack
must be equipped with a dustfilter (see "Rack Configuration").
Note: When the UD Mini-RAM is equipped with ASAM R5.x units, the UMFAN-A unit
must be replaced by an UMFAN-B unit.

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Overview per Release of Supported Units in the UD Mini-RAM

Table 2-9 gives the supported units in the UD Mini-RAM. Refer to Figure 2-7 for the
subrack layout and slot positions and to Appendix A for the used mnemonics.

Table 2-9 Supported Units in UD Mini-RAM - R5.1.x

Slot/ Area Unit Applique Applique Slot

NT slots (NT A, NT B) SANT-G SANC-C (optional) NTI/O

SANT-H (5.1.10)
SBNT-A
SBNT-B (5.1.10)

ADSE-C None --
ADSE-D (5.1.10)
ACU slot AACU-C Not applicable --

LT slot (LT01-LT05) ADLT-J/L/S PSPC-K/L/S/T Corresponding AP slot

ABLT-D (5.1)(P,L) FCON-C
CTAP-B/D

ADLT-K PSPC-M
CTAP-B/D
FCON-C
ADLT-N/T PSPC-P/T
ABLT-F (R5.1.12) CTAP-B/D
FCON-C

SHLT-B/C/D CTAP-B/D
SMLT-A/B/C/D FCON-C
WCAP-B

spare LIM (*) SPAP-B

E1LT-B E1LC-C

E3LT-B E3LS-B

D1LT-B CTAP-B

D3LT-A D3LS-B
GELT-A IPGS-D

SALT-A/B/C None Dummy plate in

SBLT-A corresponding AP slot

RUEM-A (P)
RUEM-B (L)

LT slot pair (P1-P2) IPGW-A IPGS-D Corresponding AP slot pair

-- -- TSAP-B/D TEST I/O

Dummy plate AP slot (AP01-AP05)

Fan area UMFAN-A -- --

Notes:
• (5.1.10) Support from R5.1.10 onwards.
• (5.1.12) Support from R5.1.12 onwards.
• (P), (L), (P,L) Mnemonic for Physical , Logical or both unit types.

• (*) Any ADSL or SHDSL LIM can serve as a spare LIM.

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Multi-ADSL LIM
Multi-ADSL LIMs (ABLT, ...) support multi-ADSL subscriber lines. Refer to
UD-Combo subrack (Table 2-5).

Combining Different LSMs in UD Mini-RAM

The UD Mini-RAM can simultaneously house different LIMs and LSMs:
• DSL-LIMs (ADSL, SHDSL, VDSL, ...)
• LIMs driving subtending links (STM-1, E1, E3, DS3, ...)
• RUEM-LIMs driving RUs
• IP Gateways.

However, certain LSMs cannot be combined in the same crossover LT slot pair (P1 to
P2, Figure 2-7):
• ADLT with D1LT, because of crosstalk problems
• IPGW with any other LSM type, because the double-board IPGW unit occupies the
two LT slots.

Redundancy in UD Mini-RAM
Redundancy is optionally applied. Like in the HD subrack, software supports it for
certain units and there are hardware provisions to provide more in the future. Table 2-10
gives an overview per release.

Table 2-10 Redundancy Support in UD Mini-RAM (UMRAM-A)

Release 1+1 NT 1+1 LSM 1:N LSM

EPS APS/EPS

R5.1.10 ✓ ✓ -- --

1+1 NT Redundancy
Refer to the HD and the UD-Combo subrack.

1+1 LSM Redundancy

This redundancy type is not supported.

1:N LSM Redundancy

The 1:N LSM equipment redundancy is not applied, but there are HW provisions to
support it in the future(*).
(*) A DSL LIM (ADLT, SHLT) in any LT slot could serve as a spare LIM, the associated
AP slot should be equipped with a spare applique. However, only one spare LIM could
be active at a time.

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2.7 Extreme-Density Combo Subrack (ALTS-R)

The standard eXtreme-Density (XD) Combo subrack is supported from R5.0.20. It

accommodates XD units and several HD and UD units. Most of the NT-, EXT-, ACU-
and LT units are also used in XD-Combo subrack (the XD-Combo Line Termination area
has the same dimensions). Splitters, appliques and I/O modules applied are specific
XD-Combo units, they fit the splitter area at the rear of the XD-Combo subrack and are
higher.
The XD-Combo midplane doubles the line capacity supported by UD. It supports LIMs
serving up to 48 DSL lines.

Dimensions
The type of XD-Combo subrack applied is ALTS-R, ADSL Line Termination Shelf
(ALTS) version R. Figure 2-9 gives a front and rear view (fan unit and front cover are
included).
As shown in Figure 2-10, the XD-Combo subrack is twice as deep as the HD and UD
subracks and it has an XD-Combo MidPlane (MP) which allows installing units at the
front as well as at the rear side of the subrack. This concept facilitates inserting and
accessing units and provides more space for extreme density cabling (e.g. MDF cabling).
Table 2-11 gives the overall dimensions of the subrack and Figure 2-10 gives dimensions
of areas inside.

Table 2-11 XD-Combo Subrack supported in ETSI ASAM

Subrack Type Mnemonic Density/ DSL Lines Height Width Depth

XD-Combo ALTS-R Extreme Density/ 625 mm 500 mm 591 mm

ETSI 768 DSL lines

The XD-Combo subrack is 695 mm high and fits a transmission rack of 2200 mm. An
XD-Combo rack (including XD-Combo subracks and covers) occupies a floorspace of
600 mm x 600 mm.

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Figure 2-9 Front and Rear Side View of XD-Combo Subrack

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Areas and Slot Positions in XD-Combo Subrack

Figure 2-10 shows the XD-Combo subrack areas:
• The Line Termination (LT) area or LSM area(*) at the front side is 450 mm high and
can house 420 mm x 220 mm plug-in units (ACU, NT, LT).
• The Fan area above the LT area is 125 mm high and provides housing for a separate
fan unit.
• The Applique (AP) area or Splitter area at the rear side is 530 mm high and can house
485 mm x 220 mm plug-in units (NTI/O, appliques, splitters, TSTI/O).
• The area above the appliques contains filters and connectors for connecting power
cables and other interface cables and it provides space for cable routing.
• The area below the appliques provides space for cable routing.

(*) Line Interface or Server Module (LSM).

Figure 2-10 Layout and Dimensions of XD-Combo Subrack

Figure 2-11 gives an inside view of LT and Applique area. Figure 2-12 gives the different
slot positions.

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Figure 2-11 XD-Combo Subrack at Front and Rear Side

In consequence of midplane routing, the order of AP slot positions is opposite to the order
of LT slot positions. For the same reason, the NT I/O appliques are at the right side (at
the rear of NT units).

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Figure 2-12 Areas and Slot Positions in XD-Combo Subrack

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Supported Units in the XD-Combo Subrack

The XD-Combo subrack accommodates following units (Figure 2-12):

Network Termination Units

One or two redundant NT units terminating the connection with a network (ATM) or with
a hub ASAM.
The NT units are based on generic motherboard GANT-C/D. The PLIM on the
daughterboard defines the type of interface terminated (STM-4/OC-12c, STM-1/OC-3c).
• The SANT unit for optical STM-1/OC-3c links.
• The SBNT unit for optical STM-4/OC-12c links.
NT boards are equipped in the first subrack of the ASAM (the other, subordinate
subracks contain extender units).They are inserted in the NT/EXT slots (numbers 30 and
31).

NT Appliques
One optional NT applique providing BITS/LAN interface.
• SANC applique for SANT or SBNT unit(s).
Optical units do not require an applique for connection. However, SANC is used to have
LAN/BITS interface permanently accessible.
This double-board unit is inserted in the NTI/O slots at the rear side. The midplane
provides connection with the NT unit(s).

Extender Units
One or two redundant extender units, type ADSE, extending the IQ and BVB bus.
In each subordinate subrack, the ADSE unit(s) replace(s) the NT unit(s) of the first
subrack.
ADSE units are inserted in the NT/EXT slots (numbers 30 and 31).

ACU Unit
One ACU unit providing alarm control functions, a LAN and a Serial Interface for local
management.
This unit is equipped in the first subrack of each rack and in each subrack that houses
additional NT unit(s), e.g. when different network elements are located in the same rack.
The ACU board is inserted in the ACU slot (slot number 29).

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Line Interface Modules

The XD-Combo subrack accommodates different types of LIM:
• Up to sixteen DSL-LIMs supporting a number of DSL subscriber lines to Customer
Premises Equipment.
• 48-line ADLT units (XD).
Each unit has its own splitter (RPSP, RPSI) or RCTA applique. A subrack fully
equipped with only ADLT units and associated splitters/appliques supports 768
ADSL lines (16x48 lines).
• 24-line SHLT/SMLT units (UD).
Each unit has its own RCTA applique. A subrack fully equipped with only
SHLT/SMLT units and associated appliques supports 384 SHDSL lines
(16x24 lines).
DSL LIMs can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots, the accompanying
single-board splitter/applique occupies the AP slot at the rear of the unit.
• 24-line PALT units (UD).
This Combo LIM supports up to 24 POTS/ADSL interfaces. Each unit has its
own RCTA applique. A subrack fully equipped with only PALT units and
associated appliques supports 384 ADSL/POTS lines (16x24 lines).
DSL LIMs can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots, the accompanying
single-board splitter/applique occupies the AP slot at the rear of the unit.
• Up to sixteen LIMs driving subtending links to/from a Remote-ASAM or CPE.
• Up to sixteen E1LT units.
Each unit supports a subtending 4xE1 link to/from an R-ASAM or E1 CPE and
requires an E1LC applique for connection. A subrack fully equipped with E1LT
units and associated appliques supports 64 E1 lines (16x4 lines).
• Up to sixteen D3/E3LT units.
These units are based on the GALT-A, a Generic ATM Line Termination
(GALT) unit and have a PLIM providing the DS3/E3 interface. Each unit
supports one subtending link to/from an R-ASAM and requires a G3LS applique
for connection.
E1-, DS3- and E3-type LIMs can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots, the
accompanying applique, if any, occupies the associated AP slot at the rear of the
unit.
• A number of LIMs supporting optical links to subtending network (NE).
• Up to sixteen SALT-A/B/C units.
Each SALT unit supports one (SALT-A, SALT-B), each SALT-C supports four
STM-1/OC-3c link(s) to a subtending network.
• Up to sixteen SBLT units.
Each SBLT unit supports one subtending STM-4/OC-12c link to a subtending
network.
SALT and SBLT units can be installed in any LT slot, they requires no applique
as optical cables are directly connected at the unit.
The HCL-based LIMs are only be installed in the main subrack, as there are no
HCL extenders available.

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LIM Appliques
Up to sixteen LIM Appliques.
• Up to sixteen ADSL LIM splitters (RPSP or RPSI).
Each splitter accompanies an equipped ADLT unit supporting 48 POTS- or ISDN
lines.
• Up to sixteen ADSL LIM appliques, type RCTA-A.
Each applique (connect trough) accompanies an equipped ADLT unit supporting 48
POTS- or ISDN lines.
• Up to sixteen SHDSL LIM appliques, type RCTA-B.
Each applique (connect trough) accompanies an equipped PALT/SHLT/SMLT unit
supporting 24 POTS/ADSL, 24 or 12 SHDSL/SMLT lines.
• Up to sixteen DS3/E3 LIM appliques, type G3LS.
Each applique accompanies an equipped D3/E3LT unit.
• Up to sixteen E1 LIM appliques, type E1LC.
Each applique accompanies an equipped E1LT unit.

The single-board appliques are housed in the applique area. Each applique is inserted in
the AP slot at the rear of the LIM served.

Server Modules, Gateways

A number of Server Modules or Gateways supporting links to a network (EMAN, IP).
• Up to three GELT units (GE-LSMs) providing access to an EMAN through a GE link.
An optional IPGS applique provides outband management of the GELT unit via
10BASE-T interface.
The GELT unit must be installed in the main subrack of the ASAM, as there are no
HCL extenders available. The GELT board can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots.
The IPGS applique, if any, is mounted at the rear of the GELT unit.
• Up to two IPGW units:
Each Gateway contains an IPGW unit supporting four Ethernet links to/from the IP
network and an IPGS applique providing the connection. A subrack equipped with
two IP Gateways (the maximum number possible in an ASAM) supports eight
Ethernet links (2x4 links).
IP Gateways can only be equipped in a hub-ASAM. They are installed in the first
subrack, which contains the NT unit. The double-board IPGW can be inserted in any
of the eight LT slot pairs (see Figure 2-13). The accompanying IPGS applique is
mounted at the rear of the IPGW unit.

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Figure 2-13 Possible Position of IP Server Boards in XD-Combo Subrack

LSM Appliques
A number of IPGS appliques (IPGW appliques)
• Up to three optional appliques for GE server, one per equipped GELT unit.
The GELT board occupies one LT slot at the front and the IPGS board, if any, is
inserted in the corresponding AP slot at the rear.
• Up to two appliques for IP Gateway, one per equipped IPGW unit.
As shown in Figure 2-13, the double-board IPGW unit occupies an LT slot pair at the
front and the single-board IPGS applique is inserted at the rear, in the right slot of the
corresponding AP slot pair. The left AP slot remains empty, it is reserved for the
redundant applique, if any in the future.

Test Applique
Not supported in this release.

Spare Applique
Optionally, up to eight spare LIM appliques, type RSPA.
This applique is used when applying 1:N LSM redundancy, if supported. It accompanies
the 48-line LIM (ADLT) or 24-line LIM (SHLT, SMLT) that serves as the spare LIM.
The spare applique is inserted in slot AP16, as the spare LIM occupies slot LT16.

Dummy Plates
Up to sixteen Dummy Plates.
Dummy plates secure the EMC shielding of the subrack and provide easy fixing of MDF
cables at empty AP slots. At slot deployment, the dummy plate is replaced by the splitter
or applique and the cables are connected, if any.
Dummy plates are mounted in AP slots not equipped with applique or splitter.

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PWRI/O Unit
This type of unit is not applied.
Power cables are directly connected to the power filters in the power and connector area.
These filters provide EMC shielding.

Fan Unit
One FAN unit, type AFAN, providing subrack air cooling.
The AFAN unit is a field replaceable unit in the subrack fan area, it plugs directly into
the midplane. There are two types provided, a redundant with six fans and a
non-redundant with three fans.
In the upper rack position the subrack must contain the redundant fans, in the other rack
positions non-redundant fans provide sufficient air cooling (see "Rack Configuration").

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Overview per Release of Supported Units in the XD-Combo Subrack

Table 2-12 gives an overview of the supported units in different releases and slot(s) they
fit. Refer to Figure 2-12 for the subrack layout and slot positions and to Appendix A for
the used mnemonics.

Table 2-12 Supported Units in XD-Combo Subrack - R5.0.20/50 and R5.1.x

Slot/Area Unit Applique Applique Slot

NT slot (NT A, NT B) SANT-G SANC-E (optional) NTI/O A, NTI/O B

SANT-H (5.1.10)
SBNT-A
SBNT-B (5.1.10)

ADSE-C None
ADSE-D (5.1.10)

ACU slot AACU-C -- --

LT slot (LT01-LT16) ADLT-Q/W RPSP-A/C/D Corresponding AP slot

ABLT-E (5.1)(P,L) RCTA-A

ADLT-R/Y RPSI-A
ABLT-G (5.1.12) RCTA-A

PALT-B (5.0.50 only) RCTA-B

SHLT-C RCTA-B
SMLT-A/C RWCA-A

Spare LIM (*) RSPA-A

E1LT-B E1LC-D
E3LT-B G3LS-C

D3LT-A G3LS-C

GELT-A IFGS-F
RUEM-A (5.1)(P) None Dummy plate in corresponding
RUEM-B (5.1)(L) AP slot

SALT-A/B/C
SBLT-A

LT slot pair (P1-P8) IPGW-A IPGS-F Corresponding AP slot pair

-- -- Dummy plate AP slot (AP01-AP16)

Fan area AFAN-I Not applicable Not applicable

Notes:
• (5.0.50 only) Support only for R5.0.50.
• (5.1) Support from R5.1 onwards.
• (5.1.10) Support from R5.1.10 onwards.

• (P), (L), (P,L) Mnemonic for Physical , Logical or both unit types.

• (*) Any ADSL or SHDSL LIM can serve as a spare LIM.

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Multi-ADSL LIM
Multi-ADSL LIMs (ABLT, ...) support multi-ADSL subscriber lines. Table 2-5 gives a
general overview of ADSL modes of operation.
For ADSL modes of operation supported by a certain multi-ADSL LIM, refer to the unit
data sheet.

Combining Different LSMs in XD-Combo Subrack

The XD-Combo subrack can simultaneously house different LSM type units:
• LIMs supporting DSL subscriber lines (ADLT, PALT, SMLT, SHLT)
• LIMs driving links to subtending Remote-ASAM or CPE (E1LT, D3LT, E3LT)
• LIMs driving optical links to subtending network (SALT, SBLT)
• LSMs supporting links to network (GELT, IPGW).

However, certain types cannot be combined with any other LSM type in the same LT slot
pair:
• The IPGW, because this double-board unit occupies the two slots of the LT slot pair.

Redundancy in XD-Combo Subrack

Redundancy is optionally applied. Software supports it for certain units and there are
hardware provisions for future application. Table 2-13 gives an overview per release.

Table 2-13 Redundancy Support in XD-Combo Subrack per Release

Release 1+1 NT 1+1 LSM 1:N LSM

EPS APS/EPS
from R5.1.10 on ✓ ✓ -- --

1+1 NT Redundancy
Refer to the HD en the UD Combo subrack.
Note: The midplane provides tracks at the NT slot positions to apply facility redundancy
(APS) decoupled from equipment redundancy (EPS).

1+1 LSM
Not supported by SW, but HW provisions for future application.
Note: The midplane provides tracks at the NT slot positions to apply APS decoupled
from EPS.

1:N LSM
HW provisions, but not supported by SW.

Miscellaneous
The XD-Combo midplane provides a distributive bus that can be used for broadcast
application (e.g. video distribution).

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2.8 Space Improved XD-Combo Subrack (ALTS-R)

The SI XD-Combo subrack is the space improved version of the standard XD-Combo.
The SI XD-Combo subrack has the features of the standard XD-Combo, except that it
provides SI items:
• Provisions made for simplified cable supports to tie wrap MDF cables (CI)
• Reduced depth to foresee rack doors within 600 mm.

Dimensions
Figure 2-14 gives front and rear view of the SI XD-Combo subrack (fan unit and front
cover are included).
As the space improved subrack is less deep (576.5 instead of 591 mm), it provides more
space for cable routing. As a consequence, the SI XD-Combo rack including covers fits
within a floorspace of 600 mm x 600 mm, which complies with ETSI 300 119-2
requirements.
Table 2-14 gives overall dimensions.

Table 2-14 Space Improved XD-Combo Subrack Supported in ETSI ASAM

Subrack Type Mnemonic Density/ DSL Lines Height Width Depth

SI XD-Combo ETSI ALTS-R Extreme Density/ 625 mm 500 mm 576.5 mm
768 DSL lines

The SI XD-Combo subrack fits transmission rack of 2200 mm.

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Figure 2-14 Front and Rear Side View of SI XD-Combo subrack

Areas and Slot Positions

Refer to the standard XD-Combo, the subrack layout is identical.

Supported Units in the XD-Combo Subrack

Refer to the standard XD-Combo, the same plug-in units are supported.

Redundancy
Refer to the standard XD-Combo, redundancy support is identical.

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2.9 Extreme-Density Splitterless Subrack (ALTS-T)

The Extreme-Density splitterless (XD-LT) subrack is supported from R5.0.20.

The XD splitterless subrack accommodates XD units and several units that also fit other
subrack types (SANT, ADSE, ACU, ...).
Compared to the XD-Combo (see “eXtreme-Density Combo Subrack”), the
XD-splitterless subrack also supports LIMs serving up to 48 DSL lines (XD), but it has
a backplane instead of a midplane.
Compared to the UD-LT subrack (see “Ultra-Density splitterless Subrack”) the
XD-splitterless subrack has twice as much CHAMP connectors.

Dimensions
The mnemonic applied is ALTS-T, ADSL Line Termination Shelf (ALTS) version T.
Figure 2-15 gives a front view (fan unit and front cover are not included).

Figure 2-15 Inside View of XD Splitterless Subrack

Table 2-15 gives the overall dimensions.

Table 2-15 XD Splitterless Subrack Density and Dimensions

Subrack Type Mnemonic Density/ DSL Lines Height Width Depth

XD-LT ETSI ALTS-T Extreme Density/ 750 mm 600 mm 300 mm

768 DSL lines

The XD splitterless subrack is 750 mm high and fits SI rack of 2200 mm with side holes
for cabling. This XD rack equipped with splitter and/or splitterless XD subracks
(including covers) occupies a floorspace of 600 mm x 300 mm.

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Areas and Slot Positions in XD Splitterless Subrack

Figure 2-16 gives the layout of the XD splitterless subrack.

Figure 2-16 Areas and Slot Positions in XD Splitterless Subrack

LT 01
LT 02
LT 03
LT 04
LT 05
LT 06
LT 07
LT 08
LT 09
LT 10

LT 12
LT 13
LT 14
LT 15
LT 16
LT 11
NT A
NT B
ACU

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8
Cross-over slot pairs

The XD splitterless subrack has three areas:

• The Line Termination (LT) area or LSM area (*) is 450 mm high and can house 420
mm x 220 mm plug-in units (ACU, NT, LT).
• The Connector area above the LT area is 250 mm high and can house NTI/O and
LSM appliques. It provides filters and connectors for power and other interface
connection and space for cable routing.
• The Fan area below the LT area is 50 mm high and can house a separate fan unit.
(*) Line Interface or Server Module (LSM).

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Supported Units in the XD Splitterless Subrack

The XD splitterless subrack accommodates following units (Figure 2-16):

Network Termination Units

One or two redundant NT units terminating the connection with a network (ATM) or with
a hub ASAM.
The NT units are based on generic motherboard GANT-C/D. The PLIM on the
daughterboard defines the type of interface terminated (STM-4/OC-12c, STM-1/OC-3c).
• The SANT unit for optical STM-1/OC-3c links.
• The SBNT unit for optical STM-4/OC-12c links.
NT boards are equipped in the first subrack of the ASAM (the other, subordinate
subracks contain extender units).They are inserted in the NT/EXT slots (numbers 30 and
31).

NT Appliques
One optional NT applique providing BITS/LAN interface.
• SANC applique for SANT or SBNT unit(s).
Optical units do not require an applique foe connection. However, SANC is used to have
LAN/BITS interface permanently accessible.
This double-board unit is inserted in the NTI/O slot at the rear side. The midplane
provides connection with the NT unit(s).

Extender Units
One or two redundant extender units, type ADSE, extending the IQ-bus.
In each subordinate subrack, the ADSE unit(s) replace(s) the NT unit(s) of the first
subrack. They are inserted in the NT/EXT slots (numbers 30 and 31).

ACU Unit
One ACU unit providing alarm control functions, a LAN and a Serial Interface for local
management.
This unit is equipped in the first subrack of each rack and in each subrack that houses
additional NT unit(s), e.g. when different network elements are located in the same rack.
The ACU board is inserted in the ACU slot (number 29).

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Line Interface Modules

The XD splitterless subrack accommodates different types of LIM:
• Up to sixteen DSL-LIMs supporting a number of DSL subscriber lines to CPE.
• 48-line DSL-type LIMs (ADLT).
A subrack fully equipped with only 48-line DSL-LIMs supports 768 DSL lines
(16 x 48 lines).
• 24-line DSL-type LIMs (ADLT, SHLT, ...).
A subrack fully equipped with only 24-line DSL-LIMs supports 384 DSL lines
(16 x 24 lines).
• A number of LIMs supporting optical links to subtending network (NE).
• Up to three SALT units.
Each unit supports one STM-1/OC-3c link to a subtending network.

LIMs can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots. The accompanying splitter or applique,
if any, is installed in XD splitter subrack or external device.

Splitters, LIM Appliques

Splitters and/or appliques, if required for equipped LIMs, cannot be installed in the XD
splitterless subrack.
Splitters and/or appliques can be optional (not required on full digital loop). When
present, they are installed in XD splitter subrack (see “Extreme Density Splitter
Subrack”) or in separate external devices under control of incumbent LEC (Local
Exchange Carrier). ADSL connections are provided via CHAMP connectors in the
connector area.

RU Extension Modules
A number of RUEM, each connecting to a RU.
Each RUEM LIM drives one optical link to a RU. In this RU up to 12, 24, 36 or 48
physical VDSL ports can be planned to support remote subscribers. A RUEM with
subtending RU can be considered as a VDSL-type LIM with the planned number of
VDSL ports.
Each RUEM LIM is assigned a physical and a logical mnemonic:
• The physical mnemonic identifies the physical RUEM board (HW level).
• The logical mnemonic identifies a specific functionality of the RUEM board. This
functionality depends on the kind of DSL modules (ADSL, VDSL, ...) installed in the
RU. The logical mnemonic is required to allow planning the RUEM LIM and
managing the SW loading of the RUEM/RU.

Different logical mnemonics can be linked to the same physical mnemonic.

A RUEM board can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots. It requires no applique.

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Server Modules, Gateways

A number of Server Modules or Gateways supporting links to a network (EMAN, IP).
• Up to three GELT units (GE-LSMs) providing access to an EMAN through a GE link.
An optional IPGS applique provides outband management of the GELT unit via
10BASE-T interface.
The GELT unit must be installed in the main subrack of the ASAM, as there are no
HCL extenders available. The GELT board can be inserted in any of the 16 LT slots.
The IPGS applique, if any, is mounted at the rear of the GELT unit.
• Up to two IPGW units.
Each Gateway contains an IPGW unit supporting four Ethernet links to/from the IP
network and an IPGS applique providing connection. A subrack equipped with two
IP Gateways (the maximum number possible in an ASAM) supports eight Ethernet
links (2 x 4 links).
The double-board IPGW can be inserted in any of the eight LT slot pairs P1 to P8 (see
Figure 2-18). The accompanying IPGS applique is mounted on the corresponding
CHAMP connector in the connector area (see “Server Appliques”).

Gateways and server modules can only be equipped in a hub-ASAM. It is recommended

to install them in the first subrack, which contains the NT unit.

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Figure 2-17 GE Server Boards in XD Splitterless Subrack

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Figure 2-18 IP Server Boards in XD Splitterless Subrack

Server Appliques
A number IPGS-G appliques:
• Up to three for Gigabit Ethernet, one per equipped GELT unit, if any.
The IPGS applique is installed in the connector area. This unit is plugged, as shown
in Figure 2-17, into the lowest CHAMP connectors above the GELT unit.
• Up to two for IP Gateway, one per equipped IPGW unit.
The IPGS applique is installed in the connector area. This unit is plugged, as shown
in Figure 2-18, into the left of the lowest CHAMP connectors above the double-board
IPGW unit.

Test Applique
This applique is not applied, metallic line testing is not supported in the XD-LT.

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Spare Applique
This applique is not applied, 1:N LSM redundancy is not supported in the XD-LT.

Powering
Power cables are directly connected to the power filters in the connector area. These
filters provide EMC shielding.

Fan Unit
One FAN unit, type AFAN-H, providing forced air cooling in the subrack.
The FAN unit is a field replaceable unit in the subrack fan area, it plugs directly into the
backplane. There are two variants, one with optional dustfilter and one without.
The fan unit of the subrack in the lowest rack position must always contain a dustfilter
(see "Rack Configuration").

Overview per Release of Supported Units in the XD Splitterless Subrack

Table 2-16 gives an overview of the supported units in the XD splitterless subrack. Refer
to Figure 2-16 for the subrack layout and slot positions and to Appendix A for the used
mnemonics.

Table 2-16 Supported Units in XD Splitterless Subrack - R5.0.20/50 and R5.1.x

Slot/Area Unit Applique Slot/Connector for Applique

NT slot (NT A, NT B) SANT-G SANC-G (optional) NTI/O
SANT-H (5.1.10)
SBNT-A
SBNT-B (5.1.10)

ADSE-C None --
ADSE-D (5.1.10)

ACU slot AACU-C -- --

LT slot (LT01-LT16) ADLT-Q/R/W/Y Splitter in XD splitter --

ABLT-E (5.1)(P,L) subrack, external or
none
ABLT-G (5.1.12)(P,L)
SHLT-C (*) External or none
SMLT-A/C (*)

SALT-A/B/C None
SBLT-A

RUEM-A (5.1)(P)
RUEM-B (5.1)(L)

E1LT-B E1LC-E

E3LT-B G3LS-D

D3LT-A G3LS-D

GELT-A IPGS-G Corresponding CHAMP

connector

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Slot/Area Unit Applique Slot/Connector for Applique

LT slot pair (P1-P8) IPGW-A IPGS-G Corresponding left CHAMP

connector

Fan area AFAN-H -- --

Notes:
• (5.1) Support from R5.1 onwards.
• (5.1.10) Support from R5.1.10 onwards.
• (5.1.12) Support from R5.1.12 onwards.

• (P), (L), (P,L) Mnemonic for Physical , Logical or both unit types.

• (*) 24-line SHDSL LIMs need UD/XD conversion at the MDF (refer to Appendix of
XD Modular Hardware Installation Manual).

Multi-ADSL LIM
Multi-ADSL LIMs (ABLT) support multi-ADSL subscriber lines. Refer to the
UD-Combo subrack for an overview of ADSL operation modes (Table 2-5).

Combining Different LSMs in XD Splitterless Subrack

The XD splitterless subrack can simultaneously house different LSM type units:
• LIMs supporting DSL subscriber lines (ADLT, ABLT, SMLT, SHLT, ...)
• LIMs driving optical links to subtending network (SALT)
• LIMs driving links to Remote Unit (RUEM)
• Servers supporting links to network (VoDSL, IPGW).

However, certain types cannot be combined with any other LSM type in the same LT slot
pair:
• The IPGW, because this double-board unit occupies both two slots of the LT slot pair.

Redundancy in XD Splitterless Subrack

Redundancy is optionally applied. Like in the HD and the UD Combo subracks, software
supports it for certain units and there are hardware provisions to provide more in the
future. Table 2-17 gives an overview per release.

Table 2-17 Redundancy Support in XD Splitterless Subrack per Release

Release 1+1 NT 1+1 LSM 1:N LSM

EPS APS
From R5.1.10 on ✓ ✓ -- --

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1+1 NT Redundancy
The 1+1 NT redundancy is optionally applied.
• SW supports 1+1 EPS for all NT units (except for FENT) by using a second NT unit
as a standby.
• SW supports 1+1 APS only for SANT units as the optical link is also duplicated.
There is one link for the active and one for the standby SANT unit (optical cables are
directly connected to redundant units, no applique is used).

1+1 LSM
This redundancy is not supported by SW, but there are HW provisions for future
application.
The XD-Splitterless backplane provides tracks at the LT slots for EPS and APS for LSM.

1:N LSM
This redundancy is not supported. Spare LIMs and associated splitters/appliques are not
supported.

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2.10 Extreme-Density Splitter Subrack (ASPS-A)

The XD splitter subrack accommodates eXtreme Density (XD) splitters for

(Multi-)ADSL LIMs over POTS in XD-splitterless subrack (SPSP).

Dimensions
The mnemonic applied is ASPS-A, ADSL SPlitter Subrack version A. Figure 2-19 gives
a front view.

Figure 2-19 Inside View of XD Splitter Subrack

Table 2-18 gives the overall dimensions.

Table 2-18 XD Splitter Subrack Density and Dimensions

Subrack Type Mnemonic Density/ DSL Lines Height Width Depth

XD-SP ETSI ASPS-A Extreme Density/ 750 mm 19” 300 mm

768 DSL lines (fits 600 mm rack by
using brackets)

The XD splitter subrack is 750 mm high and 19” wide. It fits SI rack of 2200 mm by using
brackets mounted on rack uprights. An XD modular rack equipped with XD-splitterless
subracks or with XD-splitter and splitterless subrack (including covers) occupies a
floorspace of 600 mm x 300 mm.

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Areas and Slot Positions in XD Splitter Subrack

Figure 2-20 gives the layout.

Figure 2-20 Areas and Slot Positions in XD Splitter Subrack

The XD Splitter subrack has three areas:

• The Top Connector area provides connectors for Alarm interface and ADSL
connection (ADSL 25 to ADSL 48) and space for routing ADSL cables.
• The Splitter (SP) area is 520 mm high and can house 520 mm x 220 mm plug-in units
(SPSP).
• The Bottom Connector area provides filters and connectors for power and ADSL
connection (ADSL 01 to ADSL 24) and space for routing ADSL cables.

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Supported Units in the XD Splitter Subrack

The XD Splitter subrack accommodates the following units (Figure 2-20):

Splitters, LIM Appliques

Up to sixteen splitters.
• PSPS splitters, one per (Multi-)ADSL LIM over POTS equipped in XD-splitterless
subrack.

The splitter can be inserted in any AP slot.

ADSL connection with DSL LIMs in XD splitterless subrack is done with MDF cables
connected at the corresponding ADSL connectors on the backplanes.

Powering
Power cables are directly connected to backplane terminals in the bottom connector area.

Fan Unit
This subrack has no fan unit, splitters require no forced air cooling.

Overview of Supported Units in the XD Splitter Subrack

Table 2-19 gives an overview of the supported units in the XD Splitter subrack. Refer to
Figure 2-20 for the subrack layout and slot positions and to Appendix A for the used
mnemonics.

Table 2-19 Supported Units in XD Splitter Subrack - R5.1.x

LIM Splitter/ Applique Slot

(Multi-)ADSL LIM in XD-splitterless subrack PSPS-A AP slot (AP01-AP16)

(Connection via ADSL cables) PSPS-B

Not applicable -- TAU slot

Redundancy in XD Splitter Subrack

No redundancy is supported in this release, but there are HW provisions to apply it in the
future.

1:N LSM Redundancy and Metallic Test Access (MTA))

The XD splitter backplane has a test/spare bus to support future 1:N LSM redundancy
and Metallic Test Access (MTA) in the future.
Applying these functionalities will include communication between the NT unit in the
XD splitterless subrack and a Test Access Unit (TAU) unit in the XD splitter subrack.

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3.2 Rack Densities 3-68

3.3 Physical Rack Types 3-68

3.4 Rack Configurations 3-69

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3.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the ETSI rack configurations supported in this release with HD
and UD subracks.

3.2 Rack Densities

Depending on the densities of the subracks installed, there are three possible rack
configurations:
• A High Density (HD) rack contains only HD subracks.
The rules of a pure HD configuration apply.
• An Ultra Density (UD) rack contains only UD subracks, UD-Combo and/or UD-LT
(splitterless).
The rules of a pure UD configuration apply.
• A Mixed Density HD&UD rack contains one HD subrack followed by one UD
subrack.
• A rack with UD Mini-RAM contains only UD Mini-RAMs.

3.3 Physical Rack Types

Two physical rack types are supported in Central Office (CO) -ASAM and Controlled
Environment Vault (CEV).
Table 3-1 gives an overview.

Table 3-1 Rack Types supported in ETSI Configurations with HD and UD Subracks

Type Cabinet Equipment Practice Configuration Subrack Type Location

#1 H: 1800 mm LAEU ASAM HD CO

W: 600 mm (Large Europe) UD-Combo CEV
D: 300 mm UD-LT
UD Mini-RAM

#2 H: 2200 mm LAEU ASAM HD CO

W: 600 mm (Large Europe) UD-Combo CEV
D: 300 mm UD-LT
UD Mini-RAM

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3.4 Rack Configurations

This section describes the possible HD and UD rack configurations in general as well as
specific for HD and UD.

General Rack Configuration

An HD or UD rack contains:
• A rack cabinet: high 1800 mm or 2200 mm (see Table 3-1)
• A door opening/ closing at left or right side with handle or lock
• A Top Rack Unit (TRU) (on top in the rack) with:
• Power input block for connection of CO supply cables and distribution to one,
two or three subracks and accompanying fan units
• Depending on the type of powering, Circuit Breakers (CB) for rack or subrack
powering, switches for subrack powering or no protection devices for fixed
subrack powering.
• Interface to CO/CEV alarm system
• Alarm interface to equipment inside the rack
• LED display indicating rack alarm conditions.
• One, two or three subrack(s) depending on rack height and subrack types installed.
• One Alarm Control Unit (ACU) , located in the upper subrack and performing rack
alarm and control functions. When this subrack is the first of the ASAM, the ACU
also provides local Craft Interface.
Note: a rack with more than one Network Element (NE) has more than one ACU, the
first subrack of each NE has its own ACU.
• One Fan unit per equipped subrack, for equipment cooling.
The fan unit is a separate unit inserted in the subrack.
The NT unit in the main subrack of the ASAM can require a more powerful fan unit.
For example, the main subrack of an ASAM R5.x system must be equipped with an
AFAN-H unit, it contains eight fans providing sufficient air cooling. If not,
overheating NT units could cause fan failure and system breakdown.
Other subracks in the ASAM can optionally be equipped with AFAN-G or AFAN-H
units (when considering migration from R4.x systems).
The fan unit in the lowest subrack has to be equipped with a dust filter.

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HD Rack Configurations
HD racks are 1800 mm or 2200 mm ETSI racks containing only HD subracks.
Figure 3-1 shows the possible configurations, table 3-2 gives the overview.

Table 3-2 Configurations HD in 1800/2200 mm Rack

Subracks 1800 mm (only UT-9 cabinet) 2200 mm (UT-9 or SI cabinet)

Subrack 1 HD HD HD

Subrack 2 -- -- HD

Figure 3-1 HD Rack Configurations

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Figure 3-2 Example of 2200 mm Racks with HD Subracks

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UD Rack Configurations with UD-Combo and UD-LT Subracks

UD racks are 1800 mm and 2200 mm ETSI racks that contain UD-LT (LT) and/or
UD-Combo (CS) subracks.

Maximum Configurations
Table 3-3 gives an overview of maximum configurations.

Table 3-3 Maximum Rack Configurations possible with UD-LT and/or UD-Combo Subracks

Subrack 1800 mm 2200 mm

(only UT-9 cabinet) (UT-9 or SI cabinet)

Subrack 1 Combo LT Combo LT Combo LT

Subrack 2 -- LT Combo LT LT Combo

Subrack 3 -- -- -- LT -- --

FEMA Top Codes

Each UD rack equipped with TRU, subrack(s) and fan unit(s) has a Functional
Electro-Mechanical Assembly (FEMA) code. Table 3-4 gives an overview of
mnemonics and codes used for 1800 mm racks. Table 3-5 gives an overview of
mnemonics and codes used for 2200 racks.
FEMA codes do not include doors, side panels and extensions.

Table 3-4 Overview FEMA Mnemonics and Codes for UD Racks of 1800 mm

Mnemonic FEMA Top Code Cabinet Material (1) Powering Method (2)

UT-9 SI SS ZnCr Rack SR dir.SR

ALTR-1C 3EC 36579 AAAA ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-1L 3EC 36579 BAAA ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-2L 3EC 36579 CAAA ✓ ✓ ✓

(1) Material: “SS” for Stainless Steel and “ZnCr” for Zinc-Chrome coated subrack and
top rack unit.
(2) Powering Method: "Rack" for Rack powering, "SR" for SubRack powering and
"dir.SR" for direct SubRack powering (also see HD&UD Installation Manual).

Table 3-5 Overview FEMA Mnemonics and Codes for UD Racks of 2200 mm

Mnemonic FEMA Code(1) Cabinet (1) Material (2) Powering Method (3)

UT-9 SI SS ZnCr Rack SR dir.SR

ALTR-1C 3EC 36576 AxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-2C 3EC 36576 BxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-1L 3EC 36576 CxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-2L 3EC 36576 DxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Mnemonic FEMA Code(1) Cabinet (1) Material (2) Powering Method (3)

UT-9 SI SS ZnCr Rack SR dir.SR

ALTR-3L 3EC 36576 ExAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-CL 3EC 36576 FxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-LC 3EC 36576 GxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-1CT 3EC 37704 AxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-2CT 3EC 37704 BxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-1CTA 3EC 37704 CxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-2CTA 3EC 37704 DxAA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-1CRP 3FE 20609 AAAA ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-1CCH 3FE 20427 AAAA ✓ SR TRU ✓

ALTR-1CSP 3FE 20427 CAAA ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-2CRP 3FE 20609 BAAA ✓ ✓ ✓

ALTR-2CCH 3FE 20427 BAAA ✓ SR TRU ✓

ALTR-2CSP 3FE 20427 DAAA ✓ ✓ ✓

(1) Rack cabinet type is defined bij "x" in FEMA code: "A" for UT-9 and "B" for SI
(Space Improved).
(2) Material of subrack and/or TRU: “SS” for Stainless Steel and “ZnCr” for
Zinc-Chrome coated subrack and top rack unit.
(3) Powering Method: "Rack" for Rack powering, "SR" for SubRack powering and
"dir.SR" for direct SubRack powering (also see HD&UD Installation Manual).

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Configurations in 1800 mm Rack

The UD rack configurations for 1800 mm apply only cabinet type UT-9.
Table 3-6 gives the possible configurations. For each configuration, it indicates the top
rack unit and dustfilter(s) applied and refers to the corresponding drawing.

Table 3-6 UD Rack Configurations in 1800 mm Rack

Rack Equipment FEMA-ALTR-1C FEMA-ALTR-1L FEMA-ALTR-2L

FEMA Top Code 3EC 36579 AAAA 3EC 36579 BAAA 3EC 36579 CAAA

TRU ATRU-M ATRU-M ATRU-M

(3EC 17422 ACAA) (3EC 17422 ABAA) (3EC 17422 ABAA)

Subrack 1 ALTS-M (UD-Combo) ALTS-N (UD-LT) ALTS-N (UD-LT)

Fan Unit 1 AFAN-F/G + dustfilter AFAN-F/G + dustfilter AFAN-F/G

Subrack 2 -- -- ALTS-N (UD-LT)

Fan Unit 2 AFAN-F/G + dustfilter

Drawing Figure 3-3 Figure 3-3 Figure 3-3

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Figure 3-3 Possible 1800 mm Rack Configurations with UD Subracks

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Configurations in 2200 mm Rack

UT-9 and SI cabinet types are both applied in UD rack configurations for 2200 mm.
Table 3-7 gives an overview of rack configurations possible with UD-Combo subracks
and TRU all in Stainless Steel (SS) .

Table 3-7 2200 mm Rack Configurations with UD-Combo and TRU in Stainless Steel

Type ALTR-1C ALTR-2C ALTR-1CT/ ALTR-2CT/

ALTR-1CTA ALTR-2CTA

FEMA Top Code* 3EC 36576 AxAA 3EC 36576 BxAA 3EC 37704 AxAA/ 3EC 37704 BxAA/
3EC 37704 CxAA 3EC 37704 DxAA

Type of Powering Rack Powering Rack Powering Subrack Powering/ Subrack Powering/
Direct Subrack Pow. Direct Subrack Pow.

Cabinet Type* UT-9 ("x"="A")/ UT-9 ("x"="A")/ UT-9 ("x"="A")/ UT-9 ("x"="A")/
SI ("x"="B") SI ("x"="B") SI ("x"="B") SI ("x"="B")

Top Rack Unit ATRU-M ATRU-M ATRU-N ATRU-N

Code 3EC 17422 ABAA 3EC 17422 ABAA 3EC 17422 BBAA/ 3EC 17422 BBAA/
3EC 17422 CBAA 3EC 17422 CBAA

Subrack 1 ALTS-M ALTS-M ALTS-M ALTS-M

Fan Unit 1 AFAN-F/G + dustfilter AFAN-F/G AFAN-F/G + dustfilter AFAN-F/G
Subrack 2 ALTS-M ALTS-M
Fan Unit 2 AFAN-F/G + dustfilter AFAN-F/G + dustfilter

Drawing Figure 3-4 Figure 3-4 Figure 3-4 Figure 3-4

* The "x" in the FEMA code indicates the cabinet type, it is "A" for UT-9 and "B" for SI.
Table 3-8 gives an overview of rack configurations possible with UD-Combo subracks
and TRU in Stainless Steel (SS) and/or ZnCr Coated (ZC) .

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Table 3-8 2200 mm Rack Configurations with UD-Combo and TRU in Stainless Steel and/or Zinc Chrome

Type ALTR-1CRP ALTR-2CRP ALTR-1CCH/ ALTR-2CCH/

ALTR-1CSP ALTR-2CSP

FEMA Top Code 3FE 20609 AAAA 3FE 20609 BAAA 3FE 20427 AAAA/ 3FE 20427 BAAA/
3FE 20427 CAAA 3FE 20427 DAAA
Type of Powering Rack Powering Rack Powering Subrack Powering Subrack Powering

Cabinet Type SI SI SI SI

Top Rack Unit ATRU-M (ZnCr) ATRU-M (ZnCr) ATRU-N (ZnCr) ATRU-N (ZnCr)
Code TBD TBD TBD TBD
Subrack 1 ALTS-M (ZnCr) ALTS-M (ZnCr) ALTS-M (SS/ZnCr) ALTS-M (SS/ZnCr)

Fan Unit 1 AFAN-F/G + dustfilter AFAN-F/G AFAN-F/G+ dustfilter AFAN-F/G

Subrack 2 -- ALTS-M (ZnCr) -- ALTS-M (SS/ZnCr)

Code(s) TBD SS: 3EC17421AAAA
ZnCr: TBD
Fan Unit 2 -- AFAN-F/G + dustfilter -- AFAN-F/G + dustfilter

Drawing Figure 3-4 Figure 3-4 Figure 3-4 Figure 3-4

Table 3-9 gives the UD Rack configurations possible with only LT or with LT and
Combo.

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Table 3-9 2200 mm Rack Configurations with only LT or LT+Combo Subracks in Stainless Steel

Type ALTR-1L ALTR-2L ALTR-3L ALTR-CL ALTR-LC

FEMA Code* variant CxAA variant DxAA variant ExAA variant FxAA variant GxAA
3EC 36576

Powering Type Rack Powering Rack Powering Rack Powering Rack Powering Rack Powering

Top Rack Unit ATRU-M ATRU-M ATRU-M ATRU-M ATRU-M

3EC 17422 variant AAAA variant AAAA variant AAAA variant ABAA variant ABAA
Subrack 1 ALTS-N ALTS-N ALTS-N ALTS-M ALTS-N
Fan Unit 1 AFAN-F/G + filter AFAN-F/G AFAN-F/G AFAN-F/G AFAN-F/G

Subrack 2 -- ALTS-N ALTS-N ALTS-N ALTS-M

Fan Unit 2 AFAN-F/G + filter AFAN-F/G AFAN-F/G + filter AFAN-F/G + filter

Subrack 3 -- -- ALTS-N -- --
Fan Unit 3 AFAN-F/G + filter

Drawing Figure 3-5 Figure 3-5 Figure 3-6 Figure 3-6 Figure 3-6

* The "x" in the FEMA code indicates the cabinet type, it is "A" for UT-9 and "B" for SI.

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Figure 3-4 Possible 2200 mm Rack Configurations with only UD-Combo Subrack(s)

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Figure 3-5 Possible 2200 mm Rack Configurations with only UD-LT Subracks

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Figure 3-6 Possible 2200 mm Rack Configurations with UD-Combo and UD-LT Subracks

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HD&UD Rack Configuration

A 2200 mm rack with one HD subrack can be upgraded with one UD-Combo subrack.
This mixed density HD&UD subrack is shown in Figure 3-7.
The HD Top Rack Unit ATRU-F is adapted for powering an UD-Combo subrack by
replacing the 20 Amp circuit breakers (normally for a second HD subrack) by 30 A
circuit breakers for the UD subrack. Refer to HW Installation Manual for configuration
and procedures.

Figure 3-7 Mixed Rack Configuration with HD and UD-Combo Subracks

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Rack Configurations with UD Mini-RAM

UD Mini-RAM can be installed in 1800 mm and 2200 mm ETSI racks or in a 19"
cabinets (stand alone). The normal and simplified subrack can be mixed in the same rack.
The 1800 mm racks can contain up to two, the 2200 mm racks up to three
UD Mini-RAMs. Figure 3-8 shows the maximum rack configuration possible.

Figure 3-8 Maximum Rack Configuration with UD Mini-RAM

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4.1 Introduction 4-86

4.2 Rack Density 4-86

4.3 Physical Rack Type 4-86

4.4 Rack Configurations 4-87

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4.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the ETSI rack configurations with XD-Combo subracks.

4.2 Rack Density

The rack density type is eXtreme Density (XD). The rack can only contain XD-Combo
subracks.

4.3 Physical Rack Type

One rack type is supported in Central Office (CO) -ASAM and Controlled Environment
Vault (CEV) . Table 4-1 gives an overview.

Table 4-1 Physical Rack Type supported in ETSI Configurations

Cabinet Equipment Practice Configurations Subrack Type Location

2200 mm LArge EUropean (LAEU) ASAM XD-Combo CO
CEV

A standard XD-Combo rack occupies a floorspace of 600 x 600 mm according to ETSI

300 119.2. However, this floorspace does not include doors and sideplates.

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4.4 Rack Configurations

Figure 4-1 shows an XD-Combo rack equipped with three subracks (front covers are
present, sideplates not). In general, the XD-Combo rack contains:
• An XD-Combo cabinet (2200mm).
• A Top Rack Unit (TRU) providing:
• Termination of redundant 48 or 60 Vdc battery power provided from the Power
Distribution Frame (PDF) in the CO and power distribution to one, two or three
subracks and accompanying fan units.
• Over-current protection for each of the subrack feeds (field replaceable, 30A
circuit breakers or switches).
• Termination of the alarm cable from each subrack.
• A termination point for the CO/CEV alarm cable and the rack alarm cable.
• An ADSL Top Rack Unit (ATRU) card with alarm LEDs displaying power
alarm conditions.
• Power cables for three subracks and fan units (not shown), even if the rack contains
one subrack (this is to avoid difficulties when adding cables at rack upgrade).
• A Dummy plate.
• One, two or three XD-Combo subrack(s) equipped with plug-in units (see "Subracks
- Configurations”).
• In each subrack, an integrated ADSL FAN (AFAN) unit (not shown) providing
equipment cooling:
• The fan unit in the upper subrack contains six redundant fans.
• The fan units in the second and third subrack contain three fans.
• A fire grid mounted below the lowest subrack, it contains a dustfilter and ensures fire
enclosure.
• For each equipped subrack, one ACU cable and two extender cables (not shown).

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Figure 4-1 XD-Combo Rack equipped with Three Subracks (Front View)

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Each configuration is a Functional Electro-Mechanical Assembly defined by a FEMA

code. Note that this FEMA code does not include doors, side panels nor extensions.
Table 4-2 gives an overview, refer to Figure 4-2 for rack layouts.

Table 4-2 FEMA Codes for XD-Combo Racks

Configuration Top Rack Unit Powering Method Config. in

Drawing
Mnemonic FEMA Code Mnemonic Code CB/SW (1) Rack/SR/Zone (2)

ALTR-1XD 3EC 37535 AAAB ATRU-O 3EC 37530 AAAA CB Rack 1 XD

ALTR-2XD 3EC 37535 BAAB ATRU-O 3EC 37530 AAAA CB Rack 2 XD

ALTR-3XD 3EC 37535 CAAB ATRU-O 3EC 37530 AAAA CB Rack 3 XD

ALTR-1XDS 3EC 37535 ABAA ATRU-P 3EC 37530 BAAA SW Subrack 1 XD

ALTR-2XDS 3EC 37535 BBAA ATRU-P 3EC 37530 BAAA SW Subrack 2 XD

ALTR-3XDS 3EC 37535 CBAA ATRU-P 3EC 37530 BAAA SW Subrack 3 XD

ALTR-1XDC 3EC 37535 ACAA ATRU-P 3EC 37530 DAAA CB Subrack 1 XD

ALTR-2XDC 3EC 37535 BCAA ATRU-P 3EC 37530 DAAA CB Subrack 2 XD

ALTR-3XDC 3EC 37535 CCAA ATRU-P 3EC 37530 DAAA CB Subrack 3 XD

Powering subracks in a rack can be performed:

• (1)
via Circuit Breakers (CB) or via SWitches (SW)
(2)
• in different ways: Rack powering ("Rack"), SubRack powering (“SR”) or subrack
zone powering (“Zone”).

Table 4-3 gives the possible rack configurations, refer to Figure 4-2 for rack layouts.

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Table 4-3 XD-Combo Rack Configurations

Item Mnemonic ALTR-1XD ALTR-2XD ALTR-3XD

(FEMA Code) (3EC 37535 AAAA) (3EC 37535 BAAA) (3EC 37535 CAAA)
ALTR-1XDS ALTR-2XDS ALTR-3XDS
(3EC 37535 ABAA) (3EC 37535 BBAA) (3EC 37535 CBAA)
ALTR-1XDC ALTR-2XDC ALTR-3XDC
(3EC 37535 ACAA) (3EC 37535 BCAA) (3EC 37535 CCAA)

Cabinet - 3EC 37752 AAAA

TRU ATRU-O 3EC 37530 AAAA - Rack Powering (ALTR-1XD/2XD/3XD)

ATRU-P 3EC 37530 BAAA - Subrack Powering via SW (ALTR-1XDS/2XDS/3XDS)

ATRU-P 3EC 37530 DAAA - Subrack Powering via CB (ALTR-1XDC/2XDC/3XDC)

Dummy Plate 3FE 20177 AAAA

SR 1 ALTS-R 3EC 37531 AAAA

Fan unit 1 AFAN-I 3EC 37534 AAAA (6 fans)
SR 2 ALTS-R 3EC 37531 AAAA
Fan unit 2 AFAN-I 3EC 37534 ABAA (3 fans)

SR 3 ALTS-R 3EC 37531 AAAA

Fan unit 3 AFAN-I 3EC 37534 ABAA (3 fans)

Dustfilter assembly (or fire grid) 3EC 37786 AAAA (dustfilter)

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Figure 4-2 Possible XD-Combo Rack Configurations (Front View)

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Figure 4-3 Front and Rear View of XD-Combo Rack with one XD-Combo Subrack (ALTR-1XD)

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Figure 4-4 Frontview of Rack with three XD-Combo Subracks ALTR-3XD (shown without and with frontcovers)

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Figure 4-5 Rearside View of Rack with three XD-Combo Subracks (ALTR-3XD

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5.1 Introduction 5-96

5.2 Rack Density 5-96

5.3 Physical Rack Type 5-96

5.4 Rack Configurations 5-97

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5.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the ETSI rack configurations with XD-Splitter (XD-SP) and XD-
Splitterless subracks:
• Physical Rack
• ETSI XD-Modular Rack Configurations

5.2 Rack Density

There is one type of rack density:

• An eXtreme Density (XD) Modular rack contains only XD-Splitter(less) subracks.

5.3 Physical Rack Type

One rack type is supported in Central Office (CO) -ASAM and Controlled Environment
Vault (CEV) . Table 5-1 gives an overview.

Table 5-1 Rack Type supported in ETSI Configurations

Cabinet Equipment Practice Configurations Subrack Type Location

SI-based, 2200 mm LArge EUropean (LAEU) ASAM XD-LT CO, CEV

XD-SP

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5.4 Rack Configurations

General Configuration
An XD Modular rack contains:
• A 2200 mm SI-based cabinet
• A Top Rack Unit (TRU) providing:
• Termination of redundant 48 or 60 Vdc battery power provided from the Power
Distribution Frame (PDF) in the Central Office and power distribution to one or
two subracks and accompanying fan units (Splitterless subrack only)
• Over-current protection for each of the subrack feeds (field replaceable, 30A
circuit breakers or switches)
• Termination of the alarm cable from each subrack
• A termination point for the CO/CEV alarm cable and the rack alarm cable
• An ADSL Top Rack Unit (ATRU) card with alarm LEDs displaying power
alarm conditions.
• Power cables for two subracks, even if the rack contains one subrack (this is to avoid
difficulties when adding cables at rack upgrade)
• One or two XD-Splitter(less) subracks equipped with plug-in units (see "Subracks -
Configurations")
• In splitterless subrack, an ADSL FAN (AFAN) unit with eight fans providing
equipment cooling and optional dustfilter:
• In a rack with two XD splitterless subracks, only the fan unit in the lower subrack
is equipped with a dustfilter
• In a rack with XD-SP followed by XD splitterless subrack, only the fan unit in
the XD splitterless subrack is equipped with a dustfilter.
• One ACU cable per equipped subrack
• Two extender cables per equipped XD splitterless subrack.

XD Modular Rack Configurations

Each “ADSL Line Termination Rack” (ALTR) configuration is defined by Functional
Electro-Mechanical Assembly (FEMA) mnemonic and code, Table 5-2 gives an
overview of possible configurations. Figure 5-1 shows the layouts.

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Table 5-2 FEMA Codes for XD-Modular Rack Configurations

Functional Electro-Mechanical Assembly Top Rack Unit Powering Config.

(1) (2)
Mnemonic Code Mnemonic Code Area CB/SW Type

ALTR-1LT-XSL 3EC 21590 AAAA ATRU-Q 3EC-21447-AAAA Zones CB XD-LT

ALTR-1LT-XSL-SW 3EC 21590 ABAA ATRU-Q 3EC-21447-ABAA Zones SW XD-LT

ALTR-2LT-XSL 3EC 21590 BAAA ATRU-Q 3EC-21447-AAAA Zones CB XD-LT
XD-LT

ALTR-2LT-XSL-SW 3EC 21590 BBAA ATRU-Q 3EC-21447-ABAA Zones SW XD-LT

XD-LT

ALTR-1SP-1LT-XSL 3EC 21590 DAAA ATRU-Q-1SPLT 3EC-21447-CAAA Zones CB XD-SP

XD-LT

ALTR-1SP-1LT-XSL-SW 3EC 21590 DBAA ATRU-Q-1SPLT 3EC-21447-CBAA Zones SW XD-SP

XD-LT

• Areas powered are “(subrack) zones”, “subracks” or “racks”. Subrack powering

(1)

and rack powering each require mounting a dedicated kit in the TRU
• (2) Subracks are powered and secured by Circuit Breakers (CB) or SWitches (SW).
Table 5-3 and 5-4 give a list of items in possible configurations. Doors, side panels and
extensions are not included in the FEMA code.

Table 5-3 XD Modular Rack Configurations (FEMA Equipment) - Power Distribution via Circuit Breakers

Mnemonic ALTR-1LT-XSL ALTR-2LT-XSL ALTR-1SP-1LT-XSL

FEMA-Code 3FE 21590 AAAA 3FE 21590 BAAA 3FE 21590 CAAA

Cabinet 3FE 20145 ABAA

TRU ATRU-Q ATRU-Q ATRU-Q-1SPLT

3FE 21447 AAAA 3FE 21447 AAAA 3FE 21447 CAAA
Zone Powering Circuit Breakers Zone Powering Circuit Breakers Zone Powering Circuit Breakers

Powering Kits Kit mounted on ATRU-Q for Subrack Powering: 3FE 21645 ABAA
(optional) Kit mounted on ATRU-Q for Rack Powering: 3FE 21645 AAAA

SR 1 ALTS-A ALTS-A ASPS-A

3FE 21473 AAAA 3FE 21473 AAAA 3FE 21591 AAAA
Mounting brackets 19’’ required

Fan1 AFAN-H AFAN-H Not applicable

3FE 37533 ABAA 3FE 37533 AAAA
with dustfilter

SR 2 -- ALTS-A ALTS-A
3FE 21473 AAAA 3FE 21473 AAAA

Fan 2 -- AFAN-H AFAN-H

3FE 37533 ABAA 3FE 37533 ABAA
with dustfilter with dustfilter

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Table 5-4 XD Modular Rack Configurations (FEMA Equipment) - Power Distribution via Switches

Mnemonic ALTR-1LT-XSL-SW ALTR-2LT-XSL-SW ALTR-1SP-1LT-XSL-SW

FEMA-Code 3FE 21590 ABAA 3FE 21590 BBAA 3FE 21590 CBAA

Cabinet 3FE 20145 ABAA

TRU ATRU-Q-SW ATRU-Q-SW ATRU-Q-1SPLT-SW

3FE 21447 ABAA 3FE 21447 ABAA 3FE 21447 CBAA
Zone Powering via Switches Zone Powering via Switches Zone Powering via Switches

Powering Kits Kit mounted on ATRU-Q for Subrack Powering: 3FE 21645 ABAA
(optional) Kit mounted on ATRU-Q for Rack Powering: 3FE 21645 AAAA

SR 1 ALTS-A ALTS-A ASPS-A

3FE 21473 AAAA 3FE 21473 AAAA 3FE 21591 AAAA
Mounting brackets 19’’ required

Fan1 AFAN-H AFAN-H --

3FE 37533 ABAA 3FE 37533 AAAA
with dustfilter

SR 2 -- ALTS-A ALTS-A
3FE 21473 AAAA 3FE 21473 AAAA
Fan 2 -- AFAN-H AFAN-H
3FE 37533 ABAA 3FE 37533 ABAA
with dustfilter with dustfilter

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Figure 5-1 XD-Modular Rack Configurations with Splitter and splitterless Subracks (ALTR)

ALTR-1LT ALTR-2LT ALTR-1SP-1LT

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6.1 General 6-102

6.2 Rack Cabinets 6-103

6.3 Side Plates and Extensions 6-111

6.4 Rack Doors 6-116

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6.1 General

HD Racks
HD rack equipment is ordered and delivered to the customer as a preassembled HD rack.
This ADSL Line Termination Rack (ALTR) is a rack cabinet, height 2200 mm or
1800 mm and footprint 600 mm x 300 mm, which is equipped in the factory with top rack
unit, one or two HD subracks, Power I/O units, power and alarm cabling and doors.
Refer to the Unit Data Sheets of the different ALTR types and variants.

UD Racks
UD rack equipment can be delivered as a pre-assembled UD rack or in separate kits.
An UD rack assembly is a SI rack cabinet equipped with Top Rack Unit, one , two or
three UD subracks, accompanying fan units and power and alarm cabling. Each rack
configuration is ordered with a specific Functional Electro Mechanical Assembly
(FEMA) code.
Different parts can also be delivered separately or in kits, the assembly is done on site at
the customer.

XD-Combo Racks (Standard and Space Improved)

ED-Combo racks (Standard and SI) are shipped as pre-assembled rack. Plug-in units and
cables are shipped separately.
They are shipped in horizontal configuration which includes a rack cabinet (2200 x 600
x 600 mm), equipped with Top Rack Unit, one , two or three XD-Combo subracks
(standard, SI), accompanying fan units, dustfilter assembly and power and alarm cabling.
Each rack configuration is defined by a specific FEMA code.
Other accessory items (doors, side plates, ...), replacement units and kits (upgrade,
extension, ...) are shipped separately. Assembly is done on site at the customer.

XD Modular Racks (Splitter and Splitterless Equipment)

ED Modular rack equipment can be delivered as a pre-assembled rack or in separate kits.
This rack assembly is a SI rack cabinet, dimensions 2200 mm x 600 mm x 300 mm,
equipped with Top Rack Unit, XD-splitter(less) subracks, accompanying fan units and
power and alarm cabling. Each rack configuration is ordered with a specific FEMA code.
Different parts can also be delivered separately or in kits, the assembly is done on site at
the customer.

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6.2 Rack Cabinets

UD Rack Cabinet

Cabinet Types
Cabinet types used are Universal Transmission (UT) or Space Improved (SI) . Cabinet
height can be 2200 mm high (UT9, SI) or 1800 mm (UT9 only). Table 6-1 gives an
overview.

Table 6-1 Cabinet Types used for UD Equipment

Type Code Height (mm) Floorspace* (mm) Drawing

SI 3FE 20145 AAAA 2200 600 x 300 Figure 6-1

UT9 3EC 17482 ACAA 1800 600 x 300 Figure 6-1

UT9 3EC 17482 ADAA 2200 600 x 300 Figure 6-1

(*) Floorspace conform to ETSI 300 119-2.

Figure 6-1 shows a 2200 mm cabinet of both types.

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Figure 6-1 Universal Transmission UT-9 and SI Cabinet (2200 mm)

Space Improvement for UD Cabling

When applying raised floor cabling for UD equipment, UT9 cabinets provide no space
enough for routing all the MDF cables. Extensions have to be mounted to extend the
cabling area at the left and right side of the rack (see "Side Plates and Extensions for UT9
Racks").
There is no problem for SI cabinets, because they provide the space required for all UD
cabling. Moreover, its bottomplate can be removed to allow routing via holes at the
bottom.

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Standard XD-Combo Rack Cabinet

The cabinet used to build up large CO-ASAM ETSI racks with standard XD-Combo
subracks is 2200 mm high. Figure 6-2 gives a front, side and top view, Table 6-2 gives
the overall dimensions.

Table 6-2 Cabinet used for Rack with Space Improved XD-Combo subracks

Mechanical Assembly (MA) Code Height (mm Width (mm Depth (mm Drawing

3EC 37752 CAAA 2200 596 596 Fig. 6-4

Figure 6-2 XD Rack Cabinet (3EC 37752 AAAA)

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An XD-Combo rack (i.e., cabinet equipped with TRU, subrack(s), fan units and cables),
occupies a floorspace of 600mm x 600mm (see "Rack Configuration"). So without
covers and sideplates, it complies to the dimensional requirements of ETSI 300 119-2 for
height (2200 mm), width (600 mm) and depth (600 mm).
Optional doors and sideplates increase the dimensions and exceed the standard ETSI
requirements. Refer to Figure 6-3 for the overall dimensions.

Figure 6-3 XD-Combo Rack with Doors and Side Plates attached

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Space Improved XD-Combo Rack Cabinet

The cabinet used to build up ETSI racks with SI XD-Combo subracks is 2200 mm high.
Figure 6-4 gives front, side and top view, Table 6-3 the overall dimensions.

Table 6-3 Cabinet used for Rack with Space Improved XD-Combo subracks

Mechanical Assembly (MA) Code Height (mm Width (mm Depth (mm Drawing

3EC 37752 CAAA 2200 596 596 Fig. 6-4

Figure 6-4 SI XD-Combo Rack Cabinet (3EC 37752 CAAA)

2200 mm

596 mm 596 mm

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An SI XD-Combo rack (i.e. a cabinet equipped with TRU, subrack(s), fan units, cables
and covers) occupies a floorspace of 600 mm x 600 mm (see "Rack Configuration"). So,
without sideplates, it complies with the requirements of ETSI 300 119-2 for height
(2200 mm), width (600 mm) and depth (600 mm).
Optional sideplates increase dimensions and exceed the standard ETSI requirements.
Refer to Figure 6-5 for overall dimensions.

Figure 6-5 SI XD-Combo Rack with Doors and Side Plates

2200 mm

643 mm 600 mm

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XD Modular Rack Cabinet (Splitter(less) Equipment)

Cabinet Type
Cabinet type used is SI provided with side holes for splitter(less) cabling. Height is
2200 mm and footprint 600 mm x 300 mm (see Table 6-4).

Table 6-4 Cabinet Type used for XD Modular Rack

Type Code Height (mm) Floorspace* (mm) Drawing

SI 3FE 20145 ACAA 2200 600 x 300 Figure 6-6

(*) Floorspace conform to ETSI 300 119-2.

Figure 6-6 Comparison Space Improved (SI) Cabinet for UD and XD Modular Subracks

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XD-Splitter(less) Cabling in SI Cabinet

As shown in Figure 6-6, XD modular cabinets are SI like UD cabinets. Both cabinet types
provide the space required for MDF cabling. Position and dimensions of side holes are
adapted for routing cables of all subracks in any configuration.
If required, the bottomplate can be removed as shown in Figure 6-7, to free bottom holes
that allow cable routing under raised floor, if any.

Figure 6-7 Top and inside Bottom View of Space Improved (SI) Cabinet for UD and
XD-Splitter(less) Subracks

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6.3 Side Plates and Extensions

Side Plates and Extensions for UD Rack

Side plate and extensions are only applied for UT-9 racks. Table 6-5 gives an overview.

Table 6-5 Kits with Side Plates and Extensions for UT-9 Racks

Type Code Kit Description

Side Plate 3EC 37330 AAAA Kit for 2200 mm rack

3EC 37330 ABAA Kit for 1800 mm rack

End extension 3EC 36248 AAAA Kit for 2200 mm rack

Middle extension 3EC 36249 AAAA Kit for 2200 mm rack

For mounting instructions, refer to the procedures in the Hardware Installation Manuals.

Side Plate without Extension

The side plate is applied on an UD rack, when it is the first or last in a row of racks or
when it is single (see Figure 6-8).
The same side plate is used for mounting at the left or right side of the rack.

End Extension
The end extension for single rack can be applied on an UD rack, that is the last in a row
of racks and provides connection with another row of extending racks or with extending
racks at their back position.
One extension kit (3EC 36248 AAAA) is used for mounting at the left or right side of a
2200 mm rack.
Figure 6-8 shows the assembly on the right side of a rack and gives an example of a
possible mounting position.

Middle Extension between two Racks

The middle extension can be applied between two succeeding UD racks in a row of racks.
One extension kit (3EC 36249 AAAA) is used for mounting at the left or right side of a
2200 mm rack.
Figure 6-8 shows the assembly on the right side of a rack and gives an example of
possible mounting positions.

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Figure 6-8 Side Plates and Extensions for UD Racks, Type UT9

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Side Plate for Standard XD-Combo Rack

Only side plates are applied, extensions are not required.
Side plates are applied on both sides of a single rack or on the open sides of racks that are
first or last in a row.
Table 6-6 gives the kit available.

Table 6-6 Kit with Side Plate for Standard XD-Combo Rack

Type Code Kit Description

Side Plate 3EC 37988 AAAA Kit for 2200 mm rack

The same kit is used for mounting one side plate left or right. Refer to XD-Combo
Hardware Installation Manual for installation procedure.

Side Plate for SI XD-Combo Rack

Only side plates are applied, extensions are not required.
Side plates are applied on both sides of a single rack or on the open side of racks that are
first or last in a row. Refer to Table 6-7.

Table 6-7 Kit with Side Plate for Space Improved XD-Combo Rack

Type Code Kit Description

Side Plate 3EC 37988 CAAA Kit for 2200 mm rack

The same kit is used for mounting a side plate left or right, see Figure 6-9. Refer to
XD-Combo Hardware Installation Manual for installation procedure.

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Figure 6-9 Mounting Doors (left) and Side Plates on SI XD-Combo Rack

Side Plate for XD Modular Rack

Only side plates are applied.
Side plates are applied on both sides of a single rack or on the first and last open side of
a row of racks.
Table 6-8 gives the kit available.

Table 6-8 Kit with Side Plate for XD Modular Rack

Type Code Kit Description

Side Plate 3FE 20159 AAAA Kit for 2200 mm rack

This kit is applied for mounting at left as well as right side. Figure 6-10 shows right side
mounting.
Refer to XD-SPL Hardware Installation Manual for installation procedure.

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Figure 6-10 Mounting Side Plate on XD Modular Rack

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6.4 Rack Doors

Two door types and several variants are possible. These are defined by:
• the rack height
• the way it closes, lock or handle
• the side it opens.

Doors for UD Rack

Table 6-9 gives an overview:

Table 6-9 Doors for UD Racks

Height Lock/Handle Open Left/Right Code Variant

2200 mm handle left 3EC 17491 AAAA

right 3EC 17491 ABAA

lock left 3EC 17493 AAAA

right 3EC 17493 ABAA

1800 mm handle left 3EC 17491 ACAA

right 3EC 17491 ADAA

lock left 3EC 17493 ACAA

right 3EC 17493 ADAA

Doors for Standard XD-Combo Rack

Table 6-10 gives an overview of doors available for standard XD-Combo rack.

Table 6-10 Doors for Standard XD-Combo Rack

Height Lock/Handle Open Left/Right Code Variant

2200 mm handle left 3FE 20207 AAAA

right 3FE 20207 ABAA

2200 mm lock (with key) left 3FE 20206 AAAA

right 3FE 20206 ABAA

The same kit, code 3EC 37899 ACAA, is used for mounting a door left or right. Refer to
the XD-Combo Hardware Installation Manual for installation procedures.

Doors for Space Improved XD-Combo Rack

Table 6-11 gives an overview of doors available for space improved XD-Combo rack.

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Table 6-11 Doors for Space Improved XD-Combo Rack

Height Lock/Handle Open Left/Right Code Variant

2200 mm lock (with key) left 3FE 20206 CAAA

right 3FE 20206 CBAA

The same kit, code 3EC 37899 CAAA, is used for mounting a door left or right, see
Figure 6-9. Refer to the XD-Combo Hardware Installation Manual for installation
procedures.

Doors for XD Modular Rack

Table 6-12 gives an overview of kits available. Figure 6-11 gives an example of XD
modular rack with right side door.

Table 6-12 Doors for XD Modular Rack

Height Lock/Handle Open Left/Right Code Variant

2200 mm handle left 3FE 20207 AAAA

right 3FE 20207 ABAA

lock left 3FE 20206 AAAA

right 3FE 20206 ABAA

Refer to to XD-SPL Hardware Installation Manual for installation procedure.

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Figure 6-11 Mounting Side Plate on XD Modular Rack

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7.1 Introduction 7-120

7.2 Rack Density 7-120

7.3 Cabinet 7-120

7.4 Configurations 7-121

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7.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the ETSI rack configurations with Space Improved (SI) XD-
Combo subrack.

7.2 Rack Density

The rack density type is eXtreme Density (XD), the rack can only contain SI XD-Combo
subracks.

7.3 Cabinet

One cabinet type is supported in Central Office (CO) -ASAM and Controlled
Environment Vault (CEV), refer to Table 7-1.

Table 7-1 Cabinet Type supported in SI XD-Combo Rack Configurations

Cabinet Equipment Practice Configurations Subrack Type Location

2200 mm LArge EUropean (LAEU) ASAM SI XD-Combo CO

CEV

A Space Improved XD-Combo rack including doors (no side plates) occupies a
floorspace of 600 x 600 mm according to ETSI 300 119-2.

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7.4 Configurations

In general, the SI XD-Combo rack contains:

• An SI XD-Combo cabinet (2200 mm)
• A Top Rack Unit (TRU) providing:
• Termination of redundant 48 or 60 Vdc battery power provided from the Power
Distribution Frame (PDF) in the Central Office, powering is universal powering:
rack powering, subrack powering, as well as, zone powering is possible)
• Power distribution to one, two or three subracks and accompanying fan units
• Over-current protection for each of the subrack feeds (field replaceable, 30A
circuit breakers or switches)
• Termination of the alarm cable from each subrack
• A termination point for the CO/CEV alarm cable and the rack alarm cable
• An ADSL Top Rack Unit (ATRU) card with alarm LEDs displaying power
alarm conditions.
• Power cables for three subracks (not shown), even if the rack contains only one
subrack (this is to avoid difficulties when adding cables at rack upgrade)
• A Dummy plate
• One, two or three SI XD-Combo subrack(s) equipped with plug-in units (see
"Subracks - Units supported")
• In each subrack, an integrated ADSL FAN (AFAN) unit (not shown) providing
equipment cooling
• The fan unit in the upper subrack is redundant, it contains six fans
• The fan units in the second and third subrack contain three fans.
• A fire grid mounted below the lowest subrack, it contains a dustfilter and ensures fire
enclosure
• For each equipped subrack, one ACU cable and two extender cables (not shown).

Each configuration is a Functional Electro-Mechanical Assembly defined by a FEMA

code. Note that the FEMA code does not include doors, side panels nor extensions.
Table 7-2 gives an overview, refer to Figure 7-1 for rack layouts.

Table 7-2 Overview Rack Configurations with SI XD-Combo Subrack (FEMA Codes)

Configuration Top Rack Unit Powering Method Config. in

Drawing
(1) (2)
Mnemonic FEMA Code Mnemonic Code CB/SW Rack/SR/Zone

ALTR-1XDSU 3EC 37535 ADAA ATRU-R 3FE 22836 BAAA SW SR / Rack / Zone 1 XD

ALTR-2XDSU 3EC 37535 BDAA ATRU-R 3FE 22836 BAAA SW SR / Rack / Zone 2 XD

ALTR-3XDSU 3EC 37535 CDAA ATRU-R 3FE 22836 BAAA SW SR / Rack / Zone 3 XD
ALTR-1XDCU 3EC 37535 AEAA ATRU-R 3EC 37530 AAAA CB SR / Rack / Zone 1 XD

ALTR-2XDCU 3EC 37535 BEAA ATRU-R 3EC 37530 AAAA CB SR / Rack / Zone 2 XD

ALTR-3XDCU 3EC 37535 CEAA ATRU-R 3EC 37530 AAAA CB SR / Rack / Zone 3 XD

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Powering subracks in a rack can be performed:

(1)
• via Circuit Breakers (CB) or via SWitches (SW)
• (2) in different ways: Rack powering ("Rack"), SubRack powering (“SR”) or subrack
zone powering (“Zone”).

Table 7-3 gives the possible rack configurations, refer to Figure 7-1 for rack layouts.

Table 7-3 SI XD-Combo Rack Configurations

Item Mnemonic ALTR-1XDSU ALTR-2XDSU ALTR-3XDSU

(FEMA Code) (3EC 37535 ADAA) (3EC 37535 BDAA) (3EC 37535 CDAA)
ALTR-1XDCU ALTR-2XDCU ALTR-3XDCU
(3EC 37535 AEAA) (3EC 37535 BEAA) (3EC 37535 CEAA)

Cabinet - 3EC 37752 CAAA (SI)

TRU ATRU-R 3FE 22836 AAAA - Universal Powering via Circuit Breakers (ALTR-1XDCU/2XDCU/
3XDCU)

3EC 22836 BAAA - Universal Powering via SWitches (ALTR-1XDSU/2XDSU/3XDSU)

Dummy Plate 3FE 20177 AAAA

SR 1 ALTS-R 3EC 37531 CAAA

Fan unit 1 AFAN-I 3EC 37534 CAAA (6 fans)

SR 2 ALTS-R 3EC 37531 CAAA

Fan unit 2 AFAN-I 3EC 37534 CBAA (3 fans)

SR 3 ALTS-R 3EC 37531 CAAA

Fan unit 3 AFAN-I 3EC 37534 CBAA (3 fans)

Dustfilter assembly (or fire grid) 3EC 37786 AAAA (dustfilter)

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Figure 7-1 Possible SI XD-Combo Rack Configurations (Front View)

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Figure 7-2 Front and Rear View of SI XD-Combo Rack with one SI XD-Combo Subrack (standard XD-Combo
shown but To Be Replaced by SI XD-Combo image)

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8.1 Introduction 8-126

8.2 Parameters 8-126

8.3 Common Items (Rules and Restrictions) 8-126

8.4 ASAM Configurations 8-131

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8.1 Introduction

This section describes the 7301 ASAM configurations supported in this release with HD,
UD and XD subracks.

8.2 Parameters

In CO or remote-site ASAM, different physical layouts, "concentration" ratios and line

counts are possible.
The ASAM configurations are defined by following parameters:
• Subrack types used (see “Subracks”):
• High Density (Combo) = HD-Combo
• Ultra Density Combo = UD-Combo
• Ultra Density splitterless (only Line Termination) = UD-LT
• Ultra Density Mini-RAM = UMRAM-A
• Standard eXtreme Density Combo = XD-Combo
• Space Improved eXtreme Density Combo = SI XD-Combo
• eXtreme Density splitterless (only Line Termination) = XD-LT
• eXtreme Density Splitter = XD-SP
• Rack cabinets used (see “Rack Equipment”):
• Rack with 1800 x 600 x 300 mm cabinet for HD and UD
• Rack with 2200 x 600 x 300 mm cabinet for HD, UD and XD-splitter(less)
• Rack with 2200 x 600 x 600 mm cabinet for Standard XD-Combo;
• Rack with 2200 x 600 x 600 mm cabinet for Space Improved XD-Combo;
• Equipment practice followed: LArge EUropean (LAEU)
• NT type used: GANT-C based (SANT-G, SBNT-A) and, from R5.1.10 on, GANT-D
based (SANT-H, SBNT-B)

8.3 Common Items (Rules and Restrictions)

The following common items apply.

ASAM Location
The ASAM configurations described can be installed in various locations: conventional
Central Office (CO) , Controlled Environment Vault (CEV) or remote cabinets.

Environmental and EMC Requirements

The ASAM for indoor use (CO, CEV) complies with
• the environmental requirements specified by ETS 300 019-1-3/Class 3.1 (3.1E)
• the EMC requirements specified by ETS 300 386-2 Class A for installation inside
telecom environment.

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Subrack Type
The subrack type is defined by four bits identifying the BackPlane TYPe (BP-TYP).
This Physical Location IDentification (PLID) is hardcoded on the backplane, Table 8-1
gives an overview.

Table 8-1 Subrack Identification or BackPlane TYPe (BP-TYP) Setting

Backplane Type PLID Bit hardcoded in the Backplane

BP-TYP3 BP-TYP2 BP-TYP1 BP-TYP0

HD-Combo ETSI 0 1 1 0

UD-Combo ETSI 1 0 1 0

UD-LT ETSI 1 0 1 1

UD-Mini-RAM ETSI 1 1 0 0

XD-Combo ETSI 1 1 1 0

XD-LT ETSI 1 0 0 1

XD-SP ETSI 1 1 1 1

Equipment Practice
The equipment practice applied is defined by Rack TYPe (R-TYP) identification bits.
This Physical Location IDentification (PLID) is set with jumpers on the backplane and
checked by software. Table 8-2 gives an overview.

Table 8-2 ETSI Equipment Practice or Rack TYPe (R-TYP) Setting on Backplane

ETSI Equipment Practice PLID Jumper Setting

Mnemonic Description Subrack Types R-TYP3 R-TYP2 R-TYP1 R-TYP0

LAEU Large ASAM ETSI: HD, UD, XD 0 1 1 0

CO-ASAM and R-ASAM

Cabinet Types
HD and UD racks can have an UT9 type cabinet of 1800 or 2200 mm. However, Space
Improved (SI) cabinet of 2200 mm is preferred for UD rack because it provides space
required for ultra density MDF cable routing.
XD Modular racks with XD splitterless and XD splitter subrack have a Space Improved
(SI-) based cabinet of 2200 mm, but side holes are adapted for splitterless cable routing.
Standard XD-Combo racks with standard XD-Combo subracks have 2200 mm cabinets
with footprint 600 x 600 mm (doors and sideplates not included).
Space Improved XD-Combo racks with SI XD-Combo subracks have SI-based 2200 mm
cabinets with footprint 600 x 600 mm (sideplates not included).
It is not allowed to mix 1800 and 2200 mm racks inside the same ASAM, the installer
has to make sure this requirement is met.

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Number of Subracks
The maximum number of subracks in one ASAM is 12. In practice however, the number
of subracks is limited by the NT type used (see “ASAM Configurations”).

Number of Racks
The maximum number of racks in one ASAM is six.

Mixed ASAM
Different subrack types can be mixed inside the ASAM. Following rules/restrictions
apply:
• UD Mini-RAM can not be mixed in the same ASAM with other subrack types.
• In a chain of subracks:
• UD always follows HD
• XD always follows UD.
• XD-splitter and splitterless always follow XD-Combo.
The installer has to apply the right subrack order (SW doesn’t check it).
• All subracks are running the same software release.
• Racks can be equipped in different ways:
• HD racks contain only HD subracks, hardware rules of HD configuration apply.
• UD racks contain UD-Combo and/or UD-LT subracks, hardware rules of UD
configuration apply. Table 8-3 gives the maximum configurations possible.
• XD-Combo racks contain only Standard or only Space Improved XD-Combo
subracks. Standard and SI can not be mixed in the same rack, but the same
hardware rules of XD-Combo configuration apply.
• XD Modular racks contain XD-LT and/or XD-SP subracks, hardware rules of
XD Modular configuration apply. Table 8-4 gives the configurations possible.
• Mixed HD&UD racks contain HD-Combo followed by UD-Combo subrack.
The installer has to apply the right rack configuration (SW doesn’t check it).

Table 8-3 Maximum UD Rack Configurations

Subrack 1800 mm Rack 2200 mm Rack

Subrack 1 UD-Combo UD-LT UD-Combo UD-LT UD-Combo UD-LT

Subrack 2 UD-LT UD-Combo UD-LT UD-LT UD-Combo

Subrack 3 UD-LT

Table 8-4 XD Modular Rack Configurations

Subrack 2200 mm Rack

Subrack 1 XD-LT XD-LT XD-SP

Subrack 2 -- XD-LT XD-LT

Software Model
The real physical configuration is mapped on an internal SoftWare (SW) model, which
depends on the Equipment Practice Type and the NT type applied.

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The numbers of racks and subracks are restricted by the selected SW model. Table 8-5
gives an overview.

Table 8-5 Supported Software Models

NT Type Equipment Practice Type Software Model (#Racks x #Subracks)

GANT-C/D based NT LAEU 6 racks x 3 subracks

Number of xDSL Lines

The maximum number of xDSL lines in one LAEU configuration depends on the NT
type used (memory available on NT unit). Table 8-6 gives an overview.

Table 8-6 Maximum Number of xDSL Lines in ASAM

GANT NT Maximum Number of xDSL Lines(*)

GANT-C/D based SANT-G/H 4608

SBNT-A/B

(*)
The maximum number of lines that can directly be connected to the NT unit of a
hub-ASAM. This figure can increase when subtending ASAMs are used.

Restrictions Optical Units and Fibers

In theory, the number of NT and LT slots define the maximum number of optical units
and fibers possible. In practice, however, requirements for EMC, fiber handling and
routing limit the maximum number of optical units that can be installed. Table 8-9 gives
an overview of fiber location in each type of subrack.
The maximum number of optical units and fibers supported in a subrack is defined by
following items:
• Fiber types applied for supported optical units (Table 8-7)
• EMC restrictions in the subrack per type of NT or LT board used (Table 8-8)
• Restrictions for handling and routing fibers in subracks (Table 8-9).
Also refer to Hardware Installation Manuals.

Table 8-7 Fiber Types applied for supported optical Units

Optical Unit supported Fiber Type applied Number of Fibers per Unit

SANT-G/H, SBNT-A/B Standard 3 mm 2

SALT-A/B Standard 3 mm 2
SALT-C Thin, 1.3 mm 8

SBLT-A Thin, 1.3 mm 2

GELT-A Thin, 1.3 mm 2 (4*)

(*) The GELT-A unit can use four fibers in case the second GE Interface is supported

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Table 8-8 Maximum Number of Units allowed per Subrack when EMC Compliancy required

Optical Unit HD-Combo UD-Combo UD-LT UD Mini-RAM XD-Combo XD-LT

(UMRAM-A)

SANT-G/H 2 2 2 2 2 2
SALT-A/B 3 3 3 3 TBD TBD

Table 8-9 Possible Location of optical Units and maximum Number of Fibers per Slot

Subrack Fiber NT LT Slots

Type Type Slots
LT 01

LT 02

LT 03

LT 04

LT 05

LT 06

LT 07

LT 08

LT 09

LT 10

LT 11

LT 12

1LT 3

LT 14

LT 15

LT 16
NT A

NT B

HD-Combo Std 2 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 2

Thin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 8 8

UD-Combo, Std 2 2 - 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 -
UD-LT
Thin 4 4 - 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 -
UD-Mini-RAM Std 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 - - - - - - - - - - -

Thin 4 4 2 8 8 8 8 - - - - - - - - - - -

XD-Combo Std 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Thin 4 4 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

XD-LT Std 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 *

Thin 4 4 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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8.4 ASAM Configurations

GANT-C based configurations are supported from R5.0, GANT-D based configurations
from R5.1.10 on.

GANT-C and GANT-D Based Configurations

GANT-C based NT units used are SANT-G and SBNT-A. GANT-D based NT units used
are SANT-H and SBNT-B (from R5.1.10 on).
Table 8-10 gives the maximum configurations possible.

Software Restrictions
The following software restrictions apply:
• The 6 x 3 SW model is used, i.e., these configurations can have a maximum of six
racks, each with up to three subracks. (see Table 8-5).
• The maximum configuration supports 9216 xDSL lines (192 boards 48-line boards).
• The UD subracks can be equipped with 12-line as well as with 24-line LT units.

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Configurations
Software supports following ASAM configurations (see Table 8-10).
• Pure HD ASAM:
High Density ASAM contains only HD subracks, Figure 8-1 shows maximum
configurations.
• Pure UD ASAM:
Ultra Density ASAM contains only UD subracks. UD-Combo and UD-LT subracks
can be mixed according to rack layouts of Table 8-3.
Figure 8-2 and Figure 8-3 show maximum UD configurations.
• Pure Standard XD-Combo ASAM:
This Extreme Density ASAM contains only standard XD-Combo subracks.
Figure 8-7 shows maximum XD-Combo configuration.
• Pure Space Improved XD-Combo ASAM:
This Extreme Density ASAM contains only SI XD-Combo subracks.
Figure 8-7 shows maximum XD-Combo configuration.
• Pure UD Mini-RAM ASAM:
This ASAM contains only UD Mini-RAMs. Figure 8-8 shows maximum
configurations.
• Mixed HD and UD ASAM:
This mixed ASAM contains HD and UD subracks. The UD always follow the HD
subracks. Figure 8-2 gives an example.
Pure HD rack(s) can be extended with pure UD rack(s).
The last HD rack with one HD subrack can even be upgraded with one UD subrack
to a mixed HD and UD rack and extended with pure UD racks.
UD-Combo and UD-LT subracks are mixed according to lay-outs of Table 8-3.
• Mixed UD and XD Modular ASAM:
This mixed ASAM contains UD and XD-Splitter(less) subracks. The
XD-Splitter(less) always follow the UD racks.
One pure UD rack can be extended with pure XD Modular rack.
• Mixed UD and XD-Combo ASAM:
This mixed ASAM contains UD and XD-Combo subracks. The XD-Combo always
follow the UD racks.
One pure UD rack can be extended with one pure XD-Combo rack.
• Mixed XD-Combo and XD-Modular ASAM:
This mixed ASAM contains XD subracks. The XD-Splitter(less) racks always follow
the XD-Combo racks.
One XD-Combo rack can be extended with pure XD Modular rack.

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Overview Maximum ASAM Configurations with GANT-C/D based NT Units

GANT-C based configurations are supported from R5.0, GANT-D based configurations
from R5.1.10 on.
Table 8-10 gives the maximum configurations possible. The accompanying drawings
show ASAM configurations with SxNT unit, but configurations with other GANT-C/D
based NT types are the same.

Table 8-10 Maximum ASAM Configurations with GANT-C/D based NT Units

XD-Combo (5.0.20/50)(5)

XD Modular (5.0.20/50)
UD Mini-RAM (5.1)

Max. Nr. of Lines

Rack Height
(floorspace)
HD-Combo

Rack 1

Rack 2

Rack 3

Rack 4

Rack 5

Figure
Rack6
UD

✓ 1800 mm HD HD HD HD HD HD 1152 8-1

2200 mm HD HD HD HD HD HD 2304
HD HD HD HD HD HD
✓ 1800 mm mix of 12 UD (1)(2) 4608 8-2

2200 mm mix of 12 UD (1)(3)) 4608 8-3

(1)
✓ ✓ 1800 mm HD mix of 10 UD 4032 --
2200 mm HD mix of 11 UD (1) 4416 8-4

HD/UD mix of 10 UD (1) 4426 --

(1)
HD mix of 10 UD 4224 --
HD

HD HD mix of 8 UD (1) 3648 --

HD

HD HD/ mix of 8 UD (1) 4042 8-5

HD UD

✓ 1800 mm UD-M UD-M UD-M 720 8-6

UD-M UD-M UD-M

2200 mm UD-M UD-M 720

UD-M UD-M
UD-M UD-M
✓ XD-C: 2200 mm XD-C XD-C XD-C XD-C 9216 8-7
XD-C XD-C XD-C XD-C
XD-C XD-C XD-C XD-C

✓ ✓ UD: 1800 mm UD XD-C 1536 --

XD-C: 2200 mm UD

UD XD-C 2304 --
UD XD-C
UD: 2200 mm UD XD-C 1536 --
XD-C: 2200 mm UD

UD XD-C 2304 8-8

UD XD-C

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XD-Combo (5.0.20/50)(5)

XD Modular (5.0.20/50)
UD Mini-RAM (5.1)

Max. Nr. of Lines

Rack Height
(floorspace)
HD-Combo

Rack 1

Rack 2

Rack 3

Rack 4

Rack 5

Figure
Rack6
UD

✓ 2200 mm XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT 9216 --

XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT

✓ ✓ 2200 mm UD XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT 8064 8-8

UD: UD XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT
300x300 mm
XD Modular:
300x600 mm

✓ ✓ 2200 mm XD-C XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT 8448 8-9,

XD-C: XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT 8-10
600x600 mm
XD-C XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT 9216 --
XD Modular:
600x300 mm XD-C XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT XD-LT
XD-C

XD-C XD-C XD-C XD-LT 8448 --

XD-C XD-C XD-C XD-LT
XD-C XD-C XD-C

Notes:
• (1) Any arbitrarily mix of UD-Combo and UD-LT subracks is allowed (refer to
Table 8-3 for UD rack layouts). All UD subracks are assumed to be equipped with
24-line LT units.
• (2) The 1800 mm rack type can contain one or two UD subracks (see table 8-3)
(3)
• The 2200 mm rack type can contain two or three UD subracks (see table 8-3)
• (4) Mixed HD&UD rack. In case the upgrade includes replacing the HD with an UD
top rack unit, the maximum current to the UD subrack is 20 A. In case the upgraded
rack uses the original HD top rack unit, the current to the UD subrack has to be limited
to 16 A.
(5)
• Applicable for Standard as well as Space Improved XD-Combo, but both subrack
variants can not be mixed in the same rack.
(5.0.20/50)
• Support from R5.0.20/50 on.
(5.1)
• Support from R5.1 on.

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Figure 8-1 Maximum HD ASAM Configurations with GANT-C/D - 1800 and 2200 mm Rack

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Figure 8-2 UD ASAM Configurations with GANT-C/D - 1800 mm Racks

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Figure 8-3 UD ASAM Configuration with GANT-C/D - 2200 mm Racks

Figure 8-4 ASAM Configuration Mixed HD&UD Subracks with GANT-C/D - 2200 mm Rack

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Figure 8-5 ASAM Configuration HD and UD Subracks with GANT-C/D - 2200 mm Rack

Figure 8-6 ASAM Configurations UD Mini-RAMs with GANT-C/D

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Figure 8-7 ASAM Configuration only XD-Combo Subracks with GANT-C/D

Figure 8-8 ASAM Configuration UD and XD-Combo Subracks with GANT-C/D

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Figure 8-9 ASAM Configuration XD-Combo and XD splitterless Subracks with GANT-C/D

Figure 8-10 ASAM Configuration XD-Combo and XD Modular Subracks with GANT-C/D

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App A. Mnemonics

App A.1 Mnemonics A-142

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App A.1 Mnemonics

Table A-1 gives mnemonics used with description. Note that this list is not exhaustive
and can also contain mnemonics of units provisionally “mnemonic supported”.

Table App A-1 Mnemonics

Mnemonic Description

AACU-C ADSL Alarm Control Unit - version C

ABLT-D Multi-ADSL Line Termination - version D (24 POTS lines, BCM chipset)

ABLT-E Multi-ADSL Line Termination - version E (48 POTS lines, BCM chipset)

ABLT-F Multi-ADSL Line Termination - version F (24 ISDN lines, BCM chipset)

ABLT-G Multi-ADSL Line Termination - version G (48 ISDN lines, BCM chipset)

ABLT-H Multi-ADSL Line Termination - version H (24 POTS lines, STm chipset)

ABLT-J Multi-ADSL Line Termination - version J (48 POTS lines, STm chipset)
ADLT-J ADSL Line Termination - version J (12 POTS lines)

ADLT-K ADSL Line Termination - version K (12 ISDN lines)

ADLT-L ADSL Line Termination - version L (24 POTS lines)

ADLT-N ADSL Line Termination - version N (24 ISDN lines)

ADLT-Q ADSL Line Termination - version Q (48 POTS lines, BCM chipset, without BVB)

ADLT-R ADSL Line Termination - version R (48 ISDN lines, BCM chipset, without BVB)
ADLT-S ADSL Line Termination - version S (24 POTS lines, BCM chipset, BVB enabled)

ADLT-T ADSL Line Termination - version T (24 ISDN lines, BCM chipset, BVB enabled)

ADLT-W ADSL Line Termination - version W (48 POTS lines, BCM chipset, with BVB)
ADLT-Y ADSL Line Termination - version Y (48 ISDN lines, BCM chipset, with BVB)

ADSE-C ADSL Serial Extender unit - version C

ADSE-D ADSL Serial Extender unit - version D

AFAN-F/G/H/I ADSL Fan unit - version F/G/H/I

ALTR-E ADSL Line Termination Rack - version E

ALTS-F ADSL Line Termination Shelf - version F (192 lines, HD-Combo)

ALTS-M ADSL Line Termination Shelf - version M (384 lines, UD-Combo)

ALTS-N ADSL Line Termination Shelf - version N (384 lines, UD splitterless)

ALTS-R ADSL Line Termination Shelf - version R (768 lines, XD-Combo)

ALTS-T ADSL Line Termination Shelf - version T (768 lines, XD splitterless)

ASPS-A ADSL Splitter Shelf - version A (768 lines, XD splitter)

ATRU-F/M ADSL Top Rack Unit - version F/M (Rack powering)

ATRU-N ADSL Top Rack Unit - version N (Subrack powering)

ATRU-O ADSL Top Rack Unit - version O (Rack powering)

ATRU-P ADSL Top Rack Unit - version P (Subrack powering via CB)

ATRU-P ADSL Top Rack Unit - version P (Subrack powering via SWC)
CTAP-A/B/D Connect Through APplique - version A/B/D

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D1LT-B DS1 Line Termination unit - version B

D3LS-B DS3 Line Termination Single applique - version B

D3LT-A DS3 Line Termination unit - version A

D3PM-A DS3 Physical Module - version A

E1LC-B/C/D/E E1 Line Termination Combiner - version B/C/D/E (75Ω/120Ω)

E1LT-B E1 Line Termination unit - version B (IMA)

E3LS-B E3 Line Termination Single applique - version B

E3LT-B E3 Line Termination unit - version B

E3PM-C E3 Physical Module - version C

FCON-B FSN CONnector - version B (12 lines)

FCON-C FSN CONnector - version C (24 lines)

G3LS-C/D Generic DS3/E3 Line Termination applique Single - version C/D

GALT-A Generic ATM Line Termination unit - version A

GANT-C Generic ATM Network Termination unit - version C

GANT-D Generic ATM Network Termination version D

GELT-A Gigabit Ethernet Line Termination unit - version A

GENI-A Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface module - version A

GENT-A Gigabit Ethernet Network Termination - version A

GESM-A Gigabit Ethernet Service Module - version A

GESM-B Gigabit Ethernet Service Module - version B

IPGS-C IP Gateway Server applique - version C for HD subrack

IPGS-D IP Gateway Server applique - version D for UD-Combo subrack

IPGS-E IP Gateway Server applique - version E for UD-LT subrack

IPGS-F IP Gateway Server applique - version F for XD-Combo subrack

IPGS-G IP Gateway Server applique - version G for XD splitterless subrack

IPGW-A IP GateWay unit - version A

LAEU Large ASAM EUrope

LAUS Large ASAM US

O3PM-A/B OC-3c Physical Module - version A/B (1310 nm)

O5PM-A OC-3c Physical Module - version A (1550 nm)

PSPC_C4 Passive SPlitter Central Office - version C (POTS 12 lines, BT)

PSPC_F4 Passive SPlitter Central Office - version F (POTS 12 lines, 600Ω)

PSPC_G4 Passive SPlitter Central Office - version G (ISDN 12 lines)

PSPC_H4 Passive SPlitter Central Office - version H (POTS 12 lines, TBR21)

PSPC_K Passive SPlitter Central Office - version K (POTS 24 lines, 600Ω)

PSPC_L Passive SPlitter Central Office - version L (POTS, 24 lines, TBR21)

PSPC_M Passive SPlitter Central Office - version M (ISDN, 12 lines)

PSPC-P Passive SPlitter Central Office - version P (ISDN, 24 lines)

PSPC-R Passive SPlitter Central Office - version R (POTS, 24 lines, compliant to ETSI TR 101
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PSPC-S Passive SPlitter Central Office - version S (POTS, 24 lines, with complex impedance
TBR21)

PSPC-T Combined POTS/ISDN Passive Splitter Central Office - version T (up to 24 lines,
support for by-pass relays)

PSPS-A Passive Splitter - XD Splitter shelf, variant 48 lines China MII POTS splitter

PSPS-B Passive Splitter - XD Splitter shelf, variant 48 lines ETSI POTS splitter

RCTA-A Rear Connect Through Applique - version A (48 lines)

RCTA-B Rear Connect Through Applique - version B (24 lines, SMLT-A)

RPSI-A Rear Passive Splitter Central Office - version A (ISDN 48 lines)

RPSP-A Rear Passive Splitter Central Office - version A (POTS 48 lines, ETSI impedance)

RPSP-C Rear Passive Splitter Central Office - version C (POTS 48 lines, MII China
impedance)

RPSP-D Rear Passive Splitter Central Office - version D (POTS 48 lines, BT Complex
impedance)

RSPA-A Rear SPare Applique - version A (TEST/SPARE bus 48 lines)

RSPA-B Rear SPare Applique - version B (24 lines)

RUEM-A Physical Remote Unit Extension Module version A (RUEM-RU fiber link with Gigabit
Ethernet physical layer: HD/UD/XD equipment)

RUEM-B Logical Remote Unit Extension Module version B (physical RUEM-A connected to a
RODR-AB remote unit equipped with VDSL modules)
RWCA-A Rear Wetting Current Applique - version A (24 lines SHDSL, XD-Combo shelves)

SALT-A STM-1/OC-3c Line Termination unit - version A (1310 nm)

SALT-B STM-1/OC-3c Line Termination unit - version B (1550 nm)

SALT-C STM-1/OC-3c Line Termination unit - version C (HCL based)

SANC-C/D/E/G Synchronous ATM Network Combiner - version C/D/E/G

SANT-G STM-1/OC-3c ATM Network Termination unit - version G (GANT-C motherboard and
SONI-C daughterboard)
SANT-H STM-1/OC3c ATM Network Termination - version H (GANT-D motherboard and
SONI-C daughterboard)
SBLT-A STM-4/OC-12c Line Termination unit - version A (HCL based)

SBNT-A STM-4/OC-12c ATM Network Termination unit - version A (GANT-C motherboard

and SONI-C daughterboard)

SBNT-B STM-4/OC12c ATM Network Termination - version B (GANT-D motherboard and

SONI-C daughterboard)
SHLT-B G.SHDSL Line Termination unit supporting non-IMA - version B (12 lines)

SHLT-C G.SHDSL Line Termination unit supporting non-IMA - version C (24 lines, fully
standard compliant)

SHLT-D G.SHDSL Line Termination unit supporting non-IMA - version D (12 lines, fully
standard compliant)

SMLT-A G.SHDSL Line Termination, IMA supporting - version A (24 lines)

SMLT-B G.SHDSL Line Termination, IMA supporting - version B (12 lines)

SMLT-C G.SHDSL Line Termination, IMA supporting - version C (24 lines) (fully standard
compliant)

SMLT-D G.SHDSL Line Termination, IMA supporting - version D (12 lines) (fully standard
compliant)

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SONI-C SDH/SONET Interface module - version C

SPAP-A SPare APplique - version A (TEST/SPARE bus of 12 lines)

SPAP-B SPare APplique - version B (TEST/SPARE bus of 24 lines)

TSAP-A TeSt APplique - version A (TEST/SPARE bus of 12 lines)

TSAP-B TeSt APplique - version B (TEST/SPARE bus of 24 lines)

UD-Combo Ultra Density Combo shelf

UD-LT Ultra Density LT (splitterless) shelf

UMRAM-A Ultra density Mini-RAM shelf version A - 120 lines

VPSC-A VDSL Passive Splitter - Central office - for POTS, version A (for ETSI market) (up to
8 lines - ETSI impedance)

WCAP-B Wetting Current APplique - version B

XD-Combo eXtreme Density Combo shelf

XD-LT eXtreme Density LT (Splitterless) shelf

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ACU Alarm Control Unit

ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
ADSL-LT ADSL Line Termination
AFAN ADSL FAN (unit)
ALTR ADSL Line Termination Rack
ALTS ADSL Line Termination Shelf (Subrack)
ANT ADSL Network Termination
AP Applique
APS Automatic Protection Switching
ASAM Advanced Services Access Manager
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode
ATU ADSL Transmission Unit
ATRU ADSL Top Rack Unit
AWS ASAM WorkStation
BAT BATtery
BATRET BATtery RETurn
BITS Building Integrated Timing System
BPA (1) BackPlane Access
BPA (2) BackPlane Assembly
BP-TYP BackPlane TYPe
BRAS Broadband Remote Access Server
BVB Broadcast Video Bus
CBR Constant Bit Rate
CEV Controlled Environment Vault
CLEC Competitive Local Exchange Carrier
CO Central Office
CPE Customer Premises Equipment

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DS1 Digital Signal Level 1
DS3 Digital Signal Level 3
E1 First level 2 048 kb/s PDH signal
E3 Third level 2 048 kb/s PDH signal
EMA Electro Mechanical Assembly
EMAN Ethernet Metropolitan Area Network
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
EMS Element Management System
EPS Equipment Protection Switching
ESD ElectroStatic Discharge
ETSI European Telecommunication Standard Institute
EU EUropean
EXT EXTender board
FEMA Functional Electro Mechanical Assembly
FPBA Functional Printed Board Assembly
FTA Full Test Access
GALT Generic ATM Line Termination
GANT Generic ATM Network Termination
GE Gigabit Ethernet
GENT Gigabit Ethernet Network Termination
HD High Density
HD-Combo High-Density Combo (subrack, equipment)
HCL High Capacity Link
HW HardWare
IAD Integrated Access Device
IDSL ISDN Digital Subscriber Line
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
ILEC Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier
IMA Inverse Multiplexing for ATM
IP Internet Protocol

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ITU International Telecommunications Union (formerly CCITT)
LAEU LArge EUropean
LEA Laboratoire Europeen ADSL
LEC Local Exchange Carrier
LED Light Emitting Diode
LEX Local Exchange
LIM Line Interface Module
LP Low Pass filter
LPFR Low Pass Filter – Remote
LSM Line Interface or Server Module
LT Line Termination
MA Mechanical Assembly
MDF Main Distribution Frame
MIB Management Information Base
MP MidPlane (in XD-Combo subrack)
MTA Metallic Test Access
MTAU Metallic Test Access Unit
MMF Multi Mode Fiber
NE Network Element
NEP Network Element Processor
NIC Network Interface Card
NT Network Termination
OAM Operations, Administration and Maintenance
ODF Optical Distribution Frame
OTA Outward Test Access
PBA Printed Board Assembly
PC Personal Computer
PDF Power Distribution Frame
PDU Power Distribution Unit
PLID Physical Location IDentification

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POTS Plain Old Telephone Service
PPIM Point to Point Interface Module
PRL Product ReLease
PWR PoWeR
QoS Quality of Service
R-TYP Rack TYPe
RAM Remote Access Multiplexer
R-ASAM Remote ASAM
S-ASAM Subtending ASAM
RIP Remote Inventory EEPROM
SAM Service Access Multiplexer
SD Standard Density
SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
SHDSL Single pair High bit rate Digital Subscriber Line
SMF Single Mode Fiber
SI Space Improved
SI XD-Combo Space Improved eXtreme Density Combo subrack
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SOHO Small Office / Home Office
SONET Synchronous Optical NETwork
SS Stainless Steel
SVC Switched Virtual Circuit
SW SoftWare
TNV Telecom Network Voltage
TRU Top Rack Unit
TP Twisted Pair
UAS Universal Access Server
UBR Unspecified Bit Rate
UD Ultra Density
UD-Combo Ultra-Density Combo (subrack, equipment)

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UNI User to Network Interface
US United States
USIM Universal Server Interface Module
UT Universal Transmission
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
VBR Variable Bit Rate
VC Virtual Channel
VCC Virtual Channel Connection
VCI Virtual Channel Identifier
VDSL Very high speed Digital Subscriber Line
VOD Video on Demand
VoDSL Voice over DSL
VP Virtual Path
VPC Virtual Path Connection
VPI Virtual Path Identifier
XD eXtreme Density
XD-Combo eXtreme-Density Combo (subrack, equipment)
XD-LT eXtreme-Density Line Termination (also: eXtreme-Density splitterless subrack)
ZC ZnCr Coated

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