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CTR 8540 MICROWAVE ROUTER

The CTR 8540 from Aviat Networks is the industry’s first purpose built
microwave router. CTR merges the functionality of a microwave indoor
unit and cell site router into a single integrated solution which bridges
both microwave and Ethernet/IP/MPLS networking domains.

3-LEVEL INTEGRATION SIMPLIFIES OPERATOR NETWORKS KEY FEATURES

CTR 8540 is the industry’s first microwave router. Unlike traditional microwave • Aviat “3-Level Integration” combines
indoor units that require separate routers and management systems, CTR is a Inherent Microwave, Interactive Routing
fully integrated microwave networking solution. A fully featured router, purpose and Intuitive Management in a single
built for microwave, CTR reduces the number of devices and saves money. package

• Compact 1RU carrier class design with

CTR’s “3-Level Integration” enables efficient, high performance operation
optional redundant power
across critical microwave, routing, and management functions thus drastically
simplifying mobile backhaul networks. Best of all, CTR is also a powerful Layer • High density base with 8x10/100/1000
2 microwave solution that can be deployed today and is IP/MPLS-ready via Ethernet, 4x GigE SFP ports and 16x E1
simple software upgrade for optimum flexibility and investment protection. interfaces

• Four plug-in modular slots supporting:

ENABLING INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Radio Access Cards
(RAC), Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and
Built on Layer 3 intelligence, the CTR 8540 delivers essential functionality to
Redundant power supply options
enable the transformation of Mobile cell sites from simple base stations for
voice and low speed mobile data access to multi-functional hubs for delivery of • Advanced microwave functions: 1024
new services, multimedia rich content, and broadband data access. Alternative QAM (ACM), 1+1 MHSB and 2+0 (XPIC),
microwave backhaul solutions make this transition more difficult, as more space and frequency diversity
capacity and smarter devices complicate cell site configurations, increase cost, • Carrier Ethernet: 802.1q & 802.1ad
and add management overhead. (QinQ), VLAN, STP/MSTP, L2LA
(802.1AX), LACP, ERP (G.8032)
COMPACT DESIGN, PACKED WITH FEATURES • IP/MPLS: IPv4, IPv6, Static and Dynamic
The CTR 8540 delivers an amazing array of capabilities in a single rack unit. IP Routing; MPLS LDP and RSVP-TE;
Nodal support for up to 8 IF-connected ODUs, 12 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, L2 VPN (VPLS, VPWS) & L3 VPN services
16 E1 ports, optional PoE to power all-outdoor Ethernet-connected microwave • MEF-8 and MPLS Pseudowires for TDM
or millimeter-wave radios, and redundant power supply options. CTR is also over packet transport
fully compatible with Aviat ODU300 and ODU600 microwave (6-42GHz) outdoor
• Advanced Traffic Management: L2/L3
units. Apart from advanced Carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS built-in, CTR also
QoS, Ingress Policing, Shaping,
supports the latest microwave transport features such as up to 1024QAM ACM, Buffering, Multiple Class scheduling
co-channel operation with XPIC and diversity options to deliver high capacity,
• Advanced Ethernet OAM, including IEEE
ultra-reliable microwave paths.
802.1ag, 802.3ah and ITU-T Y.1731

MODULAR DESIGN FOR A SAFE INVESTMENT • Multiple Synchronization options

including T1/E1, IEEE 1588v2 and
One of the biggest operator challenges is to understand what will be needed
Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)
in the future. CTR 8540 offers software modularity to complement its flexible
hardware design to safeguard your investment. CTR combines the latest in • End-to-end Network Management and
Carrier Ethernet switching with the ability to upgrade to full IP routing and Craft Interfaces including Aviat
MPLS in the future, providing scalability for future expansion of services as ProVision support and Manage
Advance support
needed, without having to add extra devices. Features can be added through
simple software upgrades only when and as needed.
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CTR 8540 CARRIER ETHERNET/L2 SERVICES
• QoS: 8 COS, Scheduling, Policing, Storm Control, Shaping
HARDWARE PLATFORM AND INTERFACES • QoS mapping: PCP (802.1p), DSCP, and MPLS EXP
BASE HARDWARE CHASSIS:
• VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q) and Q-in-Q (IEEE 802.1ad)
• 1 RU height chassis includes:
• -48 V DC power supply • Rapid and multiple spanning tree protocols (RSTP, MSTP)
• V.24 Maintenance Port (RJ-45)
• Ethernet User Interfaces (details below)
• L2 Link Aggregation (802.1AX)
• Protection and Diversity Ports • Ethernet Linear Protection Switching (G.8031)
• Four Universal Plug-In Module Slots (details below)
• Removable Fan Module
• Ethernet Ring Protection (G.8032v2)

• Ethernet OAM (IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.1ag, ITU-T Y.1731)

USER INTERFACES:
• Eight 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
IP/MPLS SERVICES
• Four 10/100/1000Base-X (SFP) unpopulated ports: • IPv4 and IPv6
• Single-mode -LX (1310nm), -ZX (1550nm) optical • Unicast and multicast routing
• Multimode -SX (850nm) optical
• 1000Base-T (RJ-45) • IS-IS, OSPF, BGP
• STM-1 & STM-4 (1310nm) Optical TSOP
• Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)
• 2.5 GBPS Ethernet Interconnect
• 16x T1/E1 ports (2 HDR connectors) • RSVP-TE
• L2 VPN (VPLS, VPWS) & L3 VPN
PLUG-IN MODULES (OPTIONAL):
• RACx1: Single IF radio interface • LSP Protection with BFD

• RACx2: Dual IF radio interface • VRF & LSP Ping and Traceroute
• PoEx2: Dual power over Ethernet interface • MPLS Packet Loss and Delay Measurements
• PWR: Power supply for redundancy

• PWR+AUX: Power supply plus aux. data channels ELEMENT AND NET WORK MANAGEMENT
• Local Configuration via CLI or Web GUI
HARDWARE PLATFORM AND INTERFACES • Aviat ProVision EMS
RADIO NET WORKING
• RMON1, RMON2, and port mirroring
• Up to 8-way nodal IF links per CTR using RACx1 or RACx2:
• SNMP v1/v2/v3
• Split-mount ODUs (Aviat ODU600, ODU 300HP)
• All-indoor radios (Aviat IRU 600) • SSH & TACACS+

• All-outdoor radios via PoEx2 or any fixed Ethernet interface:

• Aviat WTM 3000 or 3rd party OPERATING ENVIRONMENT AND POWER

• Operating Temperature: -5º to +55ºC / -14º to +122ºF
• Fixed and Adaptive Coding and Modulation
(QPSK, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 QAM) • Humidity: 5 to 93%, non-condensing
• L1 link aggregation for IF connected radios • Altitude: 4,500 m/15,000 ft.
• 1+0, 1+1 Hot-Standby, Space or Frequency Diversity • Base chassis input voltage: -48 VDC nominal
• Base chassis voltage range: -40 VDC to -57 VDC
• Co-channel operation with XPIC
• Power consumption: 30-200 W (loading dependant)
• Payload Encryption
• PoE++ interface output power: Up to 70 W per PoE port

SYNCHRONIZATION
• Internal Stratum-3 clock
• Ethernet and PDH clock source and delivery options
MECHANICAL
• CTR 8540 chassis: 44 mm (1RU) x 445 mm x 240 mm /
• Synchronous Ethernet (ITU-T G.8262)
1RU x 19 in x 9.4 in
• ESMC/SSM (ITU-T G.8264)
• Universal Plug-In Module: 18.27 mm x 104.3 mm x 230 mm /
• Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588v2) 0.72in x 4.1 in x 9.0 in
CIRCUIT EMUL ATION/PSEUDOWIRE SERVICES • Chassis weight: 4.5 kg / 9.9 lb
• Supported on all T1/E1 interfaces
• Structure-agnostic CES over Ethernet (MEF 8)
• Pseudowire Emulation Edge to Edge (PWE3)
• Structure-agnostic TDM over Packet (SAToP)
• Structure aware TDM CES over Packet Switched Network
(CESoPSN)

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