PRODUCTS Product Note

Your Partner for Growth

XDM®-100
Your Path for
Growth
Converged MSPP for
Metro-Access Applications

Efficient data handling – Versatile and comprehensive –

Carrier Class Ethernet services supporting a full range of
with L1, L2, and MPLS-based C/DWDM, SDH, PDH, and
offerings MPLS
Reduced OPEX – via compact Robust and resilient – suitable
multi ADM-16 with high for a wide range of outdoor and
capacity, small footprint, and indoor installations
superior fan-out XDM modularity – I/O card
Significant savings – i n te rc h a n g e a b i l i t y w i t h
cost-effective pay-as-you-grow XDM-300 for further savings
solution that adapts to market
demands

Flexibility for the Future

With the advent of new technologies and focused and highly cost-sensitive access
equipment, service providers can respond to and cellular markets. The XDM-100 provides
growing traffic and service needs while reducing a swift response to evolving networking
power consumption, space requirements, and requirements and brings greater levels
overall cost. MultiService Provisioning Platforms of flexibility to metropolitan and cellular
(MSPPs) are emerging as the most feasible and networks. With its high modularity and
cost-effective for metro-access networks. The flexibility of interfaces, the XDM-100
XDM-100 provides: preserves the high availability and quality
of networking services.
High-density metro-access aggregation for
hub sites Cellular and metro-access networks require
add-on service capability for traffic arriving
High capacity and compact MADM-4/16
from base station cells (2G, 2.5G, 3G),
Cellular traffic backhauling to core SDH/SONET optical rings, chains,
networks point-to-point connections, and radio links.
The flexibility of the XDM-100 allows increased Operators are also expected to provide
network capacity as demand grows. Start with broadband services to business customers
a low initial investment for small bandwidth over the same infrastructure. The XDM-100
requirements, and build as you grow to full delivers all these demands and much more,
capacity. This multipurpose network element for a lot less than you imagine.
has emerged as a solid solution for the more
 Features and Benefits Scalable Network Applications
In an era of uncertainty, the XDM-100 delivers a The XDM-100's exceptional capacity and modularity,
cost-effective and affordable mix of Ethernet, MPLS, combined with its small footprint and economical cost,
SDH/SONET PDH, and CWDM services that result in make it ideal for a variety of metro-access and cellular
new revenue-generating opportunities. applications.

The superior XDM-100 fan-out is the key for meeting the

growing metro-access interface aggregation demands Metro-Access Applications
covering a wide range of services over a variety of
Metro-access networks are characterized by an increasing
technologies and infrastructures. This affords smooth
demand by residential and business customers for higher
and easy integration with existing as well as future
bandwidth to support voice, data, and video services.
network applications.
The compact XDM-100 offers scalable STM-1/4/16 or
The tangible benefits include:
OC-3/12/48 aggregation of access traffic in multi-ring
Carrier-class data service as well as traditional SDH and point-to-point topologies. The platform
voice-centric services. adds/drops various PDH, SDH/SONET, Gigabit Ethernet
Gradual in-service capacity expansion based on (GbE), and Fast Ethernet services at local Points of
service provisioning needs without affecting traffic. Presence (POPs). Traffic can then be transported to local
GbE interfaces or routed to the metro-core network.
High adaptability and build-as-you-grow® architecture
leading to savings in OPEX and CAPEX.

Sublambda grooming resulting in high utilization

of existing fibers and top efficiency in transmission
of different types of services.

Multi-ADM and cross-connect functionality making

it ideal for deployment in flexible network
topologies.

CWDM provisioning of up to 16 wavelengths, for

broader offerings of converged services.
Data Applications The XDM-100 platform makes the most of existing
network infrastructure and provides genuine data-centric
Ethernet services have been the driving force in the
services, including:
telecommunications industry in recent years, providing
Ethernet Line (E-Line) for point-to-point connectivity,
a new approach to data service provisioning and
including:
connectivity. This resulted in exceptional growth in the
demand for larger bandwidth at lower costs. The services Ethernet Private Line (EPL)

in demand include: Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL)

Triple Play Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS)

Business Connectivity (Enterprise and Medium/Small Ethernet LAN (E-LAN) for multipoint-to-multipoint

Offices) ("any-to-any") connectivity, designed for multipoint

Ethernet VPNs and native Ethernet Transparent LAN
Mobile Aggregation
Services (TLS) such as:
DSLAM Transport and Aggregation
Ethernet Private LAN (EPLAN)
The XDM-100 is the ideal transmission solution for
Ethernet Virtual Private LAN (EVPLAN)
emerging Ethernet-based applications, and is equipped
Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS)
with a broad range of Ethernet cards to support all
E-Tree (Rooted-Multipoint) for point-to-multipoint
services with end-to-end QoS. For example, the
Multicast Tree connectivity, designed for BTV/IPTV
Layer 1, Layer 2, and MPLS cards are part of the overall
services such as:
XDM data-aware architecture. The system supports
Ethernet Private Tree (EP-Tree)
seamless Ethernet service delivery from metro-core all
Ethernet Virtual Private Tree (EVP-Tree)
the way to customer premises.
MPLS Routed-P2MP Multicast Tre e
(drop-and-continue)

The XDM is already MEF-9 and MEF-14 certified and

supports enhanced Class of Service features.
Cellular Applications Variety of Ethernet services over MPLS for introducing
IP UTRAN and/or data applications for business
Mobile operators are confronted with tough competition
services
resulting from Average Revenue per User (ARPU) erosion
Integrated NG optics (ROADM) supporting both
(largely due to reduction in voice services), technology
capacity expansion AND topology changes in the most
shifts from legacy TDM-oriented 2/2.5G to 3G and
flexible and efficient way
3.5G, as well as the introduction of wire line services
(FMC/FMS). These factors are forcing operators to The main benefit of this method is the support of any
re-think their transport strategy to reduce OPEX, while stage of evolution with the most appropriate technology
supporting the migration from TDM to packet-oriented (and media), while allowing smooth migration towards
networks. ECI's backhauling solution comprises two full packet-based networks when needed.
approaches, both managed under a unified management The XDM-100 was designed as an optimized platform
and OAM system. This allows mobile operators at to be located at hub sites in the RAN in terms of size,
different stages of infrastructure to choose the most functionality, and price, featuring:
appropriate and efficient solution for their particular Scalable and flexible solutions for increasing traffic
needs for the future. demands
Higher bitrate multiple ring and link closure toward
Low to Medium 3G Penetration
hub sites (STM-1/4/16 or OC-3/12/48 rings)
In this scenario, 2G (or TDM-oriented) services expand
Aggregate traffic from BTSs and Node Bs from E1s
in parallel with the introduction of 3G packet-based
to GbE
(ATM and/or IP) technology. Basing the solution on ECI's
leading XDM MSPP product line, the operator gains: Efficient handling of advanced data services (WLAN,
IP migration) and additional data services provided
Native support of all legacy service expansion with
by cellular operators
highest QoS
Fast provisioning with superior QoS
Integrated support of ATM with highest utilization of
backhaul resources Higher network resiliency at any layer or interface
Medium to High 3G Penetration (developed As a powerful converged multiservice platform optimized
markets) for metro-access networks, the XDM-100 integrates
Operators who face massive increases in packet-based high-capacity and cost-conscious CWDM with NG SDH
traffic (high penetration of HSPA-based services or sublambda grooming and efficient data transport.
introduction of mobile WiMAX in the future) require a
The compact XDM-100 shelf houses a variety of CWDM,
more packet-oriented infrastructure. In most scenarios,
OADM, transponder, OFA, combiner, and other optical
the introduction of a new packet layer is implemented
cards and modules used to process, amplify, and monitor
gradually, in parallel with the existing MSPP network.
multichannel signals. It provides up to eight integral
In this case, the interoperability and ability to create
slots for transponder and combiner modules supporting
end-to-end services, as well as OAM for the services
a variety of services, including:
on both networks, is crucial. ECI's solution provides a
Lambda-based services from 100 Mbps up to
unified network approach and smooth evolution from
2.5 Gbps
legacy to packet-based.
Data, digital video, Ethernet, and other digital
Colorful Applications services

Today's metro-access networks are required to handle High-order transmission paths for IP networks
the growing demand for bandwidth, driven predominantly Carrier-class service with intelligent management
by expanded data offerings (for example, IP, GbE, and QoS capabilities
SAN), but also by broadband access, voice, and video Enhanced bandwidth utilization to provide multiple
services. The XDM-100 enables operators to respond data services on a single wavelength
to these increasing bandwidth demands with minimum
Intelligent protection schemes, including Optical
investment.
Channel OCH 1+1 and OMSP (Optical Multiplex Section
Protection)
 Taking Charge
The remarkable LightSoft® multidimensional network
management system for converged networks handles
two physical layers and several technology layers,
including SDH/SONET, optical, and Ethernet (data). Its
advanced GUI includes flexible fault management tools,
end-to-end trail definition, database backup, and
sophisticated Customer Network Management (CNM)
that enables monitoring and allocating available network
resources to a wide variety of clients for maximum
profitability. Within one integrated management system,
LightSoft allows users to fully control and obtain a
complete overview of all network elements.
Technical Specifications

Interfaces, Topologies, and Protection

SDH tributary and aggregate interfaces STM-1, STM-4, STM-16
SONET tributary and aggregate interfaces OC-3, OC-12, OC-48
PDH tributary interfaces E1, E3, DS-3
Data-aware interfaces 10/100/1000 Mbps, Ethernet IP, ATM
Topologies Mesh, multi-ring, ring, star, linear

System Capacities
Pluggable SFP support Electrical, non-colored, C/DWDM
Ethernet Layer 1 Layer 2 MPLS
64 x 10/100BaseT 32 x 10/100BaseT 16 x 10/100BaseT
32 x 10/100 FX 32 x 10/100 FX 16 x 10/100 FX
32 x 1000BaseT 16 x 1000 BaseT 16 x 1000 BaseT
32 x 1000 SX/LX/ZX 16 x 1000 SX/LX/ZX 16 x 1000 SX/LX/ZX
SDH/SONET 80 x STM-1/OC-3
40 x STM-4/OC-12
12 x STM-16/OC-48
PDH 504 x E1, 24 x E3, 24 x DS-3

CWDM Specifications
Number of channels 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
Maximum distance Over 100 km
Channel spacing (nm) 20
Continuous 2R/3R transponder STM-1/4/16, OC-3/12/48, Digital video, Ethernet, GbE,
Fiber Channel, ESCON, FICON, etc.
CWDM combiner 2 x GbE/FC/FICON to 2.7 Gbps OTN

Other Specifications
Power input -40 VDC to -75 VDC
Max. power dissipation 550 W/1878 BTU/hr
Operating temperature range -5°C to +55°C
23°F to 131°F
Operating RH range 5% to 95%
Environmental standards ETS 300 019-1-3 Class 3.2
ETS 300 019-1-1 Class 1.2
ETS 300 019-1-2 Class 2.3
Safety EN 60950/2000, according to LVD Directive 72/23/EEC
EN 60825-1&2
NEBS GR-63-CORE (level 3), GR-1089-CORE
Management End-to-end management of all layers and services
Physical dimensions 200 mm (H) x 443 mm (W) x 231 mm (D)
7.9 in. (H) x 17.4 in. (W) x 9.1 in. (D)
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