CTR8540 SYSTEM

OVERVIEW

E-LEARNING COURSE
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to :
• Identify the platform hardware highlights of the CTR8540
• Describe the system architecture of the CTR8540
• Identify the chassis and modular cards of the CTR8540
• Identify the RF options for the CTR8540

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 MODULE 1
CTR8540 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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SYSTEM FEATURES OVERVIEW
• Aviat Networks CTR (Converged Transport Router) 8540
• Integrated Microwave Router
• Microwave transport options up to 80 GHz
• Advanced Carrier Ethernet features
• Wired connectivity for T1 or E1 tributaries
• Comprehensive MPLS and L3 services
• Supports low cost of ownership through selective provisioning
of advanced L2 and L3 services

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CTR 8540 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
• Aviat Networks CTR8540 provides the user the ability to transport,
switch, or route various services via IF or Ethernet to the following:

Connected Microwave

Copper infrastructure

Fiber transport network

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 CTR8540 RF CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
All Indoor IRU 600 Split Mount
ODU/ODR

Waveguide

CTR8540/IRU 600
Coax/Ethernet
Cable

Coax Cable CTR8540

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TERMINAL/LINK ARCHITECTURE

Link/Hop

Terminal 1 Terminal 2

TDM TDM
E1/T1 E1/T1
Ethernet Switch Or IP/MPLS Ethernet Switch Or IP/MPLS
(Layer 2) (Layer 3) (Layer 2) (Layer 3)
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NODAL ARCHITECTURE
• A Nodal System consists of a single Nodal Unit which is capable of interfacing
with multiple RF units and transporting on multiple RF channels
• TDM traffic is dropped/inserted or cross-connected at the site
• IP traffic can be switched or routed between links
• Multiple links over the same path may be used to aggregate Ethernet/IP

ODU/RFU 1 ODU/RFU 2

Link 2
Link 1

Nodal Terminal
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SYSTEM HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE
• Aviat Networks CTR8540 Chassis consists of:
• Routing/Switching Engine
• 8 RJ-45 GigE interfaces + 4 SFP Slots
• 16 T1/E1 tributary interfaces
• 4 slots for various plug-in modules
• Slot for fan module
• Stratum 3 network clock
• SD card for software images, configuration, and license keys
• Integrated Power Supply
• Stackable for Stacked/Protected pairing

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CTR8540 CHASSIS OVERVIEW

1. Fan Module (mandatory)

2. RJ-45 V24 Maintenance Port
3. Status LEDS
4. Power Connector (-40 to -57 VDC)
5. Slot 1. PWR module (installed)
6. 8x Switch Ports
7. Slot 2. RACx2 module (installed) Fan Module

8. Slot 3. RACX2 module (installed)

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CTR8540 CHASSIS OVERVIEW

9. 4x SFP Switch Ports

10. Protection Port
11. Diversity Port
12. Tributary Connectors
13. Tributary Connectors
14. Slot 4. PoEx2 module (installed)

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TDM PSEUDOWIRES

• MEF 8 CESoETH – Circuit Emulation Services over Ethernet(L2)

• Emulation of Point to Point T1 or E1 TDM services
• Structure Agnostic

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CTR8540 L2 CARRIER ETHERNET FEATURES
• Extensive VLAN Options 802.1Q and 802.1ad (QinQ)
• QoS- Scheduling, Policing, Storm Control, and Shaping
• QoS Mapping – 802.1p, DSCP, and MPLS EXP
• Ethernet OAM (Operations, Administration, and
Maintenance)
• Ethernet Ring Protection ERP (G.8032v2)
• Ethernet Linear Protection Switching ELPS (G.8031)
• ERP and ELPS use OAM messaging to detect faults
• Rapid and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocols (RSTP and
MSTP) loop avoidance
• L1 and L2 Link aggregation

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CTR8540 PLUG IN CARDS
PWR and PWR + AUX MODULES
• Provides Redundant Power Supply (-40 to -57VDC input range)
• PWR + AUX, adds auxiliary serial data channels and Alarm I/O
• Must be installed in slot 1
• Protection is hitless

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CTR8540 PLUG IN CARDS
RACx1 and RACx2 Modules
• Provides one or two IF SMA ports for connection to Aviat Radios
• Supports Aviat ODU600, IRU600, and ODU300hp
• Supports modulation to 1024QAM
• Supports hot standby, space diversity, and frequency diversity
• Supports XPIC Co-Channel operation
• Supports L1 Link aggregation (L1LA)
• May be installed in any slots 1 – 4 of the CTR8540

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CTR8540 PLUG IN CARDS
POEx2 Module
• Provides two 65W POE++ ports
• Supports Aviat WTM3000 series ODRs and compliant 3rd party devices
• 10/100/1000 Full Duplex
• May be installed in any slots 1 – 4 of the CTR8540

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LICENSING
• Capacity and Feature licensing provides access to extended CTR functionality
• License is based on the SD card’s serial number
• License is transferred to spare hardware via the SD card
• Licensing is field upgradable
• Capacity licensing in various increments of 50 - 2000mbps
• Feature License examples:
• Select Carrier Ethernet services
• 4 additional Electrical GigE ports (base includes 4)
• 4x SFP ports
• 8x or 16x T1/E1 tributaries
• ODU600 Flexible Power mode
• Adaptive Modulation
• L1 Link aggregation
• Payload encryption
SD Slot in back of CTR chassis
• Strong Security

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MODULE SUMMARY

1. CTR8540 is a purpose built platform which delivers a broad mix of

services including Microwave Radio, Carrier Ethernet services,
Routing, MPLS, and E1 or T1 TDM transport
2. CTR8540 supports both all indoor and split mount architecture
3. The CTR 8540 chassis has 8 Electrical Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 SFP
slots, interfaces for 16 E1 or T1 tributaries, and 4 expansion slots
4. CTR8540 plug in modules include a backup power supply and cards to
interface to Aviat ODUs, ODRs, and IRU600
5. CTR8540 uses capacity and feature licensing to extend functionality

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QUESTIONS
1. True or False? The CTR 8540 is capable of transporting on multiple RF
channels.
a) True
b) False
• Answer – True, The CTR 8540 can interface with multiple RF units and
transport on multiple RF channels.
2. How many built in electrical gigabit Ethernet ports does the CTR 8540
chassis have?
a) 4
b) 8
c) 9
d) 16
• Answer – b – The CTR 8540 chassis has 8 built in electrical gigabit
Ethernet ports.

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QUESTIONS
3. True or False? The optional RACx2 plug-in module is capable of interfacing
with Aviat ODU600, ODU300hp, and WTM3000 series ODRs.
a) True
b) False
• Answer – False, The RACx2 can interface with ODU600 and ODU300hp but not
WTM3000 series ODRs.
4. Which slot must the PWR or PWR+AUX optional Plug-in be inserted in?
a) Slot 1
b) Slot 2
c) Slot 3
d) Slot 4
• Answer – a – The optional PWR or PWR+AUX must be inserted in Slot 1 .

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