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XCVR-TDM2GE, XCVR-TDM4GE
Transceivers

Ciena’s XCVR-TDM2GE and XCVR-TDM4GE Features and Benefits

Transceivers enable cost-effective transport • Provides an efficient method

to transport PDH over packet
of T1/E1 streams over packet. in a transparent payload using
either MEF8 or MPLS frame
The Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) modules convert either a T1 (XCVR-
header formats
TDM4GE) or E1 (XCVR-TDM2GE) stream into fixed-length packets for transmission
over a Packet-Switched Network (PSN). Legacy Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) • Integrates Structure-Agnostic
services can thus be transported over an Ethernet or IP/MPLS network. Packets TDM over Packet (SAToP RFC
are transmitted via a 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) port on the host device through one 4553) technology into a cost-
or more PSNs (in the case of multiple operators, for example). At the remote end, effective module, reducing
packets are converted back to TDM traffic for handoff as TDM services. system and network complexity
while offering lower carbon
footprint to yield significant
TDM to packet modernization
CAPEX and OPEX savings
With many network operators transforming their networks to all-packet transport, TDM
over packet emerges as a key enabler to efficiently migrate legacy services to the new • Operates at industrial
packet-based infrastructure. Using a single unified network for both data and TDM temperature range (-40°C to 85°)
transport can streamline operations and reduce capital and operational expenditures. • Eliminates TDM leased-line costs

• Delivers plug-and-play operation

The packet-based network allows for greater economies of scale for multiple service
while interoperating with other
types (video, voice, mobile, etc.) while still accommodating the need to reliably carry
SAToP equipment, including
legacy traffic from TDM interfaces, which are likely still in use in many enterprise and
SFPs in Ciena’s Pluggable
industrial scenarios. Whether servicing traditional PBX units, utility teleprotection
Transceiver Family
relays, digitized voice equipment, or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) systems, low- to moderate-speed TDM end-points will remain common
interfaces into the modernized network for decades to come. These services will need
to be accommodated within the same infrastructure as the growing data network to
remain cost-effective while not sacrificing the highest reliability these systems require.
 SMB

Mobile TDM
Infrastructure Core

Enterprise
Packet Switched Ethernet
Network Packet
Core

CEP Pseudowire or
EVC encapsulated
DS1/E1
Figure 1. Aggregation of T3 to SONET/SDH

Cost-effective yet reliable TDM migration
The XCVR-TDM4GE provides an T1 interface via a RJ45
100-Ohm balanced connector capable of up to 200m reach.
The XCVR-TDM2GE provides a E1 interface via RJ45 120-Ohm
balanced connector capable of 100m reach. Both map their
client signals into pseudowire streams using RFC 4553 SAToP
to be transported across an Ethernet network.
Packet Switched Network and
Multiplexing Layer Headers
SAToP Encao Header
(includes RTP header)
TDM data (payload)
To transport T1/E1 circuits through a packet-oriented
network, the user payload is broken into fragments and a
SAToP encapsulation header is prepended to each fragment.
In this method of encapsulating TDM, only structure- agnostic
transport is addressed; that is, the protocol completely
disregards any structure that may be imposed on these signals,
in particular the structure imposed by standard TDM framing.
SAToP is used over packet-switched networks, where the
Provider Edge (PE) devices do not need to interpret TDM
data or participate in the TDM signaling. TDM endpoints
connect over TDM E1/T1 circuits, but the circuits physically
terminate at each packet device capable of SAToP. Ciena’s
device transports TDM frames across the PSN core via
pseudowires to the remote SAToP endpoint so the TDM
endpoints can communicate as if they were directly
connected by physical circuits.

Figure 2 Basic SAToP Packet

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 CEP CEP
TDM De- TDM
Network Packetizer PSN Network
Packetizer

Sender Receiver

Figure 3 Sender and Receiver functions

SAToP sender and receiver functions • Decap the SAToP data blocks from the valid received packets
The device supports the following functions in the direction • Delay buffer management, packet sequencing, and clock
from T1/E1 to PSN (sender): recovery derived from RTP header along with the host SyncE
• Packetize T1/E1 payload into SAToP reference clock, or re-timing clock source.

• Encapsulate the data blocks with packet headers, RTP • Generate the T1/E1 bit stream using DCR or re-timing clock
header, and FCS recovery method

• Transmit packets via electrical GbE interface toward the PSN • Transport the T1/E1 on the RJ45 interface

The device supports the following functions in the direction

from the PSN to the T1/E1 interface:

• Reception and validation of packets from the PSN via the

electrical GbE interface

Technical Information

Specifications XCVR-TDM2GE/4GE

Interface XCVR-TDM2GE: E1 2.048 Mb/s 120 Ohm balanced, 100M

XCVR-TDM4GE: T1 1.544 Mb/s 100 Ohm balanced, 200M

Header formats MEF8 and MPLS frame header format with optional VLAN tag

Management and Support Management via Service Aware Operating System (SAOS)

Host device compatibility 3904*, 3905*, 3930, 3931*, 3932, 3938vi*, 5142, 5150*, 5160

Mechanical Conforms to SFP 20-pin Multi Source Agreement (MSA)

RJ45 connector supports 1000Base-X SerDes

Physical Dimensions in Millimeters Length = 64.41, Width = 13.7, Height = 13.80

Operating temperature -40°C to 85°C

Latency 1 ms

Jitter Packet delay variation buffer size: 32 ms

Compliant to MEF8, ITU-T G.8261, and GR-823

* Feature available in a future release

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