TransXpress SL64
ultra-compact add/dropp multiplexer

The TransXpress SL64 is a 10 Gbit/s (STM-64) ultra-compact add-drop multiplexer (ADM). Our perfect answer to your high bandwidth demand in backbone networks, regional or metropolitan rings. Right from the beginning you'll get an attractive set of features for a wide range of applications, optimized for today's and tomorrow's demands. For instance unleash our SL64 as gateway to super data highways that transmit up to 3.2 Tbit/s on a single fiber pair by using DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) techniques. With features like contiguous and virtual concatenation, as well as Gigabit and Fast Ethernet interfaces, the SL64 is already on its evolution to a multifunctional IP and SDH network element in a data-dominated world.

Features:

• Most compact 10-Gbit/s ADM system in the market place with two SL64 network elements in one ETSI rack.

• Non-blocking switching matrix with 256 x STM-1 switching capacity (VC-4 level) with 20-Gbit/s add/drop capacity

• STM-64 line interfaces of types I-64.1 to JE-64.2/3 with a maximum span length of 160 km

• Tributary interfaces STM-1/4/16 optical,140 Mbit/s / STM-1 electrical / 100BaseTX, 1000BaseSX/LX

• Support of ATM and IP traffic using contiguous concatenation. First implementation of virtual concatenation world-wide

• Gigabit and Fast (100 BaseT)- Ethernet interfaces

• Colored interfaces for integrated DWDM solution. Tunable laser for up to 160 wavelengths with dual band 50 GHz spacing

• Single fiber operation on line and tributary interfaces

• Integrated boosters, preamplifiers for STM-64/ 16/ 4 and dispersion compensating devices for STM-64

• Extensive protection features:

• MS-SPRing (BSHR)

• 1+1 MSP for terminal applications

• Low priority traffic for linear MSP and BSHR

• SNC/P (path protection)

• Drop & continue

• Complete equipment protection
  

• Full integration in TMN solutions

• Forward error correction (FEC)

Benefits:

• Immense traffic-carrying capacity as feeder of most competitive DWDM systems TransXpress WL and TransXpress Infinity

• Flexible use in all applications as terminal multiplexer, add-drop multiplexer and local cross-connect and use in SONET environment.

• Reliable service delivery by means of comprehensive protection features

• Allows enterprises and public operators to extend a Gigabit-Ethernet campus network over an SDH transport link connecting several sites.

TransXpress SLD16
SDH Multiplexer
 

Transport systems based on SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) dominate today's transmission technology.
Synchronous multiplexers are suitable for use in any network structure in the edge and regional layer of a transport network and are used in particular in add-drop and terminal applications.
Synchronous line systems are utilized in chain and ring structures and in high-capacity links.
They are implemented in regional and metropolitan network layers as well as in national and international backbone networks.
The Siemens TransXpress SLD16 series2 is supplied with cross-connect matrices of VC-4 granularity. All SDH line interfaces exhibit full DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) capability.

Features:

• Fully non-blocking cross-connect matrix for unidirectional, bidirectional, broadcast or split-access connections with a cross-connect capacity of 64 x STM-1
• 100% add/drop capacity
• 140 Mbit/s, STM-1 electrical, STM-1/4/16 optical interfaces and integrated optical boosters and preamplifiers
• Interfaces for the DWDM system TransXpress WL system
• Various equipment and network protection features, including

• Multiple Section Shared Ring Protection (2/4 fiber MS-SPRing)
• 2 independent 2-fiber MS-SPRings in one system
• Multiplex Section Protection (Line MSP)
• Low-priority traffic for 1:1 MSP and 2-fiber BSHR
• Sub-Network Protection (SNCP)
• Drop & Continue
• Complete equipment protection

• Single row subrack for standard applications and double row subrack for very complex applications
• Supervision of small networks by enhanced local craft terminal (NCT)
• Fully integrated into our TransXpress Network Management Center solution

Benefits:

• Extremely compact design offering high add-drop capacity in a single network element and single shelf
• All applications (terminal multiplexers, add-drop multiplexers, local cross-connects), all topologies (ring, star, meshed) and all distances are covered by one single network element
• Best synchronous line system available
• Ultra-long haul interfaces
• Integrated DWDM solution, extremely cost-effective interworking with TransXpress WL

TransXpress SMA1 and SMA4
SDH multiplexer
 


Siemens state-of-the-art SDH transport and multiplex technology allows for optimal usage of limited resources. The unique combination of ring, card and path protection and the large bandwidth of SDH interfaces forms the basis for the creation of any network scenario imaginable. TransXpress SMA1 and SMA4 are perfectly suited for implementation in regional and metropolitan network layers as well as backbone networks.

Features:

• Terminal and add/drop multiplexer functionality with fully non-blocking cross-connectivity
• 2, 34, 45, 140 and 155 Mbit/s electrical interfaces
• Short- and long-haul STM-1 and STM-4 optical interfaces
• Termination of 252 x 2 Mbit/s signals per subrack
• Extensive protection features for all traffic-handling modules - no single point of failure
• 1+1 line protection, BSHR and SNC/P with drop & continue
• Full EOW and DCC processing

Benefits:

• Compact single-shelf design offering high add/drop capacity
• Family concept enabling seamless upgrade from SMA1 to SMA4
• Supports all applications from terminal, add/drop to local cross-connect multiplexer
• Most tried and tested synchronous multiplexer family

TransXpress SMA16
SDH Multiplexer
 
The rapidly increasing demand for high bit rate services requires transmission capacities up to STM-16 to be provided even at lower levels of transport networks. The TransXpress SMA16 is a full-connectivity STM-16 multiplexer suitable for universal installation on all network levels. Its inherent flexibility leads to significant reductions in whole-life costs through simplified network design and superior levels of network utilization. Its full compatibility with Siemens' recent developments - such as SL16, SL64 and WL - guarantee a long service lifetime even with future applications.

Features:

• Add/drop multiplexer, terminal multiplexer and local cross-connect functionality
• Full connectivity on VC-4, VC-3, VC-2 and VC-12 level between any two interfaces
• 2 Mbit/s, 34 Mbit/s, 140 Mbit/s, STM-1, STM-4 and STM-16 interfaces
• Optical preamplifier and booster for STM-4 and STM-16 interfaces
• Extensive protection switching capabilities: MSP, BSHR2/4, SNC/P with drop & continue
• TCM on all signal layers
• Full EOW and DCC processing

Benefits:

• Flexible and compact single shelf design to meet operators' network design requirements
• Greater visibility of network performance through tandem connection monitoring
• Centrally managed by Siemens' powerful and user-friendly TMN solution

TransXpress SMA1K
Ultracompact STM-1 multiplexer
 

TransXpress SMA1K, our LSI synchronous multiplexer, provides an ultracompact and flexible solution SDH networks. The new generation STM-1 multiplexer is optimized to economically deliver high-performance megabit pipelines in WAN access solutions, allowing managed leased lines to be led all the way to the customer's premises. Due to its compactness, it is also well-suited as a transport multiplexer for installation in street cabinets and on customer premises.

   

Features:

• Terminal and add/drop multiplexer functionality with fully non-blocking cross-connectivity
• Up to sixty-three 2 Mbit/s interfaces
• Optional 34 Mbit/s interface
• Extensive protection features for all traffic-handling modules - no single point of failure
• Supports EOW, BW7R, external user alarms, external synchronization and user data channels
• 1+1 MSP and SNC/P
• Performance monitoring

Benefits:

• Space-efficient installation, low power consumption and high reliability
• Flexible deployment and configuration as add/drop and terminal multiplexer
• Centralized, powerful and user-friendly management by Siemens TMN solution

TransXpress SMA1K-CP
STM-1 Multiplexer for CPE Application
 

TransXpress SMA1K-CP is a new-generation cost-effective and compact STM-1 multiplexer family optimized to provide a low to medium number of 2 Mbit/s services to residential and business customers. The high level of integration allows the realization of full functionality terminal and add/drop multiplexer applications by a single unit. Due to its compactness, SMA1K-CP is extremely well suited for installation within cabinets and in offices at customer premises.

Features:

• single-board STM-1 multiplexer with 12 x 2 Mbit/s and 1 x 34 Mbit/s ports
• terminal and add/drop application
• extensive traffic protection features, i.e. MSP, SNC/P, drop & continue
• optional AC/DC converter module with battery backup
• rack, wall and desktop mounting
• remote software download
• full integration in Siemens' TMN solution

Benefits:

• flexible network planning due to terminal and add/drop multiplexer configurations
• single network element suitable for rack, wall and desktop mounting
• optimized for both AC and DC power feeding
• simple and rapid installation
• optical interfaces applicable for all distances from intra-office to long-haul
• space-efficient installation within street cabinets and on customer premises

TransXpress SRT 1C
High-capacity radio system for trunk applications
 

TransXpress SRT 1C covers the full range of capacity needs and operates in all relevant freqency bands for trunk application.

 Features:

• Full coverage of frequency bands from 4 to 13 GHz with 30/40 MHz spacing
• Alternate pattern (AP) and co-channel (CC) operation
• STM-1 electrical and optical
• Broad range of innovative solutions: TCM modulator, ATPC, West Combiner, XPIC, Hitless
• Configurations up to 7+1 STM-1 AP and 14+2 STM-1 CC

Benefits:

• High-capacity radio systems for trunk applications
• Fast deployment alternative to fiber solutions
• Field-proven component
• High compactness
• Low power consumption
• Most innovative alternate pattern and co-channel operation

TransXpress SXA
SDH Cross-connect

TransXpress SXA is the most compact SDH digital cross-connect available on the market. It was designed to be the most competitive solution for the collection and redistribution of 2, 34, 45 140 , 155, 622 Mbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s signals for application areas in both metropolitan regions and in long-distance networks.

 

Features:

• Extremely compact design (most compact system on the market)
• Integrated optical line termination from STM-1 to STM-16
• Integrated DWDM applications - colored interfaces
• Integrated optical boosters and preamplifiers
• Multiple ring closures, ring interconnectivity
• Advanced protection features: MSP, SNC/P, BSHR on 2 and 4 fibers
• Drop & Continue
• SNC/P with inherent or non-intrusive monitoring
• Extended monitoring functions (Tandem Connection Monitoring)
• Full EOW and DCC processing
• Automatic software download/control
• Full integration in Siemens TMN solutions
• Element Manager (SX-EM) and Local Craft Terminal for small networks

Benefits:

• Facilitates network planning and construction
• Very flexible network node
• Cost-effective equipment that is easy to use, easy to manage, easy to upgrade and highly flexible
• Integrated optical interfaces STM-1, STM-4 and STM-16
• Integrated optical preamplifier and booster
• Integrated colored interfaces for DWDM applications
• MS-SP Ring and Drop & Continue protection schemes
• Tandem connection monitoring function
• Very compact system

TransXpress TNMS
Management System for
Optical Transport Networks

 TNMS (Telecommunication Network Management System) is the evolution of the Siemens TMN product TransXpress ENMS. This TMN (Telecommunication Management Network) product provides integrated management for the whole transport network portfolio, i.e. for 100% SDH networks, for IP IP-optimized STM/WDM transport networks and optical multi-service networks with very high capacity.
Based on the world-wide successfull acting TransXpress ENMS new components (e.g. TNMS SX controlling the TransXpress SXA) are added. Two main additional benefits for the customer are available. On the one hand the open interface for multi-vendor environments, and on the other hand the increasing number of network elements.
Special end-to-end connection management procedures with automatic or manual routing over the entire network, together with connection-oriented fault, performance and configuration management, allow services to be set up and monitored in a user-friendly way.

The whole product family on one view:

Features:

• High capacity and scalable
• CORBA-based NML-EML interface (according TMF 509 standard)
• standby for the whole system
• Data export for several log files and informations
• Data export in standard CSV formatted file
• Integrated management for transport equipment based on the technologies DWDM and SDH
• Seamless integration of element-layer and network-layer functionality
• Centralized monitoring and configuration of the whole network
• End-to-end connection management
• Automatic and manual routing
• Management of protected connections and segments
• Subscriber management
• Ergonomically optimized graphical user interface

Benefits:

• Integrated solution
• Scalable from small to very large networks
• Multi-vendor interface
• Cost- and time-saving operation of the network
• smooth migration from the installed base (ENMS) to the new dimension

TransXpress ENMS
Management System for Optical Transport Networks
 
The actual network management system, for made-to-measure, cost-optimized solutions in the edge area of transport networks.
It offers a new dimension in operating convenience through its easy-to-understand network view and navigation, together with uniform fault, configuration security and performance management at both network and network element levels.
It meets such requirements as rapid network growth, high availability and suitability for integration with products from other vendors.

Work on the Front Lines: the Graphical User Interface

Operational activities are conducted right in the main window of ENMS.
All the functions are supported graphically thanks to modern WINDOWS user interface techniques, and are arranged to perform tasks simply and intuitively.
The network an connection level windows give direct access to the network element level.

Features:

• Integrated network management for DWDM, SDH and PDH/Access network elements
• Seamless integration of element layer and network layer functionality
• 1:1 integration of LCT GUI functionality, i. e. same "Look and Feel"
• End-to-End connection management
• Automatic and manual routing
• Management of protected connections and segments
• Subscriber management
• SNMP interface to umbrella TMN
• Redundant standby system
• Ergonomically optimized graphical user interface
• Flexible and scalable system platform

Benefits:

• Integrated solution
• Cost and time saving operation of the network
• Shorter staff training
• Low investment for system platform
• Future longevity and cost-effectiviness of the system

TransXpress SRA L
Low capacity digital radio for access and mobile applications
 

TransXpress SRA L covers the full range of capacity needs and operates in all relevant frequency bands. SRA L low-capacity radio relay system offers a fast and flexible network design in split and fully outdoor versions. Installation of TransXpress SRA L is quick, easy and possible even under difficult conditions.

Features:

• RF independent IDU and full frequency coverage of access bands (7, 8, 10.5, 13, 15, 18, 23, 26, 38 GHz)
• Wide range of available capacities from 2 Mbit/s up to 16x2 Mbit/s
• Outdoor unit independent of capacities
• System configuration setting via software
• Flexibility: capacity upgrade via SW, maximum in field tunability via SW, outdoor power
  setting via SW
• Add-drop feature
• Fully outdoor version (possibility of asymmetrical links)
• Mechanical integration inside BTS shelter of SBS family
• Management of a whole SRA L network from a remote PC

Benefits:

• Low-capacity digital radio for access and mobile applications
• Quick and easy installation
• Fully integrated radio access solution
• Field-proven technology
• Fully software-configurable radio system