IXF6048 Multi-Speed OC-1 to OC-48
IXF6012 Multi-Speed OC-1 to OC-12
SONET/SDH Cell/Packet Framers
Revolutionizing Data Transport
Data is rapidly surpassing voice as the most
common type of transmission traveling over today's
networks. To effectively transport large volumes
of data, the SONET/SDH infrastructure will
require multiple networks and/or multiple layers
that support a long list of protocols.
Many existing and emerging carriers have
already adopted a mix of SONET/SDH, ATM,
and IP infrastructures for more efficient data and
voice transport. Fueled by the rapid growth of the
Internet and the increase in ATM and frame relay
services, the industry needs a solution that is
scalable, cost-effective, and reliable.
Product Overview
The IXF6048 and IXF6012 multi-speed SONET/
SDH cell/packet framers are distinguished by a
unique architecture that enables OEMs to design
high-performance IP transport equipment. The
IXF6048 and IXF6012 can store an entire packet
or large amounts of small packets, while enabling
optimal equipment processing. This capability is
the result of a large on-chip FIFO, and allows
carriers to provide a much greater level of QoS
(Quality of Service).
The IXF6048 can operate at speeds ranging from
OC-1 to OC-48 and the IXF6012 can operate at
speeds ranging from OC-1 to OC-12. The
IXF6012 is pin-to-pin compatible with the
IXF6048, enabling OEMs to build highly
flexible equipment that can be easily upgraded as
the network grows. This flexibility also helps
extend the life and versatility of equipment, and
significantly reduce replacement costs. Intel's
software support, including device drivers and a
graphical user interface (GUI), enables OEMs to
quickly implement both the IXF6048 and
IXF6012. In addition, equipment becomes easily
adaptable for different speeds via software that
changes the configuration. With an extremely
configurable design that carries both ATM and IP,
the IXF6048 and IXF6012 cell/packet framers
simplify and accelerate the transporting of data
through today's multi-protocol network, and help
speed time-to-market.
Glossary
APS:
Automatic Protection Switching
ATM: Asynchronous
Transfer
Mode
BGA: Ball
Grid
Array
DWDM: Dense Wave Division Multiplexing
FIFO:
First In, First Out data buffer
IP: Internet
Protocol
OC: Optical
Carrier
POS:
Packet over SONET
SDH:
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, the
ITU-T (International) standard for digital
signal levels in a multiplexing hierarchy
SONET: Synchronous Optical Network, the
American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) standard for information
transmission via optically based
communications network
product brief
www.intel.com/IXA
OC-48 Solution:
OC-12 Solution:
IXF6048
OC-48
FRAMER
FIBER
MODULE
LOCAL
MEMORY
IXF1002
GBE MAC
Gigabit
PHY
IXP1200
NETWORK
PROCESSOR
IXF6402
ATM/POS
PROCESSOR
IXF6402
ATM/POS
PROCESSOR
GD16523
CDR/DEMUX
GD16524
CS MUX
IXF6012
OC-12
FRAMER
FIBER
MODULE
LOCAL
MEMORY
LXT1000
GBE
LOCAL
MEMORY
IXP1200
NETWORK
PROCESSOR
IXF440
10/100 MAC
LXT970
10/100BASE-T
IXF6401
ATM/POS
PROCESSOR
GD16591A
CDR/DEMUX
GD16592A
CS MUX
Benefits
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Allows connection at multiple speeds, enabling equipment
to be upgraded
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Can be configured for either network
s
Allows design of multi-service ATM/IP equipment
s
Enables connection to a wider range of IP/ATM layer devices
s
Provides real-time processing for Network Management
System (NMS)
s
Enables storage of entire packet, decreasing packet loss
on the network
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Accommodates large amount of small-packet processing
using FIFO as a buffer. This decouples the processing
power of the IP/ATM layer device from the constant flow
of data from the fiber
s
Allows design of protected, reliable equipment
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Enables implementation of equipment design with either a
thin layer or a full-blown SONET/SDH processing
Features
s
IXF6048
- Single mode: OC-48/OC-48c/OC-12, or
- Quad mode: OC-12c/OC-3c/OC-1
s
IXF6012
- Single mode: OC-12/OC-12c/OC-3, or
- Quad mode: OC-3/OC-3c/OC-1
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SONET/SDH processing
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ATM cell processing/POS processing
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Highly flexible and configurable ATM Utopia interface
or POS Utopia interface
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Serial access to DCC bytes and orderwires
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16-KB FIFO in single mode; 2-KB FIFO in quad mode
s
APS assistance
s
Extensive SONET/SDH processing
Order Number: PB-1011.1 Printed in USA/0600/7K/ASI/CR
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The Intel IX architecture is helping to provide a comprehensive
solution now and for the future of your business.
Key Applications
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ATM switches
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Layer 3 switches
s
Multi-service switches
s
Gigabit and terabit routers
s
DWDM equipment
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IP transport equipment
s
LAN/WAN interfaces
Support Products
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IXF6048 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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IXF6012 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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IXF6048 Demo Board
s
IXF6048 User Guide
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IXF6048 Datasheet
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IXF6012 Datasheet
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