IP•Tube T3

DS3 to Ethernet Converter

- ROI Measured in Weeks -

- Exploits Efficiency of Ethernet -

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SIZE

9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.5” (H)

Overview

T3 Voice, Video and Data Over IP

The IPTube T3 encapsulates DS3 circuits into IP Ethernet packets. The conversion of T3 circuits into packets enables organizations to dramatically reduce leased line costs by exploiting the efficiency of Ethernet networks. T3 Toll charges assessed by long distance and local carriers are eliminated or dramatically reduced for:

  • Competitive Local Exchanges
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Education: K-12 and Universities
  • Multi-Site Enterprises
  • Cellular Service Operators
  • Governments and Municipalities

Transparent Protocol and Signaling

The IPTube T3's transparent operation maintains the proprietary signaling required to support call conferencing, call forwarding, caller ID and SS7. Transparent support for Modem, Fax, or Data circuits. Preserves toll-quality voice across the network.

The IPTube T3's low latency T3 Over IP connection provides for the transparent interconnection of Private Branch Exchanges, Mobile Switching Centers, Telecom Switches and T3 based communication systems via: LANs, WANs, MANs, IP Satellite and Wireless Ethernet

Transparent Protocol and Signaling Diagram

IP•Tube T3 Standard Features

Service Quality Packet Prioritizing

The IPTube T3 uses the Type of Service byte in the IP packets to prioritize the encapsulated T3 frames. The setting of the TOS byte can be used to ensure that the real time TDM data from the IPTube T3 is ensured high priority. Additionally 802.1p/q VLAN tagging provides layer 2 prioritization.

Management Interface

Management of the IPTube T3's is accomplished with a Command Line Interface that is accessed through a Console or Telnet connection. Templates of the most common configuration provide for an Edit and Paste configuration. SNMP MIB I and II support, with traps, is a standard feature.

IP•Tube T3 Optional Features

Protector Option -PRO

The protector option utilizes the second LAN interface as a redundant path for the interconnection of the IP encapsulated T3 Circuit. The extension of the T3 circuit has a fault tolerant link that is configured to always on, or with switch over criteria.

Alternator Load Balancing Option -ALT

The IPTube T3-Alt Alternator option alternatively sends the IP packetized T3 frames on LAN 1 and LAN 2. The Alternator option enables the bandwidth required to transport T3 circuits to be split over two WAN connections.

Alternator Load Balancing Diagram

Rack Mount Kit

The IPTube family is ready for your most demanding central office or data center environments. With the Rack Mount Kit, IPTube products are easily installed in 19" and 23" racks. Easy access to both front and rear sides facilitates technician maintenance procedures.

Applications

T3 Private Line Services over IP

Multi-Site Enterprises, Cellular Service Providers, Education Districts, Universities, National, State and Local Government, and Municipalities incur significant recurring monthly costs for rigid-bandwidth leased lines used only for the interconnection of PBXs and Telecom switches.

The IPTube T3 provides organizations with the ability to interconnect their existing T3 Communication Systems over flexible bandwidth lines that are used to carry data, voice, and video. The Voice Only Leased Line Toll charges assessed by long distance and local carriers are eliminated or dramatically reduced by transporting voice traffic across LANs and WANs.

LANs

The most compelling option for the interconnection of T3 based systems is when it can be accomplished over a Local Area Network. The deployment of Fiber based LANS such as Gigabit Ethernet, provides organizations with high performance and high quality bandwidth that is especially well suited for the interconnection of PBXs and Telecom Switches.

WANs

Wide Area Networks that have sufficient bandwidth and Quality of Service provisioning result in very significant cost savings especially for Multinational Corporations.

Cellular Base Station Backhaul

IPTube T3s are used to provide transparent interconnection of the Base Stations, Base Station Controllers and Mobile Switching Centers over IP Ethernet packet-switched networks.

Cellular phone service providers are able to save substantially by converting to a packet switch network from circuit based TDM leased lines.

Broadband Service Providers

Companies, that are able to provide IP Ethernet access networks generate new revenue by offering traditional T3 leased line and private line services, such as:

Cable Operators

Cable operators connect traditional T3 leased line and private line services over their hybrid fiber coax (HFC) cable networks. HFC Cable network latency typically requires echo cancellation.

Metropolitan Area Networks

Metropolitan carriers with IP or Ethernet access networks deliver traditional leased line and private line services.

Utilities

Utilities generate new revenue by offering traditional T3 leased line and private line services over their fiber or power line networks.

Incumbent Carriers

Telcos reduce costs by delivering profitable leased and private line services over their flexible Ethernet infrastructures.

CLEC PBX Back Haul

The IPTube T3 provides CLECs with a way to back haul T3 DS0s from a customer’s phone systems over their Internet connection. The back hauled DS0s are connected to the CLECs phone switch for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Networks. Local Exchange Carriers are able to offer an economical alternative to the local Phone Company.

Wireless Ethernet

Connecting phone systems across a wireless Ethernet connection has a return on investment that is measured in weeks. Eliminating the wired connection for the T3 based communication equipment is made possible with the IPTube T3s Over Ethernet capability.

Wireless Ethernet Diagram

International Toll Bypass

The IPTube T3's most dramatic cost savings is when it is used for the international interconnections of TDM based telecommunication equipment.

Specifications

LAN Network Interface
  • One 10/100BaseT Full/Half Ethernet (2nd LAN requires Switch)
  • Autonegotiation or Configurable Speed and Duplex
LAN Network Protocols Supported
  • IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP
T3 Specifications
  • One or two Port Models
  • Connects directly to T3 or DS3
  • Framing - M13, C, Unframed 
T3 Over IP Protocol
  • TDM Over IP
  • Circuit Extension Services Over IP - CESOIP
  • Low Latency Mode: 500 micro seconds
  • Comprehensive Clocking: Internal, Network, Adaptive
Management
  •  Telnet support with Edit and Paste Template Files
  • Console Port for Out of Band Management
  • SNMP support (MIB I, MIB II) configurable traps 
  • Remote config., monitoring, & reset
  • Telco Diagnostics: Local Loop, Remote Loop
TFTP Online Upgrade Capable (FLASH ROMs)
  • IPTube is fully operational during upgrade
Quality of Service Support
  • IP Type of Service (TOS) CLI configurable
  • IANA Registered UDP Port 3175
  • 802.1p/q VLAN tagging provides level 2 prioritization
Regulatory
  • CE
  • Safety -IEC60950
  • EMC - CFR 47 Part 15 Sub Part B:2002,
  • EN55022:1994+A1&A2, EN55024, 
  • ICES-003 1997, CISPR 22 Level A
  • Telecom Part68
Rear Panel/Power
  • 12-24 VDC, 1.0A. International Adapters Available
  • Screw Locking Connector
  • Optional -48V 0.25 Amp
  • Dimensions: 9" (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.50” (H)

Ordering Information

Chassis Slot Card: IP-Tube T3

Part No.

Description

046-4500-01

IPTube T3 - Full DS3 Over IP, Standalone with Single DS3

CH-046-4500-01

IPTube T3 - Full DS3 over IP for CHASSIS, CHUB-E Slot Card Version with Single DS3

Optional Features

Optional Features

PRO

Protector Option, Fault Tolerant Network Interconnect. The protector option utilizes the second LAN interface as a redundant path for the interconnection of the IP encapsulated data. The extension of the IP-Tube has a fault tolerant link that is configured to always on, or with switch over criteria.  Learn more.

ALT

Alternator Load Balancing Option, Load Balancing Inverse Mux

Power Supply Options

Power Supply Options

094-2418

90-220 VAC Universal International/Domestic Adapter

094-2418-R

DUAL REDUNDANT, 90-220 VAC Adapter

094-N48V

Internal Power Module, -48 VDC Screw Terminals

094-N48V-02

DUAL REDUNDANT, -48 VDC Screw Terminals

094-1500

WIREDC Option, +24 VDC Screw Terminals

094-WIREDC-R

DUAL REDUNDANT, +24VDC

Rack Mount Options

Rack Mount Option

095-1000

Rack Mount Kit - for single 7" products (Fits both 19" and 23" racks)

095-2000

2 unit 19" x 1RU Rack Mount Kit for 7" products

094-WIREDC-R

DUAL REDUNDANT, +24VDC

095-3000-RTANG

Right Angle Wall Mount Bracket Kit

So What's Next?

WE’RE READY!

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