T-Metro 7224 from Telco Systems

Designed as a provider edge device, the T-Metro 7224 can augment a carrier’s network architecture by replacing the L2 aggregation with a full MPLS PE solution. By moving more intelligence into the aggregation layer, the carrier reduces the costs and complexities associated with the core equipment, while improving the efficiencies of their network and offering a better customer experience. The T-Metro 7224 extends Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), QoS, multicast, and IPv6 features into Ethernet access and aggregation networks. Multiple transport options including VPLS, 802.1ad and the ability to support up to 256K MAC addresses provide the greatest degree of flexibility and scalability in the metro access network to support large-scale MPLS-based Ethernet VPNs to E-Line, E-LAN and E-Tree connectivity at Layer 2. Future support for MPLS-TP will be available upon ratification of the standard.

The T-Metro 7224 is equipped with a full complement of Ethernet OAM tools to support end-to-end service management and ensure true quality of service in the metro access network. These OAM features plus HQoS offer the mechanisms needed to ensure service delivery regardless of bandwidth availability.

The T-Metro’s flexible design can support eight fixed 10/100/1000BaseT or SFP-based 100/1000Base FX/X ports; 16 SFP 100BaseFX ports; and four XFP-based 10 Gigabit ports. HQoS and enhanced MPLS are supported on all ports. The system is built around the Company’s Linux-based BiNOX operating system.