RAD Data comm 4-Wire Symmetrical VDSL Modem ASM-60 - Manual (Page 19)

Overview 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
ASM-60 is a VDSL (Very High-bitrate Digital Subscriber Line) modem handling
high data rates. ASM-60 supports HSSI DTE interface, and several Ethernet
interface modules, which allow LAN-to-LAN connectivity using VDSL technology.
Working in full duplex over 4-wire link, the modem can be configured to operate
at the data rates of up to 10.240 Mbps.
Versions
ASM-60 is available in the two following versions:
• ASM-60/CO, for the central office deployment
• ASM-60/CPE, for customer premises deployment.
Application
Figure 1-1 shows a typical application for ASM-60, connecting the LANs over a
4-wire line.
ASM-60/CO ASM-60/CPE
LAN LAN
Central Office Customer Premises
4-wire
2.0 km (1.2 miles)
Figure 1-1. Typical ASM-60 Application