Alcatel-Lucent MDR-8000 - Manual (Page 15)

15 Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Packet Plus
historically these applications have
been addressed by multiline systems,
there are some drawbacks to that
approach. With a MultiChannel
configuration, each working channel
has 100% equipment protection,
unlike multiline systems that share
a single protect channel across each
working channel. This provides
higher reliability, and can protect
against hardware failures on multiple
channels. Also, switching restrictions
based on priority are eliminated.
By removing the requirement for a
separate protection channel,
frequency coordination is simplified
and spectrum is freed up for an
additional working channel.
Likewise, by eliminating the
multiline switch functions,
maintenance is greatly simplified.
The MDR-8000 Packet Plus
MultiChannel hardware and software
is totally compatible with all other
configurations of the radio. The
common network management
and maintenance practices were
designed to simplify operation.
Summary
The MDR-8000 was a breakthrough design at its introduction, and the
forward-thinking platform is so advanced that it continues to lead the
industry today. With unmatched capabilities for meeting unique customer
requirements, the MDR-8000 Packet Plus is unrivaled in its flexibility and
performance. Whether the need is for low capacity versus high capacity,
TDM versus Ethernet, or short-haul versus long-haul transmission, the
MDR-8000 Packet Plus offers configurations to provide any level of
protection or path availability. When your network requirements call for
wireless transmission, the logical choice is to look to the microwave experts
at Alcatel-Lucent. Let us put our expertise to work for you by demonstrating
how the MDR-8000 Packet Plus can satisfy your specific applications.
Network Expertise
In addition to having the most
complete microwave portfolio
in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent
is also able to offer our customers
complete, integrated systems,
incorporating numerous technologies
from our broad portfolio of
telecommunications products. Our
design and engineering expertise
incorporates virtually all aspects
of telecommunications networks.
We also offer powerful network
management platforms to give
customers end-to-end visibility
and control over complex networks
with multiple products.
With all these technologies, we
give our customers several choices
on how to build their networks. We
are there every step of the way to
help you make the best use of the
right products to meet your needs.
And when we put these products
together to form a custom solution
to meet your needs, our first-hand
experience assures that everything
works seamlessly. Alcatel-Lucent’s
ownership of the technology in the
systems we sell gives our customers
more options, more depth and
greater peace of mind.
MDR-8000 Packet Plus
MultiChannel Configuration –
Four OC-3s or 1.2 Gb/s in a Single 7' Rack