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Table of Contents
Agenda Pages
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1 What is the ISAM Family?
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Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM) family
MDU/Cabinet
The figures on the slide shows equipment based on eXtreme Density (older) equipment
and Flexible Density equipment practice (NEP=New equipment practice)
Focus in this presentation is copper delivery: 7302 and 7330 ISAM
Solutions for different environments
7302 ISAM (multi-DSL, VDSL, SHDSL)
7330 ISAM FTTN (multi-DSL, VDSL, SHDSL)
Access Manager (ISAM) family supports a range of deployment practices including:
7302 ISAM for DSL-focused deployments from large COs
7330 ISAM fiber to the Node (FTTN) for smaller COs or serving area interface
locations and remote outside plant locations
7330 ISAM FTTN Remote Expansion Module (REM) for multi-dwelling units and
small remote outside plant locations
7330 ISAM Remote aggregator (RA).Providing 2x10GB uplinks to connect
REMs/SEMs.
Onto the 7330 ISAM FTTN and/or RA we can connect expansion modules to it.
These expansion modules are equivalent to to adding remote LT unit(s) to the
host
- 7356 ISAM FTTB Remote Expansion Module (REM) (based on FD HW) for multi-
dwelling units and cabinets. This provides an extension of ISAM deployment into FTTN &
larger FTTB
- 7357 ISAM FTTN Sealed Expansion Module (SEM) for multi-dwelling units and
small remote outside plant locations. Extension of ISAM deployment into FTTC. FTTC/B
complement to cabinet deployment – reach 100% coverage
Unlike the 7356 and the 7357, which are remote LT unit(s), the Alcatel-Lucent 7354
Intelligent
ISAM Product Services
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Intro and Manager (ISAM)5 Fiber-to-the-Building
Architecture (FTTB) Remote
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(RU) is a stand-alone unit. It is compact full-service IP access node for MDU and
bi t d l t d i d t d li t 100Mb VDSL2 (24 t )) Æ
Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM) family
ONT
fiber
access
Focus in this presentation is copper delivery: 7302 and 7330 ISAM, this slide gives a
short overview of the GPON solutions.
The Main CO device is the 7342 ISAM FTTU (GPON)
7342 ISAM GPON for higher bandwidth Gigabit passive optical network (GPON)-
focused deployments from COs
Alcatel-Lucent supports a comprehensive list of ONT (Optical Network Termination)
equipment, both indoor and outdoor deployment and both for residential and
business use
FTTB Æ Fiber To The Building: different possibilities, depending on needs:
24 VDLS2 ports
24 POTS + 12 GE interfaces + optional RF
8 VDLS2 + 4 GE Interfaces + optional RF + optional splitters
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ISAM product portfolio overview
Internet
7330 ISAM FTTN DSL/voice/P2P
Ethernet-fed
24x 7357 ISAM FTTB SEM
DSL/Voice/P2P
Distributed
VDSL2/ADSL2+/ADSL2/…
DSLAM
VDSL2
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DSL/Voice/P2P
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7302 ISAM – Product highlights
Service hub
• Up to 8 FE/GE for uplinks &
subtending
• Link aggregation
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The 7302 ISAM as depicted over here is mainly used for central office (CO)
deployment.
The picture on top is of the 7302 XD ISAM (see later) and the picture below of the 7302
FD ISAM (see later).
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7330 ISAM – Product highlights
Service hub
• Up to 8 FE/GE for uplinks &
subtending + 2 XFP for RA
7330 ISAM RA
9 • Link aggregation
The 7330 ISAM FTTN (Fiber To The Neighborhood) has the same feature set as the 7302
ISAM, except for the number of lines attached (scalability).
FTTN system is a compact remote IP DSLAM designed to address the growing need for a
deep fibre access solution
Targeted market:
small number of lines
remote deployment
Apart from the 7330 FTTN Host CO device, which can still terminated DSL subscribe
lines directly (allowing from 4 to 10 LTs, depending on equipment practice), there is
now also the 7330 RA (Remote Aggregator). The 7330 RA only supports the
aggregation of REM and SEM devices (not direct DSL termination any more).
Remark: 7330 FTTN has 24Gbps switching capacity, whereas the 7330 RA has a
capacity of 44Gbps
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Interfaces
Subtending Links
• FE/GE Optical/Electrical
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Logically, the 7330 FTTN host and the REM(s) behave as one single ISAM. The REM has
splitter and LT functionality and is managed as if it is a LT board inserted in the
FTTN host.
On the 7302 you have the possibility to have FE optical interfaces via one of the
available NT I/O cards on XD hardware (ECNC-B) see later. This card however is not
insertable in the 7330 FTTN unit. Therefore FE Optical network links are not possible
in 7330 deployment to the network. Via the NELT card (see later), FE towards the
end-user is supported on the FD equipment practice.
host (H)
Remote Expansion Module (REM)
Sealed Expansion Module (SEM)
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2 General topologies
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The ISAM in the access network
any ISAM
ADSL IP-DSLAM
Ethernet
k*FE/GE
l*FE/GE Switch
IP Edge
Router
GE
ISAM EMAN
ADSL NSP IP backbone
GE
FE/GE
m*FE NSP IP backbone
ISAM
ADSL
n*FE
ADSL
FE/GE
p*FE/GE
NSP IP backbone
FE/GE
ISAM
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At the user side, the ISAM terminates ADSL/ADSL2/Re-ADSL/ADSL2+, SHDSL & VDSL
links. It is also possible to terminate a limited number of Fast Ethernet or Gigabit
Ethernet links (FE/GE).
At the network side, the ISAM terminates GE or FE links. In case of more than 1 FE or
1 GE, Ethernet link aggregation can be used. The Ethernet links can also be
connected to 1 or more Ethernet switches. The Ethernet switches forward the frames
over the Ethernet based aggregation access network until it reaches the IP Edge
Router of the corresponding network service provider. At the IP Edge Router, the
frame enters the IP backbone of the network service provider. The ISAM can also be
connected directly to the IP Edge router, in which case the Ethernet aggregation
network is reduced to 1 or more parallel Ethernet links.
At the user side it is also possible to connect subtending IP-DSLAMs. It is possible for
example to connect ISAMs in cascading model. The last system can be any IPDSLAM,
e.g. an ISAM/FTTN, or an Alcatel ASAM with an Ethernet uplink (FENT or GENT) or
any other kind of DSLAM with Ethernet uplink.
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Cascading topology
Cascading topology
• link aggregation (n*FE/GE)
• no strict limitation on the number of subtended ISAMs.
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The cascaded topology allows installing shelves and racks in a chain. The so-called
subtended system is connected to the main system through a subtending interface
(such as Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet) and shares the network interface of the
main system. Depending on the exact purpose (expanding to large DSLAMs in certain
central offices and/or increasing coverage in the network by positioning DSLAMs at as
many locations as possible), the subtended systems can be located near the main
system (=co-location) or at a remote location.
There is no strict limitation on the number of subtended ISAMs. Each ISAM has its own
free running clock. Of course, the available and necessary bandwidth has to be
taken into account.
Note that also other types of DSLAMs can be cascaded of an ISAM via Fast or Gigabit
Ethernet interfaces: 730x ASAM, 730x ASAM-c, 7324 RU, non Alcatel DSLAMs.
Sometimes, the cascaded topology is also referred to as the daisy-chained topology.
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Star topology
Star topology
• limitations: number of physical interfaces
7302 ISAM
• link aggregation (n*FE/GE)
N * FE/GigE
7302 ISAM
EMAN node
7302 ISAM
7302 ISAM
xDSL
Ethernet
DSLAM
xDSL
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A 7302 ISAM can also be used as an aggregation multiplexer to collect traffic from
multiple directly connected subtended DSLAMs. Rather than adding subtending
levels, we then create a star architecture. Again, other DSLAMs can be subtended
through FE/GigE and the subtended systems can be located near the main system or
not.
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Ring topology
7302 ISAM
N * FE/GigE
7302 ISAM
N * FE/GigE
xDSL
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It is possible to put the ISAM in a ring architecture, i.e. a special case of the cascading
architecture where the last system of the chain has yet another uplink to the EMAN
network as well.
The maximum number of devices in the ring is 8, because of delay when using RSTP.
Such a limitation does not exist on STP, but due to the long time it takes for STP to
adapt to changes in the topology, STP should not be used.
Another option is to use MSTP, where it’s possible to have different topologies for
different VLANs. See chapter on Spanning Tree Protocol, later.
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Subtending vs. Expansion topologies (1/2)
CO CO or Cabinet 7342
Cabinet/MDU
7302
7356 REM
7330 RA
7357 SEM
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The 7330 FTTN host supports the 7356 ISAM FTTB REM (Remote Extension Module) and
the 7357 SEM (Sealed Extension Module)
Each REM/SEM is equivalent to adding a single remote LT unit to the host.
An 7330 ISAM FTTN shelf that is functioning as a host shelf, supports up to 12 remote
LT units (≥R3.3).
The 7330 ISAM RA can support upto 24 remote LT units
The Alcatel-Lucent 7354 Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM) Fiber-to-the-
Building (FTTB) Remote Unit (RU) is a compact full-service IP access node for MDU
and cabinet deployments, designed to deliver up to 100Mbps over VDSL2 (24 ports).
See chapter later in this presentation.
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Subtending vs. Expansion topologies (2/2)
subtending
• connecting multiple ISAM systems (7302 CO or 7330 host)
via Ethernet subtending links
• standalone nodes: each node provides the Ethernet switch and aggregation function and
is managed separately
expansion
• connecting ISAM host shelf (7330 only) with remote LTs,
via expansion links (optical)
• switch and aggregation function in host shelf only
• one system: host shelves are managed together as a single system
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Terminology and interfaces (1/3)
NT Subtending
•GE/FE
•optical/electrical
Contr
function Control links
•FE - electrical
User link
network link •GE/FE
•GE/FE •optical/electrical
•optical/electrical
Aggr
Eth Function
ASAM links LT
•GE - electrical
Physical user links
•ADSL/ADSL2/READSL2
•ADSL2+
•VDSL2 - EFM
•SHDSL – EFM or ATM
•Optical Ethernet
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Control Link: only when using the ECNT-A on the XD equipment practice, is a dedicated
Internal interfaces:
SHUB port used for Control Links (hence only 7 uplink ports can be used).
External interfaces
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Terminology and interfaces (2/3)
Physical user links
•ADSL/ADSL2/READSL2
•ADSL2+
•VDSL2 - EFM REM/
•SHDSL – EFM or ATM SEM
•Optical Ethernet LT
expansion links
•GE - optical
Physical user links
7330 ISAM •ADSL/ADSL2/READSL2
FTTN HOST •ADSL2+
GENC •VDSL2 - EFM
network link NCNC •SHDSL – EFM or ATM
•GE opt./elect. •Optical Ethernet
•FE electrical.
Contr
function LT
ASAM links
Eth •GE - electrical
Aggr
Function User link
•GE/FE
•optical/electrical
NT
Subtending
•GE/FE
•optical/electrical
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Terminology and interfaces (3/3)
7330 ISAM RA
network link expansion links
•GE SFP •GE - optical
•10GE XFP
Contr
function Down
Or
Expansion
Eth Links
Aggr
Function User link
•GE/FE
•optical/electrical
NT
Subtending
•GE/FE
•optical/electrical
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3 Hardware
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The ISAM building blocks
Aggregation Control
External FE
function (SHUB) link
ethernet
802.3 links GE/FE AGGR-
port 1->max 7/8
OBC GE
0*Æ y* LT module SP
802.3 802.3
GE port expansion port
Links
1 x*
… …
SMAS ASAM links
SP
OBC LT module
The IWF handles frame forwarding, including sophisticated filtering and traffic
management (QoS), all at the line rate of the transport medium.
Internally the ISAM is Ethernet based. As a result of this, the IWF will, in case of DSL
interfaces with ATM transport mode, also remove ATM/AAL layer.
Line termination modules ( located on LT-boards), are connected to the aggregation
function via the ASAM-ports or expansion port Æ the line card can be a separate box
(REM) (which doesn’t behave as a standalone node!).
Links between aggregation function and LT-boards are called ASAM-links.
Links between aggregation function and REM are called expansion-links.
The remaining ports on the service hub can be allocated to uplink interfaces (connecting to
the upstream E-MAN), to subtending interfaces (connecting to downstream Ethernet
DSLAMs) or to user Interfaces (connecting directly to 802.3 subscribers).
IEEE 802.1d STP and IEEE 802.1w RSTP are supported on network ports only.
IEEE 802.3ad Link aggregation is supported on network ports and subtending ports.
The max. number of LT’s and the max. number of uplinks depends on the equipment
practice.
The packet processing architecture of the ISAM family is future-safe and specifically
designed for multimedia and business service delivery over IP/Ethernet aggregation
networks.
The Control and Management function is required for maintenance and operations, remote
inventory information, shelf management. As the name indicates, this function
implements the management plane of the system and part of the control plane, in
particular the part related to subscriber management which is typically not found in an
Ethernet switch product. The Control function is distributed over multiple general-
purpose processors, managing the system, service hub and LT modules in a hierarchical
way.
The ACU (alarm Control unit) module provides collection & distribution of equipment &
customer alarms.
The clock module generates the system clock. It consists of a local oscillator which can
optionally be locked to an external reference clock (BITS).
The TAU (Test Access unit) function provides access to an external line test head (for
Metallic Test Access) and provides control of the MTA relays on the splitter modules.
Manages the switching of signals between the MTA ports (located on the PWIO-B) and
subscriber lines (connected to appliques).
The Power function is the interface point to the external DC power supply systems and
provides power monitoring, filtering, distribution and securing functionality.
The 802.3 Port function provides the physical layer interface for Ethernet ports. Electrical
auto-sensing 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports and optical FE/GE ports on SFPs are supported.
Server modules can be plugged into LT slots. Instead of providing subscriber connectivity,
they typically provide an auxiliary central processing function, e.g. the ISAM-V IVPS (ISAM
voice Packet Server) module, which provides a centralized signalling interface to the call
server or softswitch. Server modules are not discussed in this presentation, nor indicated
on the drawing. They are discussed in separate dedicated courses.
SMAS module Æ System MAC Address storage.
The SMAS module is integrated on a remote inventory PROM that contains the MAC
address of the ISAM (NT). Upon booting up of the ISAM, the MAC address is read by the
active NT (orIntro
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for each port on the SHUB, are derived from the system MAC address that is stored on the
SMAS PROM
LT module for xDSL
LT
OBC
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The figure shows a schematical view of the line termination (LT) module in case of
XDSL, indicating the main functional blocks.
High-Pass Filter (HPF)
The incoming xDSL signal first passes a HPF to separate the data portion of the signal
(higher frequencies) from the PSTN signal (lower frequencies)
xDSL modem
The xDSL modem module (also known as MDM = MoDem Module) is the xDSL PHYsical
interface (PHY) of the LT
ATM/Eth InterWorking Function
The InterWork Function Module (IWFM) on the LT provides following functions:
the termination of ATM - reassembly of datapackets
traffic management
packet forwarding and filtering
other layer 2/3 protocols
On board Controller
The On board Controller module (OBC-M) on the LT provides following functions:
board control signals
board ID signals
information storage (EEPROM)
DHCP functionality
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LT module for VDSL
Ethernet x/ATM x/ATM/xDSL
ADSL POTS ADSL POTS ADSL
LT
OBC ADSL
modem
TM
High Pass
A
X/
Filter
Backplane i/f
ATM / ETH VDSL from connector
Forwarding X/ETH
modem
Backplane
engine
i/f to NT
Ethernet Ethernet/VDSL
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The figure shows a schematical view of the line termination (LT) module in case of
VDSL, indicating the main functional blocks.
High-Pass Filter (HPF)
The incoming VDSL signal first passes a HPF to separate the data portion of the signal
(higher frequencies) from the PSTN signal (lower frequencies).
VDSL modem
The VDSL modem module is the VDSL physical interface (PHY) of the LT
The InterWork Function Module (IWFM) on the VDSL LT provides following functions:
traffic management
packet forwarding and filtering
other layer 2/3 protocols
On board Controller
The On board Controller module (OBC-M) on the LT provides following functions:
board control signals
board ID signals
information storage (EEPROM)
DHCP functionality
From NVLT-C onwards, ADSL and VDSL2 will be supported on the same board
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LT module for SHDSL
LT
SHDSL
OBC
modem
M
AT
X/
Backplane (ATM)/Eth Backplane i/f
i/f to NT IWF from connector
X/
ET
H SHDSL
modem
Ethernet Ethernet/SHDSL
SHDSL SHDSL
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The figure shows a schematically view of the line termination (LT) module in case of
SHDSL, indicating the main functional blocks.
On the SHDSL LT module you will not find any High-Pass Filter since SHDSL is using the
full spectrum. There can be no overlay with POTS or ISDN!
SHDSL modem
The SHDSL modem module is the SHDSL physical interface of the LT.
The InterWork Function Module (IWFM) on the SHDSL LT provides following functions:
traffic management
packet forwarding and filtering
other layer 2/3 protocols
SHDSL can be ATM based or EFM based.
Depending on the technology used by the SHDSL modem the IWF on the SHDSL LT
module will provide termination of ATM or EFM and forward datapackets
(Ethernet or IP).
On board Controller
The On board Controller module (OBC-M) on the LT provides following functions:
board control signals
board ID signals
information storage (EEPROM)
DHCP functionality
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4 Equipment Practice
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Equipment practice is mainly about the mechanical and electrical aspects of the equipment:
physical dimensions,
number of shelves allowed in a rack,
power feeding,
electro magnetic interference
…
In this course we are covering eXtreme Density equipment practice (XD) as well as Flexible
Density equipment practice(FD).
FD equipment practice is the successor of the XD equipment practice.
For both equipment practices, ISAM 7302 and ISAM 7330 FTTN products will be covered.
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Migration towards FD (Flexible Density)
ASAM Family
ISAM Family
SD HD UD XD FD
Smooth migration
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Main reason for going towards FD equipment practice is cost reduction, through a
redesign of the chassis!
OSP: OutSide Plant
MDU: Multi-Dwelling Unit
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Equipment practice
eXtreme Density - XD
• ISAM 7302 16 slot ETSI
o dedicated shelf for line boards
o dedicated shelf for splitters
• ISAM 7330 FTTN 4 slot ETSI
o line and splitter boards are in same shelf
• Remote Expansion Module
o 1 line board and 1 splitter board in a separate enclosure behaving as a remote LT connecting to
an 7330 FTTN host shelf
Flexible Density – FD
• universal slot concept allows any mix of xDSL LTs, splitters, fiber LTs, voice cards in
the same shelf
o NT-B slot + NT I/O slot can be used as LT slot
• ISAM 7302 16/18 slot ETSI
• ISAM 7330 FTTN 8/10 slot ETSI
• Remote expansion Module (FTTB 7356)
o 1 line board ,1 splitter board and/or 1 POTS board in a separate enclosure behaving as remote
LT’s connecting to an 7330 FTTN host shelf.
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