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Megaplex-4
Next-Generation Multiservice
Access Node

RADs Megaplex-4 is a high-performance, high-capacity multiservice access

concentrator for delivering legacy and next-generation ser vices over TDM
and packet switched transport networks (PSN).
The Megaplex-4 is now enhanced with RADs Distributed NF V (D-NF V)
module, enabling future integration of software functions and applications,
such as routing, firewall, encryption, SCADA, and more.

D-NFV
by RAD

Part of
RADs Service Assured
Networking Solutions

Part of
RADs Service Assured
Access Solutions

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Next-Generation Multiservice Access Node

Key Takeaways:
Seamless migration to next-generation communication networks hybrid Ethernet/
TDM architecture in a single device reduces costs and simplifies operations
Most comprehensive multiservice support in the market maximizes flexibility for a
large variety of service provider, utility, transportation and government applications
Carrier-grade Ethernet ensures service quality and lowers OpEx with SLA validation
and performance monitoring
Maximum service uptime and resiliency for mission-critical applications with multiple
redundancy protocols
Future-proof D-NFV (Distributed NFV) the easiest way to introduce new services
and applications on existing platforms
Field-proven solution, deployed worldwide

Use Megaplex for:

| Hybrid TDM and Ethernet Access for Business Service Providers

| Substation Multiservice Operational Network for Power Utilities

| Distance and Differential Protection Communications for Power Utilities

| Mass Public Transportation Communications

| Air Traffic Control and Maritime Communications

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RADview

Business
Customer Site

Business
Customer Site

PBX

E1/T1

GbE

Central Office

ETX/ASMi

PBX

Central Office

SHDSL/
FO

SHDSL/
FO

E1/T1/
ETH

ETH

GbE

PSN

Megaplex with
D-NFV Module

E1/T1/
ETH

Megaplex with
D-NFV Module
STM-1/
STM-4
OC-3/
OC-12

Router

SDH/
SONET

ETX/ASMi

ETH

STM-1/
STM-4
OC-3/
OC-12

Router

Service Assurance

Hybrid TDM and Ethernet Access for Business Service Providers

RADview

ETH

ETH

Hot Line

Hot Line

IED

IED

Voice

Megaplex-4 with
D-NFV Module

Megaplex-4 with
D-NFV Module

Voice

SDH/SONET
Dry Contacts

Dry Contacts
RTU

RTU

Teleprotection
ETH

ETX-5

Teleprotection
ETH

10 GbE
PSN
ETX-5

E1/T1

ETX-5

Substation Multiservice Operational Network for Power Utilities

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Quick Specs:
Hybrid Ethernet and TDM architecture maps any traffic to any network SDH/SONET or PSN
Full-scale pseudowire standard support to deliver TDM traffic over packet
MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0-certified with traffic management, performance monitoring
and Ethernet OAM
Ethernet security features including 802.1x and MACsec
Carrier-class reliability with hardware, service and system redundancy
Multiservice support with TDM, PSTN, data, Ethernet, and dedicated Teleprotection
interfaces
Pluggable x86 D-NFV server module for hosting virtual functions and applications
Easy-to-use RADview management tool

Megaplex-4 Distributed NFV Applications

The Megaplex-4 offers an x86 D-NFV module for hosting virtual functions (VFs) and applications.
The D-NFV module runs on DNFV-OS, which includes standard KVM hypervisor and OpenStack
compute node to support RAD VFs and third-party applications. RADview D-NFV Orchestrator
enables easy VF download. Supported applications include:
Router
Virtual router for hosted public clouds and branch CPE deployments
Cryptography
Standard AES 256-bit cipher encryption/decryption of L2-L4 traffic
Firewall
Unified threat management for provider-managed SMB services
Packet Analyzer
Troubleshooting-on-demand from the customer edge using a packet sniffer VF
WAN Optimization
Eliminates content duplication, handles compression and optimizes latency

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Specifications are subject to change without prior notification. The RAD name, logo and logotype, are registered trademarks of RAD Data Communications Ltd. RAD product
names are trademarks of RAD Data Communications Ltd. 2014 RAD Data Communications. All rights reserved. Catalog number 802659 Version 12/14
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