ETX-5300A Ethernet Service Aggregation Platform
(now commonly referred to as ETX-5)
ETX-5300A Ethernet Service Aggregation Platform from RAD
Key Points:
• Multi-10GbE and GbE, fully redundant carrier-grade Ethernet access aggregation platform
• Access Ethernet aggregation with ENNI demarcation and OAM grooming
• Fully-redundant small form-factor, 3U modular system with up to 80 GbE and 16 10GbE interfaces
• CE2.0-compliant carrier-grade Ethernet services
• STM-1/OC-3 TDM services based on CESoPSN and SAToP pseudowires
RAD’s ETX-5300A is a powerful access aggregation platform for SLA-based services, Ethernet business services,
legacy TDM service emulation and mobile backhaul, over GbE and 10GbE Ethernet access. It is also ideal for
carrier-to-carrier connectivity applications complying with MEF 26, as well as for high capacity grooming of
Ethernet OAM and performance monitoring sessions.
This 3U modular system features high port density for space-restricted facilities, delivering up to 100 Gbps of
user throughput.
ETX-5300A features non-blocking architecture, allowing wire-speed forwarding for all packet sizes. It is
designed for high availability and
“Service Always-On”.
RAD ETX-5300A INTEROPERABILITY
Carrier TCO (total cost of ownership) reduction is achieved by combining diverse functionalities in a single
device. It aggregates Ethernet traffic from a simple CPE or works with RAD’s ETX carrier Ethernet demarcation
devices and IPmux TDM pseudowire gateways. Together, they provide a complete access solution that allows
service providers to build their own optimized access network– both TDM and packet-based – over Ethernet, IP or
MPLS.
ETX-5300A SERVICES
CE2.0-compliant Ethernet services include:
• E-Line (EPL and EVPL) for LAN-to- LAN, VoIP and IP-VPN connectivity, as well as for storage and dedicated
Internet access
• E-LAN (EP-LAN and EVP-LAN) for multipoint Layer-2 VPN, transparent LAN services and multicast networks
• E-Access for reaching the service provider’s out-of-franchise subscriber locations as part of
providing an end-to-end service
• 2G, 3G, HSPA, and LTE transport.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
ETX-5300A efficiently handles multi-priority traffic on a per-flow basis. Its ultra-high capacity enables
simultaneous processing of thousands
of service flows. With ultra-fast, hardware-based processing capabilities, the
RAD ETX-5300A performs OAM and PM measurements in microseconds with maximum
precision.
RESILIENCY
ETX-5300A functions as a fully redundant aggregation and demarcation point that enables end-to
end visibility and smooth service handoff. ETX-5300A offers various tools to ensure continuous availability and sub-
50ms restoration in the event of network outages.
RAD ETX-5300A TIMING AND SYNCHRONIZATION
Incorporating RAD’s SyncToP synchronization and timing over packet feature set, ETX-5300A utilizes
standard technologies to ensure highly
accurate clock recovery and distribution, using IEEE-1588v2 grand master functionality over both the
physical and packet layers.
MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
The RAD ETX-5300A can be managed via RADview-EMS, RAD’s carrier-class NMS for Windows and Unix.
ETX-5300A also supports a variety of access protocols, including CLI over Telnet, SNMPv3, and TFTP.
Incorporated security features include Secure Shell (SSH), Web-based, SNMPv3, RADIUS and Terminal Access
Controller Access-Control System (TACACS+).
STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS
Chassis
ETX-5300A/AC Chassis with fan unit, AC power supply and AC power inlet
ETX-5300A/ACDC Chassis with fan unit, AC and DC power supplies, AC and DC power inlets
ETX-5300A/ACR Chassis with fan unit, two AC power supplies and two AC power inlets
ETX-5300A/DC Chassis with fan unit, DC power supply and DC power inlet
ETX-5300A/DCR Chassis with fan unit, two DC power supplies and two DC power inlets
Main and I/O Cards
ETX-5300A-MC/4 XFP/AT Main card with four 10GbE ports, XFP slots, advanced timing capabilities
ETX-5300A-ETH/20XGE/SFP GbE card with 20 GbE ports, SFP slots
ETX-5300A-ETH/20XGE/UTP GbE card with 20 GbE ports, UTP
ETX-5300A-ETH/2X10GE/XFP 10GbE card with two 10GbE ports,XFP slots
ETX-5300A-MS/CH/S4 SDH/SONET card with four channelized STM-1/OC-3 ports, SFP slots
Service Cards
ETX-5300A-FAN Fan unit
ETX-5300A-PS/AC AC power supply
ETX-5300A-PS/DC DC power supply
ETX-5300A-PSI AC power inlet
RAD ETX-5300A product data sheet (pdf)
