TransXpress

Synchronous Multiplexer
SMA1K

Ultra compact synchronous multiplexer

with protected STM1
line interfaces and full
connectivity for up to
63 x 2-Mbit/s tributary
interfaces.

Ultra compact Single/Dual Card STM-1

Multiplexer for Local and Core Transport
Networks
The highly-integrated synchronous multiplexer
SMA1K offers an ultra
compact solution for Add/
Drop or Terminal applications in Synchronous Digital
Hierarchy (SDH) based
networks. It has been
optimized for STM-1
aggregate line rates
(155 Mbit/s). In the smallest possible configuration
as an unprotected Terminal Multiplexer (TMX) the
SMA1K consists of one
card only. A fully protected
Add/Drop Multiplexer
(ADM) or Terminal Multiplexer (TMX) is made up
of two cards. Submoduls
(Baby Boards) can be
fitted onto the main cards
to allow easy extension of
trib capacity up to
63x2 Mbit/s.

SMA1K Main Features

The SMA1K offers true STM-1
synchronous multiplex capability in
a very small physical outline, while
retaining a high degree of versatility to cover many of the standard
applications encountered in
todays transport networks. Pointto point, chain and ring topologies
are supported, with full access to
the STM-1 aggregate. Onboard
tributary modules offer flexibility,
even if space is at a premium.

Its ultra compact SMart housing

makes the SMA1K the ideal choice
for deployment on the customers
premises or in cabinets.
The SMA1K is an integral component of the TransXpress product
portfolio.

The network management

system can be connected
via a Q interface or an
embedded communication channel ECC for centrally controlling all the
synchronous multiplexers
used within a network.
A local or network craft
terminal T-LCT/NCT can
be connected to the
SMA1K if local access is
required (connection via F
interface or Q interface).
This allows both local and
remote network elements
to be addressed.
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Fig. 1 Ultra-compact Synchronous Multiplexer SMA1K

 Line interfaces
- STM-1 (155 Mbit/s) optical
- STM-1 (155 Mbit/s) electrical
Tributary interfaces
- 21 x 2 Mbit/s or
- 63 x 2 Mbit/s or
- 21 x 2 Mbit/s and
- 1 x 34 Mbit/s
Possible connections
- Tributary-line
- Line-line
Cross-connect granularity
- TU-3
- TU-12
Non-blocking switching matrix
with 100% add/drop capacity

External synchronization
Retiming of the outgoing
2 Mbit/s signals for supplying a
remote station with a highlyaccurate clock from the SDH
network
Overhead access for EOW
telephone and service channels
Two alarm/telemetry inputs
Supervision concept as per
ITU-T Recommendation G.783
or based on ETS 300417.
(formerly DE/TM-1015)

Interfaces for a network management system and for a local

or network craft terminal
T-LCT/NCT
Managed by the same TMN as
SDH series 1 and 2 products
Software download
High reliability through redundancy of all system internal
transmission and communication paths
Decentralized power with
redundant power feeding

Bw7R In-station alarm monitoring

Fig. 2 SMA1K Main Card and Baby Boards for Extension

Application

Synchronous multiplexers are

mainly used in the local and regional levels of transport networks. These network levels are
dominated by transmission capacities STM-1 and STM-4. All subnetwork topologies are used.

Point-to-Point Links
Star configurations are frequently
used at the lower network level to

Fig. 3 Application of SMA1K

connect remote concentrator units

(RCU) of switching nodes or to
establish dedicated connections
(leased lines).
In the Terminal Multiplexer Application the SMA1K can be used to
set up STM-1 point-to point links.
If required, suitable protection
switching mechanisms such as
1+1 line MSP or path protection
SNC/P can be used.

Chains
If lines for medium traffic capacity
have follow linear routes (e.g.
along railroad sections, backbone
connections through the interior of
a company etc.), add/drop multiplexers in chain configuration can
be used.

It is thus possible through specific

branching of 2-Mbit/s and
34-Mbit/s tributary signals to
establish connections between the
individual line nodes. The nodes
are linked via an STM-1 link. The
tributary channels are inserted/
extracted via the non-blocking
switching matrix of the add/drop
multiplexer.

The ring features inherent advantages such as high transmission

reliability by accessing the nodes
via two different routes.

Equipment Variants of the

Synchronous Multiplexer

Terminal Multiplexer TMX

Terminal multiplexers are used in
point-to-point connections or
network spurs where they provide
access to the SDH transmission
networks.

Add/Drop Multiplexer ADM

Rings
The most elegant and efficient
network topology employed in
modern transmission networks is
the ring.

Add/drop multiplexers are

employed in ring or chain-type
structures and provide easy
access to PDH tributary signals.

Fig. 4 Application as Add/Drop Multiplexer ADM

Fig. 5 Application as Terminal Multiplexer TMX

Signal Transmission and Control

Each SMA1K can be equipped

with either two electrical or two
optical STM-1 line interfaces,
which can be connected so as to
form ring structures. Mixed mode
operation with one optical and one
electrical STM-1 line interface is
also possible. Payload signals can
be cross-connected line-to-line and
line-to-tributary.

Overhead Bytes
The SMA1K features external
interfaces for accessing various
overhead bytes. Two separate
overhead interfaces are available
for access to the Regenerator
Section Overhead (RSOH) and
Multiplexer Section Overhead
(MSOH) as follows:
One data channel with V.11
interface bit rate of 64 kbit/s
(F1 byte)
One 4-wire interface for a
engineers order wire telephone
(E2 byte)
Both channels are compatible with
the synchronous multiplexer
products SMA series 1 and 2.

Control and Monitoring

The object-oriented design of the
software maximizes reliability and
user-friendliness.

The flexible, software-controlbased monitoring concept employed in the SMA1K can be adapted
easily to the users specific needs
and provides an optimum basis for
future modifications.
The network management system
and/or a local or network craft
terminal T-LCT/NCT communicate
with SMA1Ks System Controller
SC.
At the heart of SC is a high performance microcontroller which
processes the alarm, status and
control information of the system.
The SC not only establishes the
connection to local and remote
equipment (MCF function), but
also monitors all the internal functions of the synchronous multiplexer (SEMF function).
The following event and fault
reports are generated:
Visual reports by means of
LEDs (unit, subrack)
Bw7R alarm reports
Reports via the T-LCT/NCT
(F) interface
Reports via the Q and ECC
interfaces

Two alarm/telemetry inputs can be

used for supervisory purposes.
The synchronous multiplexers
perform the following management functions in accordance with
the relevant ITU-T recommendations and ETSI standards:

Fault management
Configuration management
Performance management
Security management

Specifically, these functions

involve:
Alarm processing for localizing
faults in the transmission
network
Fault diagnosis at unit level
Controlling and storing of
configuration data; these data
can be entered and retrieved at
the network management
system or the T-LCT/NCT
Transmission performance
monitoring in accordance with
ITU-T Recommendation G.826
Access control management in
the T-LCT/NCT for different user
classes with passwords

Synchronization
The following clock sources can be
used as reference signals for
synchronizing the SMA1K:
The clock T1 derived from an
STM-1 input signal,
the clock T2 derived from a
2.048-Mbit/s input signal,
an external 2.048-MHz clock
signal T3 supplied at the
synchronization input,
an internal crystal-controlled
oscillator.
The clock source selection is
defined at the configuration stage
(e. g. during commissioning) by
assigning specific priorities.
Each configured clock source is
monitored during operation. If the
clock source currently being used
fails, the synchronous multiplexer
automatically selects the clock
source with the next highest
priority. If the original clock source
is restored, it is possible to switch
back to it automatically. Timing
marker processing (SSM) is also
supported.
During normal operation the internal clock generator is synchronized
to the selected reference signal. In
holdover or freerunning mode, the
SMA1K crystal controlled oscillator
ensures short-term clock accuracy
in accordance with ITU-T G.813. In
case of protected TMX or ADM
operation the internal oscillator is
duplicated.

Protection Switching
Traffic Path Protection
Subnetwork Protection Switching
with Path Monitoring (SNC/P)
On the line side, the tributary input
signals are switched in both the
directions of the ring. Continous
performance monitoring allows
each tributary output signal to be
selected from one of the two line
directions. Switching time is less
than 30 ms regardless of the
number of paths switched at the
same time.
Card protection (combined with
SNC/P)
In case of a complete card failure
the switching time for the
tributaries is less than 500 ms.

Line Protection
Linear MSP

Software
The boot and the operating software are stored in nonvolatile
memory (FEPROM).
Redundant configuration data
storage in a FEPROM located on
backplane prevents from loss of
configuration data in case of card
failures.
Upgrade
The functionality of the synchronous multiplexer can be upgraded
by software download, in which
the new software version can be
loaded - either from remote equipment via the Q or the ECC interface, or locally via the Q or the
F interface.
Transmission of the payload data
is not interrupted during the
download process.
The old software version remains
stored and can be activated again
if required.

If the working line fails, the protection line (and the protection card)
takes over the whole traffic.
Switching time is less than 50 ms.
Card protection (combined with
MSP)
A card failure forces a switchover
to the protection card. Switching
time is less than 500 ms.

Local or Network Craft

Terminal T-LCT/NCT
The T-LCT/NCT features a graphical menu-driven user interface.
It is connected either to the F
interface or to the Q interface of
the synchronous multiplexer.
The Q interface (10-Mbit/s Ethernet interface) provides access to
both local and remote network
elements and allows shorter

Fig. 6 Interfaces of SMA1K

download times. When the

SMA1K is commissioned for the
first time, it must be configured via
the F interface (security management).

Network Management
Various TMN options are available
for the SMA1K. Details on request.

Power Supply Concept

The station supply voltage can be
distributed via double feeds to the
subrack.
Each unit contains its own DC
converter which generates the
operating voltages used in the
units (decentralized power supply).

Mechanical Design

The SMA1K devices comply with

STEP Mechanical Design Art
(SMart). They can be accommodated in conventional ETSI-style
ETSI 300 119-4 racks in central
buildings and are also suitable for
wall mounting at remote sites. The
width of the devices is selected so
that they can be accommodated in
19-inch racks without restrictions.
SMart Quarterpack was chosen as
the packaging system for the
SMA1K. Up to four devices of this
mounting width fit next to each
other in a 450 mm-wide bay using
a 450 mm height unit. An ETSI
rack can thus accommodate up to
12 devices in SMart Quarterpack.
SMart Quarterpack can also be
combined with devices of different
widths, e.g. SMart Halfpack.
SMart Quarterpack occupies up to
two single-board multiplexer cards
(working and protection) and
provides all external interfaces
within the most compact space in
SPIAC-S technology.
Expanding or replacing devices in
SMart Quarterpack does not
impose any restriction on the
operation of adjacent devices.
At the top edge of the front cover
are indicators and controls for local
alarm signaling. On the backplane
there is an EMI filter and an
EPROM for supporting remote
inventory.
The cards each contain the complete transmission section of a
multiplexer in one ASIC. The
shared System Controller (SC) is
also accommodated in the (working) card.
It is possible to fit expansions
(EOW and trib interfaces) simply
by plugging in Baby Boards. This
allows trib capacity to be expanded up to 63 x 2 Mbit/s or 21 x 2
Mbit/s plus 1 x 34 Mbit/s.

Fig. 7 ETSI Rack with four SMA1K in SMart Quarterpack

Technical Specifications

Electrical Interfaces
as per ITU-T Recommendation G.703
HDB3 interface 2 Mbit/s max. 63
Connectors . SIPAC (balanced
or unbalanced)
HDB3 interface 34 Mbit/s max. 1
Connectors SIPAC (unbalanced)
CMI interface 155 Mbit/s . max. 2

Optical Interfaces
as per ITU-T Recommendation G.957 with E2000,
FC/PC or DIN connectors
STM-1 interface 155 Mbit/s .S-1.1, L-1.1,
L-1.2

Control and Service Interfaces

Network Management Interfaces (G.773 and
G.784)
Q interface .. 10 Mbit/s (Ethernet)
F Interface 9.6 kbit/s (V.24)
Interface for Bw7R Alarm Signaling
Telemetry Interface
Number of inputs 2
Input data max. 75 V, max. 5 mA
Overhead Access
Overhead interface (V.11) . 1 interface
Bit rate . 64 kbit/s
4-wire interface for EOW telephone 1 interface

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Clock Interfaces
Interfaces T3 and T4 for
network synchronization (G.703) 2048 kHz

Power Supply
Nominal values
for DC supply voltage .. 48 V and 60 V
Range . 40,5 V to 75 V
Power consumption
at 60 V (typ.) ... 17 to 44 W

Dimensions in mm (W x H x D)
Rack .. 600 x 2200 x 300
Subrack 108 x 449 x 279
Card 40 x 265 x 235

Environmental Conditions
Q requirements
according to .. ETS 300 386-1:1994, table 4
ETS 300 132
CE conformity
in accordance with EC directive 89/336/EC
including TBR12 for leased lines
Climatic conditions
for operation . ETS 300 019-1 3.1E

Abbreviations

ADM
AIS
Bw7R
DC
ECC
EM-OS
EOW
ETS(I)
EMI
ITU-T
MCF
MSOH
MSP
PDH
Q

Add/drop multiplexer
Alarm indication signal
Style 7R
Direct current
Embedded communication channel
Element management operations
system
Engineering order wire
European telecommunication
standardization (institute)
Electromagnetic interference
International telecommunication
union telecommunication
standardization sector
Message communications function
Multiplexer section overhead
Multiplexer section protection
Plesiochronous digital hierarchy
Interface to the TMN

RCU
RSOH
SC
SDH
SEMF

Remote concentrator unit

Regenerator section overhead
System controller
Synchronous digital hierarchy
Synchronous equipment management
function
SMA1K
Synchronous multiplexer add/drop,
compact
SMN-OS
Synchronous management network
operations system
SNC/P
Subnetwork connection protection
SSM
Synchronous status message
STM
Synchronous transport module
T-LCT/NCT TransXpress local craft terminal /
network craft terminal
TMN
Telecommunication management
network
TMX
Terminal multiplexer
TU
Tributary unit

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