Release 12.1 Features - Nortel NTRN10AN Planning Manual

1-4 Overview

Release 12.1 features

The Release 12.1 OPTera Metro 3500 system offers the following new and
enhanced features:
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This document describes the applications and functionality available in
Release 12.1. See the following chapters for more detail:
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Table 1-1
Feature compatibility for Release 12.1
Feature
Network configurations
Bidirectional line switched ring (BLSR) (2-fiber) at OC-192 rate
Bidirectional line switched ring (BLSR) (2-fiber) at OC-48 rate
BLSR with linear spur
BLSR with subtending UPSR
OPTera Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform
Gigabit Ethernet Drop and Continue support on 2xGigE/FC-P2P interface
Support for extended reach (ZX) small-form factor pluggable (SFP)
Chapter 1, Overview, gives a high level description of what is supported in
this release.
Chapter 2, Operation, administration, and maintenance (OAM)
gives a high level description of OAM&P functionality.
Chapter 3, Hardware feature
components.
Chapter 4, Technical specifications
technical specifications for all circuit packs and equipment.
Chapter 5, Engineering rules
engineering rules for interworking, DWDM, and Preside.
Chapter 6, Cable and connector details
cables and components used on the shelf.
Chapter 7, Shelf mounting guidelines
typical installations.
Chapter 8, Ordering information
procedures and tables to simplify the ordering process.
Chapter 9, Terms and conditions
to set up an order.
Table 1-1 for a complete list of supported features in Release 12.1.
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Supported on
platforms with
VTX-series
circuit packs
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rel 12.1 Standard Iss 1 Apr 2004
features,
Supported on
platforms with
STX circuit packs
Yes
No
Yes
Yes