Multichannel Multipoint
The MCMP capability reduces the number of parallel
multipoint digital private lines required by independent
applications. Merging applications onto a single
communications circuit reduces line, DCE, and
maintenance costs (Figures 4-16 and
3600 Series DSUs with MCMP operating in MCMP mode
can support up to six independent applications over a
single 56 kbps standard multipoint digital facility.
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Figure 4-16. Typical Parallel Networks
July 1999
The MCMP capability provides up to six user-
selectable full-duplex channels, plus a channel for
diagnostic transport. Any of the user-selectable channels
can be assigned to any of the six ports ( e.g., Channel A
assigned to Port 3 ). By assigning channels to ports at both
the control and tributary DSUs, an independent (virtual)
multipoint circuit can be built for each channel.
Figure 4-16 shows three independent banking
applications designated AA, BB, and CC that are
operating over three parallel DDS multipoint circuits.
Principles of Operation
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