Overview

The PowerTechware™ AS120 is an access platform that connects the end users with standard Ethernet to the service providers. PowerNet combines the standard and low-cost Ethernet technology with the reliable SONET/SDH ring technology to design this PowerTecheware™ AS120 access platform to enable carriers to provide reliable Ethernet service to end customers at a very low cost. The PowerTechware™ AS120 access platform consists of three different models: AS120A, AS120B, and AS120R.
 
   

Trunk Interfaces

  • 2x100 BaseT (CAT 5 cable)

Customer Interfaces

  • None

Main Features

  • Low latency wire speed user traffic forwarding
  • Function as a repeater between two AS120A's to extend the reach of the 100 BaseT subscriber interfaces

Network Management

All the management interfaces are provided with the CS600 in the central office. The operators can access to each AS120R in the central office via one or all of the following methods.

  • CLI
  • SNMP
  • HTTP

Remote Diagnostics - All diagnostic functions can be initiated in the central office.

  • Trunk cable length (accurate to 10m)
  • Trunk cable-cut
  • Heart-beat of AS120
  • Connectivity of 100 BaseT Ethernet interfaces

Remote Alarms - All alarms are reported to the central office.

  • Connectivity loss at the two 100 BaseT interfaces

Visual Indicators

  • Green Power LED to indicate the system is power-on
  • Green System LED to indicate the system is ready to carry user traffic
  • Yellow Diagnostic LED to indicate the system is performing diagnostic functions
  • A plug for an external 3 7-segment LED display (provided by Allnet) to indicate system ID

Power Requirement

  • Remote power by AS120A
  • 10 Wmax

Operating Environment

  • Ambient temperature 0 to 50 degrees C
  • Humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing

Dimension

  • 8" x 10" x 1.75"
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