CrossPATH^® IIe Triple T1 ICSU

Today's expanding PCS market requires wireless service providers to carry more traffic from each cell site than ever, while minimizing the amount of downtime and resulting lost revenue. CrossPATH® IIe Triple T1 CSU has been designed specifically for service providers looking for ways to proactively manage their networks.

The CrossPATH IIe is ideal for use in PCS networks deploying GSM or other overlay networks to service the ever-increasing demand for wireless bandwidth. CrossPATH IIe integrates three T1 ports, a V.35 interface, and a 4-port Ethernet hub for IP management traffic giving wireless service providers a single product solution for their PCS deployment needs. CrossPATH IIe provides the unique ability to integrate IP management and monitoring traffic from up to five devices onto a single DS0, saving bandwidth for revenue-producing traffic, critical information and site control.

When being used in a traditional cellular or PCS environment, the CrossPATH IIe provides all interfaces necessary to combine voice, data, fraud protection, and locator services traffic onto a single T1 for transport back to the mobile switching center.

Minimize backhaul circuit charges with proactive network management

As the demand for bandwidth from individual cell sites increase due to multiple radios or GSM overlay networks, the need arises to groom traffic from multiple fractional T1s into a single, fully utilized T1. Grooming traffic into a single T1 means that circuit uptime is even more important. CrossPATH IIe gives the service provider the ability to proactively manage their networks through remote SNMP management. Physical layer monitoring of all interfaces in accordance with ANSI T1.403 standards allows proactive network monitoring to help pinpoint problems before they become outages.

Minimize operations and support expenses

CrossPATH IIe helps control wireless service provider operation and support expenses by offering comprehensive T1 performance information. With CrossPATH IIe you can remotely determine port status, set loopbacks, view performance reports and change configuration through an easy-to-use menu structure.

The built-in 4-port Ethernet hub allows you to interconnect co-located CrossPATH IIe units and remotely manage up to five of them -- deployed as a hub and four nodes -- over a single DS0.

They can also be managed locally by attaching a laptop computer to the local control port or to one of the Ethernet (10Base-T) ports. When a laptop is connected via Ethernet, the on-site technician can also access the network operations control center (NOCC) over the assigned management DS0.

Since service-affecting problems can be predicted before they cause outages. CrossPATH IIe improves network reliability and helps you save revenue lost in downtime. Additionally, if an installed unit requires a software upgrade, you can perform an in-band software download over the designated DS0 using TFTP. The CrossPATH IIe continues to operate through the download.

Combine diverse cell traffic onto a single T1

The CrossPATH IIe permits greater flexibility in planning base station design, by combing cell traffic, E911 locator information, CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) and RFFP fraud protection signals for transport back to the MSC over a single T1 line. The data port can also support messaging or management traffic from other base station equipment for transport to the NOCC.

Designed for convenience

Occupying a single rack unit of vertical space and with the ability to be mounted in any number of configurations, the CrossPATH IIe is ideal for installing in the space limitations of remote cabinets. For on-site installation and troubleshooting, the CrossPATH IIe provides front and rear panel LEDs, a loopback push button and a local maintenance port. Test access jacks are also provided for easy on-site troubleshooting. These features will help technicians diagnose network problems quickly and easily regardless of how the unit is mounted.

Low power consumption and a wide input voltage range makes the CrossPATH IIe ideal for use in any DC-powered, battery-backup environment.

Visibility into every corner of your network

In today's wireless market, you need to spot problems and solve them before they degrade service, paralyze users, or bring the system down. Any of these network problems can cost you valuable time and money.

The CrossPATH IIe remote management and in-band performance monitoring capabilities help prevent lengthy downtime and speed problem resolution. Deploying CrossPATH IIe will save you time and money over the lifetime of your network.