DataSMART® T3/E3 IDSU
The Kentrox DataSMART T3/E3 IDSU (Intelligent Data Service Unit) provides economical and flexible access for high-speed data networking. The DataSMART T3/E3 IDSU provides powerful access for bandwidth-intensive Frame Relay and high-speed router applications. With a selectable T3 or E3 network interface, the DataSMART IDSU supports worldwide enterprise applications. And with a HSSI and V.35/EIA-530/X.21 data port, the versatile IDSU supports almost any data requirement.
For maximum flexibility, these data ports support both full T3/E3 bandwidth and variable clock rates in Nx.5 Mbps increments. These variable clock rates allow users to control the amount of bandwidth utilized.
Ideal for carrier backbone connectivity, this IDSU can support router and Frame Relay backbone applications. The DataSMART IDSU is also ideal for enterprise networks requiring increased bandwidth for Internet and corporate LAN access traffic.
Flexible Data Transport
The DataSMART T3/E3 IDSU includes selectable HSSI (High Speed Serial Interface) and V.35/EIA-530/X.21 data ports. These interfaces allow you to connect a variety of data and video equipment to your network.
High-speed connectivity
The DataSMART T3/E3 IDSU supports high-speed router connectivity for enterprise networks.
For maximum flexibility, these data ports support full T3/E3 bandwidth and variable clock rates in Nx0.5 increments. In multi-rate mode, the V.35 port supports rates up to 8M, while the HSSI port supports rates to 35M (T3) and 24M (E3). The clock rates can also be set at different rates in transmit and receive directions. Variable clock rates allow carriers to offer high-speed, variable-rate Frame Relay access more economically than T3/E3 services.
Frame Relay
The DataSMART T3/E3 IDSU is ideal for high-speed Frame Relay access.
The DataSMART IDSU also protects your equipment investment. You can use the V.35 port with your router today, and upgrade your router to HSSI when your bandwidth requirements change. These upgrades can be accomplished via software commands, and without upgrading your access equipment.
Easy Diagnostics
Front-panel LEDs on the DataSMART IDSU indicate network and DTE interface status, system status, alarm conditions and loopbacks.
The DataSMART IDSU includes a loopback activation switch and front-panel monitor jacks. These features assist in fault isolation and allow for non-intrusive monitoring of the network.
All standard T3 and E3 alarms are monitored, including signal, sync loss, and remote alarm conditions. The IDSU will also send both alarm occurrence and clear messages to a network management station.
Advanced Network Management
The DataSMART IDSU provides a wide range of network management capabilities. Its embedded SNMP agent supports standard MIBs, SNMP Traps, TELNET and Pings. In addition, all the IDSU functions can be easily managed via direct or dial-up access to the RS232 control port.
When alarm conditions occur, the DataSMART IDSU can notify you in a variety of ways. It can be configured to send Trap messages to an SNMP host, toggle an alarm relay, send RS232 messages, even dial out over a modem.