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MSE 5001

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Original signed by Date Name Visa

Established 17/01/2005 Monique Wils
Checked 17/01/2005 G. Secretan
Approved 17/01/2005 Vianney Vannson
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CONTENTS

1. NETWORK DEVELOPMENT DEMANDS OF MSE 5001 7

1.1 Current Situation, Demands and Solutions 7

1.2 Network Applications 8

2. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OF MSE 5001 9

2.1 Features and Functions 9

3. HARDWARE STRUCTURE OF MSE 5001 12

3.1 Equipment Appearance 12

3.2 Board Configuration 13

3.3 Installation Mode 17

4. SOFTWARE STRUCTURE OF MSE 5001 18

4.1 Software Structure 18

4.2 Board Software 19

4.3 NE Software 19

4.4 NM System 19
5. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE OF MSE 5001 20

5.1 Overview 20

5.2 Cross-Connect & Timing Unit 21

5.3 System Control & Communication Unit 22

5.4 Line Unit 22

5.5 Tributary Unit 23

5.6 Orderwire Unit 26

5.7 Power Interface Unit 26

5.8 Fan Interface Unit 26

6. NETWORKING APPLICATION OF MSE 5001 27

6.1 Equipment Networking 27

7. RELIABILITY DESIGN OF MSE 5001 29

7.1 Equipment-Level Protection 29

7.2 Network-Level Protection 30

8. OPERATION, ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MSE 5001 33

8.1 Operation and Maintenance 33

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8.2 Areva TMS 5000 34

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF MSE 5001 35

9.1 Equipment Specifications 35

9.2 Power Consumption of Boards 35

9.3 Multiplexing Structure 35

9.4 Interface Types 36

9.5 Interface Specifications 37

9.6 Standards and Recommendations Followed 46

10. ABBREVIATIONS 47

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MODIFICATIONS PAGE

Version DATE COMMENTS

A 17/01/2005 ORIGINAL ISSUE

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1. NETWORK DEVELOPMENT DEMANDS OF MSE 5001

1.1 Current Situation, Demands and Solutions
The opening of the telecom markets of various countries and customers’ increasing demands on services and
equipment security not only sharpens the competition between operators, but presents new demands on
equipment manufacturers. It is required that the access layer products should provide more perfect protection,
including the Equipment Protection Switch (EPS), and active/standby protection for important boards and
configuration data. Besides, the equipment is required to be smaller in size and lower in cost. To meet this market
demand, AREVA has developed the MSE 5001 product, which are more reliable and cost-effective, thus making
equipment networking more economical.

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1.2 Network Applications

The MSE 5001 is a compact access network transmission equipment, mainly used at the service access layer. The
application of the MSE 5001 in the overall transmission network is illustrated in Figure 1.

STM4 RING

TMS 5000

STM1

STM1 RING

IP / 2M / 34M
Enterprise
Radio DSLAM
PSTN

Figure 1 Application of th e MSE 5001 in the overall network

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2. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OF MSE 5001

2.1 Features and Functions

2.1.1 Features

[Link] Protection mechanism

The MSE 5001 provides the equipment protection and network protection.
The equipment protection includes the EPS, 1+1 hot backup of power interface unit, 1+1 backup of cross-connect
& timing unit and service data backup of system control & communication unit.
The network protection includes the Path Protection (PP), Subnetwork Connection Protection (SNCP) and
Multiplexing Section Protection (MSP).

[Link] Cross-connection capability

The MSE 5001 is capable of 20×20 VC-4 and 1260x1260 VC12 full cross-connection.

[Link] Flexible service access capability

An MSE 5001 can access STM-4, STM-1, E1/T1, E3/DS3 and 10M/100M Ethernet service.
„ Maximum STM-4 service accessed: 2×STM-4.

„ Maximum STM-1 service accessed: 6×STM-1.

„ Maximum E1/T1 service accessed: 96×E1/T1 when not providing EPS; 80×E1/T1 when providing EPS.

„ Maximum E3/DS3 service accessed: 18×E3/DS3 when not providing EPS; 12×E3/DS3 when providing
EPS.

„ Maximum Ethernet service accessed: 12×10M/100M.

[Link] Flexible networking capability

The MSE 5001 can be configured flexibly as Terminal Multiplexer (TM) or Add/Drop Multiplexer (ADM) system.
Each Network Element (NE) can be configured either as a single STM-1/STM-4 TM or ADM system, or as a multi-
ADM system combined with STM-1/STM-4, and is capable of cross-connection between multiple systems. Each
NE supports multiple network topologies, including the chain, ring, ring with chain, tangent ring.

[Link] NMS with perfect functionality

The Areva TMS 5000 performs unified Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) functions on the complex
network formed by MSE 5001, and achieves the configuration and grooming of circuits for a secure network
operation.

[Link] Power supply and environment monitoring function

The MSE 5001 monitors the specific voltage value and voltage status of the power supply such as severe
undervoltage, ordinary undervoltage, provides alarm input and alarm output function. The alarm input function may
be used to achieve remote monitoring of the user environment. The alarm output function may be used to connect
the alarm interfaces of the centralised alarm system to perform centralised monitoring of alarms from each piece of
equipment.

[Link] Synchronisation Status Message management function

The MSE 5001 provides Synchronisation Status Message (SSM) management function of synchronous clock, with
which the occurrence of timing loop can be avoided during clock switching. With this function, when the
synchronous timing signal traced by the system is degraded, the downstream nodes can switch the input clock
source or change into holdover working status in time, instead of waiting until the synchronous timing signal is
detected to be over the deterioration threshold. Thus, the synchronous operation quality of the entire network can
be improved. Besides, SSM management function can simplify the planning and design of the synchronous
network.

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The MSE 5001 NE clock also has perfect SSM management function. Its external synchronous clock input port can
directly receive synchronous information of the external timing equipment. The clock from the synchronous clock
output port also has the SSM function. It is flexible to set the bits of the SSM in the external 2048kbit/s signals to
facilitate the connection with the third-party equipment. In addition, it is able to set the SSM threshold of each NE
for an easy synchronous network management.

[Link] Flexible installation

The MSE 5001 presents two type of subrack :
Type I : double sided subrack (access from front and rear)
Type II : front sided subrack (all access from the front)
These subracks can be installed in the following ways:
„ Installed in an European Telecommunications Standards (ETS)300-119-3-compliant cabinet (including
300mm-deep and 600mm-deep).
„ Installed in a standard 600mm-deep 19-inch cabinet.
„ Installed in a C series 600mm-deep cabinet developed by AREVA.
Installed in a 19-inch open rack developed by AREVA.
Installed in a RSA rack.
Wall-mounting installation mode (Type II only).

[Link] Flexible and configurable Data Communication Channel resource

To fulfil the complicated networking demands, the MSE 5001 can be configured flexibly with Data Communication
Channel (DCC) resource. The DCC can be configured either at the D1~D3 bytes or at the D4~D12 bytes.

[Link] Embedded Control Channel transparent transmission capability

The MSE 5001 can provide the processing capability of four Embedded Control Channel (ECC) for the NMS
information transmission. The NMS information can be transmitted via D1~D3 and D4~D12 bytes, and the unused
DCC bytes will be transmitted transparently.

[Link] Superior Electromagnetic Compatibility performance

The MSE 5001 has superior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) performance. For detailed specification
requirements, refer to the section of “Technical Specifications of MSE 5001”.
In terms of safety compliance, it conforms to UL and CE standards.

2.1.2 Functions

„ Provides two -48V/-60V Direct Current (DC) power supplies, with the voltage ranging -38.4~ -72V.

„ Provides up to 6×STM-1 optical interfaces or 2×STM-4 optical interfaces.

„ Provides up to 96×E1/T1 access, or up to 80×E1/T1 access in case of EPS protection.

„ Provides up to 18×E3/DS3 access, or up to 12×E3/DS3 access in case of EPS protection.

„ Provides up to 2×10M/100M Ethernet access.

„ Provides one network management interface.
„ Provides two external clock accesses. The clock signals may be either 2048kHz or 2048kbit/s. Interface
impedance may be either 75Ω or 120Ω.
„ Provides 4-channel data transmission interfaces, or three Boolean inputs and one Boolean output.
„ Provides one-channel orderwire phone.
„ Supports the equipment protection, including 1+1 power interface unit backup protection, 1+1 cross-
connect & timing unit backup protection, E1/T1 1:5 EPS, two groups of E3/DS3 1:2 EPS, E1/T1 and
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E3/DS3 combined protection, and service data backup of system control & communication unit.
„ Supports the network protection, including PP, SNCP, MSP and Shared optical fibre virtual trail.

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3. HARDWARE STRUCTURE OF MSE 5001

3.1 Equipment Appearance
The MSE 5001 equipment adopts a compact box-shaped structure, as shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3
facilitating installation and maintenance.

3.1.1 Type I subrack

Figure 1 Appearance of t he MSE 5001 equipment (view of the equipment with

boards inserted)

Figure 2 Appearance of t he MSE 5001 equipment (rear view of the equipment

with cables leading-out)

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3.1.2 Type II subrack

Figure 3 Appearance of t he MSE 5001 Type II subrack

3.2 Board Configuration

The board configuration slots of the MSE 5001 are shown in Figure 4, Figure 5 and Figure 5 and Figure 6.

3.2.1 Type I subrack

Slot1-power supply 1 Slot2-power supply 2 Slot3-SCC unit

Slot4- Slot5- Slot6-

Slot13- Tributary Unit Tributary Unit Tributary Unit£ P̈£ ©
fan Slot7-cross-connect, clock
Slot8-cross-connect, clock Slot9-orderwire
and lines board
and lines
Slot10- Slot11- Slot12-
Tributary Unit/lines Tributary Unit/lines Tributary Unit£ P̈£ ©

Figure 4 Front view of th e MSE 5001 type I

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Slot21-
external clock interface
Slot26- Slot24-
Slot25-tributary outlet
tributary outlet/bridge tributary outlet

Slot32- Slot31 Slot30-

tributary outlet/bridge -tributary outlet tributary outlet

Figure 5 Rear view of the MSE 5001 Type I

3.2.2 Type II Subrack

Slot 24 Slot 25 Slot 26

Slot 30 Slot 31 Slot 21/32

21

XCS
Slot
A 1 XCS B
Slot 2 Slot 3

Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6

Slot 13
Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9

Slot 10 Slot 11 Slot 12

Figure 6 Front View of th e MSE 5001 Type II

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Board configuration in the MSE 5001 (Type I and Type II)

Board Installation
Description Interface type and amount
name position
SCC System control & Slot 3 One RJ45 ETHRENT interface used for network
communication management.
unit
One F&f serial interface used for network
management.

PIU Power interface Slot 1 and Slot 2 D-type connector used, each board providing one-
unit channel –48V/60V DC.

EOW Engineering Slot 9 One RJ11 interface used for orderwire communication
Order Wire unit
Four RJ45 interface used for transparent transmission
of data or three Boolean inputs and one Boolean
output.

XCS0 Cross-connect & Slot 7 and Slot 8

timing unit

XCS1 Cross-connect Slot 7 and Slot 8 A pair of SC/PC optical interface and providing 1 %
and timing board - STM-1 optical signals.
with STM-1
optical interface
subboard

XCS4 Cross-connect Slot 7 and Slot 8 A pair of SC/PC optical interface and providing 1 %
and timing board - STM-4 optical signals.
with STM-4
optical interface
subboard

STIA Synchronous Slot 21 Four BNC connector and providing two external clock
timing interface interfaces, whose impedance is 75Ω.
board
Providing two 2048kHz or 2048kbit/s clock signal.

STIB Synchronous Slot 21 One DB9 connector and providing two external clock
timing interface interfaces, whose impedance is 120Ω
board
Providing two 2048kHz or 2048kbit/s clock signal.

PL1S 8 % E1 interface Slot 4, Slot 5, Slot 6, Null

unit with tributary Slot 10, Slot 11 and
protection- Slot 12
75Ω/120Ω

PL1D 16 % E1 interface Slot 4, Slot 5, Slot 6, Null

unit with tributary Slot 10, Slot 11 and
protection- Slot 12
75Ω/120Ω

PF1S 8 % E1 framed Slot 4, Slot 5, Slot 6, Null

interface unit with Slot 10, Slot 11, Slot
tributary 12
protection-75Ω

PF1D 16 % E1 framed Slot 4, Slot 5, Slot 6, Null

interface unit with Slot 10, Slot 11, Slot
tributary 12
protection-75Ω

PM1S 8 % E1/T1 Slot 4, Slot 5, Slot 6, Null

interface board Slot 10, Slot 11, Slot
with tributary 12
protection
100Ω/120Ω

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Board Installation
Description Interface type and amount
name position
PM1D 16 % E1/T1 Slot 4, Slot 5, Slot 6, Null
interface board Slot 10, Slot 11, Slot
with tributary 12
protection -
100Ω/120Ω

PL3 3 % E3/DS3 Slot 4, Slot 5, Slot 6, Null

interface board Slot 10, Slot 11, Slot
with tributary 12
protection

ET1D 2-port Ethernet Slot 4, Slot 5, Slot 6, Two RJ45 connector and providing 2 %10M/100M
Electrical Slot 10, Slot 11, Slot Ethernet electrical signal
interface 12
Board VC-12

OSB1 STM-1 optical On the XCS1 board Null

interface (Slot 7 and Slot 8)
subboard (SC)

SL1 STM-1 optical Slot 10 and Slot 11 Two SC/PC optical interface and providing 1 % STM-1
interface unit optical signals.

SD1 2 % STM-1 optical Slot 10 and Slot 11 Four SC/PC optical interface and providing 2 % STM-1
interface board optical signals.

OSB4 STM-4 optical On the XCS4 board Null

interface (Slot 7 and Slot 8)
subboard (SC)

C12 16 % E1/T1 Slot 24, Slot 25, Slot One DB78 connector.
120/100Ω 26, Slot 30, Slot 31,
electrical interface Slot 32
board

C75S 16×E1 75Ω Slot 24, Slot 25, Slot One DB78 connector.
electrical interface 26, Slot 30, Slot 31
switching & bridge
board

C12S 16×E1/T1 Slot24, Slot25, One DB78 connector.

120/100Ω Slot26, Slot30,
electrical interface Slot31
switching & bridge
board

C34S 3×E3/DS3 75Ω Slot 24, Slot 25, Slot Six BNC connectors.
electrical 30, Slot 31
interfaces
switching board

TSB3 3×E3/DS3 Slot 26, Slot 32 Null

switching &
bridging board

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3.3 Installation Mode

The MSE 5001 is a standalone transmission equipment, generally not used with other transmission products in the
same cabinet or combined cabinet, but with the wireless base station and access equipment.
The MSE 5001 can be installed in the following ways:
„ Installed in an European Telecommunications Standards (ETS)300-119-3-compliant cabinet (including
300mm-deep and 600mm-deep).
„ Installed in a standard 600mm-deep 19-inch cabinet.
„ Installed in a C series 600mm-deep cabinet developed by AREVA.
„ Installed in a 19-inch open rack developed by AREVA.
„ Installed in a RSA rack.
„ Wall-mounting installation mode.

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4. SOFTWARE STRUCTURE OF MSE 5001

4.1 Software Structure
The software system of the MSE 5001 system is of modular structure, composed of board software, NE software
and Network Management System(NMS). The three modules reside respectively on the functional boards, system
control & communication board and NMS computer, and perform specific functions. Software structure of the MSE
5001 system is shown in Figure 7. In the figure, all modules are NE software except "Network Management
System" and "Board Software". The following details the functions of the three modules and how the functions are
implemented.

NMS
Realtime multi-task operating system

Database management module

Communication module

Equipment management module

Mailbox communication module

Board software

Figure 7 Overall softwar e structure of the MSE 5001 system

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4.2 Board Software

It directly controls the functional circuits. In the corresponding board, it implements specific functions of the NE and
the function of default filtering and one second filtering, and it supports the board management from the NE
software.
4.3 NE Software

„ Real time multi-task operating system

The real time multi-task operating system of the MSE 5001 system NE software is responsible for managing
public resources and supporting application programs. It isolates the application programs from the processor
and provides an application program execution environment, which is independent of the processor hardware.
„ Mailbox communication
Mailbox communication is the interface module between host software and board software. According to the
corresponding communication protocol, communication function between NE software and board software is
implemented for information exchange and equipment maintenance. Via mailbox communication, board
maintenance and operation commands from the NE software are sent to the boards. On the other hand, the
corresponding board status and alarm and performance events are reported to the NE software.
„ Equipment management module
Equipment management module is the kernel of the NE software for implementing network element
management. It includes Manager and Agent. Manager can send network management operation commands
and receive events. Agent can respond the network management operation commands sent by the manager,
implement operations to the managed object, and send events according to state change of the managed
object.
„ Communication module
The communication module exchanges management information between Network Management (NM) system
and NE and among NEs. It consists of network communication module, serial communication module and ECC
communication module.
„ Database management module
The database management module is an organic part of the NE software. It includes two independent parts:
data and program. The data are organised in the form of the database, made up of network database, alarm
database, performance database and equipment database. The program accesses and manages data in the
database.
4.4 NM System
The MSE 5001 uses AREVA TMS 5000. This NMS is capable of managing the optical transmission network on a
uniform basis and maintaining SDH, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and NEs in the whole
network. In compliance with International Telecommunication Union – Telecommunication Standardisation Sector
(ITU-T) Recommendations, it is a network management system integrating standard management information
model and object-oriented management technology. It exchanges information with NE software via the
communication module to implement monitoring and management over network equipment.
Via the NMS, users can perform such operations on the NE as configuration management, fault management,
performance management, security management, path management, and report management.

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5. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE OF MSE 5001

5.1 Overview
With the cross-connect unit as its core, the MSE 5001 system consists of the tributary unit, line unit, EPS protection
unit, timing unit, system control & communication unit, orderwire unit, power interface unit and fan interface unit.
The system architecture of the MSE 5001 is shown in Figure 8.

E1/T1 STM-1/
E3/DS3 Tributary unit 1 Line unit 1
STM-4
10M/100M

E1/T1
Tributary unit n 20 x 20
E3/DS3
Space division
10M/100M STM-1/
cross-connect Line unit n
STM-4
matrix
E1/T1 TPS protection
E3/DS3 unit

Power Timing System Control & Orderwire Fan

interface unit Communication unit interface
unit unit unit

-48V DC External clock NMS Orderwire

Representing backup

Figure 8 System architec ture of the MSE 5001

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5.2 Cross-Connect & Timing Unit

The functions of cross-connect and timing unit are combined in XCS0/XCS1/XCS4 board, which can implement
1+1 backup, with the switching time of less than 50ms.

5.2.1 Timing Unit

The timing unit can provide two external clocks, and clock signals are 2048kHz or 2048kbit/s optional via software
setting. The input/output of the clock signal is implemented by the 75Ω STIA board or 120Ω STIB board. The timing
unit can perform the following functions:
„ Supports three kinds of working modes: locked mode, holdover mode and free-run mode.
„ Reports the alarm and triggers the clock switching in case of an invalid clock.
„ Capable of selecting one from multiple reference sources such as free-run clock, tributary clock, line clock
as the reference source of the system clock.
„ Capable of selecting one from multiple reference sources as an external synchronisation clock output.
„ Capable of setting the reference source priority function.
„ The software can process the Synchronisation Status Message (SSM) byte.
„ Provides two external clock interfaces, and the clock signals are 2048kHz and 2048kbit/s optional.
„ Provides the function of inserting SSM byte. It can extract and process the SSM byte of data clock.
„ Capable of setting the function of threshold cut-off by external timing output signals.
„ The software control clock protection works in either revertive mode or non-revertive mode.
„

5.2.2 Cross-Connect Unit

The cross-connect unit performs the following functions:
„ Supports 20×20 VC-4 and 1260x1260 VC12 full cross-connection.
„ Detects the EPS status signals sent from the tributary unit. When EPS status signals are abnormal, the
EPS protection will be triggered.
„ Detects the working status of the cross-connect unit and triggers the active/standby switching when any
abnormal operation is detected.
„ The equipment protection can work in non-revertive mode.

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5.3 System Control & Communication Unit

The System Control & Communication unit is implemented by the SCC board and is chiefly responsible for the
Synchronous Equipment Management Function (SEMF) and Message Communication Function (MCF). It has the
following specific functions:
„ Collects and manages information, and monitors the equipment running status: alarm information
management, equipment performance monitoring and service tracing.
„ Initializes and configures various boards, monitors the alarms of various boards and collects their
performance parameters.
„ Extracts the DCC byte to constitute the transmission link of an SDH management network.
„ Provides 10M/100M Ethernet interface. The software provides Qx interface and F interface used for NM
connection.
„ The software is responsible for SNCP, MSP, PP and EPS control and service data configuration.
„ Capable of automatically uploading the configuration data backed up in the XCS0/XCS1/XCS4 board, thus
restoring configuration data of the SCC board.
5.4 Line Unit
The STM-1 optical interface board and STM-4 optical interface board implement the line unit function in the MSE
5001.

5.4.1 Types

[Link] STM-1 optical interface unit

In the MSE 5001 equipment, STM-1 optical interface appears in two forms and has three kinds of boards:
„ SL1: STM-1 optical interface board, providing 1× STM-1 optical interface of SC/PC type.
„ SD1: STM-1 optical interface board, providing 2× STM-1 optical interface of SC/PC type.
„ OSB1: STM-1 Optical Interface subboard. It’s a subboard on the XCS1 board, and provides 1× STM-1
optical interfaces of SC/PC type. Optical connecters are on the XCS1 front panel.

[Link] STM-4 optical interface unit

OSB4: STM-4 optical interface subboard. It’s a subboard on the XCS4 board, and provides 1× STM-4 optical
interface of SC/PC type. Optical connecters are on the XCS4 front panel.

5.4.2 Functions
The line unit performs the following functions:
„ Supports the monitoring and reporting of the working timeslot and protection timeslot status in SNCP.
„ Supports automatic laser shutdown.
„ Supports the monitoring and switching of the working status of the active/standby XCS0/XCS1/XCS4
board.
„ Supports the monitoring and reporting of the alarm and performance of a regenerator section, multiple
section and higher order path.
„ Supports such maintenance functions as inloop and outloop.
„ Supports the query of the board serial number.

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5.4.3 Fibre Leading-out Mode

For the OSB1 and OSB4 subboards, the fibre leading-out are completed via the SC/PC connectors on the front
panel of the XCS1 and XCS4 boards. For the SL1/SD1 board, the fibre is led out via the SC/PC connector on its
front panel.

5.5 Tributary Unit

5.5.1 E1/T1 Electrical Interface Board

[Link] Types
The MSE 5001 provides four kinds of E1/T1 electrical interface boards for E1/T1 service access. All these boards
support EPS. The tributary protection unit and tributary unit use the same boards, and EPS is implemented through
the tributary leading-out interface.
„ PL1S: 8×E1 interface board with tributary protection-75Ω/120Ω.

„ PL1D: 16×E1 interface board with tributary protection-75Ω/120Ω

„ PF1S: 8×E1 framed interface board with tributary protection-75Ω.

„ PF1D: 16×E1 framed interface board with tributary protection-75Ω.

„ PM1S: 8×E1/T1 interface board with tributary protection-100Ω/120Ω.

„ PM1D:16×E1/T1 interface board with tributary protection-100Ω/120Ω.

[Link] Functions
The interface boards have the following functions:
„ Supports non-bundled path protection, with the switching time of less than 50ms.
„ Implements the Bit Error Ratio (BER) tester function.
„ Provides the function of multi-level inloop and outloop.
„ Supports the function of retiming (while not supported in T1 mode). The retiming clock is the system clock
and receiving clock at tributary interface.
„ PF1S/PF1D supports E1 frame format function and Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC).
„ Supports online software loading.
„ Supports the online query of the board version.
„ Supports the board software resetting.

5.5.2 E3/DS3 Electrical Interface Board

[Link] Type
The MSE 5001 provides one kind of E3/DS3 tributary board for E3/DS3 service access, which also supports EPS
protection. The tributary protection unit and tributary unit use the same boards.
„ PL3: 3×E3/DS3 interface board with tributary protection-75Ω.

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[Link] Functions
The interface board has the following functions:
„ Supports bundled revertive path protection, with the switching time of less than 50ms.
„ Provides the functions of multi-level inloop and outloop.
„ Supports online software loading.
„ Supports the online query of the board version.
„ Supports the board software resetting.

5.5.3 10M/100M Ethernet Interface Board

[Link] Type
The MSE 5001 provides one kind of Ethernet Interface Board, for 10M/100M Ethernet service access.
„ ET1D : 2-port Ethernet Electrical Interface Board(VC-12).

[Link] Functions of ET1D board

The interface board has the following functions:
„ Provides 2-port 10M/100M auto-negotiation Ethernet electrical interfaces. The Ethernet signals are
accessed via RJ-45 interfaces on the front panel.
„ Electrical features (such as flow control) of Ethernet interface follow IEEE 802.3x protocol.
„ The packets from 1~2 10M/100M Ethernet frames can be mapped into 1~16 VC-12. If Ni E1 signals can
be mapped in each port, Ni is no more than 16. The number of E1 signals that can be mapped by the
ET1D board is ∑Ni ≤16 (i is the number of Ethernet interfaces used on the ET1D board, i=1~2).
„ Since Ethernet frames are mapped into VC-12s and transmitted in SDH network, so Ethernet service can
be protected with SDH layer protection.
„ Provides bandwidth sharing and statistical multiplexing based on the Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
and port to improve bandwidth utilisation ratio.
„ Provides Ethernet Layer-2 route functions (Layer-2 route can be realised by extracting Medium Access
Control (MAC) source address and port information from input MAC frames at input port, and store them in
MAC address table with capacity of 8k. It also supports manually adding MAC addresses and port
information to MAC address table).
„ Provides security isolation among users, and security isolation among VLANs within one user (one ET1D
board supports up to two users).
To prevent conflict of the data with same VLAN but of different users, the ET1D board must isolate VLAN of
different users to separate VLANs. Therefore, user ID is introduced: ports (including the MAC port and VC-Trunk
port) with the same user ID belong to a group and any Ethernet data is limited to this group. At the same time, the
VLAN is isolated within each user. Data of different VLAN cannot be forwarded either.
All ports of the ET1D board can be divided into a number of groups and a user uses a separate group.
„ Supports multicast and broadcast functions. (for broadcast packet, the ET1D board forwards to all ports
with the same VLAN of the same user. With Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) SNOOPING
multicast function, the ET1D board establishes route information of multicast addresses to avoid broadcast
storm.)
„ Provides IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) function to avoid failure in transfer of MAC frames,
broadcast storm, MAC frame receiving sequence error, and so on in network topology with loops.
„ Provides multiple inloop and outloop methods to enable fast and effective trouble shooting.
„ Provides the functions of flow control.
When the rate of the data flow receiving at the Ethernet port is larger than the rate of encaPIUlating and mapping
data at the SDH line, or when the rate of de-mapping and de-caPIUlating data frame at the SDH line is larger than
the rate of the data flow transmitting at the Ethernet port, the data saved in the memory will increase. When the
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data saved reach to a certain value, the control unit will send a signal to the line with larger rate of data flow, so as
to control the data increase, thus balancing the data processing at both sides. When the data in the memory
decrease to a certain value, the control unit will send another signal to end the flow control and notify data channel
to restore to normal.

5.5.4 Leading-out Mode

[Link] Ethernet tributary unit

The front leading-out mode is adopted for Ethernet tributary signals. The signals are accessed in/out of the
Ethernet board via RJ-45 connector.

[Link] PDH tributary unit

Leading-out mode is adopted for tributary signals. The connecting board performs the signal transfer and connects
the signal output from the tributary board directly to the leading-out interface.
The MSE 5001 provides one kind of tributary connecting boards:
„ C12: 16×E1/T1 electrical interface board.
When the equipment is required to provide EPS protection, the following boards must be used in combination:
„ C75S: 16×E1 75Ω electrical interface switching & bridge board.

„ C12S: 16×E1/T1 120/100Ω electrical interface switching & bridge board.

„ C34S: 3×E3/DS3 75Ω electrical interface switching board.

„ TSB3: 3×E3/DS3 75Ω switching & bridging board.

The leading-out mode of the tributary units is shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Leading-out mo de of the tributary units
Interface board Connecting board
Protection
Name Slot available Name Slot available
PL1S/PL1D/PM1S/PM1D/ Slot4, Slot5, Slot6, Slot10, C12 Slot24, Slot25,
No EPS PF1S/PF1D Slot11 and Slot12 Slot26, Slot30, Slot31
protection and Slot32
PL3 C34S

PL1SA/PL1DA/PF1S/PF1D Slot4, Slot5, Slot6, Slot10 C75S Slot24, Slot25,

(protected unit) and Slot11 Slot26, Slot30 and
Slot31

PL1SA/PL1DA/PF1S/PF1D Slot12 Null Slot32

(protection unit)

PL1SB/PL1DB/PM1S/PM1 Slot4, Slot5, Slot6, Slot10 C12S Slot24, Slot25,

D (protected unit) and Slot11 Slot26,Slot30 and
EPS protection
Slot31

PL1SB/PL1DB/PM1S/PM1 Slot12 Null Slot32

D (protection unit)

PL3 (protected unit) Slot4, Slot5 or Slot10, Slot11 C34S Slot24, Slot25 or
Slot30, Slot31

PL3 (protection unit) Slot6 or Slot12 TSB3 Slot26 or Slot32

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5.6 Orderwire Unit

The orderwire unit implements its function by means of the EOW board, which provides one-channel orderwire and
4-channel data transmission interfaces,(or three Boolean inputs and one Boolean output).
The orderwire phone interface conforms to Pulse-Code Modulation (PCM) standards.
The Orderwire unit can perform the following functions:
„ Implements the extraction and insertion of overhead bytes such as E1, E2, and F2.
„ Provides one-channel orderwire phone via E1/E2 byte, and supports the functions of addressing call and
conference call.
„ Provides four transparent transmission RS-232 broadcast interfaces, namely, S1, S2, S3 and S4, via F2,
X1, X2 and X3 bytes. The maximum transmission rate is 19.2kbit/s for each data interface. Both point-to-
point and point-to-multi-point transmission are available.
„ Four data interfaces can be multiplexed into three Boolean inputs and one Boolean output.
„ Provides communication module to keep communication with the SCC board, reports alarms to the TMS
5000 and receives the commands from the TMS.

5.7 Power Interface Unit

The power interface unit implements its function by means of PIU board and adopts centralised power supply
mode. The input power supply is -48V/-60V DC. The input -48V/-60V DC passes the input protection module which
provides the integrated equipment power interface with power reverse polarity non-destructive protection, lightning
protection, Electromagnetic Interference(EMI) filtering and satisfies the EMC design requirements.
The power interface unit can perform the following functions:
„ Monitors the input/output voltage and provides the input under-voltage, power module failure alarm and
under-voltage shutdown function.
„ Provides the system with power 1+1 backup. The equipment can still run normally even if one PIU board
becomes faulty.
„ Provides the board temperature detection by means of the temperature sensor to monitor the operating
temperature of the board.

5.8 Fan Interface Unit

The fan interface unit implements its function by means of the FAN board.
The fan interface unit can perform the following functions:
„ Possesses the intelligent fan functions. When the fan interface unit detects the temperature crosses the
upper limit, the fan will rotate at a higher speed. When the fan interface unit detects the temperature drops
to the lower limit of 3°C, the fan will rotate at a lower speed.
„ Detects the fan fault. If any fan stops rotating, it will report the alarm and the red alarm indicator will turn
on.
„ Provides over-voltage protection for the fans. Since –48V/-60 power supply works under –38.4V ~ -72V,
while the fan should works under the voltage less than –56V, so the over-voltage protection is a must.
„ Supports the board hot-swapping.
„ Supports the query of the fan board temperature.
Supports the query of the board information.

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6. NETWORKING APPLICATION OF MSE 5001

6.1 Equipment Networking
The MSE 5001 can be configured as a TM or ADM NE. This equipment is chiefly applied at the service access
layer, therefore it has simple networking modes and can constitute such topology networking modes, such as
chain, ring, ring with chain, tangent ring and shared optical fibre virtual trail.

6.1.1 Chain Network

TM TM

TM TM ADM

Figure 9 Chain network

The MSE 5001 can be configured as the chain network as shown in Figure 9. This networking mode is simple and
requires less optical fibre, but does not provide service protection.

6.1.2 Ring Network

ADM

Figure 10 Ring network

The MSE 5001 can be configured as the basic ring network as shown in Figure 10 and is capable of providing
services with PP, MSP or SNCP.

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6.1.3 Ring-with-Chain Network

TM

TM TM ADM MADM

Figure 11 Ring-with-chain network

The MSE 5001 can form the ring-with-chain network as shown in Figure 11. The configuration of the ring and chain
in the networking is shown in Table 2.
Table 2 The configuratio n of the ring and chain
Ring
STM-1 SNCP/MSP STM-4 SNCP/MSP
Chain
STM-1 SNCP/MSP ; ;

STM-4 SNCP/MSP ; :

6.1.4 Tangent Ring Network

Ring1 Ring2

ADM MADM

Figure 12 Tangent ring ne twork

The MSE 5001 can form the tangent ring network as shown in Figure 12. The configuration of the ring 1 and ring 2
in the networking is shown in Table 3.

Table 3 Configuration of Ring 1 and Ring 2

Ring1
STM-1 SNCP/MSP STM-4 SNCP/MSP
Ring2
STM-1 SNCP/MSP ; ;

STM-4 SNCP/MSP ; :

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7. RELIABILITY DESIGN OF MSE 5001

The MSE 5001 employs a variety of advanced protection technologies in designing its hardware and software, and
provides multiple protection mechanisms for the network, thus guaranteeing a top-quality transmission service.
7.1 Equipment-Level Protection

7.1.1 1+1 Redundancy Hot Backup Protection for Power Supply

The power system can provide two -48V/-60V DC feed-ins and the power boards in Slot1 and Slot2 back up each
other. Thus, even if one board becomes faulty, the equipment will not be negatively affected.

7.1.2 1+1 Backup Protection for Cross-Connect & Timing Unit

The cross-connect and timing boards in Slot 7 and Slot 8 are in mutual backup mode. In case one board becomes
faulty, the equipment can still work normally.

7.1.3 Tributary Protection Switching

The MSE 5001 provides the EPS function. When the tributary board is not in position or pulled off, the EPS
protection will be started. Meantime, when some modules or components such as power, software, clock, etc. of a
tributary board work abnormally, the EPS protection can also be triggered.
EPS protection has the following types available:
„ 1:N (N≤5) EPS protection for E1/T1 electrical interface board.
The E1/T1 electrical interface board in Slot12 protects those in Slot4, Slot5, Slot6, Slot10 and Slot11.
„ Two groups of 1:N (N≤2) EPS protections for E3/DS3 electrical interface board.
The E3/DS3 electrical interface board in Slot6 protects those in Slot4 and Slot5.
The E3/DS3 electrical interface board in Slot12 protects those in Slot10 and Slot11.
„ Both the protection of a group of 1:N (N≤3) 2048kbit/s or 1544kibt/s and a group of 1:N (N≤2)34368kbit/s
or 44736kbit/s electrical interfaces exist.
The E1/T1 electrical interface board in Slot12 protects those in Slot4 or Slot10 or Slot11.
The E3/DS3 electrical interface board in Slot6 protects that in Slot5 or Slot 4.

7.1.4 Backup of System Control & Communication Service Data

The configuration data on the SCC board are backed up on the active and standby XCS0/XCS1/XCS4 boards
respectively, and the two sets of data back up each other. When the SCC board becomes faulty and has been
replaced with a new one, it is not necessary to re-send the configuration data. The new SCC board will first read
the data from the active XCS0/XCS1/XCS4 board, and if failed, it will turn to the standby one. Thus, the
configuration data on the SCC board are still kept consistent.

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7.2 Network-Level Protection

The MSE 5001 has superior performance in self-healing protection and can implement two-fibre unidirectional path
protection, subnetwork connection protection, linear multiplex section protection and ring multiplex section
protection. Thus, the services on the network can get effective protection in case of fibre cut, line board damage or
node failure.

7.2.1 Path Protection

The protection mechanism of a two-fibre unidirectional path protection ring and that of a two-fibre bidirectional path
protection ring are shown respectively in Figure 13 and Figure 14. Diagram (a) shows the service direction in
normal status, and Diagram (b) the service direction in switching status.
CA AC
CA AC

S1 S1
P1 P1

A A
D B D B
C C

P1 P1
S1 S1 X
CA AC CA AC Switching
( a) ( b)

Figure 13 Unidirectional p ath protection ring

CA AC CA AC

23 S1
S1
S2 S2

A A
D B D B
C C

P1 P1
P2 P2
X
Switching
CA AC CA AC
( a)
( b)

Figure 14 Bidirectional pat h protection ring

7.2.2 Subnetwork Connection Protection

As network structures are becoming more and more complicated, subnetwork connection protection (SNCP) is the
only service protection mode applicable for various network topologies with a fast switching speed. SNCP is a
protection at path layer and is used to protect the service between the two points in any complicated networks (e.g.,
two-fibre path protection ring on the ring network). The support of the MSE 5001 for SNCP is completely in
compliance with ITU-T Recommendation G.841. Even in the case of multiple service switching, the MSE 5001 can
also meet the requirements of switching time less than 50ms.

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7.2.3 Multiplex Section Protection

[Link] Linear multiplex section protection

Linear multiplex section protection is mainly used in linear networking mode. There are two kinds of protection
modes: 1+1 protection mode and 1:N (N ≤ 3) protection mode. Under the 1+1 protection mode, each working
system is protected by a dedicated standby system. Under the 1:N protection mode, N systems share one
protection system. For the latter protection mode when the systems run smoothly the protection system can be
used to transmit extra services in order to achieve higher efficiency. However, it needs a complicated Automatic
Protection Switching (APS) protocol. The MSE 5001 supports the 1+1 and 1:N protection modes in the point-to-
point linear networking mode. Under the 1:1 protection mode, protection system can carry additional services. For
those protection modes, the switching time is less than 50ms as specified in ITU-T Recommendations.

[Link] Ring multiplex section protection

The protection mechanism of two-fibre bidirectional multiplex section protection and that of two-fibre unidirectional
multiplex section protection are shown respectively in Figure 15 and Figure 16. Diagram (a) shows the service
direction in normal status, and diagram (b) the service direction in switching status.
CA AC CA AC
S1/P2 S1/P2
S2/P1 S2/P1

A A
D B D B
C C
S2/P1 S2/P1
S1/P2 S1/P2

CA AC CA AC Switching

(a) (b)

Figure 15 Bidirectional mu ltiplex section protection

CA AC CA AC
S S
P P

A A
D B D B
C C
P P
S S

Switching
CA AC CA AC

(a) (b)

Figure 16 Unidirectional m ultiplex section protection

7.2.4 Shared Optical Fibre Virtual Trail

When MSE 5001 systems are used to construct the network, one ring can share the intersection section of fibres
on the other ring in the two-ring intersection topology, and can use surplus transmission bandwidth of this section
as virtual optical paths, thus economizing fibres and optical interface boards. This kind of networking is referred to
as the shared optical fibre virtual trail. Bandwidth limitations of the two rings must be taken into consideration when
using shared fibre virtual trail protection ring.
The topology of a typical shared optical fibre virtual trail protection ring is illustrated in Figure 17.

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ADM ADM ADM

Ring 1 Ring 2
STM-4 STM-1

ADM ADM ADM

Figure 17 Topology of a sh ared optical fibre virtual trail protection ring

The implementation of multiplex section protection requires APS protocol. But VC-4 traffics through the shared
virtual optical trails on the shared fibre virtual trail protection ring belong to different protection groups, the APS
protocol can not be shared by them. On a shared optical fibre virtual trail protection ring, only path protection or
SNCP can be employed to protect the services.

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8. OPERATION, ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MSE 5001

8.1 Operation and Maintenance
In the equipment and board design as well as function setting, user’s requirements for equipment operation and
maintenance are all taken into consideration, so the MSE 5001 system can provide powerful equipment
maintenance capabilities. They are listed below:

On the equipment side :

„ Running status indication of some boards assists maintenance personnel in monitoring the equipment
running.
„ Provides audio and visual alarm.
„ Provides the orderwire phone for easy maintenance.
Table 4 shows the meanings of the indicators of some boards.

Table 4 Meanings of the indicators of some boards

Board
Indicator Status description
name
SCC Running indicator(green) Flashing 5 times every NE software is being loaded.
second.

Flashing 3 times every NE software is being deleted.

second.

Flashing once every second. NE software is lost, awaiting for loading

Flash once every two Normal operation state

seconds.

Alarm indicator(red) Normally off. No alarm occurs to the current NE

Flashing once every other Minor alarm occurs to the current NE.
second.

Flashing twice every other Major alarm occurs to the current NE.
second.

Ethernet indicator (yellow) Flashing Data is being transmitted.

Normally off. No data transceived

Ethernet indicator (green) Normally on Link connection is normal.

Normally off Link breaks or is not connected.

EOW Green indicator Normally on Data is being transmitted

Normally off No data transceived

Orange indicator Normally on Boolean signal is being transmitted.

Normally off No Boolean signal transceived

FAN FAN1 ALM indicator Normally on FAN 1 stops rotating.

Normally off FAN 1 works normally.

FAN2 ALM indicator Normally on FAN 2 stops rotating.

Normally off FAN 2 works normally.

PIU OUT indicator (green) Normally on Supply power for other boards
normally.

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Board
Indicator Status description
name
Normally off The input voltage is abnormal or PIU
board fails.

XC1/XC4 Running indicator(green) Flashing 5 times every NE software is being loaded.

second.

Flashing 3 times every NE software is being deleted.

second.

Flashing once every second. NE software is lost, awaiting for loading

Flash once every two Normal operation state

seconds.

Alarm indicator(red) Normally off. No alarm occurs to the board

Normally on The board works normally.

On the NMS side :

„ Dynamically monitors the running status, performance event and alarm of the equipment on the network
via NMS. In case of abnormal service interruption, the service will be automatically protected.
„ Provides audio and visual alarm.
„ Provides the service with multiple loopback testing functions.
„ Remotes Maintenance.
8.2 Areva TMS 5000
The MSE 5010 is uniformly managed by the NM system. Through the Qx interface or MML interface, the NM
system can implement management, maintenance and test to the whole optical transmission system in terms of
fault, performance, configuration and security. The NM system improves the quality of network services, reduces
the maintenance cost and ensures rational use of network resources.
Areva provides telecommunication operators with a whole series of optical transmission systems, which can be
used on networks of different layers. To manage sub-network, area network or national network efficiently, the NM
system is required to feature basic operation and maintenance functions and the monitoring and management
capability on the optical transmission network as well. According to the Telecommunications Management Network
(TMN) network management hierarchical model, the telecommunication network management is divided into
network element layer (NEL), NE management layer (EML), network management layer (NML), service
management layer (SML) and business management layer (BML). The NE management system manages NE
equipments within one subnet, while the NM system implements the network layer assignment, fault monitoring,
performance analysis, resource analysis, circuit dispatching, etc. in a large-scale network.
To adapt to network management of different scales and levels, the management system of Areva consists of the
local maintenance terminal and the NE management system. These products cover the applications of the TMN
from the NE management layer to the subnet management, and contain part of the service management layer
functions. With these products, Areva is able to provide telecommunication operators with a complete package of
network management solutions for single equipment, single service to large scale and multi-service networks.

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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF MSE 5001

9.1 Equipment Specifications
Dimensions : 436mm (W) x 365mm (D) x 133.3mm (H) (Type I subrack)
Dimensions : 436mm (W) x 291mm (D) x 219mm (H) (Type II subrack)
Power supply parameter: -48V/-60V DC, ranging –38.4 ~ -72V.
Power consumption: about 90W in full configuration.
Weight in full configuration: 15kg
9.2 Power Consumption of Boards
The power consumption of various boards of the MSE 5001 are listed in Table 5.
Table 5 Power consump tion of various boards of the MSE 5001
Board name Power consumption(W) Board name Power consumption(W)à
SCC 6 PM1D 8.8

EOW 10 PL3 3.5

XCS0 8 ET1D 8.5

XCS1 10 OSB1 6.5

XCS4 14 OSB4 10

PL1S 4 FAN 10

PL1D 4.05 C34S 0.42

PF1S 4 TSB3 0.42

PF1D 8.8

PM1S 4

9.3 Multiplexing Structure

The multiplexing structure of the MSE 5001, as illustrated in Figure 18.
¡Á1
STM-4 AUG-4

¡Á4
¡Á1 ¡Á1 ¡Á3 ¡Á1
STM-1 AUG-1 AU-4 VC-4 TUG-3 TU-3 VC-3 C-3 44.736Mbit/s

¡Á7
Pointer processig
¡Á3
TUG-2 TU-12 VC-12 C-12 2.048Mbit/s
Multiplxing

Aligning

Mapping

Figure 18 Multiplexing stru cture

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9.4 Interface Types

Interface types provided by the MSE 5001 are listed in Table 6.
Table 6 Interface types
Interface Type Interface Rate and Feature
Electrical interface 1544kbit/s;2048kbit/s;34368kbit/s;44736kbit/s

Optical interface 155520kbit/s; 622080kbit/s

Clock interface 2048kbit/s; 2048kHz

Ethernet interface 10M/100M RJ-45 electrical interface

Auxiliary interface Administration interface, orderwire interface

and data interface

Electrical interfaces

Electrical interface types provided by the MSE 5001 are listed in Table 7 all of which are in compliance with ITU-T
Recommendation G.703.
Table 7 Electrical interfa ce types
Electrical Interface Code Type Transmission Media
Rate
1544kbit/s B8ZS 100Ω balanced cable
2048kbit/s HDB3 120Ω balanced cable, 75Ω
Unbalanced cable

34368kbit/s HDB3 75Ω unbalanced cable

44736kbit/s B3ZS 75Ω unbalanced cable

Optical Interface

Optical interface types provided by the MSE 5001 are listed in Table 8 all of which are in compliance with ITU-T
Recommendations.
Table 8 Optical Interface types

STM-1 Optical Interface S-1.1; L-1.1; L-1.2

STM-4 Optical Interface S-4.1; L-4.1; L-4.2

Laser security: In compliance with ITU-T Recommendation G.958

Optical fibre connectors: SC/PC.

Ethernet interfaces

Ethernet interface types are listed in Table 9.

Table 9 Ethernet interfa ce types
Interface Type Interface Rate and Feature
RJ-45 electrical interface 10M/100M BASE-T autosensing

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Clock interfaces

Clock interfaces provided by the MSE 5001 are listed in Table 10.
Table 10 Clock interfaces

External synchronous 2-port input, 2048kbit/s (G.703 § 6) or 2048kHz (G.703 § 10)

source

Synchronous output 2-port output , 2048kbit/s (G.703 § 6) or 2048kHz (G.703 §

10), 75Ω

Auxiliary interfaces

Auxiliary interfaces provided by the MSE 5001 are listed in Table 11.
Table 11 Auxiliary interfa ces

Management One Ethernet interface and one F interface

interfaces

Orderwire interface one 2-line orderwire telephone interface

Data interface 4 user-defined RS-232 serial data interfaces

9.5 Interface Specifications

This section lists ITU-T specifications for transmission systems, such as those for optical/electrical interfaces, clock
synchronization, EMC and environment, along with actual test results of the MSE 5001 system.

9.5.1 Optical Interface Specifications

[Link] Performance specifications for optical interfaces

Different launched optical powers and receiver sensitivities may lead to different possible transmission distance.
The classification of optical interfaces supported by the MSE 5001 is shown in Table 12.

Table 12 Application code s of optical interfaces

Inter-office communication
Application
Short-haul Long-haul
Nominal wavelength (nm) 1310 1310 1550

Optical fibre type G.652 G.652 G.652

Type S-1.1 L-1.1 L-1.2

STM-1
Transmission
28 56 87
distance (km)

Type S-4.1 L-4.1 L-4.2

STM-4
Transmission
20 47 -
distance (km)

[Link] Optical interface parameters

Optical interface parameters of the MSE 5001 system are listed in Table 13 and Table 14.

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Table 13 Parameters spe cified for STM-1 optical interfaces

Item Unit Value
Nominal bit rate kbit/s STM-1 155520

Application code - S-1.1 L-1.1 L-1.2

Operating wavelength range nm 1261-1360 1280-1335 1480-1580

Source type - MLM* MLM SLM*

Maximum Root-Mean- nm 7.7 3 -

Square(RMS) width (σ)

Maximum -20dB width nm - - 1

Transmitter Minimum side mode dB - - 30

at reference suppression ratio
point S
Maximum mean launched dBm -8 0 0
power

Minimum mean launched dBm -15 -5 -5

power

Minimum extinction ratio dB 8.2 10 10

Attenuation range dB 0-12 10-28 10-28

Maximum dispersion ps/nm 96 246 NA*

Optical path
Minimum optical return loss of dB NA NA 20
between S
cable plant at S, including any
and R
connectors

Maximum discrete reflectance dB NA NA -25

between S and R

Minimum sensitivity dBm -28 -34 -34

Minimum overload dBm -8 -10 -10

Receiver at
reference
Maximum optical path penalty dB 1 1 1
point R
Maximum reflectance of dB NA NA -25
receiver, measured at R

MLM:Mult-Longitudinal Mode (Laser)

SLM:Single Longitudinal Mode (Laser)
NA:Not Applicable

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Table 14 Parameters spe cified for STM-4 optical interfaces

Item Unit Value
Nominal bit rate kbit/s STM-4 622080

Application codes - S-4.1 L-4.1 L-4.2

1293-1334/ 1300-1325/
Operating wavelength range nm 1480-1580
1274-1356 1296-1300

Source type - MLM MLM SLM

Maximum RMS width (σ) nm 4/2.5 2.0/1.7 -

Maximum -20dB width nm - - <1

Transmitter
Minimum side mode suppression dB - - 30
at reference
ratio
point S
Maximum mean launched power dm -8 2 2

Minimum mean launched power dm -15 -3 -3

Minimum extinction ratio dB 8.2 10 10

Attenuation range dB 0-12 10-24 10-24

Maximum dispersion ps/nm 46/74 92/109 2400

Optical
path Minimum optical return loss of dB NA 20 24
between S cable plant at S, including any
and R connectors

Maximum discrete reflectance dB NA -25 -27

between S and R

Minimum sensitivity dm -28 -28 -28

Minimum overload dm -8 -8 -8
Receiver at
reference
Maximum optical path penalty dB 1 1 1
point R
Maximum reflectance of dB NA -14 -27
receiver, measured at R

[Link] Allowable frequency deviation at the input port

Specifications for the allowable frequency deviation at the input port of each application code in the MSE 5001
system are listed in Table 15.

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Table 15 Allowable frequ ency deviation at the input port

Optical Interface Level Standard Requirement (ppm)
STM-1 !20

STM-4 !20

[Link] Bit rate error tolerance at the output port

Specifications for the bit rate error tolerance at the output port of each application code in the MSE 5001 system
are listed in Table 16.
Table 16 Bit rate error tol erance at the output port
Optical Interface Level Standard Requirement (ppm)
STM-1 !20

STM-4 !20

9.5.2 Electrical Interface Specifications

[Link] Bit rate error tolerance at electrical output port

Specifications for the bit rate error tolerance at the output port of each electrical interface in the MSE 5001 system
are listed in Table 17.
Table 17 Bit rate error tol erance at electrical output port
Electrical Interface Type Specifications (ppm)
1544kbit/s ±32

2048kbit/s ±50

34368kbit/s ±20

44736kbit/s ±20

[Link] Attenuation tolerance at the input port

Specifications for the attenuation tolerance at the input port of each electrical interface in the MSE 5001 system are
listed in Table 18.
Table 18 Attenuation tole rance at the input port
Electrical Interface Type Specifications (dB)
1544kbit/s Not specified

2048kbit/s 0~6

34368kbit/s 0 ~ 12

44736kbit/s Not specified

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[Link] Allowable frequency deviation at the input port

Specifications for the allowable frequency deviation at the input port of each electrical interface in the MSE 5001
system are shown in Table 19.
Table 19 Allowable frequ ency deviation at the input port
Electrical Interface Type Specifications (ppm)
1544kbit/s ±50

2048kbit/s ±50

34368kbit/s ±20

44736kbit/s ±20

[Link] Anti-interference ability at the input port

As the space electromagnetic field brings interference to the transmission cable, the input port of electrical interface
is required to possess the anti-interference ability. Specifications for the anti-interference ability at the input port of
each E1/T1 electrical interface in the MSE 5001 system are listed in Table 20.
Table 20 Anti-interference ability at the input port
Electrical Interface Type Specifications (SNR*)
2048kbit/s ≥18dB

1544kbit/s ≥18dB

34768kbit/s ≥20dB
SNR:Signal Noise Ratio

9.5.3 Clock Timing and Synchronization

[Link] Output jitter

The output jitter specifications of clock interfaces in the MSE 5001 system are listed in Table 21.
Table 21 Output jitter
Clock Interface Output Jitter (UIpp) Specifications
1 0.05

2 0.05

[Link] Output frequency accuracy of the internal oscillator in free-run mode

Specification for the output frequency accuracy of internal oscillator in free-run mode in the MSE 5001 system are
listed in Table 22.
Table 22 Clock output fre quency
Clock Interface Specifications (ppm)
1 ±4.6

2 ±4.6

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[Link] Long-term phase variation (in locked mode)

The long-term phase variation is caused by the factors such as temperature and aging, which result in the gradual
deviation of the output signal of the master clock. It is often indicated by the Maximum Time Interval Error (MTIE)
and Time Deviation (TDEV). Specifications for the long-term phase variation in the MSE 5001 system are listed in
Table 23 and Table 24.
Table 23 Maximum time i nterval error
Clock Interface Index requirements
MTIE 100s 300s 600s 1000s
1 63.39ns 79.01ns 90.76ns 100.52ns

2 63.39ns 79.01ns 90.76ns 100.52ns

Table 24 Time deviation ( TDEV)

Clock Interface Index Specifications
TDEV 100s 300s 600s 1000s
1 6.4ns 6.4ns 6.4ns 6.4ns

2 6.4ns 6.4ns 6.4ns 6.4ns

9.5.4 Jitter Performance Specifications

[Link] Output jitter of the STM-1/STM-4 synchronous interface

The output jitter specifications of STM-N optical interfaces in the MSE 5001 system are listed in Table 25.
Table 25 Output jitter at S TM-N interface
Output Jitter (UIpp)
Optical Interface
B1 (f1~f4) B2 (f3~f4)
Level
Specifications Specifications
STM-1 0.50 0.10

STM-4 0.50 0.10

[Link] Input jitter and wander tolerance of the STM-1/STM-4 interface

The input jitter tolerance specifications of STM-N interfaces in the MSE 5001 system are listed in Table 26 and
Table 27.
Table 26 Input jitter tolera nce at STM-1/STM-4 interface
Jitter Tolerance
STM Specifications. (UI)
Level Jitter Jitter Jitter Jitter
Frequency f1 Frequency f2 Frequency f3 Frequency f4
STM-1 ≥1.5 ≥1.5 ≥0.15 ≥0.15

STM-4 ≥1.5 ≥1.5 ≥0.15 ≥0.15

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Table 27 Frequency adju stment column width of Jitter measurement filter

STM Level f1(kHz) f2(kHz) f3(kHz) f4(MHz)
STM-1 500 6.5 65 1.3

STM-4 1000 25 250 5

[Link] Input jitter and wander tolerance of the PDH tributary interface
Specifications for the input jitter tolerance of PDH tributary interfaces in the MSE 5001 system are listed in Table 28
and Table 29.
Table 28 Input jitter tolera nce at PDH tributary interface
Jitter Tolerance
Tributary
Specifications (UI)
Rate
Jitter Jitter Jitter Jitter
(kbit/s)
Frequency f1 Frequency f2 Frequency f3 Frequency f4
1544 ≥5.0 ≥5.0 ≥0.1 ≥0.1

2048 ≥1.5 ≥1.5 ≥0.2 ≥0.2

34368 ≥1.5 ≥1.5 ≥0.15 ≥0.15

44736 ≥1.5 ≥1.5 ≥0.15 ≥0.15

Table 29 Jitter measurem ent filter frequency

Tributary Rate (kbit/s) f1(kHz) f2(kHz) f3(kHz) f4(kHz)
1544 1 - 8 40

2048 20 2.4 18 100

34368 100 1 10 800

44736 100 1 30 400

[Link] Mapping jitter at PDH tributary interface

The mapping jitter specifications of PDH tributary interfaces in the MSE 5001 system are listed in Table 30.
Table 30 Mapping jitter a t PDH tributary interface
Mapping Jitter (UIpp)
Electrical Interface Type Specifications
B1 (f1~f4) B2 (f3~f4)
1544kbit/s 0.7 -

2048kbit/s - 0.075

34368kbit/s - 0.075

44736kbit/s 0.4 -

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[Link] Combined jitter at PDH tributary interface

The combined jitter specifications at PDH tributary interfaces in the MSE 5001 system are listed in Table 31 and
Table 32.
Table 31 Combined jitter at PDH tributary interface
Reverse Polarity Single
Electrical Regular Pointer (UIpp)
Pointer (UIpp)
Interface Type
B1 B2 B1 B2
1544kbit/s 1.5 - 1.5 -

2048kbit/s 0.4 0.075 0.4 0.075

34368kbit/s 0.4 0.075 0.4 0.075

44736kbit/s - - - -

Table 32 Combined jitter at PDH tributary interface

Regular Pointers with One Double Pointer with
Electrical
Missing Pointer (UIpp) Reverse Polarities (UIpp)
Interface Types
B1 B2 B1 B2
1544kbit/s 1.5 - 1.5 -

2048kbit/s 0.4 0.075 0.4 0.075

34368kbit/s 0.4 0.075 0.4 0.075

44736kbit/s - - - -

9.5.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility Test Specifications

The MSE 5001 system has been designed as per ETS EN 300386 series recommendations stipulated by the
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), and has been granted by TUV Rheinland the EMC
certificate. Relevant EMC test specifications of the MSE 5001 system are listed in Table 33.
Table 33 EMC test result
Test Item Test Standard Test Result
Conducted emission EN55022 Class A Passed

Radiated emission EN55022 Class A Passed

International Electrotechnical
Electrostatic discharge Passed
Commission (IEC)1000-4-2 (Air
discharge:8kV;
Contact discharge:8kV}
Immunity to radiated IEC1000-4-3(10V/m) Passed
electromagnetic fields
Electrical transient/burst IEC1000-4-4 (2kV) Passed
immunity
Inject current immunity IEC1000-4-6 (3V) Passed

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9.5.6 Environmental Requirements

Environmental specifications of the MSE 5001 are listed in Table 34.
Table 34 Environmental r equirements
Environmental
requirements Temperature Humidity
Item
Operating range of expected
0 45 10 90%
performance

Short-term* working range -5 50 5 95%

Transportation and storage -40 70 ≤95%

*Short-term: indicates the continuous working period is not more than 72 hours, and the annual accumulated
working period is not more than 15 days.

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9.6 Standards and Recommendations Followed

The MSE 5001 is designed according to the recommendations and standards as listed in Table 35.
Table 35 Standards and r ecommendations followed
Standards and
Specification Description
recommendations
G.703 Physical/electrical characteristics of hierarchical digital interfaces

G.707 Network node interface for the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)

G.773 Protocol suites for Q-interfaces for management of transmission

systems

G.774.1~5 Management Information Model at the SDH NE level

G.783 Characteristics of synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) equipment

functional blocks

G.784 SDH management

G.803 Architecture of transport networks based on the synchronous digital

hierarchy (SDH)

G.813 Timing characteristics of SDH equipment slave clocks

ITU-T
Recommendations, G.823 The control of jitter and wander within digital networks based on the
ETSI standards and 2048kbit/s hierarchy
other standards
G.824 The control of jitter and wander within digital networks based on the
1544kbit/s hierarchy

G.825 The control of jitter and wander within digital networks based on the
synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)

G.826 Error performance parameters and objectives for international,

constant bit rate digital paths at or above the primary rate

G.831 Management capabilities of transport networks based on the

synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)

G.841 Types and characteristics of SDH network protection architectures

G.842 Interworking of SDH network protection architectures

G.957 Optical interfaces for equipment and systems relating to the

synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)

G.958 Digital line systems based on the synchronous digital hierarchy for use
on optical fibre cables

ITU-T M.3010 Principles for a telecommunications management network

Recommendations,
ETSI standards and Q.811 Lower layer protocol profiles for the Q3 and X interface
other standards
Q.812 Upper layer protocol profile for the Q3 and X interface

G.652 Characteristics of a single-mode optical fibre cable

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10. ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviations Explanation
ADM Add/Drop Multiplexer

APS Automatic Protection Switching

BER Bit Error Rate

BML Business Management Layer

CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check

DC Direct Current

DCC Data Communication Channel

DWDM Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing

ECC Embedded Control Channel

EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMI Electromagnetic Interference

EML Element Management Layer

ETS European Telecommunications Standards

ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute;

HDLC High-level Data Link Control;

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol

ITU-T International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication Standardisation Sector

LAPS Link Access Procedure-SDH

LPT Link pass-through

MAC Medium access control

MCF Message Communication Function

MLM Multi-Longitudinal Mode (laser)

MSE Multi-Service Equipment

MSP Multiplex Section Protection

MTIE Maximum Time Interval Error

NA Not Applicable

NE Network Element

NEL Network Element Layer

NM Network Management

NML Network Management Layer

NMS Network Management System

OAM Operation Administration and Maintenance

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Abbreviations Explanation
PCM Pulse-Code Modulation

PDH Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy

PP Path Protection

RMS Root-Mean-Square

SCC System Control & Communication

SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy

SEMF Synchronous Equipment Management Function

SLM Single Longitudinal Mode

SML Service Management Layer

SNCP Sub-Network Connection Protection

SNR Signal Noise Ratio (S/N)

SSM Synchronization Status Marker

STM Synchronous Transfer Mode

STP Spanning Tree Protocol

TDEV Time Deviation

TM Terminal Multiplex

TMN Telecommunications Management Network

TMS Telecommunications Management System

EPS Tributary Protection Switching

VC Virtual Container

VLAN Virtual Local Area Network

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