- 2/4-port Bonded T1/E1 Inverse Mux—Using ML-PPP bond from 2-4 T1/E1 ports to create a high bandwidth WAN link over TDM.
- ML-PPP Expands Bandwidth—Bind any number of channels or T1/E1 ports to create up to an 8-Mbps resilient WAN link.
- Bonded T1/E1 Ethernet Extension—Transparently extend large and jumbo Ethernet frames over the WAN, bonding T1/E1 circuits.
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports—With dual 10/100/1000, auto-MDI ports easily connect to any LAN infrastructure.
- End-to-end QoS—Inspect and preserve VLAN priority as well as ToS/Diffserv bits to maintain end-to-end QoS.
- VLAN Trunk Extension—Tag untagged traffic, preserve VLAN QoS, or simply transparently forward VLAN traffic.
- Layer 3 Traffic Filtering—Assign an ACL to the bridge or VLAN connection and filter on.
- VLAN Tagging—VLAN tagging and processing is configurable on any T1/E1 channel or Ethernet port.
- Easy Management—Easily manage the 2888 router via an HTTP/web interface, a CLI accessible via the VT100 console or through Telnet/SSH, or via SNMP.
The Model 2888 Four-Port T1/E1 Multi-Megabit Inverse Multiplexer provides point-to-point high-bandwidth Ethernet/IP connectivity over bonded T1/E1 circuits. Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports ensure easy connection to any LAN infrastructure.
In order to maximize the bandwidth utilization over the T1/E1 links, the Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux uses Multi-Link PPP to bond the individual circuits into one high bandwidth WAN link. Ethernet/IP traffic is transparently bridged over the link using PPP/BCP which adds minimal encapsulation overhead when compared to ATM.
Key features make the Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux an ideal solution for VLAN trunk extension. The Inverse Mux supports IEEE 802.1p/Q VLAN tagging and priority. VLAN tagged traffic that is received on any of the Gigabit Ethernet interfaces is transparently transported over the WAN to the matching Inverse Mux on the other side. The VLAN priority bits are inspected and the QoS of the individual Ethernet frames are preserved end-to-end. The Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux likewise supports VLAN tagging of Ethernet traffic.
ACLs allow Layer 3 filtering and Layer 3 based QoS of the VLAN and bridge connections. Filter by IP address, IP port or even protocol. Use the ACL to force an inspection of the ToS/DiffServ bits and preserve end-to-end QoS.
The 2888 Model Series boasts easy installation, offering CLI configuration via Console/VT-100 or Telnet/SSH, HTTP web based management, and SNMP. Patton's series of high-speed access routers offer the versatility and reliability demanded for business-class applications at the most affordable price.
The IpLink™ Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux comes standard with Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and is perfect for satisfying the need of bandwidth-hungry applications supporting Layer 2 bonding of T1/E1 WAN interfaces into high bandwidth logical ports.
Rapid service deployment is the key to grabbing market share, the lifeblood of carrier business economics. To overcome the lack of supporting facilities, carriers with access to inexpensive T1/E1 circuits can reuse the already installed TDM network to bridge the bandwidth gap and continue deploying broadband services in areas where the infrastructure is still developing. For carriers needing to backhaul Ethernet traffic from remote terminals, the IpLink™ Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux transparently extends Ethernet over bonded T1/E1 circuits. With jumbo Ethernet frame support, the Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux transparently passes all VLAN and Q-in-Q encapsulated traffic to simplify configurations while applying still ACTIVE Layer 2 QoS traffic shaping and filtering.
| Point-to-Point Transparent Ethernet Extension over Bonded T1/E1 |
Enterprise IT Managers needing to bridge the bandwidth gap between a single T1/E1 and a T3/E3 will benefit from the IpLink™ Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux. The Inverse Mux transparently transports Ethernet over bonded T1/E1 circuits. Unlike other solutions which are difficult to configure, the Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux makes it easy to transparently Bridge Ethernet over the WAN while applying ACTIVE Layer 2/3 QoS, traffic shaping and filtering.
The growth of 3G data services is undeniable. However, when the fiber infrastructure is not in place, the cost of losing subscribers to competitors can amount to millions in lost revenue. For carriers needing to backhaul Ethernet traffic from 3G cell sites, the IpLink™ Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux transparently extends Ethernet over bonded T1/E1 circuits. With jumbo Ethernet frame support, the Multi-Megabit Inverse Mux transparently passes all Layer 2 Ethernet traffic to simplify configurations while applying ACTIVE Layer 2 QoS traffic shaping and filtering.
| Broadband Access over Bonded T1/E1 Circuits |
When the infrastructure needed to support subscriber services is not in place or when subscribers prefer to avoid emerging broadband technologies, carriers with access to wholesale T1/E1 circuits can reuse the already installed TDM network to bridge customer Ethernet traffic, avoiding endless hours of complex IP routing configurations and providing their subscribers a right-sized service.
WAN ports: Four software-configurable channelized ports presented on a 4-wire 120 Ohm interface (Use Model 460 Balun for 75 Ohm). E1 – G.703/G.704 with HDB3 and AMI encoding support. T1 – ANSI T1.403 & AT&T TR54016 with AMI coding/D4 framing or B8ZS coding/ESF framing. All ports configured to E1 by default.
Ethernet Ports: Two-port 10/100/1000BaseT (RJ-45 connector); auto-negotiating; half or full duplex operation with built-in auto MDI/MDI-X
Management: In-Bnad and Oout of Band Management; HTTP, SNMP, Telnet/SSH, RS-232 Console Port, SYSLOG Client, Software upgrade via TFTP
Protocols: Transparent Ethernet Bridging with STP; Will transparently pass Ethernet frames to 2,072 bytes (Maximum 9,216); PPP/BCP; ML-PPP over WAN link with automatic negotiation of master root link; IEEE 802.1p/Q VLAN Tagging and Priority
Security: Password protected system management with a username/password for console and virtual terminal, Packet filtering firewall for controlled management access. ACL rule and profiles; SSH for secure remote access.
Power Supplies: Internal universal 100–240 VAC input (50/60 Hz). Less than 15W power consumption. (-48 VDC power supply available.)
EMC Compliance: EB55022 and EN55024
Safety Compliance: EN 60950
FCC Part 15A, CE Mark, FCC part 68, CS-03
Operating temperature: 32–122°F (0–50°C)
Humidity: up to 90% non-condensing
Dimensions: 11 x 1.5 x 7 in. (280 x 39 x 180 mm)
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| Related Information |
| Articles (PDF) -- Requires Adobe Acrobat to view |
| Chautauqua County Nursing Facility Gets a Fat Pipe on a Thin Budget with Patton’s IPLink™ Inverse Mux | October 14, 2008 |
Catalogs (PDF) -- Requires Adobe Acrobat to view |
| Patton Electronics Product Line Catalog #21 (Low resolution, for dial-up users) | August 25, 2008 |
Certifications (PDF) -- Requires Adobe Acrobat to view |
| Declaration of Conformity - SmartNode™ Models SN4960, SN4961 & SN5400, IPLink™ Models 2884 & 2888 | May 05, 2010 |
Data Sheets (PDF) -- Requires Adobe Acrobat to view |
| Model 2888 Datasheet | July 27, 2009 |
| Model 2888 Datasheet (A4 page size) | July 27, 2009 |
| Product Application Brief - Ethernet Backhaul over Bonded T1/E1 | May 12, 2008 |
| Product Application Brief - Broadband Subscriber Line over Bonded T1/E1 | May 12, 2008 |
| Product Application Brief - Ethernet Extension over Bonded T1/E1 | May 12, 2008 |
Manuals (PDF) -- Requires Adobe Acrobat to view |
| TrinityAE Release 2.6 Administrator's Reference Guide | March 22, 2010 |
| Trinity Feature Appendix: T1/E1 Configuration | March 22, 2010 |
| Model 2888 Guide, Quick Start | January 02, 2008 |
| Model 2888 Guide, Getting Started | January 02, 2008 |
News Releases |
| Patton’s Long-Reach Broadband Extender Stretches Ethernet Beyond Technical Limits | March 02, 2010 |
| Ruggedized Ethernet Extender Expands Patton’s Industrial Product Line | May 12, 2008 |
| Patton's Ethernet-over-T1/E1 Inverse Mux Enables NGN Deployments and High-Speed Backhaul | June 12, 2007 |
| With Over 1,000 Networking Products to Offer, Patton Publishes Dual Catalogs | May 22, 2007 |
| Patton Receives Technology Champion Award | February 01, 2006 |
| Enhanced Patton User Group (PUG) Features Web-Browser Interface with Searchable Archives | May 18, 2005 |
| Patton Unveils DSL, Telephony-Over-IP, and LAN Extension Technologies at CeBIT 2003. | February 21, 2003 |
Product/Solutions Guides (PDF) -- Requires Adobe Acrobat to view |
| ForeFront™ Access Infrastructure Guide | May 03, 2010 |
White Papers (PDF) -- Requires Adobe Acrobat to view |
| Building a Bigger Pipe - Inverse Multiplexing for Transparent Ethernet Bridging over Bonded T1/E1s | June 27, 2008 |
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