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February, 2005
Document Part Number 620-0216-001
Revision A
Software Version: V10.2.2 R01
Hardware Products: SDM-8400, SDM-9220, SDM-9230,
SDM-9360, SDM-9380, SDM-9585
Index
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Product Overview
Hardware Platforms
All NetPerformer products and licensed software options (V10.1.0 and
higher) run on the following hardware platforms:
z The SDM-9360/9380 standalone chassis models for branch, regional
and remote offices. Equipped with 4 slots for port expansion. Refer
to the NetPerformer SDM-9360/9380 Hardware Installation Guide
for details on hardware features.
z The SDM-9500 rackmount chassis model for central site offices,
which can be installed with up to 4 SDM-9585 cards, each of which
is equipped with 4 slots for port expansion. Refer to the
NetPerformer SDM-9500 Hardware Installation Guide for details.
z The SDM-9220/9230 standalone chassis model for branch, regional
and remote offices. Refer to the NetPerformer SDM-9220/9230
Hardware Installation Guide for details.
z The SDM-8400 standalone chassis model, a data-only integrated
access device that supports multiple serial ports and Ethernet for
increased serial port capacity. Refer to the NetPerformer SDM-8400
Hardware Installation Guide for details.
These NetPerformer hardware platforms employ the following standard
and proprietary technologies:
z Standard: IP/Ethernet circuits, IP RIP v1/v2, IP Multicast PIMDM,
VoIP using SIP (with NetPerformer SIP VoIP option), OSPF v2, PPP
links, Frame Relay RFC-1490, SNA (SDLC, LLC and BAN/BNN), VLAN
IEEE 802.1Q-1998, ATM RFC-1483 and RFC-2364 (with ATM option).
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NetPerformer Features
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VIDEO
Fractional
modem T1/E1
T1/E1
Leased
Fax
Line
Voice
Frame Relay
&
SkyPerformer
SDM-9230
LAN
ATM
T1/E1
SNA
pots
Intranet IP/Internet
Enterprise
Enterprise Service
Service Provider
Provider
Figure 1 The NetPerformer as Convergence Manager using PowerCell
VIDEO
Fractional
modem T1/E1
T1/E1
Fax
Leased
Line
Voice
IP/Internet
SDM-9230
LAN Frame Relay
&
SkyPerformer
SNA
ATM
pots
T1/E1
Intranet
Enterprise
Enterprise Service
Service Provider
Provider
Figure 2 The NetPerformer as Convergence Manager over IP
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z NetPerformer SIP VoIP provides standard VoIP support using SIP call
setup, RTP (Real-Time Protocol) for voice transport and T.38 for fax
z Adds provision for line failure with virtual connections and dial
backup functions
z Optimizes bandwidth utilization with traffic prioritization, Bandwidth-
On-Demand and load balancing
z Minimizes delays for time-sensitive applications with Weight Fair
Queueing (WFQ) prioritization schemes over multiple traffic types
z Ensures standards-compliant interoperability with RFC-1490, SIP
(on NetPerformer SIP VoIP) and Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP)
z Facilitates firmware upgrades through FTP download, ZMODEM
transfer via the console and proprietary access tools
z Provides traffic capture capabilities for troubleshooting purposes
z Includes management capabilities such as SNMP support, Telnet
remote access and direct or dialup console connection; compatible
with the Verso ACTView 3000 Network Management System (NMS).
Traffic Handling
z Switching through intermediate NetPerformers using PowerCell
technology
z PVC bundling to concentrate Frame Relay traffic originating from
multiple FRADs
z Virtual LAN (VLAN) functionality to logically group nodes on different
LAN segments and prioritize their traffic
z SVCs and Hunt Groups to maximize voice switching capacity (on
NetPerformer base product only)
z Support of the ATM cell-based traffic structure (on ATM option only)
permits access to a variety of network services via ATM from a
single unit, using AAL1 and AAL5 modes.
z Voice Traffic Routing (VTR) for local control of how voice traffic is
forwarded to its intended destination, with the possibility of setting
up alternate routes using local and long distance services
z Bandwidth On Demand over leased lines for managing bursty LAN
traffic
z Load balancing over leased lines or Frame Relay for high-speed
support using multiple circuits
z Dial backup
z Multiprotocol support with prioritization through class of service
queues
z SNA host port reduction
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PowerCell Technology
PowerCell is a cell-based protocol that conserves network bandwidth,
ensures Quality of Service and reduces delays. It provides:
z Voice and data transport over various WAN infrastructures, including
IP and IP/Ethernet circuits
z Prioritization and compression technology for superior network
performance. A PowerCell solution provides the advantages of data
compression, multi-protocol encapsulation and Quality of Service
using 8 classes of service.
z PowerCell runs over IP, Frame Relay, leased lines, PSTN, ATM and
satellite. Protocol switching, e.g. from IP to Frame Relay, is
accomplished without IP transport overhead when switching onto
the Frame Relay network.
z PowerCell switching allows for the creation of a private enterprise
network that uses virtual connections between different network
nodes. No direct links are required between the remote locations,
since PowerCell can switch traffic via the central site unit.
z Voice switching using PowerCell permits defining all call routes
within the unit using Voice Mapping Tables. Since no softswitch is
required, this is an effective low-cost solution for the small to
medium-sized enterprise.
z Through PowerCell, the NetPerformer discovery capability is
extended to all other nodes in the network. Auto-discovery of nodes
and routes is achieved when the PVCR protocol is active on the
WAN.
z PowerCell QoS can be combined with IP Precedence TOS bit and
802.1p/q support to provide end-to-end Quality of Service for voice
and mission-critical data applications.
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PowerCell
Switching NetPerformer
Fax PBX
SNA Controller SDM-9230
IP Ethernet
Frame Relay
NetPerformer
PBX
SDM-9230
Leased Lines SNA
PSTN Host
Ethernet
ATM
Satellite ...
PBX
NetPerformer
SDM-9500(9585)
Ethernet
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NetPerformer Options
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Internal Router
and VoIP
Gateway
Intelligent Network
Layer
NetPerformer
PBX
SDM-9230
Ethernet
Clarent
Ethernet
Command Center On-net
IP VoIP
External
Call Control Layer Router
SIP SIP VoIP Gateway
Call Setup
Ethernet
Clarent
Call Manager
NetPerformer
PBX
SDM-9230
The NetPerformer SIP VoIP option offers a full service scenario for the
enterprise network that uses SIP transport. In this application, the
NetPerformer provides seamless integration of Frame Relay, ATM and
PSTN networks under IP-centric control.
z Permits a unified voice/data routing service across the entire
network using a standard IP protocol
z Allows interconnection of the NetPerformer with other SIP-based
devices using Service Providers for enhanced connectivity
z Allows all areas of the network to benefit from the throughput and
cost advantages of Voice over IP, including small branch offices in
remote locations
z Provides QoS for voice connections and excellent response times
across all locations
z Supports traffic types that otherwise could not be transmitted across
the central data cloud, such as analog PBX, satellite and data
transmissions
z Integrates these traffic types with digital voice and data using IP
over WAN, Frame Relay, ATM and IP trunking.
The NetPerformer VoIP SIP option can interoperate with the Clarent
Class 5 Call Manager and Clarent Command Center, other SIP proxies
and SIP phones, and support a standalone proxyless SIP application
using an integral ingress and egress dialing plan.
z Provides all participating sites with the call management and control
features of the IP-centric softswitch
z Allows the network to attain a global presence, with enhanced
flexibility, scalability and compatibility with other gateways.
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PSTN
Clarent Gateway
IP
Clearing House
Intelligent Network
Layer NetPerformer
SDM-9230 PBX
Off-net
VoIP
Clarent
Ethernet
SkyPerformer Option
Verso SkyPerformer is a licensed software option that adds satellite
access functionality to the NetPerformer product line.
z Creates a hybrid terrestrial/satellite network using a single hardware
platform and network management system.
z Exploits the broadcast nature of satellite communications.
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SkyPerformer software
installed on
Voice NetPerformer base
SNA
Video
Terrestrial
Frame
Internet Relay
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Satellite
PC-1 www.google.ca
10.0.0.2
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ATM Option
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a cell-based technology that
permits the transmission of a variety of traffic types over public and
private networks using a common packet structure.
z All information is organized into fixed-length cells which can be sent
from a large number of service users
z Large networks can integrate voice, data and video more efficiently,
and maximize service to all destinations while reducing bandwidth
requirements.
The ATM option is available on the NetPerformer when installed with at
least one T1/E1 card.
z Sold under special license only
z Product key must be installed on every NetPerformer unit in the
application
z Can be installed onto either a NetPerformer base product or
NetPerformer SIP VoIP option.
The ATM structure is based on the idea of a uniform cell size for all
payload types, using standardized ATM packets, or cells.
z The structure of the cell payload can differ, allowing for a variety of
traffic types to be sent in the same way.
z A virtual circuit is set up from source to destination, then all packets
are sent along this path in sequence.
ATM networks are able to adapt to the differences between voice and
data:
z Uncompressed voice is generated at a constant rate, whereas for
data, the bit rate can vary.
z Voice circuits are always synchronous, and must maintain strict
adherence to an internal clock. Transmission delays are avoided.
z Data transfer is often asynchronous, and its timing is irrelevant.
Transmission delays can be tolerated.
z The bandwidth required for voice transmissions remains constant
through time, but tends to be bursty for data
z High bandwidth requirements are met by using a greater number of
cells. The number of cells is reduced during low traffic periods.
z QoS levels are negotiated at the time of service provisioning, and
are application and service dependent.
Further information on the ATM licensed software option can be found
in the ATM Option fascicle of this document series.
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A O
Applications Options
ATM option 20 ATM 20
NetPerformer base product 14 SIP VoIP 15
NetPerformer SIP VoIP option 16 SkyPerformer 17
PowerCell 14 TCP Acceleration 19
SkyPerformer option 18
TCP Acceleration option 19 P
VoIP option with Clarent Gateway 17
ATM option 20 Platforms, hardware 5
PowerCell 10, 13
application 14
C Product features 9, 11
Convergence 9 Product overview 5
F S
Features 9, 11 Satellite support 17
hardware 5 improving performance 19
software 9 Scalability 6
Firmware 9 Services 11
licensed options 6, 15 SIP support 15
SkyPerformer option 17
H Software features 9
Standards used 5
Hardware platforms 5
T
I
TCP Acceleration option 19
IP-centric network 10, 16 application 19
Technologies used 5
L Traffic handling 12
Licensed options 6, 15
V
M VoIP option 15
VoIP option with Clarent Gateway
Multi-protocol support 9
application 17
N
NetPerformer base product 9
application 14
NetPerformer features 9
NetPerformer overview 5
NetPerformer SIP VoIP option 15
application 16
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