Datasheet Media Cross Connect™ (MCC) Chassis Applications Industry Environments •-Network equipment manufacturing •-Storage equipment manufacturing •-Carriers Laboratory Environments •-New product development •-Interoperability •-Software Regression •-Customer Support Highlights Wire-Once Technology – Initial connection of all test sets and test infrastructure to the MCC allows future changes in test topologies or configurations to be performed through software. Software Port Mapping – Compatible ports can be mapped using software commands in bi-directional, one-way, multipoint, or Fibre Channel arbitrated loop configurations. Overview The test lab environment presents unique challenges. Companies are facing increased competitive pressure to quickly release products and services to market as testing becomes more complex. Today’s test labs are moving toward automation with sophisticated software, but physical connectivity of equipment remains a laborious manual process. The Media Cross Connect (MCC) from MRV provides the missing link to true test lab automation. Connect all the lab devices to the MCC one time, and implement all topologies remotely through software interactively or through full automation programming. The MCC is ideal for use in any testing environment to increase productivity and reduce capital and operational expenses. Equipment inventories needed to support the test workload are minimized by sharing expensive test sets and test bed infrastructure among users. Storing and recalling frequently used topologies, scripting configurations, and automating tests increases lab productivity. Eliminating manual manipulation of optical cables minimizes the effects of cable wear and fiber contamination on test results, which produces more accurate tests and fewer re-tests. Tests such as cable breaks or port failover simulation, multi-casting test patterns at wire speed, and simulating long-haul cable scenarios are easily accomplished using the flexible mapping configurations of the MCC. 1 Wide Protocol Support – T1/E1 to 10 Gbps Ethernet LAN, WAN PHY, and Fibre Channel. Wide Media Support – Copper cable, fiber optics, and pluggable SFP, SFP+, and XFP transceivers. Increased Lab Productivity – Minimized retests due to fiber contamination or breakage, and increased test accuracy and velocity. Easy to use web-based GUI controls mappings and can store often-used topologies for reuse. Decreased Capital Expenditures – Shared expensive test equipment and test beds among users minimizes equipment costs without compromising capabilities. Simple Integration into Existing Systems – System management through a robust industry-standard CLI and automated mapping through Tcl API or on-board SNMP agent tools with scripting language support. Future-Safe Modular Architecture – Scalable solutions built on modular chassis that support any protocol or media combination through interchangeable and hotswappable blades. Chassis (NC316-) Blade Slots Mapping Speed Max # Ports Power Size (@ Max Speed) Supplies 36PMCHS 1 10.3125 Gbps - HS 36 2 AC 1RU 72PMC4X 2 4.25 Gbps - 4X 72 (18-10 G) 2 AC 4 RU 144PMC4X 4 4.25 Gbps - 4X 144 (32-10 G) 2 AC 5 RU or 2 DC 144PMC8X 4 8.5 Gbps - 8X 144 (8 G) 2 AC 5 RU or 2 DC 144PMCHS 4 10.7 Gbps - HS 144 (10 G) 2 AC 5 RU or 2 DC 288PMC4X 8 4.25 Gbps - 4X 288 (72-10 G) 4 AC 9 RU or 4 DC Datasheet The Media Cross Connect Product Family The MCC is a physical layer switch (OSI Layer 1) that allows users to connect any port to any other port within the system through software control. It provides the flexibility and remote automation control needed to optimize the dynamic testing environment. MCC solutions are built on a family of 19” rack-mountable chassis designed to be fully non-blocking in all configurations. The MCC chassis family supports mapping speeds of 4.25 Gbps (4X), 8.5 Gbps (8X), and 10.7 Gbps (HS). 4X chassis accommodate two, four, or eight interface blades. 8X chassis accommodate four interface blades. HS chassis accommodate one or four interface blades. Chassis with 72 or more ports are powered by hot-swappable power supplies with optional redundancy. All four-slot and eight-slot chassis are available in DC powered versions as well as the AC models. The figure below illustrates an MCC application in the test lab. LAN Analyzer Lab Management Shared Test Equipment Analyzer Analyzer Devices Under Test Servers Switches Routers 2 Datasheet Interface Blades The blades used in an MCC chassis configuration determine the type and quantity of ports in the system. Each blade provides from 8 to 36 ports, depending upon the interface type. They support a wide variety of protocols and data rates. Installing both copper and SFP blades provides media conversion capabilities within the MCC, which eliminates the need for external conversion equipment. Refer to the MCC Interface Blade datasheet for a detailed description of the interface blades offered by MRV. Interface Blade / Chassis Compatibility CHASSIS BLADES Speed Ports SFP / 36 SFP with Fibre Channel CDR / 36 SFP with Multirate CDR / 36 4X 8X 72 144 288 144 36 144 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8G Fibre Channel SFP+ / 36 Copper (RJ 45) / 36 Copper (RJ 45) with Media Conversion / 36 ( ) ¹ 6G SAS/SATA / 36 - using 9 connectors T1/E1 / 36 T3/E3/STS-1 / 18 10G XFP / 9 10G XFP OC192 CDR / 8 ( ) ² HS 10G SFP+ / 36 • • • • ¹ Can do 100/1000 copper/fiber media conversion ² Intra-blade port mapping only Management MRV provides a complete portfolio of management options to fit any application. The manager includes a robust, industry-standard command line interface (CLI) and an on-board SNMP agent. Common scripting languages or the on-board scripting API can further increase test velocity. Graphical User Interface (GUI) choices include PathFinder, the on-board GUI for individual MCC control, and ResourceFinder, a sophisticated software application for multi-MCC applications that provides efficiencies in managing the infrastructure in any test environment. Summary Designed to meet the requirements of any size environment, the MCC facilitates meeting test commitments by increasing test quality and improving test velocity in demanding test and simulation environments. Wire-once technology allows users to share expensive test equipment or test beds, minimizing capital expenses. 3 Datasheet Physical Specifications: CHASSIS Operating Temperature 00C to 500C (320F to 1220F) Storage Temperature -400C to 700C (-400F to 1580F) Cooling Air 25 mm (1”) clearance from external chassis vents to allow unobstructed air flow through the unit Relative Humidity Physical Dimensions: 85% maximum, non-condensing 1-Slot 43 mm high x 438 mm wide x 381 mm deep (1.7”x 17.25”x 15”) - rack height 1U¹ 2-Slot 156 mm high x 438 mm wide x 286 mm deep (6.12” x 17.4” x 11.25”) - rack height 4U¹ 4-Slot 221 mm high x 438 mm wide x 305 mm deep (8.7” x 17.25” x 12”) - rack height 5U¹ 8-Slot 400 mm high x 438 mm wide x 305 mm deep (15.75” x 17.25” x 12”) - rack height 9U¹ Maximum Weight: 1-Slot 3.5 kg (7.5 lb) (loaded chassis) ² 2-Slot 9.5 kg (21 lbs) 4-Slot 15.0 kg (33 lbs) 8-Slot 28.6 kg (63 lbs) Maximum Power: 1-Slot 104 Watts (355 BTU/hr) (loaded chassis) ³ 2-Slot 196 Watts (669 BTU/hr) 4-Slot 429 Watts (1464 BTU/hr) 8-Slot 805 Watts (2747 BTU/hr) Compliances FCC Part 15, Class A; IC, Class A; EMC Directive: Emission (Class A) and Immunity; LVD Directive: Electrical Safety; CE Marking; TUV CUE Mark (Canada, USA, EU); WEEE Directive: Wheelie Bin Mark; RoHS Directive, China RoHS; REACH Directive SVHC ¹ 1U=1.75”=44.45 mm ² Maximum chassis weights are estimated. Maximum configuration weights calculated with the heaviest blades currently available. ³ Maximum power usage is calculated with 1 Watt per SFP, the maximum power usage from the SFP standard. Physical Specifications: POWER SUPPLIES Part Number Weight Voltages Chassis NC316-72RPSAC 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) 90 VAC - 240 VAC 2-Slot NC316-144RPSAC* 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) 90 VAC - 240 VAC 4-Slot or 8-Slot NC316-144RPSDC* 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs) 40 VDC - 58 VDC 4-Slot or 8-Slot *NC316-144RPSxx power supplies are used in both the NC316-144 and NC316-288 chassis Detailed ordering information is available at www.mrv.com/tap . MRV has more than 50 offices throughout the world. Addresses, phone numbers and fax numbers are listed at www.mrv.com. Please e-mail us at [email protected] or call us for assistance. MRV Los Angeles MRV Boston 20415 Nordhoff Street 300 Apollo Drive Chatsworth, CA 91311 Chelmsford, MA 01824 800-338-5316 800-338-5316 818-773-0900 978-674-6800 MRV International Business Park Moerfelden Waldeckerstrasse 13 64546 Moerfelden-Walldorf Germany Tel. (49) 6105/2070 Fax (49) 6105/207-100 All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to the products herein are based upon information believed to be reliable or accurate. However, the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed, and no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies. Please contact MRV Communications for more information. MRV Communications and the MRV Communications logo are trademarks of MRV Communications, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. MRV-MCC-CHASSIS-060311 3020044-001 Rev. A13 Copyright ©2011 MRV Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.