Description
Introduction to the 15454-EIA-UBICH-A
The 15454-EIA-UBICH-A is a Cisco Universal Backplane Interface card that is designed for use in the Cisco ONS 15454 optical transport system. It provides a high-speed interface between the electrical and optical components of the system and is used to connect different line cards and modules to the system’s backplane.
The UBICH card uses an EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance) standard connector and supports a variety of different communication protocols, including SONET, SDH, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel. It provides high-speed connectivity for data transfer, which helps to improve the overall performance of the optical transport system.
Key Features and Benefits
The 15454-EIA-UBICH-A Cisco Universal Backplane Interface is a critical component of Cisco’s Carrier Ethernet network architecture, which is designed to deliver high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective Ethernet services to both business and residential customers. This interface offers a number of key features and benefits, including:
- High Scalability: The 15454-EIA-UBICH-A interface is designed to provide high scalability for the Cisco Carrier Ethernet network. This interface can be used with a wide range of line cards and chassis to support different network topologies and deployment scenarios.
- Multiple Configurations: This backplane interface supports multiple configurations, allowing for flexible and customizable network design. This means that network operators can configure the network to meet their specific needs, without having to invest in additional hardware.
- High Performance: The 15454-EIA-UBICH-A interface delivers high performance, with low latency and high throughput. This ensures that the network can handle high volumes of traffic without experiencing congestion or other performance issues.
- Simplified Management: This interface is designed to simplify network management, with support for advanced network management tools and protocols. This allows network operators to monitor and manage the network more effectively, ensuring that it operates at peak performance.
- Enhanced Reliability: The 15454-EIA-UBICH-A interface offers enhanced reliability, with support for redundant components and hot-swappable modules. This ensures that the network can continue to operate even in the event of hardware failures or other issues.
Technical Specifications
The Cisco 15454-EIA-UBICH-A Universal Backplane Interface is a high-performance module designed for the Cisco ONS 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform. It provides a flexible and scalable platform for delivering multiple services over a single optical network. The technical specifications of this interface are as follows:
- Form Factor: The module is designed to be hot-swappable and can be easily installed in the Cisco ONS 15454 shelf. It occupies one slot in the shelf.
- Connector Type: The module features two Universal Backplane Interface (UBI) connectors, which are used to connect the module to the backplane of the Cisco ONS 15454 shelf. The UBI connectors are 120-pin, high-density connectors that support both optical and electrical interfaces.
- Operating Temperature: The module is designed to operate in a wide temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, making it suitable for use in harsh environments.
- Compatibility: The Cisco 15454-EIA-UBICH-A is compatible with all Cisco ONS 15454 shelf types, including the M12, M6, M2, and M2e.
- Optical Interface: The module supports both single-mode and multimode optical interfaces, making it suitable for use in various network configurations. It also supports a wide range of optical wavelengths, including 1310 nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm.
- Electrical Interface: The module supports a variety of electrical interfaces, including DS1, DS3, and OC-48. It also supports Ethernet, SONET, and SDH interfaces, making it ideal for delivering multiple services over a single optical network.
- Power Consumption: The module consumes a maximum of 60 watts of power, making it an energy-efficient solution.
General Information:
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: 15454-EIA-UBICH-A
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Name Universal Backplane Interface with Horizontal Connector
- Product Type: Backplane
Miscellaneous
- Compatibility Cisco ONS 15454 MSPP
