LightStack GSLAM
Managed Optical Services Switch
General
The LightStack GSLAM is an operator-class
multi-service transport and switching platform that
integrates aggregation, cross-connect functions,
and WDM capabilities to enable a diverse range of
metro service offerings, including Ethernet, storage,
and SDH/SONET transport.
The GSLAM has 8 linecard slots, each supporting
20Gb/s of full duplex I/O bandwidth to the
backplane. A central non-blocking, protocol-
independent switch matrix enables dynamic service
provisioning, flexible service topologies, and
automatic protection switching on a per-service
granularity. Optional redundancy on linecards and
common elements guarantees carrier-class service
availability, with sub-millisecond automatic
protection switching.
Common Applications
Add, drop and multiplexing of wavelength
services
Multi-ring interconnect point between CWDM
access networks and DWDM metro core
networks
Central office access gateway for remote
management and surveillance of
LightStack MXAs
Service aggregation and handoff for long-haul
DWDM systems
VLAN-based aggregation and transport of
Ethernet services, from 1 Mb/s to 1 G/bs
Key Features
High density multi-service transport platform
supporting CWDM and DWDM
Extensive performance monitoring for remote
management and surveillance of up to 64 remote
network elements
Managed transport of Gigabit, Fibre Channel,
2Gb/s Fibre Channel, FICON, SONET, SDH, ATM,
and other common protocols
Support for managed STM-1/4/16, OC-3/12/48,
and OTU-1, OTU-2 wavelength services
Seamless integration with existing 1310nm or
1550nm SDH/SONET fiber infrastructures
Support for IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tags and Q-in-Q
stacked VLAN-based Ethernet service
multiplexing (per Metro Ethernet Forum)
Managed aggregation and transport of Ethernet
services, from 1 Mb/s to 1 Gb/s
Sub-millisecond protection switching, with 1+1
protection for 99.999% service availability
Flexible topology: add/drop, drop and continue,
hairpin, multicast, and loopbacks at service level
Operations and Management
TL1, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTP interfaces for
integration with existing management systems
ITU G.783, G.784, G.828 and GR-253 alarming,
performance monitoring statistics, binning and
thresholding consistent for all services
Automatic Neighbor Discovery and IP address
assignment for all attached Internet Photonics
transport equipment
Gateway Network Element for OSS interfaces
Single-ended remote provisioning, alarm and
fault management, and software downloads
Local and remote terminal and network facility
loopback
Integrated memory back-up and configuration
mirroring
When managed with the LightStack Network
Control System (NCS), network-wide fault
monitoring, real-time performance graphs,
software and firmware version management,
configuration control and point and click end -to-
end service provisioning is provided.
Application Example
The LightStack GSLAM is a highly scalable service delivery platform that can be deployed in point to point, linear add/drop, multi-node
rings and in concert with the LightStack MXA and/or the LightStack MX. The GSLAM can serve as host for up to 8 LightStack MX
elements or 64 remote LightStack MXAs across multiple rings. Typically, LightHandler PCs are used for ITU-channel optical add/drop,
and LightHandler OAs may be employed where optical amplification is required. Both the LightStack MXA and GSLAM provide gateway
network element functionality for all hosted elements with the entire network managed by the LightStack NCS.

Technical Data
Optical Interfaces Ethernet Support
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tags, Q-in-Q Stacked VLANs
IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.1p traffic priority
ANSI X3.230 Fibre Channel/FICON IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation
ANSI 2Gb/s Fibre Channel GVRP
10 Gb/s DWDM muxponder interface Metro Ethernet Forum compatibility: Ethernet Line Service,
OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, and STM-1, STM -4, STM -16 Ethernet Multiplexing Function, OAM&P
OTU-1, OTU-2 as defined by ITU G.709
Rate-independent interface (30Mb/s 2.7Gb/s) Power Supply
DC Supply: -48 to -60Vdc nominal
Optical Specifications
ITU G.692 DWDM, 100 and 200GHz spacing, 55km or 80km Mechanical Structure
CWDM: G.694.2 to 80 or 120km Sub-rack (H x W x D): 399 mm x 445 mm x 300 mm
1310nm SR-1/I-1, IR-1/S-1.1 Rack conforms with ETS 30 0 119-3
1000Base-SX: 850nm up to 500m
1000Base-LX: 10km or 20km Weight
30 kg fully loaded
Switch Fabric
64 x 64 full duplex, non blocking Environmental Conditions
Protocol independent, rate-agnostic to 3.2Gb/s per port Temperature: Operation per ETS 300 019 class 3.1
Single or redundant configuration supported. Relative Humidity - 5% to 85% (non-condensing)
Altitude: 0 to 4000 m
Performance Monitoring
G.783, G.784, G.828 and GR-253 Agency Approvals
ETSI/CE including ETS 300 019, IEC 68, EN 300 386,
Automatic Protection Switching EN 55022, EN 61000, ETS 300 753, EN 60950
1+1 selectable on ports, linecards, and services NEBS Level 3 (including GR-63, GR -1089)
Any mix of protected and unprotected services supported UL 60950
Sub-millisecond detect-and -switch completion time on CSA C22.2 #60950
network fault. FCC, Part 15, Class A

Management Interfaces
SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), HTTP, TL1
Ethernet 10/100Base-T (RJ-45), Serial RJ-45 craft console

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