On Wed, 6 Sep 2000, Erik L. Montemer wrote:
> c-bit is application specific framing.
You've lost me a little bit there... What do you mean by 'application
specific'? Also Jared mentioned running unframed C-bit. If C-bit is a
type of framing, how do you run framing without framing??
> M13 is channelized DS-3. You
> probably don't want to run M13 unless you're breaking off individual T-1s.
> Running M13 in a non-muxed environment wreaks havoc on any constant bitrate
> applications. M13 is commonly used with the CT3 cards.
Odd, I found the option of M13 in the PA-T3 config guide. I guess for
some very specific application there is a use for this? The PA-T3 isn't a
CT3 card according to the docs...
Thanks though,
Charles
> --erik
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Charles Sprickman [mailto:spork@inch.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 15:35
> To: cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net
> Subject: preferred DS3 framing
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm ordering a DS3 to connect two POPs, and I'll have a PA-T3 on each
> end...
>
> It's a bit off-topic, but does anyone have any recommendations (including
> the why's) on whether I should order this framed or unframed? I see the
> PA-T3 seems to support either mode of operation, but there are no
> explanations as to what the advantages/disadvantages of unframed/c-bit/m13
> modes of operation are. Do I lose alarm functionality if I go
> unframed? If I go framed is there a preference for either c-bit or m13?
>
> And if anyone has pointers to a good doc detailing the various framing
> types and all that would be appreciated...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Charles
>
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