[c-nsp] Re: T1 circuits over OC3

[Andy Dills]

On Thu, 30 Sep 2004, Jay Ford wrote:

> On Wed, 29 Sep 2004, RH List Account wrote:
> > I have an ATM-OC3 circuit into my local telco, and they are able to deliver
> > Frame and SMDS (remember that?) clients with no problems.  However, straight
> > T1 or frac-T1 connections are a no-go.  I have a few clients who want to get
> > off the frame cloud and onto direct T1s.  The telco has no clue on how to
> > deliver it so that I can see it, or what config I should be using.
>
> This might not be what you were after, but there is a hardware solution to
> this.  It involves T1 circuit emulation cards (WAI-T1C-4RJ48) for a
> LightStream 1010 ATM switch at the edges, which allow the T1s to be carried
> in CBR PVCs through the ATM cloud.  I have 3 of those cards, which I bought &
> tested a few years ago but never deployed.  I also have several 1010 chassis
> & OC-3 cards which I no longer need & could probably be persuaded to part
> with.  Let me know if you're interested.  If this isn't applicable to your
> situation, then never mind.

If only you could hand the telco equipment and say, "Use this." :)

I'm curious, what is the encapsulation of the T1 circuit between the LS
and the CPE?

Andy

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