[c-nsp] OT: Ethernet over DS3 or OC3 bridge

[Michael Smith]

Hello Justin:


> From: Justin Shore <justin at justinshore.com>
> Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:32:29 -0500
> To: 'Cisco-nsp' <cisco-nsp at puck.nether.net>
> Subject: [c-nsp] OT:  Ethernet over DS3 or OC3 bridge
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions for a Ethernet to DS3 or OC3 bridge?  I
> need multiple DS3 support for the longer-term but a single DS3 would
> work.  I was looking at the Overture ISG 45 but it appears to only
> support a single DS3.
> 
> http://www.overturenetworks.com/products/isg_45.htm
> 
> I couldn't find a DS3 bridge for RAD but I think the Optimux-155 is a
> OC3 bridge.
> 
> Basically I need an inexpensive way to transport Ethernet over TDM links
> for an Ethernet venture.  Our transport provider can't do Ethernet at
> this point in time and they've suggested DS3 in the mean time.  DS3
> interfaces are very expensive for 7200s.  I'm thinking a lower cost DS3
> to Ethernet bridge of some sort.  Suggestions?
> 
> Thanks
>   Justin

I've had good success with http://www.ds3switch.com/.  Also, I think the RAD
box is 
http://www.rad-direct.com/product-t3-converter-ric-t3.htm?utm_source=adwords
&utm_campaign=converters&utm_medium=cpc&_kk=ds3%20to%20ethernet&_kt=ea8bc72d
-c5b7-404d-8a21-b37947055693

Regards,

Mike