Product Brief

Nortel Networks

Spectrum Peripheral Module

The evolution platform for
next-generation global networks
In an industry marked by increased competitiveness, With its flexible architecture, the
you need to support next-generation interfaces and SPM serves a variety of markets
and supports several network tech-
services and reduce your operating costs. Nortel Networks nologies, including TDM, ATM,
Spectrum Peripheral Module helps you achieve both goals. and IP. Spectrum Peripheral Module
can be deployed with a wide range
The Nortel Networks Spectrum Peripheral Module (SPM) is a high-speed, of the Nortel Networks switching
optical interface switch peripheral that significantly reduces your equip- systems, including DMS-100/200
ment space and operating costs while positioning you to take advantage (local), DMS-500 (multiservice),
of new converged service delivery opportunities. DMS-250 (long distance), DMS-GSP
(Global Services Platform), and DMS-
MMP (Multi-Market Platform used
for international/local tandem).
With its flexible architecture, the Spectrum Peripheral
Module serves a wide variety of markets and supports
network technologies, including TDM and Packet.
Key benefits
Positioning for next-generation
network evolution
With its flexible architecture, the
Spectrum Peripheral Module
supports transport evolution from
copper to SONET/SDH. In addi-
tion, multiple trunk types (ISUP,
PRI, PTS) can be supported
concurrently on a single module.
In Nortel Networks Voice over Packet
networks, the Spectrum Peripheral
Module can evolve into a Multi-
service Gateway 4000 (MG 4000)
as a standalone trunk gateway. Or,
it can also be modified to provide
interworking between the DMS and
other Succession elements as an
Interworking Spectrum Peripheral
Module (IW SPM) or Dynamic
Packet Trunk Spectrum Peripheral
Module (DPT SPM).
Reduced space requirements
Spectrum Peripheral Modules high-
speed OC-3 and STM-1 interfaces
reduce space requirements by elimi-
nating multiplexing equipment,
thereby reducing both cabling and air
conditioning. This creates achievable
space savings of four to six times that
of existing lineups. For example, one
OC-3 Spectrum Peripheral Module
frame provides 4,032 DS0 channels
(as opposed to 960 DS0 channels
previously served by the DTE frame).
Additional floor space savings are
achieved due to the Spectrum
Peripheral Module's compact optical
interconnection capability (vs. DS-
1/E-1), efficient packaging, and
optional integrated echo cancellation.
Transport consolidation
Leveraging the Spectrum Peripheral
Modules OC-3 Packet interface to
Nortel Networks OPTera Metro
3400/3500 is another effective solu-
tion for node and electrical consolida-
tion. The OPTera Metro 3400/3500
offers an unmatched, non-blocking
bandwidth management solution
when optical transport network
connections are required. Since the
modular and scalable OPTera Metro
platform supports a wide array of
optical hubbing and self-healing ring
topologies, it can eliminate other
co-located transmission equipment
including digital cross-connects. This
thereby enhances reliability, while
reducing footprint and power require-
ments. The Nortel Networks OPTera
Metro 3000 Multiservice Platform
series is a family of next-generation
SONET products that enable the
evolution and enhancement of
existing networks while setting a new
economic benchmark for network
efficiency and increasing broadband
service capability.
Reduced operating costs
Reducing the footprint for the
Spectrum Peripheral Module also
significantly decreases associated
operating costs.
Decreases floor space rent/charges
on a monthly basis
Dramatically reduces power costs
from three to ten times that of
existing lineups, thus decreasing
the demand on rectifiers and
battery strings
Reduces the load on the air condi-
tioning plant, thereby decreasing
power wattage demands and cutting
both commercial AC costs and emer-
gency generator load requirements
Reduces total cable terminations
more than 21 times, subsequently
decreasing service installation times
and reducing the failure points
Deployment of Spectrum Peripheral
Module with DMS-100 also
reduces transmission equipment
and floor space requirements due
to improved rackfill and elimination
of the copper DSX
Can eliminate digital cross-connects
when used in conjunction with
modern transmission equipment
such as the OPTera 3500
Improved reliability
Because office equipment is consolidated
and all Spectrum Peripheral Module
components are redundant, your overall
DMS network becomes more reliable.
Reliability is also enhanced since the
Spectrum Peripheral Module enables
end-to-end optical trunking.
 OAM&P PMSS
SDM
Call Control
CS2000
XA-Core
UAS
SS7 Signaling
USP

Announcements and IW/DPT

Service Circuits SPM
LPP Message Switch IOM

ENET ISM Packet Backbone

Trunks
LGC SPM

MG 9000 MG 4000
Lines

Access Trunk
LCM RSCS Gateway Gateway

The Nortel Networks evolutionary network platforms and applications enable service providers to intelligently evolve from
todays circuit-switched to next-generation packet networks at the pace carriers choose. Integrally aligned with Nortel Networks
Voice over IP networks, these evolutionary platforms are designed to maximize existing investment protection.

High-capacity common equipment
This module performs the peripheral
processing, control, and maintenance
functions.
Configurable resource modules
The Spectrum Peripheral Module
provides up to 26 resource modules
(RMs) configurable for multiple appli-
cations with flexible sparing configura-
tion. The different types of resource
modules initially available include:
OC-3, which provides the OC-3
TDM interface
STM-1, which provides the STM-1
TDM interface
ATM over OC-3/ SONET optical
Digital Signal Processor, which
performs tone detection, generation,
and continuity testing
Data Link Control, which performs
PRI D-channel signaling
Voice Service Processor, which
performs integrated and pooled
echo cancellation
External Synch Interface which
provides Direct TSG Input
Modular packaging
The Spectrum Peripheral Module
frame (only 27" W x 84" H x 18" D)
is designed for complete frontal
access. This enables installations as
close as six inches from walls or 12
inches apart in back-to-back frame
lineups. Circuit packs are enclosed
in mechanical housings that enable
local EMI containment.
The Spectrum Peripheral
Module advantage
Redundant high-speed interface
directly into the transmission hierarchy
Flexible, scalable telecom applica-
tions platform
Integrated with DMS switching
family to minimize training and
operational differences
Capital savings from packaging
efficiencies
Provides:
- Voice/data call processing
- Full complement of PRI services
- Flexible architecture for
new applications
- Integrated and pooled echo
cancellation
Currently supports:
- OC-3 TDM for ANSI ISUP,
and ANSI PRI, PTS
- STM-1 TDM, for ETSI
ISUP v1/v2, local country
variants, and ETSI PRI (2Q 02)
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