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• Optimized network nodes

• Reduces number of indoor

equipment
• One platform for all
applications
* PDH, SDH/SONET and Data

• Reduced rack space

• No external cables and DDFs

• Eliminate external mux and

router equipment

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• Pay-as-you-grow capacity
growth
• Simple network expansion

• Reduced maintenance costs

• Higher network availability

• Lowest overall OPEX

• TDM to IP infrastructure
migration path

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 Eclipse Innovations

• One platform for all applications

• Optimized wireless nodes
• Super-PDH capacity migration

Eclipse • Single Intelligent Node unit

Nodes • Tree, branch and ring networks

• Separate PDH and SDH/SONET platforms

• Migrate to SDH/SONET for high capacity
• Individual links

Traditional • Multiple separate indoor units

Systems • Tree and branch networks

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 Eclipse Nodes

• Nodal indoor unit

• Supports multiple radio paths

• Built-in traffic routing

• Modular design

• Hot-swappable radio and data

access modules
• Circuit cross connect without
cables and DDFs
• Built-in multiplexing

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 Eclipse Super-PDH

• All PDH networking technology

• SDH Alternative

• Smooth capacity migration by

software control
• High capacity above 16x E1

• Maximum capacity 75x E1

• 20% more useable capacity than

STM-1
• Simplified networking
* No synchronization requirements
and add/drop multiplexers

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 Eclipse Super-PDH

• All PDH networking technology

• SONET Alternative

• Smooth capacity migration by

software control
• High capacity above 16x DS1

• Maximum capacity 100x DS1

• 20% more useable capacity than

OC3
• Simplified networking
* No synchronization requirements
and add/drop multiplexers

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 Traditional Network

4x E1/DS1
8x E1/DS1
16x E1/DS1 NxSTM1/OC3
STM1/OC3 Fibre

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 Eclipse Super-PDH

NxSTM1/OC3
Fibre

High speed,
Self-Healing
Super-PDH
Ring

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 An Optimized Node

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To
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 Dramatic Space Savings

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 Super-PDH Ring Protection

• Self-healing ring design

• Alternative to traditional
tree & branch networks
• Provides added network
redundancy
• Requires less hardware

• Enhanced network
availability at lower cost

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 Intelligent Node Unit

• At the heart of every Eclipse

Node
• Single indoor unit
supporting multiple ODUs
• Standard 1RU or Expanded
2RU shelf options
• Cable-less traffic
connections
• Complete solution in one
box

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 Highly Modular Design

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 Integrated Traffic Routing

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 Eclipse Extended Node

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 Liquid Bandwidth

• Combined data + voice

transport
• Incremental capacity
assignment up to
152Mbps
• 10/100baseT with
1000baseT interfaces in
development
• Layer 2 switch built in
with QoS controls

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 Incremental Assignment

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 Incremental Assignment

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 Broad Frequency Range

• Comprehensive frequency coverage from 5 to 38 GHz

• All ITU and FCC point-to-point frequency bands
• All commonly used TR duplex spacings
• Extensive RF controls, including ATPC and 30dB of manual
attenuation control

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 Saving on spares

• Up to 60% less spares inventory and management costs

• Commonality for dramatically fewer options
• Fewer capacity and frequency dependent parts
• No SDH/SONET radios and external multiplexers to spare

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 Saving on repairs

• Higher MTBF for fewer failures

* 30 years per terminal

• Advanced local and remote

diagnostic tools
* Accelerate fault finding
* Reduced mis-diagnosis

• Reduced on-site intervention visits

• Reduced repair costs

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 Saving on capacity upgrades

• Upgrade network
capacity without
hardware change-
outs
• No need to migrate
to SDH/SONET
• No need to install
more capacity than
needed
• Up to 65% savings
over lifetime of
network.

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 Improved Availability

• Higher circuit
availability
• Less equipment at
each node
• Fewer equipment
transitions
• Fewer points of
failure
• Greatly simplified
networks

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 Eclipse Quattro

• Ultra-high capacity extension

to Eclipse platform
* Up to 400xDS1/300xE1

* Up to 4xOC3/STM1

• Super-PDH compatible

• Cost effective trunk radio

alternative
• Frequency efficiency with
optional XPIC
• Extremely compact

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 Dramatic space savings

2x44 RU
4 RU

Eclipse

Traditional

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 Managing Eclipse Networks

• Network / link view

• Circuits
• Site / Node / Link view
• Control center
• Device control and management
• Knowledge repository

Network Wide Intelligence

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 Eclipse Portal

• 4th generation Java-based

maintenance tool
• Local or remote operation

• Automated tools

• Advanced diagnostics

• Easy-to-use graphical
interface
• Automatically updated

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 Switch to Eclipse

• Single platform to satisfy all

applications
• Unique combination of
breakthrough features
• Optimal alignment between up-
front costs and longer term
risk
* Minimize today’s Capital
Costs
* Protect your Ihnvestment for
Tomorrow

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