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Appendix C: Application Notes
S4224 Applications Support
The S4224 offers an unmatched level of Service Edge and Carrier Ethernet Networking features.
It provides a rich set of Carrier Ethernet switching features such as MEF Ethernet services, provider
bridging, protection switching, OAM, and Synchronous Ethernet.
The S4224 offers an unmatched level of Service Edge and Carrier Ethernet Networking features, and
achieves wirespeed performance for even the most feature-rich Carrier Ethernet (CE) services.
The TN S4224 is an excellent choice for Mobile backhaul and for service provider demarcation points in
Edge and Access devices
Key S4224 features include:
MEF UNI and NNI functionality
Hardware-based Ethernet OAM, performance monitoring, and service activation measurement
(SAM)
Network demarcation
Service protection (linear, ring)
S4224 applications include:
Wireless and mobile backhaul (small cell)
Ethernet demarcation
Available TN S4224 Application Notes
Application notes on certain specific functions / environments are available from your TN Technical
Support specialist. Topics include:
1. Service OAM (SOAM)
2. Ethernet Services
3. QoS (Quality of Service)
4. L2 Protocols (LACP/LAG/MAC/VLAN/Mirroring/Remote Mirroring
Not Intended for Use in Life Support Products
: S4224 products are not intended for use in life support
products, systems, or environments where failure of an S4224 product could reasonably be expected to
result in death or personal injury. Anyone using an S4224 product in such an application without express
written consent of an officer of Transition Networks, Inc. does so at their own risk, and agrees to fully
indemnify Transition Networks, Inc. for any damages that may result from such use or sale.