PacketLINK User Manual
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1. Introduction
1-1 Functional Description
The PacketLINK family is a “Multi-service (TDM and Ethernet) over Ethernet” bridge, which
transports up to 16 ports of E1 and one LAN over an Ethernet network. Its target application is
the replacement of E1 leased lines, by enabling the interconnection of E1 equipment via an
Ethernet WAN circuit.
The E1 over IP algorithm is compliant with the IETF “CES over IP” standard. LEDs are
provided for alarms and status indication.
1-2 Features
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PL1100 supports 1x E1 connection over an Ethernet WAN
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PL1400 supports up to 4x E1 connections over an Ethernet WAN
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PL1820 supports up to 16x E1 connections over an Ethernet WAN
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User Ethernet LAN port also available
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Full-duplex 100Mbps Ethernet Interface
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Auto-negotiation
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Flexible E1 clocking
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Activity and alarm LEDs for each E1 port
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Link/Activity and Link Speed LEDs for each Ethernet port
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Standalone desktop unit, with optional 19” rack mount brackets
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Integral universal AC and -48VDC power supplies
1-3 PacketLINK Image
