M3500 - Ultra-low latency Ethernet/IP aggregation router

The M3500 router supports Carrier Ethernet/IP ultra-low latency switching and aggregation for mobile AnyHaul applications.

The M3500 is a 1RU (rack unit) Carrier Ethernet/IP aggregation switch that supports latency-sensitive, mobile packet-based transport. The unit is comprised of 48x1GE(SFP), 10GE(SFP+) or 25GE(SFP28) ports, and 6x40GE(QSFP+) or 100GE(QSFP28) ports for pluggable optics.

The M3500 is designed to address mobile transport network challenges head-on. With very high switching capacity, low latency, key synchronization features, and high service scalability, it gives service providers the agility and capacity they need to get mobile services to market quickly. Its advanced features are designed for next-generation packet mobile deployments with traffic management and carrier-class reliability in mind.

The M3500 provides two mounting slots for dual redundant power modules and two mounting slots for dual redundant fans on the rear panel. The management and console interfaces are located on the front panel.

Key Features

• 3.6 Tb/s switching capacity
• Fixed 48 ports of 1GBase-R (SFP), 10GBase-R (SFP+), or 25GBase-R (SFP28)
• 6 ports of 40GBase-R (QSFP) or 100GBase-R (QSFP28)
• Supports multiple generations of mobile services including
• 3G/4G/LTE/5G
• Ethernet/IP aggregation
• Advanced Class C PTP timing services for mobile clocking synchronization
• Optimized for aggregation and remote PoP (point-of-presence) applications.

Service Scenario

Extraordinary capacity and flexibility
Next-generation mobile networks require transport solutions that couple high capacity and port density with low latency and service flexibility. The cost-effective M3500 delivers on all fronts, with 3.6 Tb/s switching capacity and 48 optical interfaces of 1GE(SFP), 10GE(SFP+) or 25GE(SFP28), and 6 ports of 40GE(QSFP28) or 100GE(QSFP28) ports for pluggable uplink modules. The 10GbE or 25GbE interfaces can be used as downlinks toward the user network, and the 40GbE or 100GbE interfaces can be used to either cascade other switches or connect to a core of network devices. The M3500 offers Class C PTP T-BC timing support and SyncE allowing for mobile clocking synchronization from the core of the network.

Unmatched deployment flexibility and support
The M3500 can be used for a variety of new, revenue-generating applications, such as an L2/L3 Ethernet LAN switch in high-rise buildings or as a data center application and aggregation switch. Additionally, it helps to enhance network efficiency by offering dedicated L3 functionality. It can be used for various application scenarios as a mobile AnyHaul switch for the mobile, business, and residential markets (3G, 4G, LTE, 5G, and/or Ethernet/IP). With low power consumption and high service scalability, the M3500 is optimized for small aggregation and remote point-of-presence applications providing amazing deployment flexibility and efficiency.

Made for rigid performance and reliability requirements
The M3500 provides two mounting slots for the dual power modules and two mounting slots for the fan on the rear panel. The power supply modules support 1:1 redundancy and load sharing. Fan operation is controlled by the internal CPU, and fan speed is controlled based on internal system temperature. Security features include storm control for broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast packets, out-of-band management, and SSH (secure shell) support. The M3500 offers the ability to migrate to an IP/Ethernet mobile platform with traffic management and carrier-class reliability.

An asset to wireless operators
Next-generation mobile services will significantly raise the bar on performance requirements for AnyHaul transport and aggregation. Rigid quality-of-service requirements and growing bandwidth needs will make support for ultra-low latency, extraordinary capacity, and strong security paramount. Furthermore, service providers and operators will need to implement these new requirements cost-effectively and in record time to compete in the market. The M3500 delivers; with. its ability to interface with a variety of generations of mobile backhaul technologies and support various network architectures, it is a valuable tool for wireless operators. Its port density, service scalability, and flexibility to adapt to the evolving network and bandwidth needs of users make it both cost-effective and future-ready.

Data Sheet

M3500 - Ultra-low latency Ethernet/IP aggregation router

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