M4000 - Flexible Front/Mid/BackHaul cell site router

The M4000 is a flexible multi-purpose router for mobile AnyHaul applications.

The M4000 is a high-performance, flexible, packet-based mobile transport router. Optimized for AnyHaul (Fronthaul, Midhaul, Backhaul) applications, the M4000 supports the tight latency, synchronization, and QoS requirements needed for 5G networks. The M4000 provides 32x10GbE (SFP+)/25GE (SFP28) ports for the subscriber side and 2x40GbE (QSFP+)/100GbE (QSFP28) ports on the network side.

The M4000 can be used for a variety of new revenue-generating applications. With support for advanced SRv6, the M4000 is ideal for packet-based network slicing applications, while simplifying the overall network architecture.

The M4000 has a multitude of critical network timing features. With its integrated GPS receiver, the M4000 can operate as a PTP Grand Master. With external timing, it can function as a high-precision PTP Class C Boundary Clock with SyncE support. The M4000 also includes local I/O clock interfaces.

Key Features

• SRv6/SR-MPLS based Router
• 32 ports of 10/25GE (SFP+/SFP28)
• 2 ports of 100GBase-R(QSFP28)+ 360Gb/s switching capacity
• Operates as Timing Grand Master with integrated GNSS receiver
• Redundant dual power interface
• Hot-swappable fan interface

Service Scenario

The M4000 has a compact 1 RU chassis for installation in standard Telco racks that is hardened for extended-temperature deployments. It is a carrier-class system with modular, redundant fan and power supply modules.

Application flexibility and feature richness
Next-generation mobile networks require switches/routers that can handle the diverse requirements of Fronthaul, Midhaul, and Backhaul applications at the same time. Time-sensitive networking with low latency, extensive timing features, and service flexibility are all critical requirements. The M4000 delivers these critical features in a very cost-effective, 1 RU carrier-class hardened chassis. The M4000 offers 360 Gb/s switching capacity across 32 10/25G ports and 2 100G ports. For network synchronization, the M4000 has an integrated GNSS receiver and can act as a PTP Telecom Grand Master. It can also receive external PTP timing for primary or secondary timing purposes and operate as a Class C PTP T-BP/TC. SyncE is also supported.

Made for rigid performance and reliability requirements
The M4000 supports extended temperatures (-40 to 65°C) and is less than 12 inches in depth for easy installation in cabinets and telco racks. It provides two mounting slots for the dual power modules on the front panel, 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 M4000 offers the ability to migrate to an IP/Ethernet mobile platform with traffic management and carrier-class reliability.

An asset to wireless operators
The flexibility of the M4000 makes it ideal for a wide variety of application scenarios and services. With integrated grandmaster timing support, it is capable of creating a localized timing island for the delivery of high-performance mobile applications even when the backhaul link passes through leased circuits or legacy networks that cannot support high-performance PTP Timing.

Data Sheet

M4000 - Flexible Front/Mid/BackHaul cell site router

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