PASOLINK Series

iPASOLINK 250/650
Next Generation
Hybrid TDM/Packet
Nodal Radio

NEC Corporation of America

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NECs Intelligent Converged Platform is designed to meet the

capacity, topology, flexibility, and intelligence requirements of nextgeneration networks. The wide ranging feature set of this platform
makes it an ideal choice for carrier and public safety backhaul, as
well as utility, energy, enterprise access and transport.

At a Glance
Provision radio, native TDM and native Ethernet
circuits, with one simple GUI
Internal MPLS-TP, Ethernet switch, and Link
Aggregation for Packet

Internal cross-connect, add/drop and loop protection

for TDM
XPIC, Adaptive Modulation, and key-free for
increased capacity

Combine optical, copper and microwave in one

platform
True full redundancy and NEC quality for mission
critical reliability
Global leader with over two million radios shipped

Overview
At the core of the Intelligent Packet Platform is iPASOLINK,

NECs iPASOLINK is available in split architecture and all-indoor

the High Capacity Hybrid TDM/Packet Radio.

configurations. The iPASOLINK Outdoor Units (ODUs) are

unmatched in long term reliability with a field proven mean time

iPASOLINK is a modular network element that integrates a

between failure measured in the millions of hours. The all-indoor

comprehensive set of TDM and Packet switching features on a

solution is compact and powerful yielding high system gain with low

versatile platform, resulting in a reduced total cost of ownership

power consumption. Both packages use the common Indoor Unit

(TCO). The iPASOLINK is available in two shelf configurations.

(IDU) for interface, switching, and modem functions.

iPASOLINK 250 (2-Way Nodal): Capacity-optimized packet radio

for the extension of reach and capacity

iPASOLINK 650 (6-Way Nodal): Nodal packet radio for multiservice aggregation and bandwidth management

Feature-rich, Flexible and Compact Solution

Features
Optimized, scalable and high capacity link throughput using up to

Onboard TDM switch supporting SNCP ring protection for DS1

2048QAM

and SONET UPSR for OC-3

Risk-free migration from full TDM to full IP, including anywhere in

Cross-Polarity Interference Cancelling (XPIC) for both split

between

architecture and all-indoor radios

Transmission over both microwave and optical

Common indoor TRX module for 5.8 GHz unlicensed and Lower

No capacity keys full flexibility for capacity on demand

Layer 1 Link Aggregation (up to 6 channels on the iPASOLINK

Indoor TRX with integral space diversity receiver (TRR) for lower

cost ring or multi-channel aggregated applications supporting

650 & 2 on the 250)

Onboard packet switch with flexible QoS and other advanced

End to End provisioning of both TDM and Ethernet across

Ethernet features, such as Sync E, G.8032 ERP, MPLS-TP, to

name a few

microwave and optical network segments using a common

NMS/EMS

Optimized Migration to All-packet Transmission

with iPASOLINK
The iPASOLINK Series brings top of the line radio performance, a vast array of multi-service transport and traffic engineering functions to address
the needs of the Access, Aggregation, Metro, and Transport Network.

Fiber
Required Functionality

Required Functionality

Access

2048QAM/Adaptive Modulation
Nodal Functionality
QoS
Ethernet Synchronization

Aggregation

Metro/Transport

iPASOLINK 250
iPASOLINK 650

iPASOLINK 250
iPASOLINK 250

400 Mbps

2048QAM

100% redundancy capable for mission critical traffic integrity

Native Ethernet / Native TDM

2048QAM/Adaptive Modulation
Multi-Service Gateway
QoS
Ethernet Synchronization

6 GHz for simple upgrade to licensed operation

iPASOLINK 650

4001000 Mbps

Flexible High Capacity Capabilities in the

iPASOLINK 650

Configuration Flexible and Upgradability to Nextgeneration Backhaul

Layer 1 Link Aggregation

The iPASOLINK series supports Native TDM, Native Ethernet, and All

Up to 6 channels in one direction with space diversity

Packet for risk free migration

Up to three LAG groups operating in different directions from one

iPASOLINK 650 IDU

iPASOLINK 250: Capacity Optimized Packet Radio

Aggregate RF channels with different bandwidths and modulation

levels with Adaptive Modulation enabled

Carrier-class Resiliency Via Separate TDM &

Packet Protection Mechanisms
iPASOLINK 650: Nodal Packet Radio

Radio Link
N+0, 1+1 Hot Standby, Space Diversity, Frequency Diversity
Radio Traffic Aggregation

Ethernet Link
MPLS-TP
ITU-T G.8032v2 Ring

iPASOLINK Main Features

Link Aggregation

Radio Link

TDM Link
DS1 Baseband Protection

Native TDM, Native Ethernet, All IP

SNCP Ring

Up to 2048QAM AMR with QoS

Throughput: 10Mbps to 1000Mbps with XPIC

SONET UPSR

RADIO PROTECTION

TDM/SONET Link

TDM RING
PROTECTION
(SNCP)

ETHERNET RING
PROTECTION
DS1
BASEBAND
PROTECTION

N x DS1/DS3/OC3
Add-Drop Multiplexer

Ethernet Link
SP + DWRR QoS
Ethernet OAM

Synchronization
TDM - Line Timing (DS1, Sonet or Radio)
Packet - Sync E
GPS - IPPS, 5/10 Mhz

Reassurance for Future Network Capability

Applications flexibility with universal card slots and a range of
functional Modules
Easy additional of functionality like MPLS TP, XPIC, and AES
Encryption with software upgrades

Optimized cost of Ownership

Low CAPEX as technology convergence reduces the number of
hardware units
Low OPEX with enhanced remote management and controls
Low OPEX of reduced maintenance due to high engineering and
manufacturing quality

Scenarios

1. Close a SONET, TDM or Ethernet ring

a. Use iPASOLINK without RF to switch existing nodes

250

250

b. Add radio to create ring and switch protection

c. Get point-and-click provisioning with iPASONET
650

2. Grow or connect to 10GbE, DWDM, or OC-192 network

a. Use iPASONET to manage iPASOLINK Microwave and Optical
b. Add NEC 1400 or 1600, up to 320Gbps packet optical switch
c. Get up to 32 OC-192 or 38 10GbE ports

3. Integrate legacy and future networks

a. Use iPASOLINK for native TDM and MPLS-TP tunnels
b. Add iPASONET to create Pseudowires
c. Get service flexibility OAM while maintaining legacy services

4. Increase Capacity and Reliability

a. Use iPASOLINK for optical, electrical, and microwave, TDM, IP
and SONET
b. Add XPIC, interface cards, or adaptive modulation to links as
needed
c. Get more ports, switch capacity, and RF bandwidth without
downtime

Specifications

iPASOLINK 250

iPASOLINK 650

Frequency

5.8/L6/U6/11/18/23/GHz

Modulation

QPSK/16/32/64/128/256/512/1024/2048 QAM

Channel Spacing

5/10/20/30/40/50/60 MHz
Available for 30/40/50/60 MHz CH Sep.

AMR
2-Way

Radio Node Capability

6-Way

Base Interface

Interfaces

16DS1 + 2xGigE (SFP)

Add-on Interfaces

--

63xDS1

--

6xDS3

--

8xOC3 (SFP)

--

2xGbE (SFP) + 2x10/100/1000BaseT (RJ45) + 4xFE (RJ45)

Channel Size (Bandwidth)

Modulation

Capacity
(Maximum line rate with 64 byte frame size)

10MHz

20MHz

30MHz

40MHz

50MHz

60MHz

QPSK

18Mbps

35Mbps

56Mbps

70Mbps

99Mbps

114Mbps

16QAM

35Mbps

70Mbps

114Mbps

142Mbps

199Mbps

229Mbps

32QAM

44Mbps

88Mbps

143Mbps

178Mbps

249Mbps

286Mbps

64QAM

53Mbps

105Mbps

172Mbps

213Mbps

300Mbps

344Mbps

128QAM

61Mbps

123Mbps

201Mbps

249Mbps

350Mbps

401Mbps

256QAM

70Mbps

140Mbps

229Mbps

285Mbps

399Mbps

459Mbps

512QAM

79Mbps

158Mbps

258Mbps

320Mbps

449Mbps

514Mbps

1024QAM

88Mbps

176Mbps

287Mbps

356Mbps

498Mbps

570Mbps

2048QAM

97Mbps

193Mbps

315Mbps

391Mbps

548Mbps

627Mbps

Port-based and Tag-based VLAN

Packet Functionality

QoS/ToS Diffserve/MPLS EXP based priority control

Synchronization

GPS, Ethernet [SyncE/GPS/1588v2 (transparent)], TDM [Bits/Line], Radio

Radio Protection

N+0 / 1+1 Twin Path / Hot Standby / Space Diversity /Frequency Diversity
TDM

BB Protection

DS1/DS3 SNCP

SONET

OC3 APS

Packet

G.8032v2 (Ring), LACP, MPLS-TP

IEEE 802.1ag service OAM and ITU-T Y.1731 PM

Ethernet OAM

IDU: -5 to +50 Degree C; ODU:-33 to +50 Degree C

Ambient Temperature

17.125W x 3.5H x 11.65D in

Indoor TRX Dimensions

9.3W x 9.3H x 4.0D in

ODU Dimensions
17.5W x 1.75H x 10.5D in

IDU Dimensions

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17.5W x 3.5H x 10.5D in

-48VDC (-40.5 to -57 VDC) +/- 20 to 60 VDC (Optional)

Power Line Voltage

North America (USA & Canada)

NEC Corporation of America
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APAC
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