Specifications
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Optimux-108,
Optimux-106
Four E1 or T1 and Ethernet or Data 
over Fiber Multiplexers
The Optimux-108 multiplexer transports four E1 
channels and optional Ethernet or high speed 
data traffic over a fiber optic link. The 
Optimux-106 transports four T1 links and 
optional Ethernet traffic over a fiber optic link.
A pair of Optimux-108 or Optimux-106 units 
offers easy low cost connectivity for distances up 
to 120 km (74.5 miles).
Redundancy options 
An optional secondary link provides backup using 
automatic switchover upon link failure, and an 
optional secondary power supply provides power 
redundancy and fail-safe operation.
The Optimux transmits each of the E1 or T1 
signals independently, so that the clock of each 
E1 or T1 channel works independently from the 
clock of other E1 or T1 channels. The E1 
interface can be 75 Ω unbalanced or 120 Ω 
balanced. The T1 interface is 100 Ω balanced.
Various optical interfaces are available:
•  850 nm VCSEL for use with multimode fiber
•  1310 nm for use with multimode fiber
•  1310 nm or 1550 nm short or long haul laser for 
extended range over single mode fiber
•  Single mode over fiber option 
Central site solutions
For central site solutions, the product can be 
supplied in card form for deployment in a 
modem rack or a multiservice access node. 
The LRS-102 modem rack can work opposite and 
manage 24 Optimux-108 or Optimux-106 units 
(see page 153, LRS-102). This provides fully 
transparent transmission of all types of voice 
and data traffic, with an option to set each 
channel to a different clock source. As an 
additional feature for mixed environments, the 
LRS-102 provides a one-box solution for 
transmitting over copper modem, including 
SHDSL.bis, alongside fiber. 
A card version can also be provided for 
deployment in the Megaplex-4100 next-
generation multiservice access node. When 
installed in the Megaplex-4100, the product 
offers an aggregation and cross connect solution 
of E1/T1 and Ethernet traffic over SDH/SONET, IP 
or any other interface (see page 86).
Management options 
For all product options, configuration, monitoring 
and maintenance operations can be performed 
via a supervisory port, using either an ASCII 
terminal, Telnet host, Web terminal or an SNMP 
management station. This is done via a 
dedicated Ethernet port in the Optimux-108 and 
Optimux-106.
The SNMP management supports:
•  RADview for PC
•  RADview for HP OpenView UNIX platforms 
Standards compliance
The products conform with ITU G.703, G.742, 
G.823, G.829, G.955, and IEEE 802.3. To 
facilitate system diagnostics, the Optimux 
devices feature LED status indicators, AIS alarm 
generation, and recognition, and dry contact 
closure upon link failure.
The standalone units are supplied in a compact, 
half 19-inch 1U-high enclosure.
•  Optimux-108 multiplexer for E1 
channels and Ethernet or data (V.35) 
over a single link
•  Optimux-106 multiplexer for T1 
channels and Ethernet over a single link
•  Optional redundant wide range power 
supply
•  Multimode or single mode fiber 
•  Single mode over single fiber or WDM
•  Range up to 120 km (74.5 miles) 
•  Optional secondary hot-swappable link 
provides automatic backup
•  Management via an ASCII terminal, Web 
terminal or SNMP
•  Card version for the LRS-102 modem 
rack or the Megaplex-4100
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Cellular backhaul extension
Transport
Network
Metro
Ethernet
Optimux-106/
Optimux-108
2G BSC
3G RNC
Fiber
Optimux-106/
Optimux-108
2G BTS
3G Node B
E1/T1
E1/T1 IMA
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