Specifications
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•  Multiplexes up to 16 E1 or T1 channels 
and high speed data (V.35), or optional 
Ethernet traffic over a 34/25 Mbps link
•  10/100BaseT Ethernet
•  E3 (Optimux-34) or fiber optic cable
•  Multimode or single mode fiber 
•  Single mode over single fiber or WDM
•  Conforms to ITU G.703, G.742, G.751, 
G.823, G.824, G.955, IEEE 802.3
•  Optional secondary link provides 
automatic backup
•  Optional redundant modular power 
supply
•  Management via an ASCII terminal, 
Web terminal or SNMP management 
application
E1 fan-out over radio links
POP
IP/MPLS
Network
SDH/SONET
Optimux-25/
Optimux-34
FE
n x E1/T1
Customer Premises
Optimux-25/
Optimux-34
FE
n x E1/T1
PBX
Fiber
up to 110 km
Backup link
E3
E1sE1s
Optimux-34
E3
CoaxCoax
Optimux-34
Ethernet, data and voice range extension
The Optimux-34 and Optimux-25 provide a 
simple and cost-effective solution for 
transporting multiple E1 or T1 links, as well as 
data or Ethernet, for distances up to 110 km 
(69 miles).
Optimux-34 supports up to 16 E1 channels, 
while Optimux-25 supports up to 16 T1 
channels. A single 10/100BaseT Ethernet user 
port is optional. The bandwidth available for the 
Ethernet port can be adjusted by the user in 
gradations of 8 or 6 Mbps. The configuration 
options are:
•  16 E1/T1 only
•  12 E1 and 8.448 Mbps for Ethernet
•  12 T1 and 6.176 Mbps for Ethernet
•  Eight E1 and 16.893 Mbps for Ethernet
•  Eight T1 and 12.352 Mbps for Ethernet
•  Four E1 and 25.334 Mbps for Ethernet
•  Four T1 and 18.528 Mbps for Ethernet
•  32 Mbps for Ethernet only (Optimux-34)
•  25 Mbps for Ethernet only (Optimux-25)
The main link interface of the Optimux-34 can 
be either a standard coax E3 interface or a fiber 
optic interface. In the Optimux-25, only a fiber 
interface is available.
The following optical interfaces are available:
•  1310 nm and 1550 nm laser for extended 
range over single mode fiber
•  1310 nm and 1550 nm long haul for 
extended range over single mode fiber
•  Single mode over single fiber (WDM) option
Multiple Ethernet transmission options 
Ethernet transmission utilizes a single integrated 
10/100BaseT LAN port. The Ethernet port can 
operate in half or full duplex mode, and 
supports auto-negotiation and transparent VLAN 
forwarding. IEEE 802.3x flow control and 
backpressure are also supported.
Power supply redundancy 
The Optimux-34 and Optimux-25 offer modular, 
redundant power supply and secondary link 
options, enhancing system reliability. The 
optional secondary link provides backup using 
automatic switchover upon main link failure.
The Optimux-34 and Optimux-25 devices 
transmit each of the E1 or T1 tributary channels 
independently. The E1 interface can be 75 Ω 
unbalanced or 120 Ω balanced. The T1 interface 
is 100 Ω balanced.
The E3 interface clock in the Optimux-34 can be 
locked onto an external station clock.
Diagnostics and management 
To facilitate system diagnostics, both products 
feature LED status indicators, AIS alarm 
generation and recognition and dry contact 
closure upon link failure. In addition, setup, 
control and diagnostics can be performed 
through a supervisory port using an ASCII 
terminal, Telnet host or Web terminal, or from 
an SNMP management station via the Ethernet 
port or the dedicated management port 
(Ethernet or RS-232).
The SNMP management application offers:
•  RADview for Windows env  ironment
•  RADview for HP OpenView UNIX platforms
The Optimux-34 is available as a compact 
1U-high or 2U-high (E1 unbalanced only) unit, 
while the Optimux-25 is a 1U-high unit.
Optimux-34,
Optimux-25
16 E1 or T1, Ethernet or Data 
over E3 or Fiber Multiplexers
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