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Multichannel E3

The Multi-Channel E3 port adapter (PA-MC-E3) is a high-density solution for central site and service provider remote site aggregation. The PA-MC-E3 supports both full rate E1 and channelized E1 connections terminated through a single E3 G.703 connection. With the flexibility to provision E1, fractional E1, and Nx64K connections, the PA-MC-E3 reduces the cost and management complexity of supporting large numbers of leased-line connections and enables simplifies reprovisioning of bandwidth as network needs change.

Key Features:

• Single-wide port adapter for the Cisco 7200 and Cisco 7500

• Up to 16 E1 connections per card

• Up to 128 total E1 and Nx64K connections per card

• Channelized E1, fractional E1, full rate E1, and ISDN PRI supported

• Internal or network clocking selectable on each port

• Line and payload loopback capabilities:

• Full bit error rate testing capabilities on any E1

• Alarm detection: alarm indication

• Support for Frame Relay, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), HDLC, SMDS DXI, ISDN PRI, X.25 connections