TELCOBRIDGES’ N+1-4 Shelf
1+1 to 4+1 …strength and flexibility with no
TelcoBridges’ innovative, ultra performing System-
Blade™ is in a class of its own. It allows telecom
system integrators to compete effectively by
offering a tailor-made option at an extremely
affordable price.
The TelcoBridges’ system-on-a-blade™ solution has
the reliability, flexibility and superior
performance to replace any 4-64 trunk telecom
system with a single blade. In addition, the
bridging of multiple blades can easily increase a
single system capacity up to 1024 trunks using our
innovative Multi-Blade™.
TelcoBridges’ unique TB640 System-Blade™ offers:
• Easy integration
• Dynamic configuration
• Non-blocking architecture
• Proven flexibility
• High availability
• Unmatched density
• Superior scalability
• Telco-grade redundancy
loss of service for the smaller system
The TelcoBridges N+1 solution facilitates flexible
maintenance without loss of service, and protects
the system against any interruption of a TB640 System-
Blade™ connected to the N+1 shelf.
The solution comprises up to three primary TB640
System-Blades™ connected to the network through the
N+1 shelf, plus one redundant TB640 blade waiting to
be connected to the network in case of need.
The redundant TB640 System-Blade™ can takeover at
any time any one primary TB640 System-Blade™, so re-
routing the traffic to the redundant blade until the
necessary maintenance is completed.
The N+1 architecture is compatible with the TB- Multi-
Blade™ architecture.
Control, maintenance and diagnostics are all provided
through TB640 API calls, with a full set of easy-to-use
functions for complete system status monitoring and
control.
N+1 blades can be added live to a system with no
downtime. This means the system can scale from a 1:1
to 3:1 protection while it is still running.
The TB640 System-Blades™ attached to the N+1 blades
also provide the low power needed by the system.
Features:
‰ Facilitates maintenance without loss
of service
‰ Protects against TB640 interruptions
‰ Scales from 1:1 to 3:1
‰ Compatible with the TB Multi-Blade™
TB-N+1-4 SHELF SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements
Physical Interfaces o Provided by he TB640 System-Blade™
o 0.1 W per N+1 blade
N+1 Primary Blade
o 64 trunks internal (to active TB640s)
o 64 trunks external (to customer facility) Environment and Certifications
N+1 Redundant Blade
o 64 trunks internal (to standby TB640)
Environmental
o Operating temperature: 0 to +50C
o Storage temperature: -40 to +70C
o Operating humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
Scalability o Storage humidity: 95% at +40C
Safety
o Up to 3 N+1 primary blades and 1 N+1 o US: UL60950 (2000)
redundant blade o Europe: EN 60950 (2000)
o Each N+1 blade supports up to 64 trunks o International: IEC60950 (1999)
EMC
o FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B: 1999 (Class A)
o EN55022: 1998 for Class A
Control and Management o EN55024: 1998

Control Designed to meet NEBS-3 compliance

o Control is done through TB640 API calls when
connected to the N+1 Shelf o GR-63 Environmental specifications
o N+1 redundant blade can takeover or release a o GR-1089 EMI/EMC specifications
N+1 primary at any time
High Availability and Redundancy Note: As these specifications are being revised on a regular
o Hot swap basis, for up to the minute details, please check:
o Hot insertion
o No software on N+1 blades http://www.telcobridges.com/
Diagnostics
o Can detect presence of all N+1 blades from any
connected TB640
o Each blade component is defined and state is
ABOUT TELCOBRIDGES
readable by software for easy maintenance:
Cable ID, connector ID, Slot ID TelcoBridges designs, develops, manufactures and
o Can check traffic state on each connection markets high performance, technologically advanced
Host Operating System platforms for use in legacy and converged services
o Remotely controlled by TB640 blade (no direct networks, allowing telecommunication system
access to N+1 shelf) integrators to attain significant efficiency and
affordability levels in the creation of their products and
services. TelcoBridges solutions permit customers to
position themselves advantageously in today’s
Backplane Interfaces competitive marketplace by allowing them to target
o Proprietary
existing and new markets when they want, according to
their development schedule. This is due to the built-in
Mechanical scalability and one-platform architecture that can grow
N+1 Shelf with them. In addition, they shorten their time to
™ 2U high x 245mm deep
market by utilizing innovative, cost-effective state-of-
™ 19 inch rack mountable
the-art solutions on a blade™.
N+1 Primary Blade
™ 6U single slot
™ Front panel (233 x 160mm) For further information contact:
o Connectors
™ Eight SCSI-3 cables per blade TELCOBRIDGES Inc
™ Each SCSI-3 cables support 16 trunks 115-A1 De Vaudreuil
N+1 Redundant Blade Boucherville, Quebec
™ 6U single slot
Canada, J4B 1K7
™ Front panel (233 x 160mm)
o Connectors Telephone: +1-450-655-8993
™ Four SCSI-3 cables per blade Fax: +1-450-655-9511
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