AES-100 User’s Guide
1-4 Getting to Know the AES-100
1.2.2 ISP Application
The AES-100 can also be used by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) as an IP DSLAM. The AES-100 terminates all
of the ADSL ATM circuits and converts the traffic to IP packets. All IP traffic goes directly to the ISP’s internal
Ethernet network, before being routed to the Internet. The following diagram is an example of the AES-100 in an
ISP Application.
Figure 1-2 ISP Application
1.2.3 Compact Design for Limited Space
The AES-100 occupies only 1.5 U of standard Telco rack space. Its compactness is perfect for collocation
(installation in a central office) and basement installation. Because the AES-100 has built-in POTS splitters, service
providers do not have to allocate extra space for POTS splitter shelves.
1.2.4 Scalable Platform for Future Expansion
The flexible design of the AES-100 series allows service providers to start with minimum cost. As the number of
users and applications increases additional AES-100s can be added to provide greater bandwidth.
1.3 Physical Specifications
Physical Interfaces
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Two network module slots
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Each network module has eight RJ-11 ports to the CO side and eight RJ-11 ports to the USER side
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Each network module has one auto-sensing 10/100M Ethernet port
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Each network module has one RS-232 console port for local configuration and management