SONET/SDH and T1/E1 circuits remain the only ubiquitous WAN standards
around the globe. The OptiCop T-Series Convergers provide functionality similar to a Digital Cross-Connect System (DCS) at a fraction
of the cost and use significantly less footprint. While SONET/SDH enables operators to flexibly and efficiently utilize network
bandwidth by multiplexing services, each service needs to be measured independently relative to the expectations of the customer.
OptiCop Converger and its Hybrid Inspection Technology (HIT) provide a means to extract the traffic of interest and leverage existing
investment in test and monitoring tools.
The T-Series OptiCop Converger systems can be configured to meet the most demanding applications, with the ability to monitor SONET/SDH
and T-Carrier/PDH circuits ranging from T1/E1 to OC-3/STM-1 through OC-48/STM-16. Broadband grooming (OC-n, STS-n, VC-4, and VC-3) comes
standard with any T-Series system and can be optionally equipped with Wideband (VC-11 and VC-12) and Narrowband (64 Kbps timeslot)
functionality. The T-Series OptiCop Converger can monitor multiple circuits in either half or full duplex scenarios and will operate in
conjunction with Automatic Protection Switching, ensuring monitoring applications always have the access they need.
The T-Series OptiCop Converger is available in two models, the T-1200 and the T-2400, supporting 12 and 24 optical/copper interfaces
respectively. Optional support for up to 256 discrete T1/E1 interfaces is offered on the T-1200. Both models are available with either a
fixed relationship between network inputs and tool outputs or with optional traffic routing, where the input to output relationship becomes a
user defined logical path. The table below illustrates example port configurations available. (Note: In certain input to output aggregation
configurations, traffic inspection and filtering are required to prevent oversubscription)
