The iConverter SFP-NID is a Small Form Pluggable (SFP) Gigabit Network Interface Device (NID). It enables Service Providers to deliver low-latency, SLA-guaranteed Business Ethernet, 4G/LTE macro cell and metro/small cell backhaul services. The SFP-NID can be installed directly into a switch, router or small cell, and saves Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) by eliminating the need for a standalone demarcation device. It also reduces Operating Expenditures (OPEX) by decreasing power consumption, space, installation and maintenance costs.
The SFP-NID is MSA SFF-8472 compliant and is available in standard and CWDM wavelengths with distances up to 80km. The 10km model has a power consumption of less than 1.5 watts. The SFP-NID functions as a 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver and features full digital diagnostic monitoring. The SFP-NID is also available with a 10/100/1000 and 1000 RJ-45 copper interface. The family of SFP-NIDs are part of the iConverter platform, and interoperates with all thirdparty, standards-compliant Carrier Ethernet network equipment and test equipment.
The SFP-NID supports User-to-Network Interface (UNI) functions including Class of Service (CoS) management, granular rate-limiting, and 802.1ad Provider Bridge VLAN stacking (Q-in-Q) for service multiplexing of multiple E-Line services.
The SFP-NID supports Ethernet Service OAM standards to enable SLA assured services. IEEE 802.1ag Connectivity Fault Management (CFM) proactively monitors service availability and provides tools for rapid fault isolation. ITU-T Y.1731 and IETF RFC 5357 Performance Monitoring provides the ability to monitor frame delay, frame delay variation and frame loss.
The SFP-NID supports ITU-T Y.1564 and IETF RFC 2544 service testing to rapidly verify the configuration and performance of Ethernet services prior to customer hand off. RFC 2544 provides wire-speed, per flow testing of throughput, latency, jitter and frame loss. Y.1564 is a comprehensive Carrier Ethernet testing standard that tests service attributes, including multi-flow Information Rate and Traffic Policing. Y.1564 tests all attributes simultaneously so testing is run quickly and efficiently.
Management can be accessed through the optical port or the electrical port, allowing it to be installed and managed anywhere along a Carrier Ethernet service path were UNI or ENNI functions are required. The SFP-NID can be remotely managed via TELNET, SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3.