Data Sheet

Cisco MGX 8250 Edge Concentrator

The Cisco MGX™ 8250 Edge Concentrator supports aggregation of a complete range of IP, voice, and narrowband services in an IP+ATM network. It can be used as a standalone gateway or as an edge concentrator for the Cisco BPX 8600 series and MGX 8850 PXM-45 Advanced ATM multiservice switches.

Key Features

• Full featured narrowband ATM for managed data, voice, and video services
  
  
• Comprehensive range of Frame Relay, ATM, Circuit Emulation, Voice and IP services
  
  
• Full redundancy for maximum service flexibility
  
  

Services

• Frame Relay
  
  
• ATM
  
  
• Frame Relay-to-ATM networking interworking
  
  
• Frame Relay-to-ATM service interworking
  
  
• Circuit Emulation
  
  
• Voice over IP
  
  
• Voice over ATM
  
  
• IP transport
  
  
• IP VPNs
  
  
• Virtual Switch Architecture for Multiple Control Plane Usage
  
  

Cisco MGX 8250 System Specifications

Mechanical Configuration

• 32 single-height (16 double-height) function module slots (single-height slots can be in-service converted to double-height slots by removal of midrail dividers)
  
  
• 2 double-height slots reserved for redundant processor switch modules
  
  
• 4 single-height (2 double-height) slots reserved for optional value-added service resource modules
  
  
• 24 single-height (12 double-height) slots for service modules
  
  

Dimensions

• H x W x D: 29.75 x 17.72 x 21.5 in.
  (75.6 x 45.0 x 54.6 cm)
  
  
• Rack-mountable in 19 and 23-in. EIA/RETMA and European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) racks
  
  

Switching Fabric

• 1.2 Gbps shared-memory fabric (processor switching module)
  
  

Network Interfaces

• OC-12c/STM-4
  
  
• OC-3c/STM-1
  
  
• T3
  
  
• E3
  
  
• Channelized T3 (down to DS0)
  
  
• n x T1/E1
  
  
• T1/E1
  
  
• Channelized T1 (down to DS0)
  
  
• Channelized E1
  
  
• High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI), X.21, V.35
  
  
• Ethernet
  
  
• Fast Ethernet
  
  

Optional

Optional Redundancy

• All core components can be configured for redundancy including the control processor, switching fabric, network interfaces, critical backplane signals, service interfaces, power supplies, and power modules.
  
  

Node Synchronization

• Internal Stratum-4E clocking
  
  
• Internal Stratum-3 clock source (optional)
  
  
• BITs reference clock (optional)
  
  
• External T1/E1 building integration timing supply (BITS) source
  
  
• External source received inband over the network
  
  
• Synchronization to software-programmable primary and secondary sources, with automatic switchover
  
  

Network Management

Cisco WAN Manager (CWM) is a Telecommunications Management Network standards-based network and element management system that enables operations, administration, and maintenance (OA&M) of the Cisco MGX 8250 Multiservice Gateway.

• Robust and scalable architecture meets the demand of service providers to provision and deliver a complete portfolio of differentiated services
  
  
• Web-based graphical user interface
  
  
• SNMP and Open API for seamless integration with OSS and third-party management systems
  
  
• Full FCAPS (fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security) features
  
  
• Integrates with Cisco Info Center and Cisco Provisioning Center for multivendor, multitechnology end-to-end VPN service assurance and activation
  
  
• Collection of usage data from network connections and interfaces for innovative usage-based billing to customers
  
  
• Available on major UNIX platforms (Solaris, HPUX, AIX) and integrate with HP OpenView
  
  

Professional Services

Cisco offers a full range of professional service options for the MGX 8250, including network design and audit services, project management, equipment installation, and turnkey network implementation.

Electrical Specifications

• Input power required: -48 VDC
  
  
• Optional AC powering
  
  
• Typical power consumption: 1000W
  
  

Electromagnetic Compatibility

• EN55022 (CISPR22)
  
  
• CFR 47 Part 15 (FCC)
  
  
• AS/NZS 3548 (Australia/New Zealand)
  
  
• ETS 300 386-2 (EN300 386-2)
  
  
• EN 61000-4-2 (IEC-61000-4-2)
  
  
• EN 61000-4-3 (IEC-61000-4-3)
  
  
• EN 61000-4-4 (IEC-61000-4-4)
  
  
• EN 61000-4-5 (IEC-61000-4-5)
  
  

Electrical and Safety Standards Compliance

• EMI/ESD compliance
  
  
• • FCC Part 15
    
    
  • Bellcore GR1089-CORE
    
    
  • IEC 801-2
    
    
  • EN55022
    
    
• Safety compliance
  
  
• • UL 1950, CSA C22.2No. 950, EN60950,
    AS/NZS 3260, IEC 60950
    
    
  • IEC 60825-1, EN60825-1
    
    
  • Bellcore NEBS: Level 3-compliant
    
    
  • Optical safety: IEC 825-1 (Class 1)
    
    

Standards Compliance

• FCC 47 CFR Part 68
  
  
• Industry Canada CS-03
  
  
• ITU-T G.703
  
  
• ANSI T1.102
  
  
• ANSI T1.107
  
  
• ANSI T1.105
  
  
• ITU-T G.957
  
  
• ITU-G-783 Annex-A