BOTU

Optical Network Termination Unit

for ULAF+ access platform

Reliable Legacy network

termination units for
broadband over copper
and fibre
Flexible Comprehensive set of
network demarcation
devices for almost all
network applications
Strong MEF-certified systems
and solutions to enable
fast network integration

Product Overview
The BOTU is the Optical Network Termination Unit of the The BOTU increases the reliability of the transmission line
ULAF+ product family designed to transmit broadband by 1+1 line protection. The use of standard 155 Mbit/s SFP
traffic over fibre. optical modules gives high flexibility:
 applications of one or two fibres
With its high reliability the BOTU is the leading choice for  maximum transmission distance
delivering business class voice and data services. The built  optical wavelength
in Layer 2 switch with comprehensive VLAN support and  connector type.
flexible QoS prioritisation allows for carrier class
multiservice applications.
Fast Ethernet Managed Switch
The BOTU incorporates a 4-port, self-learning Layer-2
The BOTU helps network operators with its modular design
switch with VLAN support (including Q-in-Q: IEEE 802.1ad)
and wide range of interfaces to provide custom tailored
and Quality of Service (QoS: 4 priority queues).
services over optical lines. On top of 100 Mbit/s Ethernet
traffic up to four 2 Mbit/s E1 channels or legacy data
services can be transmitted. Congestion Management
Weighted Round Robin (WRR) and Priority Queuing (PQ)
ULAF+: Future-proof with Ethernet & TDM are supported. PQ is the default queue scheduling
mechanism for IEEE 802.1ad (Provided Bridge).
As bandwidth demands of telecom operators for data
transmission services continually rise, the BOTU extends
the existing ULAF+ product portfolio with a broadband Q-in-Q VLAN Tagging
optical transmission solution. The ULAF+ family features Q-in-Q adds an additional VLAN tag to each Ethernet
both legacy TDM as well as promising Ethernet solutions in frame. The technology is used in Metro Ethernet
a single system environment. applications since it provides a very cost effective and
secure solution to transport multiple customer VLANs
Since the BOTU is fully integrated into ULAF+, it is totally isolated from each other.
configured and managed just like any other ULAF+
product: either with the LCT (Local Craft Terminal) software Carrier Ethernet Certification
or ULAF+‘s network management software. The BOTU meets the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)
standards MEF9 and MEF14 for EPL (Ethernet Private
More Bandwidth - more efficiency Line), EVPL (Ethernet Virtual Private Line) and E-LAN
In back to back operation the BOTU transmits one (Ethernet LAN) services.
100 Mbit/s Ethernet channel and up to four 2 Mbit/s E1
channels or one legacy data channel with bitrates up to
4.6 Mbit/s. Across legacy SDH/TDM networks the BOTU
provides Ethernet services with bitrates of 2, 4, 6 or 8Mbit/s
and link resiliency.

Data Sheet | BOTU Public AE/MM-02-B9-01-en 1 (2)

BOTU
Optical Network Termination Unit
for ULAF+ access platform

Application
Interfaces
Optical Transmission Unit
 Connector (BOTU): 2 SFP slots
 Connector (QOTU): 4 SFP slots
 SFP Modules: OC-3/155 Mbit/s
 Line Protection (BOTU): 1+1
 Max. Distance (depending on SFP): 15, 40 km
100 Mbit/s Connections via Metro Ethernet Network  Optical Connector (depending on SFP): SC, LC
 Fibres (depending on SFP): single or dual
 Wavelength (depending on SFP): 1310 nm, 1550 nm

Ethernet Interfaces BOTU

 Connector 4x RJ45
 10Base-T/100Base-Tx ports IEEE 802.3
o Full / Half Duplex, Flow Control, Auto neg., Auto
MDI-X
8 Mbit/s Ethernet Leased Lines over SDH/TDM Networks  Switch
o self learning (1024 MAC addresses)
o frame size up to 2040 bytes
o VLAN support (IEEE 802.1Q)
o Double Tag VLAN Tunneling (Q-in-Q: IEEE
802.1ad)
o 4 priority queues
o Priority Queuing (PG or WRR)
100 Mbit/s Ethernet & Legacy Access / Campus Network, o Traffic prioritisation: 802.1p, DSCP, Port based,
1+1 Protection VLAN based

2 Mbit/s Interfaces
 Connector 4x RJ45
 Technology G.703 (120 W / 75 W)

Data Interfaces BOTU

Legacy Access Network  Interfaces 1x X.21 or V.35 or V.36

Local Craft Terminal (LCT)

Technical Data  Serial RS232 interface 1x RJ45 (ISO 8877)
Power Supply
Input Voltage Physical and Environment
 Plug-in version: 40 V to 72 V DC  Plug-in version: Double Eurocard size
 Desktop version: 40 V to 72 V DC  Desktop version (W x H x D): 272 x 47.5 x 175 mm
95 V to 260 V AC (wall-mounting possible)
 Temperature (in operation): -5° to +55°
Power Consumption at 5 to 95 % rel. humidity
 <6W
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Data Sheet | BOTU Public AE/MM-02-B9-01-en 2 (2)