Highly modular and scalable with proven reliability,
Currently running in some of the largest, most critical networks in the world
Supporting a combination of legacy TDM and Carrier Ethernet interfaces Aviat Eclipse & CTR 8300 are the ideal options for network operators seeking traffic and maintenance options.
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Eclipse & CTR 8300
Eclipse and CTR 8300 switches provide highly resilient configurations with redundant hardware and path protection, and strong security against unauthorized physical or electronic access or eavesdropping.
Ultra-reliable, strong security, hybrid support
Legacy Systems Transition
Many applications, such as those used by public safety and utility networks, still require traditional DS1/E1, DS3 and OC3/STM1 traffic interfaces to support legacy systems, and provide a means to transition services to high-speed Ethernet. Eclipse and CTR 8300 meet these requirements. They provide highly resilient configurations with redundant hardware and path protection, and strong security against unauthorized physical or electronic access or eavesdropping. These requirements often go hand-in-hand with the need for highly resilient configurations with redundant hardware and path protection, and strong security against unauthorized physical or electronic access or eavesdropping.
CHARACTERISTICS
Main Benefits
Eclipse Hybrid Microwave Indoor Units
Multiple deployment options
Compact, simple to deploy
The Eclipse platform is available as a 1RU or 2RU Intelligent Node Unit (INU or INUe), which supports high nodal density in a compact form factor, enabling aggregation nodes that support high-capacity packet handling capacity.
Eclipse is easily deployed in a traditional split-mount configuration with the Aviat ODU600, or all-indoor using the Aviat IRU600 (North America only).
Network deployment options include terminal, nodal, ring (with protection for T1/loop and Ethernet/ERP), and edge/spur sites.
Trusted reliability
Strong data protection
The Eclipse INU is a highly modular and scalable indoor unit with proven reliability, and multiple protection options at the radio, modem, switch and line interface levels to ensure that your critical data will always be maintained, irrespective of failure scenario.
Hybrid architecture
Seamless growth and flexibility
Eclipse enables network migration through comprehensive Hybrid TDM+IP architecture, with full native support for legacy TDM (DS1/DS3 and OC3) and new Ethernet/IP traffic, without encapsulation or emulation, for maximum efficiency and lowest latency.
Advanced Carrier Ethernet/IP intelligence
Smart about traffic
Eclipse incorporates a carrier-grade Ethernet switch that provides traffic classification, QoS traffic priority assignment, VLAN support, and Ethernet optimization for improved throughput, all seamlessly supporting flexible network growth from hybrid TDM to all-IP networking.
Bullet-Proof Security
Government certified
Eclipse is the most secure microwave platform in the market today. Start protecting your wireless network against today’s threats with RADIUS Secure Authentication, Secure management (SNMP v3, secure access and control), and AES 256 Payload encryption.
Eclipse is FIPS 197 and FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated and is listed on the DoDIN APL (USA) — the only carrier grade microwave radio platform to offer both these security sets.
CTR 8300 Indoor Units
Ultra-compact Design for Maximum Deployment Options
Small but powerful
The Aviat CTR 8300 is an ultra–compact microwave switch that can pack up to 1 Gbit/s of data throughput in a single radio channel. It is ideal where space is a premium, but high capacity and advanced networking features are still necessary. CTR 8300 delivers multiple deployment options because its passive-cooling packaging works in both rack and non-rack installations, such as in rooftop enclosures and street-side cabinets.
Advanced Microwave Features
Proven capabilities
CTR 8300 supports modulations up to 1024QAM with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), co-channel operation with XPIC, and dual-ODU support. It offers advanced networking options and flexibility to address the needs of evolving services by combining the latest in Carrier Ethernet switching, TDM support via Ethernet Pseudowires, Ethernet OAM, and packet-based synchronization, along with software programmable capacity scalability.
Q&A
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do the Eclipse and CTR 8300 platforms handle the migration from legacy TDM (Time-Division Multiplexing) networks to modern Carrier Ethernet/IP?
The Eclipse and CTR 8300 are explicitly designed with a Hybrid Architecture, which is key for seamless migration. They provide native, full support for both legacy TDM interfaces (DS1/E1, DS3, OC3/STM1) and Carrier Ethernet/IP traffic simultaneously. This allows network operators to introduce high-capacity packet handling and IP services onto their existing microwave infrastructure without immediately replacing or emulating their mission-critical TDM systems, ensuring a smooth, controlled, and cost-effective transition.
What security features are built into the Eclipse and CTR 8300 for critical network protection?
These units are designed for networks running some of the largest, most critical applications in the world. They feature Bullet-Proof Security and highly resilient configurations with redundant hardware and path protection. This robust design provides strong security against unauthorized physical or electronic access and eavesdropping, protecting your vital traffic and network integrity.
What deployment options are available for the Eclipse platform?
The Eclipse platform offers exceptional flexibility. It is available as a compact 1RU or 2RU Intelligent Node Unit (INU or INUe). Deployment options include a traditional split-mount configuration with the Aviat ODU600, or an all-indoor solution using the Aviat IRU600 (North America only). This allows for various network topologies, including terminal, nodal, ring, and edge/spur sites.
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