- Chassis supports dual controller cards and two expansion modules
- Rack-mountable chassis (19-inch or 23-inch racks)
- Compact 1 RU size
- Hot-swappable controller cards provide 1:1 redundancy
- Controller cards provide DS1 drop and insert capability for DS3 networks
- DS1 cross connects between both DS3 interfaces and local DS1 drops
- Controller cards share two DS3 interfaces and eight DS1 drops and provide six DS1s for expansion
- Optional router providing end-to-end Ethernet extension over a single T1 and terminal server functionality - Ideal for IP-based traffic over TDM backhauled network
- Remotely managed through SNMP or Telnet
- DB9 craft interface for access to user-friendly configuration and performance monitoring menus
- Comprehensive test features
- NEBS Level 3 compliant
- Redundant -48VDC or ±24VDC power inputs
- Operates over an extended temperature range of -40°C to +65°C
- Provides 64-pin amphenol connections for DS1s
- Provides 75 ohm BNCs for DS3s
- RJ-45 10Base-T Ethernet connection
- Wire-wrap pins for alarms
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Independent power feeds with separate return paths to all card slots
- Plug-in unit for the MX3 Chassis that provides sixteen DSX-1 drops from up to two DS3s
- Remaining DS1s may be routed between the DS3s or to optional drop modules in the MX3 Chassis
- Two MX3216 Controller Cards are used together to provide a redundant circuit
