ZT 5091e Ribbon IPnexus 4U General Purpose Packet-Switched Platform

Ribbon / Performance Technologies ZT 5091e IPnexus 4U General Purpose Packet-Switched Platform Overview

Features:

• Low Profile 4U Height
• 19-Inch Rack-Mount Enclosure
• 8-Slot PICMG 2.16 Compliant cPCI Backplane
• Accepts 6U Blades

The Ribbon ZT 5091e IPnexus 4U General Purpose Packet-Switched Platform may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).

IPnexus 4U General Purpose Packet-Switched Platform Price & Specs

Ribbon / Performance Technologies ZT 5091e IPnexus 4U General Purpose Packet-Switched Platform Description

Functions

A carrier-grade, high-availability, modular communications platform designed for real-time network applications. It functions as a flexible, high-density packet processing system by integrating CPU, DSP, and I/O blades via a redundant, high-speed packet-switched fabric backplane. Key functions include protocol conversion, media processing, and signaling gateway operations (e.g., SS7/SIGTRAN) within a 4U rackmount chassis featuring redundant power, cooling, and shelf management for mission-critical deployments.

Platforms

A 4U rack-mountable, general-purpose packet-switched platform engineered for high-density, high-throughput network processing. It features modular slots for various line cards, supporting Ethernet, optical, and specialized interfaces for IP/MPLS routing, switching, and service delivery. It interfaces with core/edge network elements via standard protocols for data plane forwarding and control plane signaling. Common applications include carrier-grade network aggregation, IP transport, and hosting virtualized network functions (VNFs).

Applications

Designed for high-throughput packet switching in telecommunications networks, this 4U platform supports IP and MPLS protocols for service provider and enterprise environments. It enables aggregation, routing, and traffic management of Ethernet and IP packets, facilitating scalable and flexible network services. Interfaces include multiple high-speed Ethernet ports, supporting integration with access and core network equipment, and enabling deployment in metro and data center networks for voice, video, and data traffic convergence.

Accessories

Requires AC power supply modules, fan tray assemblies for cooling, management processor card, timing and synchronization cards. Interface connectivity through Ethernet ports (RJ-45), T1/E1 ports (RJ-48C), DS3/E3 ports (BNC or SMB connectors), OC-3/STM-1 optical interfaces (SC connectors), serial console port (DB-9), and 10/100 Ethernet management port. Chassis accommodates line interface cards, processing cards, and redundant controller cards in hot-swappable configuration.

Interfaces

Dual IEC 60320 C14 AC power inlets for redundant hot-swappable PSUs. One RJ45 (8P8C) serial console port for out-of-band management. One RJ45 (8P8C) 10/100/1000BASE-T management Ethernet port. High-speed backplane supports multiple modular line cards, providing high-density data plane interfaces including RJ45 (8P8C) 10GBASE-T, SFP/SFP+ optical/copper cages, and QSFP+/QSFP28 optical/copper cages.

Specifications

The ZT 5091e is a 4U chassis-based platform designed for high-density packet processing. It features redundant power supplies, a modular architecture supporting various line card types, and a high-speed backplane for non-blocking switching. Network interfaces include Ethernet, and SONET/SDH. Management is achieved via CLI, SNMP, and web-based interfaces. Common applications include IP/MPLS aggregation, Ethernet services, and mobile backhaul.

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