SONET handoff 1

[dcorrea]

I am looking at implementing a SONET ring (OC12) from our prem to the carrier's CO. I am looking at different bandwidth for our internet connection that will ride this ring. A couple of these bandwidths require either a DS3 (40Mb) or OC3 (50Mb). What should I expect the handoff to be from the SONET switch for both a DS3 and OC3 at my end (prem)?

Thanks,

dc

 

[artesian2000]

DS3 is typically a coax coopper handoff and OCX will be optical.

 

[BandwidthSeek]

For what type of application?

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[Lundah]

OC-3 is not 50meg, it's 155meg. If you go with the OC-3 handoff, is it 1+1 or 0x1 handoff? For 1+1, you have 4 fibers, 2 working, 2 protect. 0x1 is just 2 fibers, if the fibers are disconnected or one of the interfaces go bad, you are out of service; with 1+1 you have some protection on the interface. Odds are the carrier will charge you more for the 1+1 handoff, but that will depend on the carrier.

DS-3 is normally 2 coax cables.

What CPE are you planning on connecting this to?

 

[dcorrea]

Thanks. I meant OC not OC3.