Calix E7-2 Intelligent Modular System AXOS

The E7-2 is a highly extensible, standards-based Ethernet service access platform that offers service providers a modular chassis-based option to address the emerging bandwidth challenges of today’s world. As next-generation Ethernet services gain momentum in the marketplace and begin to extend out from the metropolitan area networks, they will drive demand for versatile, cost-effective aggregation out at the network edge.

By adding the AXOS platform, the E7-2 is now even more of a disruptive and compelling enabler to next generation networks that connect the world. The Calix AXOS E7-2 Intelligent Modular System is a breakthrough evolutionary system that provides a transformational path to next generation networks, fiber technologies, and Software Defined Access. The E7-2 is the industry’s benchmark for a modular, small form factor, environmentally hardened access solution for service providers. The E7-2 leads a rapidly expanding family of AXOS E-Series systems capable of supporting both centralized and decentralized network architectures that range from the data center edge, central office, or headend, to the remote cabinet, or MDU.

The Calix E7-2 delivers a wide array of high performance applications, including 10GE Ethernet transport, delivery of high density residential triple play services over GPON and point-to-point (Active) Ethernet, copper pairs (VDSL2/ADSL2+), Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) compliant business services, mobile backhaul, and protected GE aggregation of other Calix platforms.

High Density Subscriber Access:

With two cards per system, the E7-2 provides flexible, high density subscriber access options in a 1RU shelf:

• 96 VDSL2/ADSL2+ & POTS Combo (48 Overlay)
• 16 GPON and 8 GE ports (1024 ONTs)
• 48 point-to-point GE ports (48 ONTs)
• 8 XGS-PON/NG-PON2 ports

With Multi-dwelling unit (MDU) ONTs, the subscribers per 1RU system can exceed several thousand.

Modular Chassis Architecture:

The Calix E7-2 modular chassis enables a pay-as-you-grow architecture, combining the most advantageous attributes of a small form factor product with a large chassis-based system.

• 1RU design can expand from a single slot, for very low first install cost, to multiple chassis to add subscriber growth yielding a near linear cost curve
• Twenty line cards are managed as a single chassis for operational efficiency
• Mix and match line cards in a common chassis – no common control equipment required
• Line cards can be added or replaced without uninstalling/installing power, alarms, or cables – reducing MTR from hours to minutes
• Subscribers are easily aggregated and network resources efficiently shared across protected trunk facilities
• Hardened 1RU system delivers GPON and Ethernet with 10GE transport from CO, cabinet or pole mount
• Resilient, hot-swappable line cards and fan tray

Full Spectrum of Services:

The E7 delivers a full spectrum of access services over GPON and Point-to-Point Ethernet using the family of Calix ONTs, including Single Family Unit (SFU), Small Business Unit (SBU), Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU), and rack-mount models.

• IPTV – broadcast and Video on Demand (VoD)
• MEF compliant business services
• High-Speed Internet (HSI) access
• Voice – Native SIP/VoIP and TDM Gateway support
• T1 services
• CATV video: RF video overlay with RF return

Calix ONTs support auto sensing GPON and GE network interfaces, allowing service providers to manage service changes without subscriber onsite technical support.