G5 provides a unique solution that allows service provid-ers to replace legacy line access equipment with a complete LineAccess Gateway inclusive of the line card.

1. Access Replacement for
Network & Service Transformation
Service Providers worldwide are targeting modernization of legacy
voice networks to manage risk of service failures in aging networks
and to enable the delivery of new IP based multimedia features and
services. GENBAND is a leader in transforming Carrier networks to
VoIP / IMS. G5 provides a unique solution that allows service provid-
ers to replace legacy line access equipment with a complete Line
Access Gateway inclusive of the line card.
FREEDOM FROM VENDOR LOCK-IN:
GENBAND’s G5 provides all of the functionality of proprietary central
office line peripherals in a standards based, economical, and com-
pact format. The G5 provides the technology for incumbent facilities-
TRANSFORMATION OPTIONS: based carriers to optimize and cost reduce their voice networks while
GENBAND supports a variety of transformation options for legacy continuing to provide the legendary levels of quality and reliability for
TDM networks: which the industry is famous.
• Access Preservation supports existing line access equipment CARRIER DENSITY AND RESILIENCE:
through an Access Gateway Controller, such as the GENBAND A single G5 23” shelf contains 768 lines, or 2304 subscribers per
G6 Universal Access Gateway which is capable of supporting 3-chassis frame. The line card drives full length (1930 ohm) loop
specific vendor access equipment as well as Digital Loop Car- lengths, and the overall solution supports carrier class availability and
rier systems connected by TR08, GR303 or V5.2. resilience including optional support for full Emergency Stand Alone
• Access Replacement replaces existing line access equipment us- (ESA) should the northbound connection be interrupted. G5 is also
ing a Line Access Gateway such as the GENBAND G5. The NEBS 3 and OSMINE compliant in order to fit in with carrier physical
use of the G5 allows any legacy vendor network equipment to and operational environments. The overall solution also boasts a
be modernized all the way out to, and including, the line card. power profile of about 0.25 watts per subscriber – dramatically lower
• Access Elimination relies on the delivery of service to the end- than other line access equipment.
user directly over broadband – either fixed line (e.g. FTTX) or
wireless broadband (e.g. WiFi or 4G). The G5 solution may be deployed in a Central Office frame line-up,
or in a temperature hardened outside plant cabinet. The GENBAND
GENBAND delivers all three access options from a common IP solution also includes full capabilities for mechanized line testing,
Core – and allows customers to mix and match access to meet their and centralized management. GENBAND also provides a full set of
network needs. The GENBAND G5 Line Access Gateway provides professional services to assist in the design and implementation of the
an optimum solution for Access Replacement and can deliver solution.
Network and Service transformation of legacy networks over existing
copper facilities.

2. Access Replacement for
Network & Service Transformation
SYSTEM FEATURES MANAGEMENT
• Carrier Grade (99.999%) availability • Web Browser-based GUI
• High-density analog line termination • Command Line Interface (CLI)
• Fault Tolerant software architecture • TL1
• Metallic Line Test Support • OSMINE Support
• Modular expandability and upgradability • Persistent provisioning
• Full CO length POTS serving length (1930 Ω) • Recording of system events
• VoIP migration ready • Alarm Contact Closures: 2 inputs and 3 outputs
• Hot swappable plug-in cards • RS-232 and 10/100 Base-T management interfaces
• Field upgradeable software
• Automatic network clock synchronization
• Continuous background system audits
SWITCH AND DLC INTERFACE STANDARDS
• GR-303-CORE
• IEEE 802.3ab
• ANSI T1.403 www.genband.com 1-866-GENBAND
• GR-499-CORE © 2011GENBAND Inc. All rights reserved.
• GR-1244-CORE The GENBAND logo is a registered trademark of GENBAND Inc. This document and any products
or functionality it describes are subject to change without notice. Please contact GENBAND for ad-
ditional information and updates.
ENVIRONMENTAL / PHYSICAL
• Shelf Dimensions:
• Height: 15.75 inches (9U)
• Width: 23 inches
• Depth: 12 inches
• Ambient operating temperature: -40 to +65˚ C
• Storage temperature: -40° to 70° C
• Operating relative humidity: up to 90% (non-condensing)
• Hot-swappable cards
• In-System temperature monitoring
POWER
• Dual redundant power feeds.
• DC: -42.75 V to –60.0 V, 214 Watts
• GR-513-CORE
• ANSI T1.315-2001
• Power quality monitoring
SAFETY AND REGULATORY
• NEBS level-3 (GR-63-CORE, GR-1089-CORE)
• Emissions Compliance: FCC, 47 CFR § 15, Subpart B, Class A
• Compliant to RUS, 7 CFR § 1755.522