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The IBS Picco represents Controlware’s new generation of backup products. The IBS Picco is ideally suited for backup applications in a wide range of network scenarios with backup data rates ranging from 64 Kbit/s up to 2.048 Mbit/s. Features such as remote management and configuration via software download, integrated SNMP agent and Ethernet interface make the IBS Picco the ideal equipment for backing up dedicated leased lines in Wide Area Networks (WANs).

By using dial up ISDN, the IBS Picco ensures the availability of wide area networks. This is achieved automatically and cost effectively. The IBS Picco can be fully integrated into Controlware’s TAXI Manager network management systems, as well as into the umbrella network management systems Tivoli NetView and HP OpenView. The device can, in fact, be easily integrated into any network management system, which supports the SNMP V1 standard.

Controlware Access Backup Solutions

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Controlware Access Backup Solutions

IBS Picco

Backup

The IBS Picco ensures the availability of important links and vital applications. As soon as the leased line fails, the IBS Picco immediately establishes a backup path via ISDN at speeds ranging from 64 Kbit/s up to 1.920 Mbit/s.

The IBS PICCO constantly monitors the leased line and is protocol transparent. Thus, no protocol-dependent configuration or topology and routing changes are necessary. Full bandwidth of the leased line is available as no data is used by the IBS Picco for monitoring.

The IBS Picco automatically detects a failure of the leased line using a combination of various call criteria and establishes an alternate connection via ISDN. When a backup is in progress, the IBS Picco continues to monitor the leased line, thus ensuring that recovery from a backup is also automatic.

Disaster Recovery

The IBS Picco provides backup and disaster recovery within the same unit. For example, if it is not possible to establish a connection between the two sites being monitored, the IBS Picco automatically dials alternate locations (e.g. a backup computing centre).

Local and Remote Software Download

The operating software of the IBS Picco or parts of it can be downloaded to any remotely installed device without requiring the presence of service personnel. A download of the IBS Picco operating software or parts of it can be carried

out locally via a serial interface and remotely via the ISDN network or IP based via the Ethernet Interface. Two complete software versions can be stored in the internal FLASH.

Multiple ISDN Protocols

The IBS Picco allows the integration of different ISDN protocols into a single operating software. Corporations with global networks only need one product revision as the ISDN protocol can be selected via configuration parameters.

Variable ISDN Interfaces

The IBS Picco is available with various ISDN interfaces. Depending on the requirements users can select modules equipped with one or more ISDN BRI S or U interfaces, one ISDN PRI interface for E1 lines and one ISDN PRI interface for T1 lines.

Automatic ISDN Line Verification

In order to ensure the availability of the ISDN path, an ISDN line verification test checks automatically the availability of the ISDN network. The ISDN connection awaiting backup simply remains idle. During this time, failures of the ISDN path itself may go unnoticed. In order to provide an early warning of impending ISDN problems, the IBS Picco conducts a simulated backup at regular intervals. Test data is exchanged, but the data stream is not actually switched over. Any connecting problems are forwarded to the network manager and are also stored in local log files.

Features

Leased Line

ISDN

BRI/PRI BRI/PRI

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Inband Communication and Access Security

The IBS Picco provides access protection by checking the calling party identification number. More than 96 valid access numbers may be defined. In addition, each unit may be assigned a password, which is exchanged inband in each B-channel during connection set-up. This function is especially important for international connections, as ISDN gateways often delete all calling party information, thereby rendering all other access protection schemes useless.

BONDING Compliant

Channel aggregation takes place in accordance with the Bandwidth ON Demand Interoperability Group Mode 1 de facto standard.

TAXI-System Compatibility

The IBS Picco is fully compatible to Controlware’s TAXI-System and may thus be connected using a primary rate interface and the DBB Module for X.21 or V.35 applications or the Quad E1/ T1 Module in conjunction with the IMX Module for G.703/4 applications. This is useful in star points where several IBS Picco connect into one central TAXI-System.

Multiple Time Windows

The IBS Picco uses programmable time windows to allow backup operation during user specified times. This feature prevents ISDN call charges being accrued during periods when data transfer is not vital.

Remote Supervisor

The IBS Picco features an easy-to-use supervisor port, which can also be accessed remotely via ISDN. With Controlware offering fully compatible remote supervisory access for all units, an IBS Picco may be accessed via another IBS Picco or the TAXI-System. The three-level password protection scheme, the command file editor and the online help facilities are uniformly available in all Controlware ISDN products.

User-friendly Windows Based Configuration Manager

With the IBS Picco, Controlware introduces a new configuration manager, which allows the user to configure the IBS Picco via a Windows based userfriendly software module.

Features

Frame Relay

Frame Relay Switch

TAXI-System

Channel Bank E1 or

T1

E1 or T1

Modem

IBS Picco

64 - 1920 Kbit/s Multiple PRI/BRI

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Integrated SNMP Agent

The integrated SNMP agent supports the standard MIB II and the Controlware specific ISDN MIB. All configuration parameters as well as all alarm and status messages are supported via the integrated SNMP agent. The IBS Picco can thus be integrated into every SNMP network management platform. As a communication interface, either the optional Ethernet interface or the SLIP (serial line IP) port can be used.

Network Management

The IBS PICCO can be managed remotely together with the TAXI-System and IDB dial-backup adapters using Controlware’s network management system TAXI Manager, which runs on standard umbrella NMS platforms such as HP OpenView or Tivoli NetView. The TAXI Manager enables convenient configuration and monitoring of all TAXI-System applications. Access to the NMS can be supported via ISDN, serial line IP (SLIP) and via Ethernet. The standard IP addressing allows for full integration of the NMS data with any existing IP network.

Features

Configuration Manager

IBS Picco units are:

64/128 inclusive X.21, V.24 or V.35

128/512 inclusive X.21, V.24 or V.35

1920 inclusive X.21, V.24 or V.35

For more information refer to Network Management literature.

Video Monitor

Frame Relay Switch

Multiple PRI/BRI

IBS Picco Frame Relay Switch

Video Camera

ISDN

64 - 1920 Kbit/s

X.21, V.24, V.35

E1, T1, X.21, V.35

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IBS Picco Versions

Max. Modules with ISDN

Backup Speed Interfaces (Examples) 64 Kbit/s 1 BRI

128 Kbit/s 1 BRI

256 Kbit/s 1 Dual BRI or 2 BRI 384 Kbit/s 1 Quad BRI

512 Kbit/s 1 PRI (E1/T1) or 1 Quad BRI 1.472 Kbit/s 1 PRI T1

1.920 Kbit/s 1 PRI E1

Applications

Automatic backup applications with disaster recovery

Terminal Adapter applications

General Features

Easy customisation to actual and future

customer bandwidth requirements through modular design and variable ISDN interfaces respectively Worldwide implementation through multiple ISDN

protocols in one unit and worldwide approvals

Network Management Software for worldwide central or

distributed management

Remote configuration with user-friendly configuration

software

Full integration into umbrella network management

platforms HP OpenView and Tivoli NetView Access security through inband communication,

identification of calling party and three-level password Remote download of software into IBS units

Integrated SNMP agent

Backup Features

Surveillance of leased lines up to 1920 using X.21, V.24,

V.35 interfaces

Reliable detection of leased line failures by combining

various call criteria

Automatic detection of pending ISDN service problems

through ISDN line test

Temporary replacement of defective leased line using

ISDN speeds up to 1.920 Kbit/s (IBS)

Routing or topology changes not necessary (transparent

monitoring of leased line)

Multiple time windows for avoiding unnecessary

backups

Reliable switchback of data using a leased line test

No interruption of leased line upon power failure of IBS

(Data is bridged using Relay SICs) Ethernet Bridging

Call button

Rack option

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Application Speed

Leased line monitoring Leased line speed from 64 Kbit/s – 2.048 Mbit/s

ISDN backup speed of IBS Picco Maximum ISDN speed up to 1920 Kbit/s

ISDN Interfaces

ISDN modules ISDN BRI (S or U interface) 2 x 64 Kbit/s

ISDN QBRI-S 1 Port 2 x 64 Kbit/s ISDN Dual BRI-S 4 x 64 Kbit/s ISDN Quad BRI-S 8 x 64 Kbit/s ISDN PRI (E1) 30 x 64 Kbit/s ISDN PRI (T1) 23 x 64 Kbit/s

D-channel protocol ETSI CE (NET 3), ATT 5ESS5, ATT 5ESS9, ATT 5ESS10, NORTHERN TELECOM DMS 100

US National ISDN 2, NTT Japan, Kokusai Denshin Denwa, Hong Kong Telephone Korean OP, Australian Telecom 1, ECMA/QSIG

Leased Line (DTE/DCE) Interfaces

Leased line data rates 64 Kbit/s – 2.048 Mbit/s

Electrical interfaces X.21 V.24 V.35

Failsafe option Relay SICs (No interruption of leased line upon power failure of IBS Picco as data is

bridged between DTE and DCE)

Protocol Independence e.g. TCP/IP, Frame Relay, SNA, X.25

BONDING Compliant Bandwidth on Demand interoperability Mode 1

Backup Features

ISDN line test None, daily, weekly, monthly

Modem test Via “BERT“ test pattern (Mark, Space, 511, 2047, 1:3)

Multiple time windows Up to 10 time windows

Compatibility Fully compatible to TAXI-System (DBB, Quad E1/T1, IMX, DBU) and IDB-64

Security Features

ISDN number validation Check of incoming ISDN number

ISDN inband passwords Check of submitted password of unit accessing via ISDN

Administration password 3-level supervisor passwords

Network Management

Configuration and alarm User friendly Windows software, Locally via SLIP,

indication (traps) Remotely via ISDN or Ethernet to central NMS-PC or UNIX NMD Management station Controlware TAXI Manager for Tivoli NetView or HP OpenView,

SNMP V1 SNMP agent integrated ISDN num

Power Requirements

Voltage range 115 V AC – 230 V AC, (Autorange)

Line frequency 50 – 60 Hz

Input current 1 A

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D) 44 mm x 285 mm x 440 mm (1.73 X 11.2 X 17.3 inch)

Weight 7 kg (15.43 pound)

Operation temperature + 5 °C to + 40 °C (+ 41 °F to + 104 °F)

Storage temperature - 10 °C to 60 °C (+ 14 °F to + 140 °F)

Humidity max. 90 % (non-condensing)

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Headquarters

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Waldstrasse 92 63128 Dietzenbach Germany

Tel: +49 (0) 6074 858 00

Fax: +49 (0) 6074 858 191

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.controlware.com

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Tel: + 44 (0) 1635 584500

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Tel: +32 (0) 2 712 02 00

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Tel: +33 (0) 1 610 610 60

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Tel: +61 (0) 2 9765 8222

United States:

Tel: +1 732 919 0400

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Tel: +39 02 48559421

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Tel: +34 (0) 61 95 87 200

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Tel: +43 127574 4228

About Controlware

Controlware Communications Systems are leading specialist suppliers, value added distributors and manufacturer of network backup solutions. With extensive experience in communications networking and delivery of IP solutions, technical expertise enables Controlware to not only supply products but also assist with development, design, integration, and support.

The Controlware group has provided IT communications networking solutions since 1980. During this time Controlware has accumulated extensive experience in the design, delivery and maintenance of cost-effective IP networks. By also specializing in the integration of applications such as Communication, IT Security, IT-Management and Application Delivery Controlware offers a range of turnkey solutions that can be uniquely customized to exact requirements. With expert local technical teams backed up by global Technical Assistance Centers Controlware ensures 24x7x365 coverage for customers from International offices in Europe, North America, and Australia.

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