Hitachi Energy FOX605 Future-proof, long-term support of proven technologies

Benefits

• Future-proof, long-term support of proven technologies

The long-term support of both traditional TDM and packet-switched technology MPLS-TP

in FOX605 enables stepwise migration or extensions of existing communication infrastructures

so that utilities can evolve to future communication networks securely and with the expertise

of a long-term partner. With FOX605 new applications can be easily and securely added to

the existing operational network. As soon as the utility decides to migrate, the comprehensive

feature set of FOX605 offers all the required functionalities already today. Like all other FOX

products, FOX605 can be easily configured and managed with the network management

system FOXMAN-UN.

• Robust communication solutions for utility-specific applications

Hitachi Energy's FOX605 comes with a comprehensive feature set in one single box, making it

the ideal solution for the first mile and access applications. The support of traditional interfaces

ensures a diversity of connection possibilities in one operational network. The combination of a

circuit- and packet-switched technology, including MPLS-TP, offers flexible migration and extension

of existing communication infrastructures. Built-in data encryption and authentication functionalities

for WAN communication enable secured data traffic between remote stations.

The utility-grade design, including a high-temperature range, makes FOX605 ideal for indoor and

outdoor installation.

• Secured data communication in packet-switched networks

FOX605 ensures reliable data transmission of mission-critical information under any network

circumstance. In operational networks any intrusion or unauthorized access could influence the

performance of the complete network, therefore special measures for protection are required.

The End2End data encryption and authentication functionalities of FOX605 guarantee that

mission-critical information is protected.

Migrating mission-critical services (e.g. teleprotection) to packet-switched networks while keeping

existing infrastructure untouched is supported by MPLS-TP which, in contrast to other

 packet-switched technologies like IP/MPLS, takes care of bidirectional paths and predictable

data traffic, thus guaranteeing the required performance of critical applications.

• Constant connection and information

The performance and reliability of the communication network are significantly increased by time

and phase synchronization through the WAN using SyncE and IEEE1588v2 (PTP).

With real-time distribution from a central master clock to all connected devices in the network FOX605

provides visibility and control of all activities in the network. With MPLS-TP reliable and dependable

data traffic under any network circumstance can also be guaranteed in packet-switched networks.

Integrated traffic generator and analytical functionalities allow seamless performance monitoring

according RFC2544 and Y.1564.

Additional benefits:

• Cost-efficient solution with a comprehensive feature set ideal for the first mile and access applications

• Stepwise introduction of Ethernet/MPLS-TP based applications in operational networks

• Secured data traffic in packet-switched networks

• Reliable data transport under any network circumstance

• Time and phase synchronization through the WAN

• Utility-grade design with fanless operation for deployment in harsh environments

• Fully interoperable with FOX family