| Our internet also works on the same principle. | | | | is capable of 2,000 simultaneous voice transmissions, |
| However, in this case, there is transfer of data, | | | | along with variable data types alongside the voice |
| which includes pictures, statistics, video clippings, etc. | | | | packets. |
| The, larger the bandwidth of the optical fiber cable, | | | | WHY OC-3 |
| more is the speed of transfer of data. It is analogous | | | | It can meet the strict requirements, with regard to |
| to the transfer of water through a pipe. Fiber optics | | | | latency and line quality. It gives a complete |
| is a technology that uses glass (or plastic) threads | | | | end-to-end monitoring of bit errors, and it is a |
| (fibers) to transmit data packets. A fiber optic cable | | | | dedicated cable for our usage. With an OC-3 |
| contains a bundle of glass threads, each of which is | | | | bandwidth solution, one’s network can deliver |
| capable of transferring messages modulated onto | | | | optimum speed and load for any large-scale voice |
| light waves. | | | | data application requirements that one may have, |
| OC-3 DEMYSTIFIED | | | | with reliable and secure digital technology |
| OC-3 is an abbreviated term for Optical Carrier Level | | | | performance. One important benefit of OC-3 |
| 3, and is used to specify the speed of data transfer | | | | bandwidth, is that it is burstable, thus allowing for |
| through optical fiber cables over SONET | | | | future increase in bandwidth needs. A burstable OC-3 |
| (Synchronous Optical Network). More explicitly, | | | | is an ideal solution for a business, seeking ultra fast |
| SONET includes a set of signal rate multiples for | | | | connectivity and possibility for future increase in |
| transmitting digital signals on optical fiber. Here OC | | | | bandwidth requirements. Additionally, an OC-3 |
| stands for Optical Carrier and the number following it | | | | bandwidth provides with low cost and flexible pricing |
| signifies the speed at which data transfer occurs, | | | | plans. Another benefit of OC-3 bandwidth is that if |
| conforming to SONET standard. The base rate of | | | | the primary connection is unable to pass data |
| OC-1 is 51.84 Mbps, so that of OC-3 would be | | | | packets, then the internet dedicated OC-3 shadow |
| 155Mbps. This only means that this cable is capable of | | | | connector automatically takes over the IP traffic. |
| taking, synchronizing, and transferring data and voice | | | | Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) handles this change |
| at the speed of 155 Mbps, without any hindrances. | | | | in traffic flow, thus, obviating the need for a manual |
| Thus, an OC-3 is equivalent to 84 T1’s or 3 | | | | configuration change. |
| DS3’s/T3’s. In other words, an OC-3 circuit | | | | |