3700FR Series Manual
SYSTEM OVERVIEW Revision 1.0 Page 1-1
1. OVERVIEW
The 3700FR Multiframe provides a universal platform for Video, Audio, Data and Telco signal transport
over Telco and IP networks. Its 16 3RU slots accommodate Evertz’ 779x family of Service/Customer
and Trunk/Line interface modules. In addition, these 3RU slots are fully compatible with all of Evertz’
existing 7700 and 7800 series modules for signal processing, multiplexing, and conversion.
Six 6RU slots are also available to accommodate Evertz ATP switch fabric (primary and redundant)
which allows the routing of any signal to any destination point on the network. The combination of
these two slot formats provides a single platform to accept any Video, Audio, Data, Telco signal, format
/ process the signal as required, then output over dark fiber, TDM (e.g SONET/SDH) or IP (e.g 10Gbe)
network. The ‘IP’ version of the frame 3700FR-IP, applicable for solutions over IP/MPLS Networks is
identical to the standard frames with additional support for high density 6RU slot IPX Ethernet cross
connect and IPG Ethernet gateway modules
The combination of these two slot formats provides a single platform to accept any Video, Audio, Data,
Telco signal, and then format/process the signal as required, and output over dark fiber, TDM (e.g.
SONET/SDH) or IP (e.g. 10Gbe) network. The 3700FR Multiframe supports hot extraction of the
modules and power supplies from the front of the frame to allow optimum network availability and
serviceability.
The 3700FR frame is also equipped with 3 frame controller units used for facilitating network
communications between the frame modules and the configuration software. The main and redundant
frame controller modules (3700FC) are located under the left and right power supply units, when
looking directly at the front of the frame. In addition, a 7700FC frame controller resides in slot 1 of the
3RU section of the frame. The 7700FC provides control and monitoring for any of the 7700/7800
series modules installed in the frame.
The 3700FR is available two power supply configurations. The standard 3700FR and 3700Fr-IP
frames are powered by auto sensing AC power supplies. The 3700FR-48VDC and 3700FR-IP-48VDC
frames are powered by 48VDC power supplies. Each frame can accommodate up to 2 hot-swappable
power supply units (3000PS-HF or 3000PS-48VDC).
The 3700FR Multiframe series provides a universal platform, for Video, Audio, Data and Telco signal
transport over Telco and IP networks. Its 16, 3RU slots accommodate Evertz’s 779x family of
Service/Customer and Trunk/Line interface modules. In addition, these 3RU slots are fully compatible
with all Evertz existing 7700 and 7800 modules for signal processing, multiplexing, conversion, etc.
The 3700FR series frames support hot extraction of the modules from the front of frame to allow
optimum network availability and serviceability (MTTR). All frames offer hot swappable dual
redundant power supplies that allow for power supply and fan replacement without compromising the
integrity of critical signal paths. AC and 48VDC power supply configurations are available.
Features & Benefits
16 x 3RU slots to house up to 16 77xx/78xx series modules
6 x 6RU slots to house up to 6 3xxx series modules·
IP versions for support of high density 6RU modules for IP/MPLS Network applications.
Dual redundant, hot swappable (front of frame) power supplies and fan modules