The ARRIS C4c™ CMTS Release 7.1 is a compact DOCSIS® 3.0 CMTS based on the proven hardware and software of the larger C4® CMTS solution. It allows an operator to cost effectively deploy DOCSIS, PacketCable™, DSG/ADSG, and PacketCable Multimedia (PCMM) services in small-to-medium size headends where space and power are often limited.
The ARRIS C4c CMTS supports DOCSIS 1.1/2.0/3.0 and PacketCable features, providing operators with a large array of Quality of Service capabilities to deploy revenue-generating services. C4c Release 7.1 brings a host of value-added features, such as DOCSIS downstream channel bonding, OSPF in five VRFs, 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IP Detail Records (IPDR/SP), SII Lawful Intercept, independent scaling of upstream and downstream channels, and scaling to 10,000 subscriber devices.
The ARRIS C4c CMTS is a 7 rack unit, 8-slot chassis with a mid-plane based architecture designed for continuous system operation This unique architecture allows the ARRIS C4c CMTS to provide integrated Layer 3 edge routing and advanced CMTS functionality combined in a single chassis.
Five types of modules are available:
- System Control Module (SCM)
- Router Control Module (RCM)
- 16D Cable Access Module (16D CAM)
- 12U Cable Access Module (12U CAM)
- 2Dx12U Cable Access Module (2Dx12U CAM)