BAS™ Broadband Access Switch Family

Optimized for new or retrofitted remote terminals, the BAS is available in copper configurations as an IP-DLC (voice only), IP-DSLAM (ADSL2+), or IP-BDLC (combination voice and ADSL2+) all with dual Gigabit Ethernet transport links. The BAS-500 is an point-point Active Ethernet FTTH switch multiple Gigabit Ethernet transport links, as well as optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet transport links. All versions are environmentally hardened and provide wire speed throughput and impressive list of features.

Model POTS ports ADSL2+ ports Active FTTH T1 ports Gigabit ports 10G ports Voice Support
BAS-100 48       2   MGCP/SIP
BAS-150       4/8/16 4    
BAS-200   24/48     2    
BAS-300 24/48 24/48     2   MGCP/SIP
BAS-500     24   4 2 Exp  

Broadband Access Switch
  • Most flexible Telco grade Lifeline POTS solution with support for SIP or MGCP on per port basis
  • Industrial hardened 1RU form factor makes the BAS product line ideal for remote deployments and retro-fit cabinet solutions
  • 99.999% Transport Availability via standards based EAPS (Ethernet Protection Switching) compliant with Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF-2) service protection framework
  • Wide choice of transport options via 1 Gigabit pluggable optics as well as optional 10 Gigabit pluggable optics on some models
  • Lower Operational Costs leveraging Broadband Access Manager - standard FCAPS
Nortel Networks


Broadband Access Switch Diagram



BAS-100 Series
The BAS-100 provides lifeline POTS with advanced call features for up to 48 subscribers using SIP or MGCP based signaling and provides dual Gigabit Ethernet transport links for maximum resiliency.
BAS-100 Datasheet (PDF)

BAS-150 Series
The BAS-150 employs an IETF standards based approach to circuit emulation over Ethernet using PWE3, including both SAToP and CESoPSN modes, ensuring multi-vendor interoperability.
BAS-150 Datasheet (PDF)

BAS-210 Series
The BAS-210 is an ADSL2+ DSLAM with integrated voice splitters supporting up to 48 subscribers, and provides dual Gigabit Ethernet transport links for maximum resiliency.
BAS-210 Datasheet (PDF)

BAS-300 Series
The BAS-300 provides integrated ADSL2+ and lifeline POTS functionality for up to 48 subscribers using SIP or MGCP based signaling, and provides dual Gigabit Ethernet transport links for maximum resiliency.
BAS-300 Datasheet (PDF)

BAS-500 Series
The BAS-500 is a point to point Active Ethernet FTTH switch that supports up to 24 subscribers, and provides multiple Gigabit Ethernet transport links, as well as optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet transport links for high bandwidth deployments.
BAS-500 Datasheet (PDF)


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