The document summarizes ABB's FOX-Family communication solutions for utilities, ranging from access-level devices to high-capacity transport equipment. It describes the key products in the FOX-Family portfolio like the FOX515 access multiplexer and FOX515T transport device. The FOX-Family provides a comprehensive and scalable solution for utilities' communication needs from teleprotection to Ethernet and SDH transport. It also offers investment protection through backward compatibility and migration paths between products.

1. Utility Communications
FOX-Family Overview

2. FOX–Family: From Teleprotection and Access up to STM-64 / WDM Transport
Future-oriented Utility Communication Solutions integrating former investments
FOX-Family Introduction
With the FOX-Family, ABB offers a
comprehensive portfolio of communication
equipments: hardened, tailored and type-tested
for Utility applications in harsh environments.
With its latest extensions, the FOX-Family covers
the full range from Access-multiplexers with
integrated Teleprotection-Interfaces up to high
capacity fiber optic SDH / WDM solutions for
Edge- and Core-Networks.
FOX stands for continuity and investment
protection. Thousands of FOX-U with a capacity
of up to 8 Mbps have been in operation since
decades. Its backward compatible successor
FOX515 serves Access- and Transport-functions
up to STM-1. Its huge installed base is proof
of perfect fit of utility requirements. With the
FOX515X, the capacity of both types can be
smoothly extended up to STM-16 without the
need for much extra space. For higher port-
densities and STM-64 / WDM applications,
FOX515T forms the high end solution.
The FOX-family supports all latest standards for
Ethernet / Gigabit-Ethernet over SDH. It offers
unseen modularity and granularity in terms of
traffic engineering and cost-optimization. Built in
L2–switching and L3-routing features allow omit-
ting external Ethernet / IP-equipment or existing
devices can be interconnected efficiently.
With FOXMAN, ABB offers an attractive SNMP /
CORBA based Network Management System
that allows managing all devices of the FOX-
Family. Its open architecture offers scalability
and allows easy north- & southbound integration.
Graphical network representation and Point &
Click operation make the FOXMAN the ideal
solution for managing TDM- & Ethernet-Services
at the Access- and Transport level.
FOX515
Access - Multiplexer up to STM-1
FOX515 is a highly versatile Access-Multiplexer
with a maximum link-capacity of STM-1 and a
non-blocking cross-connect at 64 kbps / 2 Mbps
level. Sophisticated schemes guarantee switch-
over times for Teleprotection applications of less
than 5 ms. The 21 slots can basically hold any mix
of a wide choice of interfaces for:
n Integrated Teleprotection
n PDH @ 2 / 8 / 34 / 45 Mbps
n HSDL for PDH and LAN-Services
n Traditional Telephony
n Electrical and optical Ethernet / GbE
n Legacy data n x 48 / 56 / 64 kbps
n Optical interfaces acc. IEC60870-5-1
Tele-
protection
Traditional
Telephony
Legacy
nx64kbps
E1
E3/T3
STM-1
STM-4
STM-16
STM-64
Interface /
Bandwidth
LAN
Support Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
TDM
Support
Access
Edge
Core
WDM
Network
Layer
FOX515M
FOX515T
FOX515X
FOX515
FOX515X
the smart high-capacity extension
FOX515X is only one unit high and therefore
an ideal extension to bring existing FOX-U /
FOX515 networks up to STM-16 capacity. It may
also serve as Access-Mux where no legacy signals
need to be interconnected or it can even be used
for backbone applications. FOX515X features in
brief:
n E1/ E3 / T3 – TDM modules
n STM-1 .. STM-16 high density short / long haul
n FE / GbE with GFP / VCAT / LCAS
n EoS mapping @ VC-12 / VC-3 / VC-4
n Non-blocking 64 x 64 STM-1 equivalent DXC
n Integrated wirespeed L2-Switch / L3-Router
Like all FOX-Family members, FOX515X offers
strong Ethernet over SDH features which
guarantee scalable bandwidth for individual,
mission-critical signals like SCADA over IP com-
bined with TDM-based teleprotection services.
FOX512 is the compact version of FOX515, offe-
ring 8 slots. It perfectly fits solutions where space
is a premium.

3. Your benefits with the FOX-family
n From Teleprotection & Access to STM-64 /
WDM transport as a homogenous solution
from one hand.
n ABB’s FOX-Family is developed to meet
the specific requirements of utilities (Power
Generation / Transport / Distribution,
Railways, Pipeline-operators).
n FOX-Family solutions are hardened to cope
with the harsh utility environment.
n All members of the FOX-Family are fully type-
tested by independent test-laboratories like
KEMA or DNV.
n Modularity & scalability allow cost-optimized
solutions without loosing the option for further
growth and extensions.
n Value is added to existing installations and
former investments by upgrading them with
latest members of the backward compatible &
homogenous FOX-Family.
n Protection of investments by proven continuity
of the FOX-Family and smart migration
scenarios.
n FOXMAN as PC-based, fully graphical
Network Management Solution with open
north- and southbound–interfaces for
integration from/to third party components.
n ABB’s experience with thousands of FOX–
installations around the globe.
FOX515
FOX515M
FOX515T
FOX515X
FOXMAN
NMS-Suite for the FOX-Family
All members of the FOX-Family can be managed
through FOXMAN. It runs on Windows–based
PC-systems (Windows 2000 / XP). Existing work-
stations oriented NMS-installations (e.g. HP
OpenView) can be easily combined or integrated.
FOXMAN offers a rich set of features:
n Full FCAPS–functionality
n Geographical / hierarchical network
n Unified management of PDH / SDH / LAN-
world
n Multi- & concurrent-user support
n Open north- & southbound interfaces
n Easy to learn point&click / drag&drop operation
n No specific system-admin skills required
FOX515T
unlimited transport capacity & flexibility
FOX515T combines in an unseen way the trans-
port of high-capacity PDH & SDH–connections
and Ethernet–services. All type of network
topologies such as line, meshed and multiple
rings structures are supported. No other Utility
multiplexer allows adapting to new trunk-capacity
requirements by just exchanging the SFP (Small
Form Pluggable). FOX515T requires fewer cards/
slots to deliver even more services than solutions
of other manufacturers that fill up whole shelves.
Some details of FOX515T:
n Multirate SDH STM-1 .. STM-64 and WDM
n PDH connectivity at E1 / E3 / T3 level
n SFP based interfaces
n DXC-capacity up to 384 x 384 STM-1 equiva-
lents (DXC @ VC-12 / VC-3 / VC-4 level)
n Ethernet / GbE IF and L2 switch
n 1:1 HW redundancy
FOX515T is the preferred choice if unlimited
flexibility in terms of capacity and services is
required.
FOX515M is a small access terminal multiple-
xer which should be seen as a remote module
of FOX515X. It is designed for small sites with
limited number of ports but with a mix of various
interfaces. FOX515M connects to the network
via STM-1 and offers on the customer side the
following interfaces:
n 4 x E1 (ideal to connect a PABX)
n 4 x 10 / 100BaseT LAN
n 2 x V.35 / V.36 / X.21 configurable (to connect
traditional nx64kbps devices)
FOX515M
the Mini with the strong interface mix

4. Applications & Migration Scenarios
Existing equipments remain in use but are inter-
connected via a STM-16 FOX515T–backbone.
Ring 2 is upgraded to STM-4.
In smaller FOX-U sites of Ring 3, a FOX515X
STM-1 solution is more appropriate.
Three additional local sites with PABX & LAN
requirements (e.g. for SCADA and IT) are ser-
ved via low-cost FOX515M.
All devices can easily be managed by FOXMAN.
The combination of FOX-devices allows choosing cost-
optimized set-ups with any-to-any communication and
guaranteed bandwidth for teleprotection, legacy-, PDH-
and LAN-services.
FOX515
FOX515
FOX515
Ring 1
STM-1
FOX515
FOX515
FOX515
Ring 3
2 Mbps FOX-U
FOX-U
FOX-U
Ring 2
STM-1
FOX515
FOX515
FOX515
Ring 1
STM-1
FOX515
FOX515
FOX515
Ring 3
STM-1
FOX515T
FOX515T
FOX515T
FOX515X
FOX515X
FOX515X
FOX515X
Ring 2
STM-4
FOXMAN
FOX515M
FOX515M
FOX515M
STM-16
FOX-U
FOX-U
FOX-U
Situation A: Today
Situation B: Tomorrow
E1
LAN1 LAN2
LAN2
E1
nx64
nx64
Tele-
protection
LAN2
nx64
nx64
E1
LAN1
E1
LAN1
nx64
nx64
LAN2
E3
E3
GbE
GbE
Any FOX or 3rd
party
Backbone
FOX515M
Tele-
protection
LAN1
FOX515X
Voice
VoiceFOX515X
FOX515M
FOX-U
FOX515
FOX515T
FOX515
Due to isolated FOX-U / FOX515 networks
intercommunication is not possible.
The FOX-U part lacks capacity and users miss
efficient LAN-connectivity between the site.

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Complementing Communications
Solutions
The FOX-Family forms an important part of
ABB’s comprehensive range of solutions for
Utility Communication. As a turnkey provider,
ABB has answers to all kind of communications
needs. The following list summarizes the
portfolio, which complements the FOX-family in
a perfect way:
Power Line Carrier
ABB’s combined analogue / digital Power Line
Carrier solutions are based on the ETL500 / 600
product family. ETL600 reaches so far unseen
transmission rates and self-adapting speed- &
multiplexing features to obtain optimized
transmission-capacities.
Stand-alone Teleprotection
ABB’s NSD-family has a long tradition of stand-
alone teleprotection devices. The latest generation
of NSD570 provides highly reliable protection
signaling over a wide choice of medias (direct
fiber, analogue / digital interfaces).
Voice & Telephony
To cover the requirements for traditional analogue
or up-coming IP-based telephony–services, ABB
works closely with selected partners and adds
utility specific voice-communication features to
the overall solution.
Long haul
As spans in utility networks tend to be much
longer than in public telecom networks, ABB
provides specific fiber-optic long-haul solutions
to extend FOX-links repeaterless to more than
200 km.
Radio & uWave
Where no fibers can be installed due to missing
rights of way or topographic reasons, ABB
provides radio- & microwave solutions, tailored
to the local situation and the possible frequencies
available.
FOX References around the Globe
ABB’s experience in the field of Utility
Communication Solutions is based on
thousands of FOX–nodes installed in more
than 120 countries around the globe. First FOX-
installations date back more than 20 years.
Mentioned below are just few selected customers
that have decided to expand / build their network
based on ABB’s latest FOX-Family members
FOX515X, FOX515T and FOXMAN:
CVRD Brazil
CVRD is the world’s largest iron ore and pellets
producer. To bring the ore to seaports, hundreds
of kilometers of railway tracks were constructed
to the mining centers. ABB has planned and
implemented the related communication
networks, which not only serve operational
purposes but also carry CVRD’s corporate
applications.
RWB Switzerland
RWB supplies the region and town of Baden
with electricity, water and gas. Together with
ABB, the RWB has implemented a broadband
communication network for operational and
commercial services.
ADWEA Abu Dhabi
ADWEA is responsible for the electrical and
water services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
and has been running an extensive FOX515
network for years. Its capacity is expanded by
an FOX515T overlay, fully integrating the earlier
communication infrastructure.
City of Tshwane South Africa
The utility of Tshwane (Pretoria) has been using
FOX-devices for more than 15 years. Due to
continuously growing traffic demands, the dozens
of STM-1 links are filling up quickly. To extend
the overall network capacity and to add more EoS
services, the network is undergoing upgrades with
FOX515Ts.
ELN Brazil
Eletronorte is a major player in Brazils energy
market. Teleprotection and other mission critical
services are transmitted across their FOX network
and guarantee the reliable and safe operation of
their high-voltage grid. Additionally, ELN offers
spare communication capacity of their FOX515 /
FOX515T-based solution to third parties.