‘Legacy’ Infrastructure Ongoing Maintenance 

Continuing in Keeping Customers Operational

Over the last nine years, @YellowsBestLtd has sought out new, surplus and refurbished products and spare parts to assist with the aim of supporting Customers to maintain rather than replace their infrastructure networks, and as we enter our landmark tenth year, we continue to do so.

The alternative of wholesale replacements requires prohibitive investment costs and long project timescales to implement. And it can be the case that suggested replacements cannot provide equivalent operational lifetimes which therefore become obsolete faster than existing deployments.

Given the investment that has been made over many years, coupled with the fact may operational requirements have not changed, it makes sense to keep systems in place. By suppling spares, offering repair services and technical assistance, we are able to support these aims.  

Systems Replacement and ‘Value Recovery’

Eventually, it does become necessary or desirable to undertake network refreshes. Often, we can help evaluate, source and implement suitable systems.

As discussed recently at the Engineering Design Show, we are able to utilise the capabilities of a network of local manufacturers to replicate and if necessary reverse-engineer components and products to meet exacting performance requirements.  

When replacing existing networks, we are able to offer to Remove, Resell and/or Recycle existing equipment, generating revenue from the ‘Value Recovery’, and importantly ensure that items are disposed of in the most ethical and environmentally respectful way.

Equipment recently supplied and/or currently stocked

Certain product families continue to prove their excellent availability and reliability, and we are fortunate to continue to be able to provide stock of many of these items, either in new, surplus or refurbished condition.

Examples of  such products follow; should there be anything specific you require, please do not hesitate to get in touch; we look forward to hearing from you!

Nokia  ‘Dynanet’ PDH – Definitive Spares List

Keymile UMUX –  Multiservice Access Solutions

Marconi XMP1 –  telecommunications

Nokia, Marconi and Ericsson SDH –  Synfonet, SMA and OMS 

Sagem –  ADR SDH family

RadiFlow –  Cybersecurity Solutions for the Industrial IoT

TETRA –  Equipment and Terminals for PMR Networks

Bosch –  Professional CCTV Cameras

‘Dynanet’ PDH Telecom Spares

Continuing in Operation, Still Available for Supply

The ‘Dynanet’ product family is a range of PDH telecommunications products first launched by Nokia over 20 years ago. This equipment has proven to be incredibly reliable and dependable, extensively deployed by Operators, Utilities and Transport companies to provide resilient and highly available transmission networks.   

A continuing challenge for public and private network owners is the ongoing maintenance of infrastructure systems to support their business needs. In many cases, it makes sense to continue to operate legacy systems which are still fulfilling unchanged requirements, rather than contemplate costly and time-consuming change-outs and replacements. 

Keeping Customers Operational

@YellowsBestLtd seeks out new products and legacy equipment spares to assist with these aims. Recent enquiries have been fulfilled supplying refurbished and surplus stocks of equipment cards, as well as built-to-order cables and connectors to suit exact requirements.

There follows a few examples of items we have recently supplied. Also, our more extensive Definitive ‘Dynanet’ spares list here provides details of many items still available from surplus and refurbished stock. We would welcome any enquiries for the supply of similar or alternative parts, or support services to provide hardware repairs. Please get in touch; we look forward to hearing from you!

Example items, recently supplied

Multiplexers
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
CC 24002DB2 B2DB2 2×2 Mb/s Branching Unit (B2), 75ohm
CC 24002 – DB2 B2

Multiplexers
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
CC 24011DB2 X2DB2 2 Mb/s Switching Unit (X2), 75ohm
CC 24011 – DB2 X2

Multiplexers
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TC21101DM2DM2 Multiplexing Unit, 75 ohm

Mechanics
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T37870.01SUBRACKNDM 19in 17-slot Subrack
T37870.01 – Subrack

Power Supplies
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T37882.02NDUeNDM DC Unit (NDUe)
T37882.02 0 – NDUe

Voice Interfaces
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TU21236.10VF E&MCU 8ch E&M/uP: 1xUKe&m/VF
TU 21236.10 – VF E&M

Optical Line
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TA 21513DF 2-8Term. Repeater 2-8 M, 1300 nm LED MM/SM
TA 21513 – DF 2-8

Copper Line
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T65570.01ACL2iACL2i DC GEN
T65570.01 – ACL2i

Management
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T31094.01DCNDCN Adapter C4.0
T31094.01 – DCN

Professional CCTV Cameras

Many business operations depend on the security delivered by professional standard CCTV cameras, offering reliability, availability and a wide range of advanced features for mission-critical surveillance applications. One manufacturer that provides an extensive range of such products is Bosch; one of their latest models we feature here.

Bosch MIC IP Starlight 7100i Outdoor PTZ

This example of a robust PTZ IP camera is suitable for deployment in extreme outdoor locations that require reliable 24-hour security monitoring. It features a range of advanced imaging technologies as well as Bosch’s Intelligent Video Analytics.

Featuring a 1/2″ 2MP CMOS sensor and a 6.6-198mm motorized zoom lens, the camera captures video at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps in a 58.3 to 2.1° field of view. The camera delivers color video in lighting conditions as low as 0.0047 lux and uses an automatic IR cut filter to switch from color to B&W for day/night functionality.

An integrated high-speed pan/tilt system with an anti-backlash drivetrain provides 360° continuous panning and 290° tilting at up to 120° and 90° per second, respectively. Housed in an IP68- and IK10-rated enclosure and equipped with a window defroster, the camera is suitable for use in vandal-prone outdoor locations. Audio input and output ports allow for two-way talk while an SD card slot enables onboard storage of footage. ONVIF compliance ensures compatibility with a wide range of surveillance devices.

Solutions for New and Legacy Product Sources and Supply

@YellowsBestLtd seeks out new products and legacy equipment spares to assist with our aim of “Keeping Customers Operational“. Recent enquiries have included not only CCTV cameras, but also the supplying refurbished and surplus stocks of equipment cards, as well as built-to-order cables and connectors to suit exact requirements. Please get in touch to discuss any solutions or services requirements that you have; we look forward to hearing from you!

The definitive ‘Dynanet’ spares list

Nokia ‘Dynanet’ PDH Transmission products

For many years, the ‘Dynanet’ family of PDH Transmission telecoms products have well served Public Operator and Private Network Customers across the Telecoms, Utilities, Transport and Public Safety markets with high availability mission critical infrastructure, and indeed some networks are continuing to provide good operational service.

They were first introduced by Nokia over 20 years ago, and were continued in recent years by DNWP. Production of the majority of the product range was ceased in 2019. 

Spare parts for continued operational service

@YellowsBestLtd satisfies world-wide customer product sourcing requirements for current and ‘legacy’ equipment technologies from a wide range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.s).

In particular, we are able to supply products from the ‘Dynanet’ range, given that we have a significant amount of refurbished and surplus equipment items in stock for immediate delivery. Hence there continues to be spares support for current and even increased deployed networks.

Comprehensive Stocklist of ‘Dynanet’ Spares

Whereas the ‘Dynanet’ family contained a wide range of products produced and supplied over many years, some of which are relatively obscure and unlikely to be needed, there are a number of core items that have proved to be always in demand by Customers. Consequently, we have endeavoured to create a comprehensive stock list, containing part numbers, product codes and descriptions and images which is presented here, and would welcome any enquiries you have for spares requirements that we can fulfil. If however, you are seeking something more unusual, then please let us know as we can usually assist. We look forward to hearing from you.

Mechanics
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T37870.01NDMNDM 19in 17-slot Subrack
Subrack
19in Subrack – T37870.01
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T37871.01NDMNDM DN2 19in 17-Slot Subrack
Power
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T37882.01NDUNDM DC Unit
NDU – T37882.01
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T37882.02NDUeNDM DC Unit
NDUe
NDUe – T37882.02
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T37889.01NBUNDM Backup Unit
NBU – T37889.01
Multiplexers
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TC 21101DM2DM2 Multiplexing Unit, 75ohm
DM2
DM2 – TC 21101
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
CC 24002DB2Branching Unit, B2, 2x2Mb/s, 75ohm
B2
DB2 B2 – CC 24002
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
CC 24011DB2Switching Unit, X2, 2Mb/s, 75ohm
X2
DB2 X2
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
CU 24111DN2Control Unit, DN2, 75ohm
CC 24101DN2Interface Unit, IU2, 2x2Mb/s, 75ohm
IU2
DN2 IU2 – CC 24101
Optical Line Units
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TA 21513DF2-8Terminal Repeater 2-8M, 1300nm, LED MM/SM
TA 21516DF2-8Terminal Repeater 2-8M, 1300nm, LASER SM
TA 21518DF2-8Terminal Repeater 2-8M, 1300nm, LASER LP
DF2-8 – TA21518
Copper Line Units
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T65580ACL2iACL2i PF Gen
ACL2i PF GEN – T65580
VF and Sub
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
CU 21206SUB/SUBChannel Unit SUB/SUB
SUB/SUB – TU 21206
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
CU 21206.50SUB/SUBChannel Unit RSM (L/E Start) 6ch
SUB/SUB – TU 21206.50
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
CU 21216SUB/EXCHChannel Unit SUB/EXCH
SUB/EXCH – TU 21216
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TU 21236.10VF E&MChannel Unit 8ch E&M/uP: 1xUKe&m/vf
VF E&M
VF E&M – TU 21236.10
Data Interface Units
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TU 21125DIU X.21Data IF Unit 48..64k with sync, X.21
DIU X.21 – TU 21125
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TU 24013DIU nx64kData IF Unit 2M, nx64k: G.703/704, 75ohm
nx64k
DIU nx64k – CU 24013
Ethernet & ISDN
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TU 21133.03ETHERNETEthernet IF 10/100 2ch, 3+3 if, switch
Supervisory
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
TC 21705SUPY SUBSupervisory Substation
Special Units
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T37885.01RING GENRing Generator
T37885.02RING GENRing Generator + DC/DC converter
RING GEN – T37885.02
Optical Teleprotection
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
D-24204TPSO C37.94Optical Teleprotection Interface, C37.94
C37.94
TPSO C37.94 – D-24204
Q1 Management
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T31094.01DCNADCN Adapter C4.0
DCNA
DCNA – T31094.01
Connectors
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
D-21470EuroEuro Connector 3×7
3x7
Connector 3×7 – D-21470

Marconi XMP1 telecommunications

Traditional PDH / SDH transmission

The XMP1 product is multi-service access / transmission node equipment capable of PDH data rates of 8Kbps to 34Mbps and SDH STM-1 or STM-4. Originally manufactured by Marconi, the range was taken over in later years by Keymile and Bosch before being discontinued.

The system is still in service, customers include Utilities and Transport organisations, and typically deployed as a terminal multiplexer or as an ADM (Add-Drop-Mux). It can provide point to point or leased line in a corporate network for POTS, data, LAN, IDSN etc.

The building blocks of the system are the central unit which provides control and management, the SDH cards for STM-1 and STM-4 aggregation and the line units which provide uplink in the form of E1, E3 or SHDSL which can be copper or optical. 8 and 16 Slot versions were available as well as an SL (slimline) variant.

Spares and Repairs for continued long-term operation and maintenance

Whereas these products are no longer manufactured, @YellowsBestLtd is able to supply a limited amount of spare parts and/or offer repair services in order to aid customers in keeping their networks operational. There follows a non-exhaustive list of typical parts that can be supplied, we would be very pleased to receive specific requests for items that are needed.  

A205HAT00080AAB05HAT00080AABXMP (MK2) POWER SUPPLY 48/60V
AN0005905762.7026.353.00-A001PORT HDB3 (2)                          
AN0009822462.7040.405.00-A001MODUL V.11                        
AN0011478462.7040.303.00-A001ETHERNET ADAPTER                  
AN0011810662.7006.430.00-A002POWER SUPPLY 48-60V                 
A2AN00034165 Cable Clamp
A2AN00086011 CABLE CLAMP PANEL 1 HU     
A2AN00086013 PATCH PANEL V.11
A2AN00102460 CCU-CENTRAL UNIT CC WITH QD2
A2AN00102463 SUBRACK XMP1 (16) 
A2AN00109256 FRONTPANEL BLUE
A2AN00116240 Connecting Cable 2m
A2AN00214510 Connecting Cable Central Unit Protection 
A2AN00214511 Ethernet Cable (5m)
A2AN0022815 DSK MODULAR
A2AN00274356 Input/Output Alarm Cable(2 O/P,3 I/P)
A2AN00276278 Connecting Cable 6m (Port HDB3) coax 
A2AN00276281 Connecting Cable 20m (Port HDB2) coax
A2AN0034165 Cable Clamp
A2AN00702802 Mounting element
A205HAN00499AAC XMP1-SL CROSS CONNECT
XMP1 spares

@YellowsBestLtd our mission is in “Keeping Customers Operational”. We’re always keen to enhance our range of #business services, increase the #enterprise infrastructure we support and expand our mix of #sustainable solutions we offer for supply and maintenance of new and legacy #technologies and products for our customers. 

Please help us understand your management services or solutions requirements, whether you’re implementing new systems or maintaining existing infrastructure networks to serve your operational business needs. 

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Sagem ADR SDH family

‘Legacy’ telecoms history

The Sagem ADR product range was an SDH Add-drop Multiplexer (ADM) product family designed as a flexible platform for Metro Access and Metro Core, backhauling, microwave radio and Utilities infrastructure networks. 

ADR155c

The family included ADR155c and ADR622, STM-1/STM-4 ADM, and ADR2500 ‘eXtra’ and ADR10000, STM-16/STM-64 multi-service NG SDH. This range was managed by the IONOS Network Management System (NMS) which also managed Sagem Primary Multiplexers, PDH and SDH microwave radio and DWDM systems.

ADR622

 The ADR family was deployed worldwide with more than 60,000 units over 5 years.

Comprehensive Functionality

ADR2500 ‘eXtra’

The ADR platform offers a large variety of interfaces from E1 and E3, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, enabling the provision of a wide range of end Customer services. Transmission protection for guaranteed QoS is provided with SNCP, MSP, MS-SPRing as well as common unit and tributary protection.

The STM-16 network units can be used for multi STM-1 or STM-4 and local-cross connect functionality thanks to a fully non-blocking switch matrix.  

The modular and flexible housing provided by the ADR155c (2U), ADR622 (6U) and ADR2500 ‘eXtra’ (14U) 19” and ETSI subracks provide a flexible mix of office, street cabinet and equipment room deployment.

ADR10000

Continuing to provide operational service

The ADR family of SDH products continues to provide operational service with various global Operator, Utilities and Transport companies. 

@YellowsBestLtd supports requirements to maintain these networks by supplying various spare part items from refurbished and surplus stocks in perfect working order. 

There follows a list of the main elements that are typically provided, though other items can be provided. Please let us know of any specific requirements you may have. We look forward to being of assistance.

SAGEM ADR Spares List

Part CodeUnit typeDescription
AM101333 / 251 119 665ADR155cA155 BLK STM1/4 21E1 19″/ETSI CORE CHASSIS
AM101330 / 251 137 402ADR 21E120ADR BLK BNC 21E1/120 ITFE CARD
AM101328 / 251 137 366ADR IC1.1A155 BLK FC/PC IC1.1 OPTIC STM1 CARD
251 137 410ADR LAN1A155 BLK ADRLAN 10/100BT ETH ITFE CARD
AM101360 / 251 131 182ADR FANFAN MODULE
AM101670 / 251 137 431ADR EREA155 BLK BNC ELEC STM1 ITFE CARD

Legacy Telecoms Spares – Nokia ‘Dynanet’ Update

Nokia DCN Adapter – Management & Other products

The ‘Dynanet’ family of PDH Transmission telecoms products were first introduced by Nokia over 20 years ago, and were continued in recent years by DNWP. These have well served Public Operator and Private Network Customers across the Telecoms, Utilities, Transport and Public Safety markets with high availability mission critical infrastructure, and indeed some networks are continuing to provide good operational service. 

Production of the majority of the product range was ceased in 2019. However, some products remain available to order, notably the DCN Adapter C4.0, related management software products and other items such as the TPS64, NDUE and Euro / SMB connectors.

Nokia DCN Adapter

Continued Supply of Spare Parts – Surplus and Refurbished Items

@YellowsBestLtd satisfies world-wide customer product sourcing requirements for current and ‘legacy’ equipment technologies from a wide range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.s).

For the ‘Dynanet’ range, we should be able to continue to supply refurbished and surplus equipment for as long as required, but the effect of the discontinuation of production is squeezing the availability of remaining stocks, with a consequential impact on pricing.

Hence, for those customers continuing to maintain their networks, it is recommended to consider purchasing spare parts whilst there is still availability.  Please get in touch to advise what you need!

Repair Services

Maintenance Services for Systems Equipment

From time-to-time, hardware elements within infrastructure systems fail, and repair services are required for a diverse range of parts procured over a considerable period of time, from a multitude of Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.s), some of which no longer exist.  

YellowsBest is able to provide a comprehensive repairs management service for both new and old equipment items, all to a standard equivalent to the original working condition and with warranted operation.

Component Level Repairs Example: SES Displayboards 

An example of the type of equipment that we are often asked to assist with is the MS1 Matrix LED ‘displayboards’ produced by SES and used for professional signage applications.

LED ‘displayboards’

Typical issues to deal with are Faulty LEDs, damaged capacitors and broken sockets, which have occurred in operational use over time. Adding to this are problems stemming from heat gun damage and resoldering caused by previous ‘user fixes’.  But these issues are addressable and the boards restored to full working condition. 

Other types of equipment for repair services include Telecommunications products, power supplies and CCTV cameras.

Repairs
Typical Items for Repair Services

Reduce – Reuse – Recycle

@YellowsBestLtd helps Customers with their operational needs, and one aspect is to #Reduce the demand for avoidable whole-scale replacements through a combination of #Reuse of refurbished spares and repair of system elements. When removal and disposal of no-longer serviceable infrastructure parts is necessary, we can also assist with the resale and #Recycle for ‘value recovery’ of valuable materials.

Most customers have implemented their private network infrastructure systems over a number of years, and for many their operational requirements have not changed. Consequently, it makes more sense both financially and environmentally to maintain these systems rather than embark on complete change-outs. We can assist by supplying critical and hard-to-find spare parts and hardware repair services, even when the systems have been declared ‘obsolete’ (i.e. no longer in production) by the O.E.M. We look forward to hearing from you.

‘Dynanet’ Telecoms – ‘Rampdown’ notice

Phased Discontinuation of Production – 31st May 2019 – 31st January 2020

The production of the ‘Dynanet’ family of PDH Transmission telecoms products, first introduced by Nokia over 20 years ago, and continued in recent years by DNWP, is finally being ended.

This product range has well served Public Operator and Private Network Customers across the Telecoms, Utilities, Transport and Public Safety markets with high availability mission critical infrastructure, and indeed some networks are continuing to provide good operational service. 

Essentially almost all the old equipment items, with a very few exceptions such as the TPS64, are being completely discontinued in a phased way according to these milestones, which have already commended:

31st May 2019 – DM8 Multiplexers, DF2-8 Optical Terminals, RPSA

31st October 2019 – DM2 Multiplexers, Subs/Exch & VF Cards, DN2 IU2, Service Terminals, V.28/V.11 DIU

31st January 2020 – DB2, DN2 CU & BPU, G.703 & V.110, DIU, Ethernet I/F, Ring Gen, NDM 19” Subrack, NDA

@YellowsBestLtd satisfies customer product sourcing requirements for current and ‘legacy’ equipment technologies.

Should you wish to read the full ‘ramp-down’ notice and know more about obtaining equipment before it is no longer available, then please get in touch.

Keymile UMUX – Multiservice access solutions

Comprehensive Functionality

The UMUX platform provides carrier-grade reliable multi-service multiplexing and aggregation functions over copper and fibre networks. A variety of voice (POTS, FSX, FSO, ISDN) and data (e.g. G.703, V.11, V,24, V,35) interfaces, SHDSL and Ethernet (including PoE+ and EoS) services are available. 

The modular and flexible housing provided by the UMUX 1500 (8U, 21-slot) and UMUX 1200 (4U, 8-slot) 19” subracks provide the perfect solution for all applications and locations, offering redundant controller and power supplies.

‘Legacy’ telecoms history

The UMUX SDH product portfolio was originally launched 1991 by Ascom, which subsequently became Keymile.

In 2003, by when 70,000 units had been deployed worldwide, the ‘enhanced’ UMUX multiservice access platform was introduced, offering the delivery of ATM, TDM and IP based services from the same platform, with support for IP/Ethernet, ADSL, VoDSL and G.SHDL.

Keymile was sold to ABB in 2017 when the UMUX range was discontinued, and then was acquired in 2019 by DZS. 

Continuing to provide operational service

The UMUX, together with the UNEM network management system and ‘sister’ LINERUNNER and MILEGATE products, continues to provide operational service with various global Operator, Utilities and Transport companies. 

@YellowsBestLtd supports requirements to maintain these networks by supplying various spare part items from refurbished and surplus stocks in perfect working order.  

There follows a list of the main elements that are typically provided, though other items can be provided. Please let us know of any specific requirements you may have. We look forward to being of assistance.

Part CodeUnit typeDescription
A31A1679U1500-CSU1500 Core R2 (DC) for 19″ mounting (incl. Subrack, POSUM, COBUX 128x2Mb/s XC)
A30A0205DATAS-FUData Interface unit.  Multi-Interface V.35, V.24/V.28, X.24/V.11, RS485, Ethernet, 4 ports, all options
A24A3323LOMIF-FU2 Mb/s IF (E1), 8 x G.703 Interfaces
A24A3651COBUX-FUControl Unit Standard,128x2Mb/s XC
A21A2865EXLAN342POTS FxO Interface Unit, 12 ports, complex impedance
A31A7871GECOD371Data IF 64kb/s G.703 codir., 8 interfaces
A24A3338LOMI4-FU2 Mb/s IF (E1), 4 x G.703 Interfaces
A24A7979POSUM306Power supply unit -48VDC 85W
A30A1442SUBH3-FUPOTS FxS  Interface Unit, 30 ports
A31A7873SULIS393ISDN Interface Unit Subscriber side, ISDN BA 2B1Q, 8 interfaces
A23A9927SYNAC-FUSDH Access bridging unit SBUS-PBUS, 8xVC-12; no external IF
A24A1989TUPON-FUOptical Trunk Interface 8Mbit/s 1xopt.(o), 4xel.(e), 1550nm, PBUS access