Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance Sensors GT/GT-S Data Sheet
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Get scalable service delivery and high-precision network performance monitoring.
The Cisco® Provider Connectivity Assurance Sensors GT and GT-S (formerly Accedian Skylight GT and GT-S Performance Elements) are compact, 1-gigabit Ethernet platforms with ultra-low latency packet forwarding and jitter. Designed for high-availability applications requiring Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)-type service assurance, the Assurance Sensor GT/GT-S is optimized for scalable service delivery and high-precision performance monitoring. Mobile operators deploying Carrier Ethernet backhaul to macro cell sites value the Assurance Sensor's combined networking and standards-based QoS monitoring capabilities. Business Ethernet service providers value the unit’s exceptional feature set, reliability, versatile power options, and performance monitoring, which also make it the perfect fit for small cell deployments.
Assurance Sensors GT and GT-S provide all the tools to establish, validate, and monitor Layer 2 and Layer 3 services in a single, small footprint. This is a flexible, scalable alternative to switches and routers when delivering resilient services over optical linear or G.8032 ring topologies. Zero-touch provisioning and IPv4/IPv6 management make these performance elements easy to deploy, manage, and secure.
Fully integrated with Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance platform, the GT/GT-S supports service delivery automation, scalable metrics collection, and reporting—along with actionable insights and machine learning for accelerated service rollout and improved operational efficiencies.
The GT/GT-S interoperates with other Provider Connectivity Assurance Sensors to deliver a scalable end-to-end and core-to-edge performance-assured networking solution tailored to your applications.
Table 1. Features and benefits
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Y.1564/RFC2544 Service Activation Testing (SAT) |
Helps measure services to ensure they were activated and performing as expected |
| Wire-speed, MEF-certified Carrier Ethernet service delivery |
Delivers reliable network service across applications |
| Precise, scalable Layer 2 Service Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM), including Y.1731 and performance assurance agent |
Assists in the installation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Ethernet networks |
| Precise, scalable Layer 3 Two-Way Active Measurement Protocol (TWAMP) |
Measures network performance between two endpoints and provides QoS analysis |
| MEF 10.3 hierarchical QoS performance elements and granular traffic shaping |
Prioritizes network traffic and gives highest bandwidth to most critical operations |
| Programmable, patented Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
Offers flexibility for teams to configure network hardware according to their unique needs |
Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance Sensors GT and GT-S
Table 2. Product specifications
| Power and connectivity |
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| AC input (single or dual) |
100‒240 VAC, 50‒60 Hz, 0.5‒0.3 A |
| DC input |
Dual (A/B), 20-57 VDC, 1.25 A max For centralized DC power connection, the equipment must be installed in a restricted-access location |
| Power consumption |
<22 watts |
| Maximum SFP socket power consumption |
1.5 watts per socket, up to 5 watts total |
| Physical |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.5 x 7.9 x 6.8 in (38 x 200 x 172 mm) |
| Weight |
1.35 kg (3.0 lbs) |
| Environmental |
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| Standard operating temperature |
0° to +50°C (32° to 122°F) (standard) 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) (when powered with the external AC/DC power supply) |
| Hardened operating temperature (-H models only) |
‒40° to +65°C (‒40° to 149°F) |
| Storage temperature |
‒40° to +70°C (‒40° to 158°F) |
| Maximum altitude |
2000 meters above sea level |
| Operating/storage humidity |
5‒95% RH, non-condensing |
| Regulatory and certifications |
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| Certification safety model name (unique identifier): NID4 IEC 60950-1/UL 60950-1/CSA C.22.2 No 60950-1 FCC Part 15 Class A, Industry Canada ICES-003 CE marking and RoHS compliant, WEEE compliant Contact Cisco for other market(s) certification status TBF (AC powered unit) 30 yrs at 25°C (77°F) per Telcordia SR-332 method issue 2 22 yrs at 40°C (104°F) per Telcordia SR-332 method issue 2 MTBF (DC powered unit) 83 yrs at 25°C (77°F) per Telcordia SR-332 method issue 2 38 yrs at 40°C (104°F) per Telcordia SR-332 method issue 2 NEBS Level 3 Compliant with MEF20 (UNI Type II) |
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Assurance Sensor GT and GT-S models
Table 3. Assurance Sensor GT models
| Model |
Copper interfaces (RJ-45) |
Optical interfaces (SFP) |
Temp. hardened |
Cisco PID |
| GT-H DC |
2 |
2 |
· |
SKY-GT-H-DD |
| GT AC |
2 |
2 |
|
SKY-GT-A |
| GT AC-AC |
2 |
2 |
|
SKY-GT-AA |
Table 4. Assurance Sensor GT-S models (all SFP)
| Model |
|
Copper interfaces (RJ-45) |
Optical interfaces (SFP) |
Temp. hardened |
Cisco PID |
| GT-SH DC |
|
0 |
4 |
· |
SKY-GTS-H-DD |
| GT-S AC |
|
0 |
4 |
|
SKY-GTS-A |
| GT-S AC-AC |
|
0 |
4 |
|
SKY-GTS-AA |
Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance Sensor GT/GT-S back view
Choose between 19” and 23” rack-mount and wall-mount options, as well as AC power options.
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| Sustainability topic |
Reference |
| Information on product material content laws and regulations |
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| Information on electronic waste laws and regulations, including products, batteries, and packaging |
Reference links to product-specific environmental sustainability information that is mentioned in relevant sections of this data sheet are provided in the following tables:
| Sustainability topic |
Reference |
| General |
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| Product compliance |
Table 6. Safety and compliance information |
| Power |
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| Power supply |
Table 2. Product specifications: power supplies, typical and maximum power specification |
| Material |
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| Unit weight, dimensions, and mean time between failures metrics |
Table 2. Product specifications |
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| New or revised topic |
Described In |
Date |
| Updated Assurance Sensor GT and GT-S models |
November 7, 2024 |