The Crocus DXC allows the switching of any 64 kbps time-slot from any E1 port to any time slot from any other E1 port.

The main applications are found in the local switching of Nx64k leased line connections, and the concentration (grooming) of Nx64k services onto 2 Mbps E1 circuits. This solution is particularly useful for smaller concentration points where the investment in backbone switching equipment might be too high. The Crocus DXC is available either as a card with 8 or 16 E1 ports, which fit into the CN4 range of card-nests. Depending on the selected card-nest, a rack-mount or desktop solution can be created.

The unit is configured through the free Telindus Maintenance Application (TMA©), which also gives comprehensive and visual information on the status and statistics of the Crocus DXC. Additional capabilities, like SNMP based management, Telnet, integration in network management platforms become possible when the Crocus DXC is used in combination with a controller card (Orchid).

In larger networks, the Crocus DXC can be combined with other units, like xDSL, Fibreoptic, or multiplexing equipment. This creates a global access platform, combining copper or fi bre based access-connectivity with local switching and grooming.