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XTran is a product line developed and marketed by OTN Systems. It is an MPLS-TP based product that is designed for operational telecommunication networks in industries such as electrical power utilities (TSO & DSO), railway transport and pipelines. The XTran product features a modular chassis that holds the different modules such as the central switching and control unit (CSM), power supply units and interface cards for Ethernet and legacy applications. Crucial components can be equipped redundantly to guarantee the highest availability. XTran is based on packet technology (MPLS-TP) but is designed to handle packet based traffic (Ethernet & IP) as well as legacy signals such as E1, T1, C37.94, 64kbps, 4W E&M, analog voice and serial connections. TDM based services are adapted to the packet infrastructure using technologies such as CESoP and SAToP. Communication over long distances (10-200km) between XTran nodes is typically done over dedicated fiber optic cable, although it is also possible to pass over other telecommunication networks. XTran has an extended temperature range and is certified to operate in trackside cabinets or in high voltage power substations. The system is compliant with IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 and EN 50121-4 standards. XTran based MPLS networks are managed by a central management software called TXCare. TXCare offers a graphical user interface that allows the network administrator to configure and monitor the network end-to-end.