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Lambda OpticalSystems’ Carrier-Grade LambdaNode 3000 OXC
System Dramatically Reduces CAPEX and OPEX, Enables Rapid Provisioning
of High-Bandwidth Services
LambdaNode OXC creates dynamic and survivable
application-driven optical networks and enables carriers to provide
virtual private networks
ANAHEIM, CA, MARCH 7, 2006 – Lambda OpticalSystems, the
leading developer of intelligent integrated all-optical switching
solutions, today announced the availability of its Lambda Node 3000 Optical
Cross-Connect (OXC) system, the newest entry in the LambdaNode
all-optical product family. Lambda OpticalSystems’ intelligent OXC
incorporates an all-optical fabric with dynamic GMPLS control plane for metro
and long-haul locations, gives carriers faster provisioning of
wavelength, waveband or fiber signals, and adds dynamic protection and
restoration to static DWDM transport networks.
The LambdaNode 3000 all-optical OXC and software reduces
CAPEX and OPEX by using lower-power all-optical technology and dynamic
control plane. Adding the LambdaNode 3000 to an existing wave division
multiplexing (WDM) network creates the ability for carriers to provide
intelligent path routing, mesh network protection that make networks more
dynamic and survivable. The system is designed to upgrade an existing
static, single- or multi-wavelength optical transport network into a
dynamic application-driven optical network.
“Lambda’s new OXC will address many shortcomings of
current OEO-based OXCs,” said Irfan Ali, Lambda CEO. “Because
the LambdaNode 3000 OXC does not require OEO conversions, optical
signals remain in native format and switch in an all-optical manner
that decreases latency and provides a deterministic path to support
grid networks and eScience applications.”
“The new LambdaNode 3000 OXC will be a significant offering
for the Japanese market,” said Junichi Maruta, General Manager,
Telecom System Planning Department, CTC Japan, a Lambda partner.
Many Japanese telecommunications carriers are rapidly moving toward
IP over Optical - Next Generation Networks.”
The carrier-grade design
of the LambdaNode 3000 OXC provides fully redundant system control and
switch fabric for high-availability operations. Optical ports, which can
handle single or multiple lambdas, are scalable to any speed from 50Mbs
to 40Gbs, with no need to upgrade fabric for higher port speeds. Other
features of the OXC system include:
- Support for 1+1 path protection
- High density of 128x128 full duplex ports for medium and
large switch applications
- Scalability to
256x256 port fabric within the same system bay.
Optical Test Port
The LambdaNode 3000 Optical Test Port feature provides automatic
topology discovery and circuit verification in optical networks. Based
on standardized GMPLS Link Management Protocol (LMP) procedures, the
Optical Test Port provides the following capabilities:
- Enables discovery of
neighbor-to-neighbor connectivity in optical WDM networks
- Allows automated verification of an end-to-end optical circuit
OFC conference attendees
can learn more about Lambda OpticalSystems’ LambdaNode 3000 OXC and
the LambdaNode 2000 intelligent integrated all-optical switch by
visiting the company at
booth # 3503.
About Lambda OpticalSystems
Based in Reston, Virginia, Lambda OpticalSystems
is committed to the development of next-generation all-optical solutions
to transform transport networks. The company’s family of all-optical
switches with integrated DWDM and GMPLS control plane lets telecommunications
carriers, government agencies, and research and education networks
deliver high-bandwidth services while maximizing network management
efficiency and affordability. For more information, call 703-689-9500,
ext.1006, or visit www.lambdaopticalsystems.com.
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