DSLTNT & DSLPipe-2S, Part III
The DSLTNT also supports a wide variety of Virtual Private Network
(VPN) protocols, including L2TP, PPTP, ATMP, FR Direct and IP Direct.
This enables carriers to offer VPN services to corporate customers.
Carriers can also use VPN technology to segment their own networks to
resell bandwidth to smaller ISPs. About the DSLPipe-2S
The DSLPipe-2S has two SDSL ports, one Ethernet port and one console
port. The DSLPipe-2S supports Frame Relay PVC (Permanent Virtual
Connection) and IP/IPX routing.
The DSLPipe-2S is the newest member of Ascend's DSLPipe family, which
includes the DSLPipe-S for SDSL and the DSLPipe-C for RADSL-CAP.
Pricing and Availability
The DSLTNT is available now. For information about Ascend's special
YellowJacket program, offering bundled xDSL packages at discount
prices, see the Ascend web site at www.ascend.com . Standard U.S.
pricing is as follows: the base chassis, with ADSL support, lists for
$8,900. The RADSL-DMT module will be available Q4, 1997. Ascend is
also offering the RADSL-CAP modules at a reduced price, $4,995 for a
6-port card (previous price was $8,250). The DSLTNT features softkey
upgradability to SDSL and IDSL.
The DSLPipe-2S will be available October, 1997. Price is $1,650
(U.S.).
The DSLTNT and the DSLPipe-2S will be available for international
customers by Q4 1997. About Ascend Communications |
