(BSNS WIRE) MRV Announces High-Speed WDM Fibre Channel for Storage Area
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CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 1999--MRV
Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRVC) today announced extended WDM Fibre
Channel capabilities ideal for SANs (Storage Area Networks) with its
WDM4-FC product.
Designed for carriers and internet service providers, the new
WDM4-FC extends the size of a Storage Area Network by combining four
input Fibre Channel ports onto one singlemode fiber trunk through
Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM) technology. WDM is a
cost-effective way to use existing fiber more efficiently and avoid
new fiber investment.
Noam Lotan, president and chief executive officer, commented:
"Using our unique Coarse WDM technology for the Fibre Channel
environment, we are able to provide a solution for Storage Area
Network and service providers far below existing costs. The market has
been very receptive to this product and our customers are pleased with
the performance."
The WDM4-FC has extensive management capabilities including local
monitoring of the system activities such as loss of signal, out of
temperature range, and receiver signal detection. The user can
remotely access system status, system configuration, and perform
remote management using in-band and out-of-band SNMP management.
Built-In Loopback capabilities enables remote verification of the link
integrity. In case of a link failure, the system will automatically
generate an alert.
The WDM4-FC is available in stand-alone or a 19-inch modular
system with hot-swappable modules and dual redundant power supplies.
About MRV Communications, Inc.
MRV Communications, Inc. is a world class leader in optical
access. Its products integrate fiber-optic transmission, switching,
routing and remote access to enhance the performance of enterprise and
carriers' networks. MRV's fiber-optic transmission components send
Broadband Internet, voice, cable, and cellular telephony to carriers
and access networks. Through its NBase-Xyplex brand, the company
provides network enhancement solutions that accelerate the deployment
and improve the performance of complex data networks. For more
information, visit MRV at www.mrv.com.
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CONTACT: MRV Communications Inc., Chatsworth
Diana Hayden, 818/886-6782
KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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