Newbridge Networks Introduces Industry's Highest Density
MultiDSL and ADSL Cards: Newbridge expands its family of
DSL line cards with 48-port MultiDSL, 32-port IDSL and
24-port ADSL cards
APRIL 4, 2000
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA--Newbridge Networks (NYSE: NN; TSE: NNC)
today announced its family of next generation, high density
digital subscriber line (DSL) cards for the Newbridge(r) 350
Integrated Versatile Services Node (IVSN). The first member of
the family is the 24-port ADSL line card -- the first in the
industry -- available now. Over the coming months, Newbridge will
also introduce a 32-port IDSL card and a 48-port MultiDSL card --
both of which offer industry-leading port density and flexibility.
"With the introduction of these cards, we can significantly
increase flexibility for service providers in delivering multiple
services with a solution that is both cost-effective and well
managed," said Kevin Rankin, vice president of broadband copper at
Newbridge Networks. "In addition, the superior traffic management
and signaling capabilities of our DSLAM platform allow our
customers to bundle and deliver multiple value-added services."
The Newbridge expanded family of DSL line cards enables the
Company to continue meeting the cost- and quality-sensitive
requirements of carriers offering managed business services. The
entire family of DSL line cards runs on the Newbridge 350 IVSN
access platform.
The Newbridge 46020 Network Manager oversees the equipment in the
DSL network and, by using the Newbridge 940 Service Subscription
Manager (SSM), carriers get faster service deployment and service
activation. The SSM's primary role is to reduce the complexity of
service activation and service assurance for subscriber-based
broadband data services.
The Newbridge DSL strategy meets the stringent and aggressive
plans of its customer base. "Through the deployment of these
advanced DSL technologies, we can extend our network reach with
high speed access to customers who may not yet be directly served
by our expansive, local fiber optic-based network," said Mark
Senda, President of Local Services at AT&T Canada. "We have been
very impressed with the end-to-end capabilities of the Newbridge
350 IVSN as an excellent solution for our business customers."
About the Interface Cards
Already available to select customers, the 24-port ADSL card
delivers a next generation solution of scalable, managed services
on the new 350 IVSN access platform. This solution delivers the
industry's highest-density managed multiservice ADSL service to
customers addressing both business and residential end users with
minimum deployment complexity. The card delivers up to 864 ports
per seven-foot rack and more than 2,200 ports per DSLAM. It is
fully ITU992.1 (full rate ADSL), 992.2 (G.LITE) and T1.413
compliant.
The 32-port IDSL card increases coverage to the significant
percentage of loops that are too long for SDSL or ADSL. The card
also allows service providers to offer high speed Internet access
to customers served through digital loop carrier transmission
systems. The IDSL lines interoperate with T.601/TR397 compatible
transmission systems, and each port can be set to run at 64, 128
or 144 kb/s and accepts frame relay or PPP traffic from a wide
range of third party IDSL customer premises equipment.
Unique in the industry, the 48-port MultiDSL card supports 48
symmetric DSL line interfaces. Through soft provisioning it
supports 2B1Q SDSL, HDSL-2, and G.SHDSL services. The MultiDSL
line card significantly increases the service provider's
flexibility in delivering multiple services with a solution that
is both cost-effective and well managed.
About Newbridge Networks
Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services
wide area networking solutions for service providers in more than
100 countries. On February 23, 2000, Newbridge entered into a
definitive agreement to be acquired by Alcatel, a world leader in
end-to-end voice and data communications solutions systems.
Alcatel's leadership in broadband access combined with the
Newbridge leadership in ATM/MPLS /IP switched routing will make it
one of the top players in the next generation networking market
with complete, end-to-end communication solutions. Current
Newbridge customers include the world's 350 largest
telecommunications service providers. The Company employs more
than 6,000 people on six continents. News and information are
available at www.newbridge.com
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