MRV Announces 10 GigE and OC-192 Transponders for Metro and Long-Haul WDM Applications
Lambda Driver DWDM 10 Gig Ethernet and SONET/SDH Support Provides Flexible Upgrade Path
10/11/2004 9:20:00 AM
CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct 11, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (MRVC), a leading provider of scalable network infrastructure equipment, today announced the availability of a 10 Gigabit transponder module for its Lambda Driver(R) CWDM/DWDM transport platform. The flexible TM-DXFP 10 Gigabit transponder supports both STM64/OC-192 (9.955 Gbps) and 10 Gigabit Ethernet protocols for use in metro and long-haul service provider networks.
The new transponder is capable of spanning distances of up to 80 Km over G652 fiber-optic cable without a need for amplification or dispersion compensation. Longer distance transmissions can be achieved using dispersion compensation and Optical Amplifier modules. The 10 GigE module is already deployed with service providers and has been used to upgrade existing WDM backbones from 2.5 Gbps to 10 Gbps Ethernet.
The TM-DXFP transponders are single slot modules that interface between the CWDM or DWDM multiplexers and 10 Gbps terminal equipment. The modules can be used throughout the Lambda Driver family, including the five-slot LD400, 11-slot LD800 and 16-slot LD1600 chassis.
"Our recent industry surveys indicate there is strong momentum for the proliferation of Ethernet services worldwide due to the promise of more bandwidth for the buck and greater service agility, but that end users will expect the quality of service and performance they have with existing services. As the market unfolds, we expect to see increased demand for 10 Gigabit transport solutions from players like MRV," said Stan Hubbard, senior analyst for the research firm Heavy Reading.
"The emergence of 10 Gbps Ethernet technology facilitates the implementation of bandwidth-intensive applications," says Noam Lotan, MRV's president and CEO. "This is important as carriers refocus their investment on the access portion of the network. We are further strengthening our position in the CWDM/DWDM market by introducing these optical transport solutions for 10 Gbps Ethernet and OC-192. The new transponders enable our customers to smoothly upgrade their existing infrastructure to 10 Gbps/OC-192 speed."
The transponder module uses XFP - 10 Gigabit SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) transceiver receptacles to provide increased flexibility in choosing the optical interface of the terminal equipment. XFP transceivers are pluggable, and can be easily reused at different locations for different applications, thus maximizing the return on investment in optics and equipment, and reducing the need for on-hand parts inventory. By using the XFP receptacle, the same transponder can support any possible optical interface.
Two versions of the transponder module are available now, including a metro-distance (40 Km) version for both Gigabit Ethernet and SONET/SDH, and a long-haul (80 Km) version supporting the same protocols. For more information on the TM-DXFP product line, please visit MRV's website at mrv.com.
About the MRV'S Lambda Driver PLATFORMS
MRV's Lambda Driver provides one of the most flexible product solutions in the WDM networking arena, enabling carriers and service providers to create new revenue opportunities due to more efficient use of their existing fiber infrastructure. Three different chassis (LD400, LD800 and LD1600) with interchangeable modules provide a solution for any network size and service density. Transparent transport allows support for all high-speed LAN, WAN or SAN services. Sub-rate TDM technology allows even more efficient use of the available fiber by aggregating low rate protocols over one wavelength. The Lambda Driver platforms support both CWDM and DWDM technologies, thus enabling a cost efficient initial investment in infrastructure with CWDM and a smooth upgrade path towards full capacity DWDM networks. For more information, please visit mrv.com .
About MRV Communications, Inc.
MRV provides optical ethernet access equipment and services, and optical components. MRV conducts its business along three principal segments: the networking group, the optical components group and development stage enterprises. MRV's networking group provides equipment used by commercial customers, governments and telecommunications service providers, and include switches, routers, network physical infrastructure equipment and console server equipment as well as specialized networking products for defense and aerospace applications. MRV's optical components group designs, manufactures and sells optical communications components, primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary LuminentOIC, Inc. These components include components for Fiber-to-the-Premise, or FTTP, applications, fiber optic transceivers, and CWDM applications. MRV markets and sells its products worldwide, through a variety of channels, which include a dedicated direct sales force, manufacturers' representatives, value-added-resellers, distributors and systems integrators. MRV has operations in Europe that provide network system design, integration and distribution services that include products manufactured by third-party vendors, as well as MRV products. Such specialization enhances access to customers and allows MRV to penetrate targeted vertical and regional markets. For more information, call MRV at 818-773-0900 or visit our websites at www.mrv.com and www.luminentoic.com .
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