Harris Stratex Networks Demonstrates Carrier Ethernet Interoperability; Demo Results being Showcased at Carrier Ethernet World Congress
Monday September 24, 9:30 am ET
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTX - News), the leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions, today announced its participation in the largest multi-vendor interoperability demonstration ever staged for Carrier Ethernet products. Organized by the European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC), the trial tested over 65 devices over a two-week period at EANTC's facility in Germany, including Harris Stratex Networks' Eclipse(TM) wireless transport platform and products from more than 20 other leading vendors. The test focused specifications defined by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF), the leading body for Carrier Ethernet standards. Results will be publicly showcased at the Carrier Ethernet World Congress trade show held September 24-28 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Harris Stratex Networks participated in this annual event for the past three years, and successfully demonstrated the capability of Eclipse to deliver carrier-class Ethernet traffic with TDM-class reliability, enabling operators to deploy carrier wireless Ethernet networks and offer traditional and emerging high-bandwidth services with confidence.
The unique Eclipse Layer 2 carrier wireless Ethernet features were demonstrated in various multi-vendor scenarios that included PBT Metro and T-MPLS Metro and Access environments. The tests successfully conducted included a demonstration of the Eclipse Layer 2 QoS (Quality of Service) controls, where the radio manages traffic in the event of an aggregated or parallel path failing, Link Aggregation to IEEE 802.3ad, showing the capability of Eclipse to switch seamlessly back from a link aggregation re- route, and E-LINE point-to-point and E-LAN multipoint-to-multipoint Ethernet services, including successfully transporting a multicast video stream used in Video/IPTV applications. Harris Stratex Networks was also able to successfully demonstrate and test its patent-pending Rapid Wireless Protected Ring (RWPR(TM)) feature for enhanced carrier Ethernet network resiliency.
"We have been proud to support the EANTC's interoperability trials since their inception in 2005, and see this latest trial as further confirmation of our market leadership in providing carrier wireless Ethernet solutions," said Paul Kennard, chief technology officer, Harris Stratex Networks. "We successfully tested our Eclipse GigE transport solution in a variety of vendor and network scenarios which clearly demonstrated the benefits of our unique Layer 2 features in delivering carrier Ethernet resilience."
About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is the world's leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions. The company offers reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network solutions, backed by comprehensive professional services and support. Harris Stratex Networks serves all global markets, including mobile network operators, public safety agencies, private network operators, utility and transportation companies, government agencies and broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Harris Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data and video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is recognized around the world for innovative, best-in-class wireless networking solutions and services. For more information, visit www.HarrisStratex.com.
About EANTC
The European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC) offers vendor-neutral consultancy and test facilities for network equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprise customers. Primary business areas include interoperability, conformance, and performance testing for IP/MPLS, Carrier Ethernet and Triple Play technologies and applications. For more information contact Carsten Rossenhovel, Managing Director, at +49.30.3180595-0 or via e-mail at cross@eantc.com. eantc.com |
