ADTRAN's IQ 710 Traffic Shaping Controls Bandwidth Usage; Network Managers and Service Providers Can Now Prioritize Frame Relay Bandwidth in Business Critical Applications.Business Editors & Technology Writers COMNET COMNET - A simulation tool from CACI for analysing wide-area voice or data networks, based on SIMSCRIPT. 2002 Booth No. 416 HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2002 ADTRAN(R), Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADTN ADTN Administrative Data Transmission Network ADTN Administrative Data Telecommunications Network ) today announced traffic shaping capability in its IQ 710(TM) Frame Relay performance monitoring/traffic management platform. Using the IQ 710, network managers can identify and monitor bandwidth abuse, then re-prioritize bandwidth consumption as necessary. The addition of traffic shaping to this latest member of ADTRAN's IQ Frame Relay performance monitoring series puts even more control over critical network resources in the hands of the network manager. Where previously managers could only monitor bandwidth, they can now take action to control it. Mission-critical applications receive top priority, while less important applications utilize remaining bandwidth. The IQ 710 provides previously unavailable insight into network operations, helping managers identify usage patterns and trends. It becomes easy to determine true demand for bandwidth, and therefore avoid purchasing unnecessary and costly bandwidth. The IQ 710 complements ADTRAN's well-established IQ performance monitoring series already widely deployed for Frame Relay connectivity, routing, circuit monitoring, SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. verification, and disaster recovery. "The IQ 710 with traffic shaping helps network managers ensure that business-critical applications have the bandwidth they require," according to Tim Saunders, ADTRAN vice president of product management, Enterprise Networks Division. "Also, service providers can enhance their Frame Relay offering by using the IQ 710 to control clients' bandwidth usage." The IQ 710 is an intelligent Frame Relay-aware traffic management platform. It connects to a Frame Relay network, gathering important data regarding usage of the wide area circuit. Its modular design provides two expansion slots for network interface and dial backup modules. It can be equipped with a 56/64k, T1/FT1, or T1/FT1 with DSX-1 network interface option module, giving users the ability to migrate to higher speed networks as needs increase. The unit supports a variety of optional dial back-up modules such as ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. and V.34. The IQ 710 is complemented by ADTRAN's N-Form network management software suite. N-Form is a modular, Java-enabled, Windows-based platform, which combines the features of a complete SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. management platform with a network trend analysis tool, in one easy-to-use, cost-effective package. With N-Form, the IQ 710 can be configured remotely through a graphical interface, can monitor alarm conditions and can report on both Frame Relay and Application monitoring metrics in either graphical or tabular formats. Traffic shaping will be available for the IQ 710 in March as a firmware upgrade for current customers at a list price of $650. New IQ 710 traffic shaping models will list from $1,895 to $2,695 depending on the network interface. About ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc. is an established supplier of advanced transmission products for today's expansive telecommunications networks. Widely deployed in carrier, CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) , enterprise and global networks worldwide, ADTRAN products support all major digital technologies, including fiber, T3, T1, E1, wireless T1/E1, ATM, Frame Relay, VPN, SHDSL SHDSL Single-Line High-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line SHDSL Symmetrical High-Density Digital Subscriber Line SHDSL Symmetrical High Bitrate Digital Subscriber Line (Ericsson) SHDSL Symmetrical Highspeed Digital Subscriber Loop , SDSL See DSL. SDSL - Single-line Digital Subscriber Line , HDSL See DSL. HDSL - High bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line , HDSL2, ISDN, and DDS (1) (Digital Data Storage) See DAT. (2) (Data Dictionary System) See QuickBuild and OpenDDS. (3) (Dataphone Digital S . According to Gartner/Dataquest and IDC, ADTRAN has gained the leading market position in enterprise integrated access devices and HDSL, while maintaining its leadership position for the fourth year in a row in T1 and subrate CSU/DSUs, Frame Relay/DDS extension, and ISDN extension. ADTRAN equipment serves the major Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers, interexchange carriers, ISPs, Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, international service providers, public and private enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers. For more information, contact the company at 800/9ADTRAN (800/923-8726) or via e-mail at info@adtran.com. On the web, visit www.adtran.com. |
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