ADTRAN Brings High Density to M13 Market; Cabling and Protection Innovations Set New Standards.Business Editors & Technology Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2003 ADTRAN(TM), Inc. (Nasdaq:ADTN ADTN Administrative Data Transmission Network ADTN Administrative Data Telecommunications Network ), The Network Access Company and leading provider of telecommunications equipment, today announced the release of the MX2820(TM), a high-density multiplexer that provides nine fully redundant M13s in a 23 in. rack, only 2U high. Simplified management, cost savings, space efficiency, and an improved protection system make the MX2820 the most compelling multiplexing solution on the market today. "The continued demands for improving space and network efficiency have established the need for a higher density M13 system," states Jay Wilson, director of product management for ADTRAN Carrier Networks Division. "The MX2820 fulfills that need with innovations in cable management, 1:1 protection and network management previously unavailable in our industry." This NEBS-compliant, fully redundant multiplexer features 1:1 protection, intuitive menus, local craft and Telnet interfaces, and stored provisioning data on both active and standby multiplexers. With the ability to terminate over 1700 T1s in a 7-foot rack, the MX2820 requires only one IP address to manage all nine M13 multiplexers and also includes 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. and TL1 remote management, flash download capability, and effective cable management. ADTRAN strives to understand the needs of telcos and service providers, and designs products such as the MX2820 to meet cost, operational, and growth objectives for its customers. About ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc. is an established provider of advanced transmission products for today's expansive telecommunications networks. ADTRAN products support most major technologies, including internetworking, access routing, fiber, T3, T1, E1, E3, wireless T1/E1, ATM, Frame Relay, IP, VPN, ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line , 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, HDSL2, HDSL4, SONET, SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) The European counterpart to SONET. See SONET. SDH - Synchronous Digital Hierarchy , ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , 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 sub rate 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. ADTRAN products are RUS accepted and feature a five or ten-year warranty on every product. 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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