ADVA Optical Networking Delivers New Optical+Ethernet Innovations.

Dynamic optical transport features, Layer 2 Ethernet functionality, increased speed and extended reach highlight new FSP 3000 release 8

MAHWAH, N.J. & MARTINSRIED/MUNICH, Germany -- ADVA Optical Networking today announced the latest release of its flagship optical platform, the Fiber Service Platform (FSP) 3000 release 8. The new release gives service providers and enterprises more flexibility in delivering new services, as well as a greater ability to scale their networks. The intelligent integration of Optical+Ethernet technologies provides a scalable foundation for next-generation networks, which is packet-friendly and easy to use. The product is being released at NXTcomm 2007 in Chicago and is on display in ADVA Optical Networking's booth #4875.

The release 8 of the FSP 3000 includes many new features, including those enabling:

-- Ease of use - Dynamic optical transport features enable faster
   service provisioning and platform interoperability.
    -- A Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS) control
       plane allows improved path setup, including path computation,
       resource reservation and provisioning of the expanded
       Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) portfolio.
    -- Conformation to Optical Transport Hierarchy (OTH), as specified
       in ITU G.709, enables seamless interoperability to other
       industry platforms.
    -- To further simplify the administration and logistics, expanded
       multi-service transponder options are being introduced to allow
       network operators to offer Ethernet, storage and legacy
       Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)/Synchronous Digital
       Hierarchy (SDH) services from a single muxponder card.

-- Scalability - Wavelength switching, faster speeds and longer
   distances enable service providers to increase capacity and
   simplify their network topologies, reducing network cost and
   complexity.
    -- Service providers can choose from a portfolio of ROADMs,
       including the eROADM(R) and a multi-degree ROADM, which allow
       for wavelength switching and provide maximum optical
       provisioning flexibility, as well as maximum impairment
       tolerance.
    -- 40Gbit/s linespeed capability is fully integrated with 1x40G
       and 4x10G transponder options for an Optical Transport Unit
       (OTU)-3 network port supporting high-end applications such as
       core router interconnect.
    -- New variable gain amplifiers and reach-optimized,
       noise-tolerant optical interfaces support distances of up to
       2,000km, enabling longer un-regenerated reach, automated power
       balancing and more cost-effective amplifier placement.

-- Lowest cost per service - An Optical+Ethernet approach supports all
   upcoming Ethernet service offerings with advanced
   standards-compliant Ethernet service provisioning and OAM features,
   enabling triple- and quadruple play residential services, as well
   as E-LAN and E-Line-based business services over Wavelength
   Division Multiplexing (WDM).
    -- Gigabit-Ethernet aggregation and multiplexing reduces the cost
       per bit by reducing the number of interfaces.
    -- Gigabit-Ethernet-optimized add/drop multiplexer cards and
       integrated Layer 2 aggregation and switching functionality
       deliver flexibility and control, providing increased
       functionality within traffic streams.

"ADVA Optical Networking continues to expand its product benefits for customers building transport networks from the customer premise to the metro access, metro core and regional arenas," stated Ian Redpath, senior analyst of Ovum-RHK. "The addition of more carrier-class features to expand the applications while improving service management and provisioning creates a compelling advantage of simplicity. ADVA Optical Networking continues its tradition of bringing new features to market right when the market is ready for them, enabling them to hold their top 2 position in EMEA and now capture the top 2 position in North America in the metro WDM segment for 1Q07."

"Our customer base continues to demand leading features that help them build networks to drive successful businesses," explained Brian P. McCann, ADVA Optical Networking's chief marketing and strategy officer. "This new FSP 3000 release is a clear indicator of ADVA Optical Networking's commitment to Optical+Ethernet-based solutions that deliver more scalability in the optical layer while increasing intelligence into the access layer, where Ethernet continues to be the protocol of choice."

To view more about the FSP 3000, visit: http://www.advaoptical.com/default.aspx?id=102.

ABOUT ADVA OPTICAL NETWORKING

ADVA Optical Networking (FSE: ADV) is at the forefront of providing Optical+Ethernet solutions that advance next-generation networks for data, storage, voice and video services. Our company's strength comes from passionate and dedicated employees, all sharing a common vision: a fast, customized response to customers' ever-changing needs. Our innovative Fiber Service Platform (FSP) and strong customer focus provide carriers and enterprises the ability to scale their networks and deliver intelligent, competitive new services. ADVA Optical Networking's solutions have been deployed at more than 200 carriers and 10,000 enterprises around the world. For further information about ADVA Optical Networking: www.advaoptical.com.

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ADVA AG Optical Networking, Martinsried/Munich and Meiningen, Germany

ADVA Optical Networking Inc., Mahwah, New Jersey, USA

ADVA Optical Networking Corp., Tokyo, Japan

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