Acterna Announces Industry's Most Complete Data Analysis Solution for Ethernet, ATM And VoIP Networks.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers NetWorld+Interop 2002 Las Vegas GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2002 Solution Enables Decreased Time to Revenue for High Speed Networks Via Simplified Advanced Data Analysis and Troubleshooting Acterna (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 :ACTR ACTR American Council of Teachers of Russian ACTR Actuator ACTR Association for Canadian Theatre Research ACTR A Christmas To Remember ACTR Assistant Contract Technical Representative (NMCI liaison) ) today announced the launch of the Acterna DA-3400 Data Network Analyzer, a solution that will allow service providers to decrease operations costs, minimize network downtime, and quickly deliver Ethernet, ATM and VoIP technologies and services. The Acterna DA-3400 Data Network Analyzer, which consists of a test device and client software, is the most complete data analysis tester available. It will be showcased at NetWorld+Interop in Las Vegas, May 7-9, at Acterna booth 8373. The Acterna DA-3400 employs advanced features that enable network operations personnel to more easily solve complex data network and service problems that can occur during service turn-up and troubleshooting, and provides "as needed as needed prn. See prn order. " network baseline testing. The Acterna DA-3400 simplifies problem solving by instantly identifying problems and helping users spot patterns in network congestion that might otherwise take hours or days to resolve with conventional protocol analyzers. The Acterna data analyzer affords real-time and 30-day historic protocol visibility across all layers of the network via a straightforward graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . The Acterna DA-3400 can be equipped with software and mainframe interfaces to provide extensive problem-solving capabilities for ATM, Ethernet and VoIP technologies and services. Highlights include: ATM Analysis With ATM analysis software, the Acterna DA-3400 examines ATM traffic from 1.5 Mbit/s to 622 Mbit/s and provides real-time voice-over-ATM (VoATM) and IP analysis. The software verifies provisioning of new networks by offering IP ping and O.191 traffic generation to ensure complete end-to-end service with QoS measurements. The mainframe provides electrical test access for T1/ E1, DS3/E3, and supports optical rates of OC-3c, STM-1, OC-12c and STM-4. Ethernet Analysis Equipped with Ethernet analysis software, the Acterna DA-3400 enables 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet analysis to identify complex problems caused at the Ethernet, virtual LAN, IP and application layers. In addition, the analyzer automatically classifies VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network or IP traffic for fast problem isolation. The mainframe interface provides test access for both 10/100/1000BaseT and 1000BaseSX/LX, so that only one tool is needed to perform any type of Ethernet testing. VoIP Analysis The VoIP analysis software provides detailed information and analysis for real-time protocols (RTP (1) (Rapid Transport Protocol) The protocol used in IBM's High Performance Routing (HPR) system. (2) (Realtime Transport Protocol) An IP protocol that supports real time transmission of voice and video. ) and real-time control protocols (RTCP See RTP. ) to quickly resolve call quality issues caused by jitter A flicker or fluctuation in a transmission signal or display image. The term is used in several ways, but it always refers to some offset of time and space from the norm. For example, in a network transmission, jitter would be a bit arriving either ahead or behind a standard clock cycle , packet loss and delay that can seriously impact the quality of transmissions. When used with Acterna Ethernet analysis software, the DA-3400 permits real-time VoIP analysis on live Ethernet traffic, which eliminates the need for traffic simulators. OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. Integration The Acterna DA-3400 can be used for network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. (NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, )-based troubleshooting when combined with Acterna NetAnalyst Test Management Software. The remote architecture of the Acterna DA-3400 enables integration into NOC-based operations support systems Operations Support Systems (also called Operational Support Systems or OSS) are computer systems used by telecommunications service providers. The term OSS most frequently describes "network systems" dealing with the telecom network itself, supporting processes such (OSS) that include Acterna NetAnalyst, a carrier-class, server-based software suite that manages users, test devices and test access. Acterna is the first company to build an analyzer that can be used as both a portable analysis device and as an integrated element of a carrier-class OSS. About Acterna Acterna is the world's largest provider of test and management solutions for optical transport, access and cable networks, and the second largest communications test company overall. Focused entirely on providing equipment, software, systems and services, Acterna helps customers develop, install, manufacture and maintain their optical transport, access, cable, data/IP and wireless networks. The company serves customers in more than 80 countries. Acterna is a subsidiary of Acterna Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTR). Information about Acterna can be found on the Web at www.acterna.com. Note to editors: All company or product names mentioned in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Product-related inquiries should be directed to (800) 638-2049 or (301) 353-1550. |
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