Alcatel Unveils its Complete Network Solution for the Optical Internet at NFOEC '99; Combination of Optinex and Alcatel 2iP Provides End-to-End Service Provider Solution.Chicago--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 1999-- Alcatel (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ALA) demonstrates its complete end-to-end optical Internet solution today at NFOEC NFOEC National Fiber Optical Engineer Conference NFOEC National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference in Chicago (Booth No. 200). Combining Optinex, the Alcatel optical networking range, and the Alcatel 2iP data edge offering, Alcatel provides a truly end-to-end optical Internet solution which addresses broadband access, metro and regional DWDM (Dense WDM) The term given to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) when significantly more channels were being added. Since WDM is increasingly more "dense" all the time, both terms are used synonymously. See WDM. DWDM - wavelength division multiplexing , SONET Ring Management and cross-connect functionality, as well as data and Internet services. This combination clearly illustrates Alcatel's capability to service carriers who envision achieving a 21st century network today. "This comprehensive solution is a strong proof point to support our aggressive product strategy and our recent data acquisitions," Paul Harrison, Vice President, Optical Networks Marketing, Alcatel. "Simply stated, Alcatel is demonstrating how we have leveraged the strengths from the acquired data companies to provide every piece of the puzzle for an optical Internet solution. From ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line to the optical transport layer, to the Internet, the solution presented at NFOEC is a true representation of what Alcatel can deliver today." Alcatel's Litespan New World Digital Loop Carrier In telephone communications, a technology that increases the number of channels in the local loop by converting analog signals to digital and multiplexing them back to the end office. (NWDLC) introduced at Supercomm '99 will demonstrate the broadband access portion of the network with the Alcatel 1603 SONET multiplexer handling the multiservice delivery which feeds into the optical metro and regional DWDM layer. Both Alcatel's 1690 Metro DWDM and 1686 Regional DWDM products will carry IP traffic over DWDM using Xylan's OmniStack gigabit router. The new 1631 SONET Ring Manager and the 1680 optical gateway cross-connect provision the data traffic from the optical core to the Data and Internet services layer. Edge data and Internet services will be illustrated featuring the OmniSwitch and VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. Policy Manager. Product Details Litespan New World Digital Loop Carrier(TM) (NWDLC) is the leading multi-service carrier access platform delivering voice and high-speed ATM and IP services. With the integration of Alcatel's world-leading ADSL technology into Litespan, the system goes well beyond the traditional Next Generation Digital Loop Carrier (NGDLC NGDLC Next Generation Digital Loop Carrier ) making it the most proven and widely deployed engine for voice and data in the local loop. The can be configured as fiber to the node Fiber to the node (FTTN), also called fiber to the neighborhood or fiber to the cabinet (FTTCab),[1] is a telecommunication architecture based on fiber-optic cables run to a cabinet serving a neighborhood. , fiber to the building, fiber to the curb Fiber to the curb (FTTC), also called fibre to the kerb (FTTK),[1] is a telecommunications system based on fiber-optic cables run to a platform that serves several customers. , and ultimately APON-based fiber to the home depending on the bandwidth demands of the application. With an embedded footprint in excess of 20 million lines in the US, Litespan is well positioned to gracefully migrate carriers from today's legacy to tomorrow's packet-based IP-meshed network with no stranded investment. DWDM products in Alcatel's simulated network include the 1686 OADM OADM Optical (WDM) Add-Drop Multiplexer OADM Optical Add Drop Multiplexer (regional metropolitan optical add/drop multiplexer) and the 1690 OADM (enterprise and access metropolitan optical add/drop multiplexer). These SONET multiplexers are distinctive for meeting the critical price point that carriers need to affordably deploy metro and regional DWDM. Completing Alcatel's optical networking segment, the 1631 SONET Ring Manager interfaces with the 1690 giving carriers effortless management over an unlimited number of SONET rings. In addition, the 1680 optical gateway cross-connect and manager (OGM/OGX) reduces network cost by performing both transport and cross-connect like functionalities in a single scaleable shelf. It supports a wide array of signal formats including ATM, IP, SONET and offers new revenue generating services. The Alcatel OmniStack, the industry's first multilayer stackable switch, integrates layer-two and layer-three switching, using Alcatel's advanced HRE HRE abbr. Holy Roman Empire (Hardware Routing Engine). It delivers powerful Switched Network Services, Fast Ethernet uplinks, ATM uplinks, Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, WAN uplinks, and layer-three switching, all at low cost. What sets this switch apart from other small switches is Alcatel's focus on power, flexibility, and network services. Alcatel's OmniSwitch is an advanced, multi-layer switching platform that supports all WAN and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. formats, integrated IP, frame relay and ATM switching, high-speed routing, policy-based transparent LAN services (TLS), any-to-any switching and IP firewalls, all in an integrated, scaleable and cost effective solution. The OmniSwitch is distinguished by its advanced architecture and Xylan-designed switching chips that provide a wide range of functionality at competitive prices. Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 21.3 billion ($25.0 billion), Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit Alcatel at http://www.alcatel.com or the US Web site at www.usa.alcatel.com. |
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