Fujitsu Offers New Options for Access Networks with Significant Upgrade to Its FLASHWAVE(R) 7420 Platform; New Features Include Support for Hybrid C/DWDM Configurations, 80 Wavelengths, SFP/XFP Optics, and Gigabit Ethernet Multiplexing.LAS VEGAS -- Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, announced today a significant new release of its FLASHWAVE(R) 7420 wavelength access platform. This feature-rich Wavelength Division Multiplexing See WDM. (communications) wavelength division multiplexing - (WDM) Multiplexing several Optical Carrier n signals on a single optical fibre by using different wavelengths (colours) of laser light to carry different signals. (WDM (1) (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) A technology that uses multiple lasers and transmits several wavelengths of light (lambdas) simultaneously over a single optical fiber. ) system has a new optical layer design and a hybrid implementation of both static and dynamic photonic components that will allow carriers to lower the cost of deployment of broadband optical services over a shared, survivable access infrastructure. The new FLASHWAVE 7420 platform will be on display this week in the Fujitsu booth (No. 1337) during the TelecomNEXT conference and exhibition in Las Vegas. The FLASHWAVE 7420 wavelength access platform is fully incorporated into the Fujitsu WDM portfolio through a successful four-year OEM relationship with ADVA ADVA American Deaf Volleyball Association ADVA Advanced Soviet Optical Networking Inc. The flexible system will multiplex and offer transport for high-speed voice, video, data and storage applications. The carrier-class platform, available in both a standard (seven rack unit) and slimline (one rack unit) chassis version, can be used to dramatically increase bandwidth and service flexibility, while supporting new revenue-generating opportunities for high-speed Ethernet and Storage Area Network (SAN) services. Individual wavelengths can be provisioned with or without protection to offer Quality of Service (QoS) differentiation at highly competitive prices. "The FLASHWAVE 7420 wavelength access platform continues to be a critical component of our overall WDM portfolio because it helps our carrier customers lower the cost of transporting Ethernet and certified storage services," said Bill Erickson, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Fujitsu Network Communications. "With the enhanced capabilities of the new FLASHWAVE 7420 platform, Fujitsu continues our corporate goal of helping carriers evolve their networks, lower operating expenses and offer innovative new services." Major new features on the FLASHWAVE 7420 wavelength access platform include: --Simultaneous Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing See CWDM. (CWDM (Course WDM) An optical transmission method that is used for shorter distances than dense WDM (DWDM). Also known as "wide WDM," CWDM transmits fewer channels and uses wider spacing between the channels for distances up to 60 km. Wider spacing up to 25 nm, compared to 1. ) and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing See WDM. (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 ) capabilities on a single FLASHWAVE 7420 chassis, as well as seamless migration of services between both technologies --A full suite of Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) and 10 Gbps Small Form-factor Pluggable (XFP) optics that offer integrated amplification, signal conditioning, embedded communications, and optical protection, in addition to carrier-class transport for multiple services up to 10 Gbps --Transmission of 80 protected wavelengths (increasing from 32 protected wavelengths in prior releases) to allow up to 640 separate services to be transported over a single pair of fibers --Support for transmission distances of up to 200 km across a single span and new Raman amplification modules that support network distances beyond 1000 km without regeneration New management and provisioning functionality includes support for a Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (networking) Multiprotocol Label Switching - (MPLS) A packet switching protocol developed by the IETF. Initially developed to improve switching speed, other benefits are now seen as being more important. (GMPLS (Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching) In a WDM optical networking system, it is the ability to route a data transmission based on the wavelength of light that carries it. ) control plane, Generic Framing Procedure Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) is defined by ITU-T G.7041. This allows mapping of variable length, higher-layer client signals over a transport network like SDH/SONET. The client signals can be protocol data unit (PDU) oriented (like IP/PPP or Ethernet Media Access Control) or can (GFP), Optical Transport Network (OTN) aggregation, and G.709 digital wrapper technology. When combined with existing support for an Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC O.S.C. n. short for Order to Show Cause. (See: Order to Show Cause) ) and an Embedded Communications Channel (ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. ), the FLASHWAVE 7420 platform offers unmatched operation and service provisioning capabilities from any node on the network. The same NETSMART(R) 1500 Element Management System that manages existing Fujitsu SONET and WDM network elements can also be used to manage the FLASHWAVE 7420 platform and provision services on demand. This seamless integration with legacy networks leverages existing infrastructure investments, enabling a true end-to-end network solution. In addition, a comprehensive network modeling tool is available to simplify traffic planning, engineering and product ordering responsibilities. Complex networks can be configured quickly, and "what if" scenarios explored, without the typical need for laborious manual analysis. About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that power next-generation telecommunication networks. With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support of Fujitsu Limited, a $44.5B company with over 150,000 professionals in more than 100 countries, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information and networking technology with commercial value. Over 320,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North America. Fujitsu is illustrating innovation at work through its well-established and high-regarded position as market leader in both SONET and ROADM ROADM Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer ROADM Reconfigurable Add Drop Multiplexing technology, the fundamental building blocks of next-generation networks. For more information, please visit http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom. FLASHWAVE(R) and NETSMART(R) are trademarks of Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. 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