Paradyne Announces the Next Wave in Video over Broadband.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LARGO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2003 The New GranDSLAM 4200 for IP Networks Delivers Unprecedented Functionality and Bandwidth to Service Providers, including ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line 2 technology Paradyne Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:PDYN), a leading provider of broadband voice, data, and video network access solutions, announced today the launch of the GranDSLAM(R) 4200IP DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexor) A central office (CO) device for ADSL service that intermixes voice traffic and DSL traffic onto a customer's DSL line. It also separates incoming phone and data signals and directs them onto the appropriate carrier's network. See DSL. , enabling service providers to deploy voice, video and data services to their subscribers. The GranDSLAM 4200IP product is a 1U temperature hardened DSLAM that provides enough bandwidth to sustain at least 3 streams of MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). 2 video, voice and data to each subscriber. In addition, the GranDSLAM 4200IP DSLAM supports the multicast features required to efficiently support broadcast video and with Paradyne's "Quick Channel(TM)" technology the service provider can ensure that the subscriber gets the best possible video over DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary viewing experience. The 4200IP DSLAM is the first of its kind to include ADSL2 (G.992.3) as the DSL technology, providing up to 12Mpbs downstream bandwidth that is fully interoperable with ADSL (G.992.1). The GranDSLAM 4200IP DSLAM can also be deployed using ReachDSL(TM) 2.2 technology providing 2.2Mbps symmetric bandwidth to subscribers on long or poor copper loops. Paradyne products have traditionally been easy to configure and manage which reduces the time required for installation and other operational expenses. In order to continue to provide some of the easiest products to configure and install, all Paradyne DSLAMS, including the GranDSLAM 4200IP, include an embedded web server Web server software embedded within a hardware device such as a print server. It is widely used in a myriad of devices, because it allows access to the software via any Web browser, typically for configuring the device or obtaining reports. See ETI and Web server. for configuration and management of the DSLAMS. "The 4200IP DSLAM has clearly been designed to provide Service Providers with an entry point into the video over DSL market," stated Elizabeth Lu, Supervisor, ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. Department of Cavalier Telephone. "With the addition of ADSL2 and multicast, the GranDSLAM 4200IP product provides a feature set that future proofs the network." "The robust combination of features and DSL technologies available in the GranDSLAM 4200IP product, which include 10/100BT uplinks and Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. uplinks, ensures that service providers can use the same product to provide service to all of their customers - no matter if it is voice, video or data services," stated William Cobb, Paradyne Vice President, Marketing and Product Management. About Paradyne Paradyne is a leading developer of carrier-class, high-speed network access solutions for broadband voice, data and video. A recognized market leader in digital subscriber line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL), service level management (SLM See service level management system and spatial light modulator. ), and Broadband Voice and Media Gateway solutions, Paradyne markets its award-winning GranDSLAM(R) and BitStorm(TM) DSL systems, ReachDSL(TM) and EtherLoop(R) products, Jetstream(R)Media Gateway systems and iMarc(TM)/FrameSaver(R) Service Level Management systems to service providers and business customers worldwide. More information may be obtained by visiting http://www.paradyne.com or by calling +1-727-530-8623. Editors Note: BitStorm, iMarc, Quick Channel and ReachDSL are trademarks of Paradyne Corporation. EtherLoop, FrameSaver, GranDSLAM, Hotwire, Jetstream, Paradyne, and the Paradyne Logo are registered trademarks of Paradyne Corporation. All other service marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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