Sycamore Demonstrates Advanced Multi-Layer, Multi-Vendor Interoperability Capabilities at SUPERCOMM 2004.CHICAGO -- Sycamore to participate in two independent demonstrations, showcasing Company's leadership in 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. , OIF OIF Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (French: International Organization of Francophonie) OIF Office for Intellectual Freedom (American Library Association) UNI and NNI (1) (Network-to-Network Interface) In ATM networking, the interface between two ATM devices (typically ATM switches). In frame relay networking, the interface between two separate frame relay networks. Contrast with UNI. , and Ethernet over SONET/SDH Sycamore Networks, Inc. (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 : SCMR SCMR Supply Chain Management Review SCMR Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance SCMR Software Configuration Management Record SCMR Symmetrical Compact Microstrip Resonator SCMR Service Control Manager Remote ), a leader in intelligent optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber. , today announced the company will demonstrate its Universal Service Card and advanced control plane capabilities at two independent multi-vendor interoperability events conducted at the SUPERCOMM 2004 exhibition and conference (June 22 - 24). Sycamore's participation in the Optical Internetworking Forum's (OIF) World Interoperability Demonstration and in the Isocore Internetworking Lab's IP-Optical Pavilion again underscores the company's commitment to standards-based internetworking and the advanced capabilities of its intelligent optical switching solutions. Visitors at SUPERCOMM will see the SN 16000 Intelligent Optical Switch and the recently introduced Universal Service Card (USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. ) supporting a broad range of industry standards, protocols, and applications, including Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH (using Virtual Concatenation Virtual concatenation (VCAT) is an inverse multiplexing technique used to split SONET/SDH bandwidth into logical groups, which may be transported or routed independently. Alternate SONET/SDH concatenation techniques are contiguous concatenation and arbitrary concatenation. and 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 ); and advanced optical control plane technologies such as Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (networking) label switching - A routing technique that uses information from existing IP routing protocols to identify IP datagrams with labels and forwards them to a modified switch or router, which then uses the labels to switch the datagrams through the network. (GMPLS), and OIF User-to-Network Interface (UNI) and OIF Network-to-Network Interface (NNI). "Interoperability, flexibility, and control plane intelligence have always been key differentiators for Sycamore," said Kevin Oye, vice president of Systems and Technology at Sycamore. "The demonstrations at SUPERCOMM once again validate our capabilities in these areas, highlighting the flexibility that enables us to support these emerging control plane standards, as well as our commitment to agile industry standard Ethernet solutions." Both demonstrations include broad industry support and active carrier participation, with test scenarios driven by carrier requirements. Sycamore is a leader in unified control plane initiatives, and was the first vendor to announce the availability of both GMPLS and UNI 1.0 on an optical switch. Optical control plane technologies deliver increased integration between the IP and optical network domains, enabling service providers to simplify rapid service provisioning and reduce network operational costs. At the Isocore IP-Optical Pavilion, Sycamore will demonstrate dynamic GMPLS-based service creation across SONET/SDH and Ethernet network resources. This multi-vendor, multi-technology implementation will feature Sycamore's new Universal Service Card, which flexibly supports 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. , 10 Gigabit Ethernet and SONET/SDH services over a broad range of interface rates and reaches on a single, modular service interface card. The IP/Optical demonstration will highlight both control plane and data plane interoperability and will implement IP/MPLS-based services and applications over a GMPLS-based optical core. For the OIF's Worldwide Interoperability Demonstration, Sycamore participated in multi-vendor testing on three continents: at the technical laboratories of China Telecom, KDDI R&D Laboratories Inc., Telecom Italia, and Verizon. During the event Sycamore will demonstrate dynamic service creation based on the OIF UNI 1.0 release 2 and E-NNI E-NNI External Network-to-Network Interface E-NNI External-Node-to-Node Interface (IEEE) implementation agreements. These implementation agreements are based on the ITU's requirements for automatically switched optical networks. Sycamore will also demonstrate Gigabit Ethernet interoperability with a variety of vendors, utilizing Generic Framing Procedure (GFP GFP Green Fluorescent Protein GFP Generic Framing Procedure GFP Government Furnished Property GFP Generic Frame Protocol GFP General Framing Procedure GFP Global Functional Plane GFP Global Field Power GFP Grandmothers for Peace GFP Glutton for Punishment ) and Virtual Concatenation to efficiently transport the Ethernet traffic over the SONET/SDH core network. In addition to the advanced capabilities demonstrated at SUPERCOMM, the SN 16000 supports traditional network operations and standards-based APS/MSP, UPSR/SNCP, and 2- and 4-fiber BLSR/MS-SPRing protection schemes. Concurrent support for traditional and next-generation capabilities enable service providers to tactically deploy advanced services when and where needed, without compromising existing service offerings or network reliability. With a fully modular architecture, the SN 16000 supports interchangeable SONET/SDH and high-speed Ethernet interfaces and pluggable optics, providing the ultimate in application flexibility for evolving networks. Interested attendees are encouraged to visit the OIF booth (#20334), the IP/Optical Pavilion (#11142), or Sycamore Networks' booth (#10235) at SUPERCOMM. About OIF's World Interoperability Demonstration The Optical Internetworking Forum The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) was organized to facilitate and accelerate the development of next-generation optical internetworking products. The OIF produces Electrical, Tunable Laser, Very Short Reach Hardware Interfaces. (OIF) is sponsoring the industry's first international joint-carrier, multi-vendor optical networking interoperability demonstration. The event, conducted simultaneously in China, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States will highlight network interoperable solutions among the participating vendors employing OIF implementation agreements in a multi-carrier environment. The participating supplier and carrier companies will conduct interoperability testing of Ethernet over SONET/SDH services and dynamic optical networking services. Based on ITU-T See ITU. ITU-T - International Telecommunications Union standards for Ethernet service adaptation, the Ethernet over SONET/SDH services testing will include the Generic Framing Procedure (GFP), Virtual Concatenation (VCAT), and the Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme or LCAS is a method to dynamically increase or decrease the bandwidth of virtual concatenated containers. The LCAS protocol is specified in ITU-T G.7042. (LCAS LCAS Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme (SDH/SONET Virtual Concatenation) LCAS Lake County Astronomical Society (Illinois) LCAS Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist ). The dynamic optical networking interoperability testing will be based on OIF implementation agreements for UNI 1.0 release 2 and E-NNI, and will include testing of both the control and data plane. These implementation agreements are based on the ITU's requirements for automatically switched optical networks. An overview of the event will be on display June 22-24 at SUPERCOMM 2004 in Chicago, OIF Booth #20334 in Hall A. Additional information can be found at http://www.oiforum.com About Isocore The goal of Isocore's Internetworking Lab is to advance internetworking through technology validation and product verification and to promote development and rapid deployment of innovative networking technologies. For more information about the Isocore's Internetworking Lab visit the web site at http://www.isocore.com. About Sycamore Networks Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR) develops and markets optical networking products for telecommunications service providers worldwide. The Company's products enable service providers to easily and cost-effectively transition their existing fiber optic network into an infrastructure that can provision, manage and deliver economic, high-bandwidth services to their customers. For more information, please visit www.sycamorenet.com. 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Actual results or events could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: unfavorable conditions in the telecommunications industry and economy in general; the pursuit of strategic opportunities; the commercial success of the Company's line of optical networking products switches; significant cost structure required to support the Company's strategy; competition; the Company's reliance on a limited number of customers; the Company's ability to sell through distribution channels; variation in the Company's quarterly results; manufacturing and sourcing risks; product performance; conducting business internationally; current and potential litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. ; intellectual property rights and disputes; stock market volatility and capital market conditions; and the other factors discussed in the Company's most recently filed Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. and the other reports filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise. |
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