JUNE 24, 2008 -- BTI Systems (search for BTI Systems) has introduced the packetVX Integrated Ethernet Service Module family for its BTI 7000 Series platform. The packetVX modules deliver are designed to provide a high degree of density and converge Ethernet service connectivity with WDM networking. The modules provide increased flexibility for delivering IPTV, triple-play Ethernet business and wholesale services, and 4G wireless backhaul, the company adds.
"Ethernet traffic volumes are growing at a rapid pace as service providers, enterprises, government and healthcare organizations turn from circuit-based TDM networks to Ethernet-based WAN environments. Last year alone the industry saw Ethernet equipment sales rise 27 percent," said Michael Howard, Principal Analyst, Infonetics Research. "The simplicity and flexibility of Ethernet combined with its scalability and cost advantages result in significant operational and business value when compared to ATM or SONET/SDH."
The packetVX modules support the continuing growth service providers and enterprises are experiencing as bandwidth-intense Web 2.0/Service Oriented Archictecture (SOA) enterprise strategies and applications increase bandwidth requirements, according to BTI Systems. The packetVX modules are designed to provide network administrators with carrier-grade performance that addresses latency and jitter performance associated with traditional network infrastructures and standards-based approaches with copper and fiber Ethernet aggregation capabilities.
By integrating Layer 2 switching and aggregation with WDM transport, the modules offer increased efficiencies in bandwidth utilization, reducing port requirements, and simplifying the network by eliminating the need for dedicated hardware, the company says. Carrier-grade Ethernet resiliency is provided by ELPS (Ethernet Linear Protection Scheme ITU-T G.8031) and ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Scheme ITU-T G.8032) protection mechanisms. OTN provides extensive optical and Ethernet performance management capabilities for guaranteed service-level agreements. Simplified end-to-end service delivery is achieved with Ethernet OAM capabilities including IEEE 802.3ah (EFM), IEEE 802.1ag (CFM), ITU-T Y.1731 (PMs).
The packetVX modules are available in combinations of GbE and 10GbE connectivity:
- packetVX 12/2 includes 12 GbE ports with two 10 GbE ports
- packetVX 24/2 includes 24 GbE ports with two 10 GbE ports
- packetVX 24/4 includes 24 GbE ports with four 10 GbE ports.
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