Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Wed, February 11, 2009
Tue, February 10, 2009 MRV Packet Optical Demarcation/Aggregation Devices Show Connection-Oriented Carrier Ethernet Interoperability
PARIS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ MRV COMMUNICATIONS ], INC. (Nasdaq: MRVC), a leading provider of products and services for out-of-band networking, WDM and optical transport, metro Ethernet, fiber optic components, 10GE and other service aware networking products, announced that several of its [ OptiSwitch ]® line of Carrier Ethernet demarcation and aggregation devices demonstrated interoperability as part of the [ MPLS and Ethernet World Congress ] Multi-Vendor Interoperability Event, organized by the [ European Advanced Networking Test Center ] (EANTC).
MRV's participation in the multi-vendor demonstration highlights T-MPLS service as part of its carrier Ethernet and packet optical transport system (P-OTS) strategy. Additionally, the company is showcasing its capabilities in [ circuit emulation services ] in the radio access network, resiliency based on MPLS fast reroute, packet-based E-Tree backhaul service and Ethernet operations, administration and management (OAM) tools to maintain and measure SLAs—all of which enable mobile operators to offer differentiated services portfolios that scale to all network scenarios and topologies along significant reduction of operational expenses.
All MRV optical solutions will be on display in the Interoperability Showcase for the duration of the show.
"The OptiSwitch's favorable results in the EANTC interoperability demonstration show that MRV's carrier-class Carrier Ethernet and P-OTS solutions can play in any network environment," said Noam Lotan, CEO of MRV Communications. "Our consistency at EANTC interoperability events over the past four years demonstrates the standard-based implementation that helps simplify the transition to next-generation Carrier Ethernet networks."
"As an independent test lab, we strive to help participating vendors validate their implementations, to progress the adoption and implementation of standards and to find interoperable solutions to real-world problems faced by network operators," said Carsten Rossenhoevel, managing director of the EANTC. "These combined forces contributed to the test plan direction, which took a holistic view of modern packet networks offering even more services."
Interoperability Results
In the hot staging event in preparation for the showcase at MPLS and Ethernet World Congress in Paris, MRV's [ OptiSwitch OS9024M-210 ] aggregation switch demonstrated interoperability with other leading vendors for service protection in a first-mile with MPLS Fast Reroute and end-to-end transport connectivity. MRV also participated in the creation of point-to-multipoint E-Tree services according to a [ Metro Ethernet Forum ] (MEF) specification of Ethernet Service Definitions, Phase 2.
The demonstration also involved the [ OptiSwitch 904 ] intelligent demarcation device as part of an E-Tree service that facilitated point-to-multipoint service to all MPLS and Transport MPLS spanning domains. This type of point-to-multipoint service could be used to transport services such as mobile backhaul from a regional network center (RNC) to cell sites, for example from an IPTV video head-end to customers, or for backhaul from DSLAM to DSL customers.
Additionally, MRV's [ OptiSwitch 910-M ] successfully completed several circuit emulation tests using the MEF-8 specification to encapsulate both structured and unstructured TDM traffic arriving at an E1/T1 interface over a packet-switched network (PSN). The emulated circuit used a standard transport service across the PSN, demonstrating full compliance and interoperability with other vendors according to RFC4553 (SAToP), MEF-8 (CESoETH), and RFC5086 (CESoPSN).
Native Ethernet fault management and measurements are essential for delivery of high-quality end-to-end services to business customers and mobile stations. MRV successfully interoperated with other test partners, demonstrating standard-based performance measurement (ITU-T Y.1731- delay measurements).
MRV's carrier Ethernet and optical solutions will be on display in booth 118.
About OptiSwitch
MRV's OptiSwitch® family is an award-winning line of compact carrier Ethernet switching platforms that range from the OS9000 metro aggregation series to the OS900/OS300 demarcation series. OptiSwitch products offer service providers a full suite of carrier-grade Ethernet services along with high-availability, enhanced quality of services, security, TDM circuit emulation and Ethernet operation, administration and maintenance (OAM) support. This uniquely full suite of OAM tools creates flexible service awareness and rigid SLAs. OptiSwitch products meet IEEE, ITU and MEF standards, offering complete control to simplify deployment and management while maintaining full interoperability and visibility into customer and provider networks.
About MRV Communications, Inc.
MRV Communications, Inc. ("MRV") is a leading provider of network equipment and services, and optical components. MRV's networking business provides equipment used by commercial customers, governments and telecommunications service providers, and includes switches, routers, physical layer products and out-of-band management products as well as specialized networking products for aerospace, defense and other applications including voice and cellular communication. MRV's optical components business provides optical communications components for metropolitan, access and Fiber-to-the-Premises applications, through its wholly owned subsidiary SourcePhotonics, Inc. MRV markets and sells its products worldwide through a variety of channels, including a dedicated direct sales force, manufacturers' representatives, value-added-resellers, distributors and systems integrators. MRV also has operations in Europe that provide network system design, integration and distribution services that include products manufactured by third-party vendors, as well as internally developed and manufactured products. Publicly traded since 1992, MRV is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol MRVC. For more information about MRV and its products, please call (818) 773-0900 or visit our websites at [ www.mrv.com ] and [ www.sourcephotonics.com ].
About EANTC
The European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC) offers vendor-neutral consultancy and test facilities for network equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprise customers. Primary business areas include interoperability, conformance, and performance testing for Carrier Ethernet, IP/MPLS, and Triple Play technologies and applications. For more information contact Carsten Rossenhoevel, Managing Director, at +49.30.3180595-0 or via e-mail at [ cross@eantc.com ].
