Fujitsu Offers New Options for
Access Networks with Significant Upgrade to its FLASHWAVE® 7420 Platform
Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
March 21, 2006
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® 7420 wavelength access
platform. This feature-rich Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)
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 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 (CWDM) and Dense Wavelength Division
Multiplexing (DWDM) 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 (GMPLS) control plane, Generic Framing Procedure (GFP),
Optical Transport Network (OTN) aggregation, and G.709 digital wrapper
technology. When combined with existing support for an Optical
Supervisory Channel (OSC) and an Embedded Communications Channel (ECC),
the FLASHWAVE 7420 platform offers unmatched operation and service
provisioning capabilities from any node on the network.
The same NETSMART® 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 technology, the fundamental building
blocks of next-generation networks. For more information, please visit
http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.
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