directly onto a SONET network (see Figure 3). VCAT enables these operators to offer low-cost Ethernet services, while maintaining all the benefits of SONET networking and without requiring drastic changes to the network infrastructure or operational systems.
Figure 3 - Ethernet Signals are mapped into
SONET and then virtually concatenated
Ethernet | SONET | VC Group |
Streams | STS-1s | STS-1... Xv |
#1
#2
#3
#n
GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Alcatel-Lucent continues to invest heavily in the development of the 1677 SL, winning industry interest and customer satisfaction. Recently added functionality includes Gigabit Ethernet broadcast, dual-ring interconnection, transmultiplexing without the need for a vertical switch controller (VSC), DS1 management integration, and DS0 grooming. More is on the way for this exceptionally flexible and upgradeable solution.
KEY ALCATEL-LUCENT 1677 SL FEATURES
>Interfaces: DS1, DS3, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, OC-192
>Ring APS: 1+1 uni/bidirectional, UPSR, BLSR 2F, unprotected
>STS-n grooming (80 Gb/s)
>VT1.5 grooming (10 Gb/s)
>DS0 grooming (2.5 Gb/s)
>Transmultiplexing (5 Gb/s)
THE ALCATEL - LUCENT ADVANTAGE
Alcatel-Lucent is in the best position to help service providers achieve network optimization by converging disparate services into one network to offer triple play services.
Alcatel-Lucent is the world leader in the design and supply of future-safe, next-generation digital cross-connects and multiservice platforms. Our transport solutions offer the versatility and scalability that have become the mainstays of successful service providers the world over.
Moreover, Alcatel-Lucent is in the enviable position of offering customers the best expertise, service and support available.
