ADTRAN 7000 Series manual 8What are ADTRAN’s competitive advantages?

Not necessarily. The ADTRAN NetVanta 7100 includes the router, PoE switch, firewall, VPN, CSU/DSU, and PBX, so you really do not need additional external equipment for small offices. It may be less expensive to simply pull out old, legacy network devices and install the NetVanta 7100, which delivers a proven solution that works without a lot of site assessments and testing.

ADTRAN’s advantages

Better value. Better channel practices.

More extensive LAN/WAN solution. Lower cost. Integral 24-port PoE switch, router. Lower cost Better value. Feature-rich router.

SIP-based. Integral switch-router.

NetVanta 7000 Series

FAQs

8What are ADTRAN’s competitive advantages?

Competitor

Cisco ISR Mitel 3COM Avaya IP Office Nortel BCM

9Why is a single “office in a box” better than multiple pieces of special purpose equipment?

Simplicity. The ADTRAN NetVanta® 7100 offers a simple installation, ease of use, and management solution. All the features required to make a converged network run smoothly are integrated and designed to work together out of the box.

According to a recent industry report in Light Reading, 90% of SMBs need a network upgrade to accommodate VoIP. Network upgrades can be complex. Multi-vendor approaches require more training, cabling, interoperability testing, software programming, and different management systems. A single, all-in-one solution can significantly reduce installation time and money. The NetVanta 7100 GUI and remote management features also make ongoing M/A/Cs and support much easier and cost-efficient.

10Will preliminary network readiness assessments be required?

11Will ADTRAN sell the NetVanta 7100 in a modular fashion?

For example, unbundle the firewall?

The NetVanta 7100 operates on a single integrated ADTRAN Operating System (AOS) and includes all the functions bundled together.

12How will ADTRAN handle end user technical support calls?

What about Moves/Adds/Changes (MACs)?

ADTRAN intends to direct end users to their Certified Dealer. ADTRAN offers free post- sales technical support for the NetVanta 7000 Series exclusively to Certified Dealers having successfully completed the ACSE/NetVanta 7000 Series certification training program. When contacting ADTRAN Technical Support, certified individuals must provide a current ACSE/NetVanta 7000 Series Certification ID number in order to speak to an engineer regarding the installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting of a NetVanta 7000 Series system. We also plan to redirect end users to their dealer for MAC service.