Lucent Technologies manual APX 1000 Universal Gateway, Applications, Features, Benefits

APX® 1000 Universal Gateway

Applications

Supports IP-based access services such as:

•Wireline and wireless

•Port wholesaling

•VoIP

Features

•Highest throughput and most universal ports in its class per 7-foot rack (10,800 DS0s)

•Universal port technology for “any service, any port, any time” versatility

•Uniform capacity for consistent application performance and density, up to platform’s maximum port capacity

•SS7-based ICD for dial-up IP port wholesaling

•Feature-rich True Access® Operating System (TAOS) — over 35 million ports installed worldwide

•Lucent Voice.Natural technology from Bell Labs for enhanced VoIP call quality

•Multiple IP protocol support including H.323, IPDC, V.92 (with V.90), PIAFS (PHS), SIP, H.248, V.110, WORMARQ, M2UA, IUA

Benefits

•Enhanced customer satisfaction — maximize IP applications performance and capacity

•Flexibility — turn on revenue-generating IP services whenever and wherever you want them

•Scalability — deploy your choice of high-speed ingress and egress modules; implement access solutions with support for 96 to 720 DS0s per chassis

•Reduced capital expenditures — deliver port wholesaling, VoIP, dial-up IP access and voice services from the same platform

•Reduced operating and ownership costs — universal port technology and high port density in a small footprint optimize CO space utilization

•Carrier-class network reliability — redundant components maximize uptime and serviceability; stable, carrier-proven TAOS helps sustain high availability

•Easy to upgrade — processing modules interchange among Universal Gateway platforms

•Unmatched investment protection — universal port capability and a wide range of IP protocols support emerging applications