Zhone Technologies Copper-Based Ethernet manual Ethernet Everywhere

Ethernet Everywhere •••

Need high-bandwidth Ethernet service over existing copper?

Zhone’s EFM Solutions make it easy and cost-effective.

Ethernet loop bonding delivers high-bandwidth services without the cost of fiber construction.

Business service delivery to US commercial buildings with 20+ employees

Fiber-connected

13.4%

Copper-connected 86.6%

Source: Vertical Systems Group

With more than 85% of all US businesses served by copper today, Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) loop bonding has seen a 65% CAGR, the highest growth rate in telecommunications. It's no surprise, given the ease of deployment and the scalability of bandwidth, without costly fiber builds or network re-designs.

Key applications for EFM include:

nSymmetrical enterprise data services

nVLAN, E-Line, E-LAN services

nT1 / E1 and Frame Relay replacement services

nMobile backhaul

nTraffic lights and traffic control monitoring

nSecurity and surveillance monitoring

nUtility operations and control networks

Zhone’s broad portfolio of access aggregation platforms supporting EFM and Ethernet Access Devices (EADs) are designed for flexibility to meet every need. When ease of installation, rapid provisioning and deployment options are important, Zhone is your best choice for EFM.

Zhone is the Global Market Leader in EFM

nDeploying Ethernet over copper for 8 years

nDelivering Loop Bonding for more than 6 years

nMore than 100,000 Ethernet Access devices in service

nIn use around the world