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JUNE 6, 2005
HATTERAS NETWORKS DELIVERS ANY NETWORK, ANY CARRIER
ETHERNET SERVICE PLATFORM
Availability of Modular DS3/E3 uplink for award-winning
HN4000 2BASE-TL service platform provides unmatched network
flexibility, taking advantage of legacy in-place TDM over
SONET alternatives
CHICAGO (SUPERCOMM 2005) - JUNE 6, 2005
– Hatteras Networks, the leading provider
of high-bandwidth, last-mile Ethernet bonded copper access
service platforms, today announced the general availability
of an Ethernet over DS3 (EoDS3) uplink module for the HN4000.
The HN4000 modular IO slot supports DS3, E3 and native Ethernet
(copper and fiber) uplinks making the HN4000 the most cost
effective service creation platform for carriers that need
to deliver Ethernet business services directly from their
existing SONET/SDH infrastructure. Ideal for carriers that
aggressively deployed add-drop multiplexers (ADMs) over the
last several years and have untapped DS3 connections, the
HN4000 delivers the ability to turn services up directly without
any changes to their existing infrastructure.
“Hatteras Networks is delivering products that
solve real problems for service providers that want
to introduce new Ethernet business services into their
networks,” said Michael Howard, principal analyst and co-founder
of Infonetics Research. “The new DS3 uplink opens up the Ethernet
service opportunity to any provider, while avoiding
the cost of upgrading existing ADMs to support Ethernet.”
Ideal for facilities-based competitive local exchange carriers
(CLECs) and independent operating companies (IOCs), the HN4000
now enables them to rapidly deploy Ethernet services from
their existing infrastructure at the lowest total cost of
ownership over costly hardware and software upgrades to existing
ADMs and other equipment.
Hatteras Networks' HN4000 is the first Ethernet over copper
services platform to include modular network uplinks to streamline
the introduction of Ethernet services into any carrier network.
Featuring a wide range of redundant connectivity options that
are ideal for carriers with a significant SONET/SDH infrastructure
that are moving to Ethernet and IP-based services including
Ethernet over SONET/SDH connectivity, software configurable
Ethernet-over-DS3 and Ethernet-over-E3 connections, and software
configurable for X.86 and Generic Framing Procedure (G.7041)
encapsulation. For carriers with large metro Ethernet networks
in place, the HN4000 supports100/1000Mbps Ethernet uplinks
- CAT5 options for connectivity within the CO, and optical
options for inter-office or remote terminal/cabinet applications.
“With the wide variety of networking technologies currently
in use with carriers worldwide, Hatteras Networks is committed
to making the introduction of high-value Ethernet services
into any network, for any carrier as simple and straightforward
as possible,” said Kevin J. Sheehan, president and CEO of
Hatteras Networks. “Many older ADMs are incapable of supporting
Ethernet services at all, and the exorbitant costs associated
with upgrading other legacy equipment to support a carrier's
move into Ethernet services, we're delivering a technology
that meets a clear market need.”
Hatteras Networks is the only company currently deploying
an Ethernet over copper services platform that is fully compliant
and certified with the IEEE 802.3ah Ethernet in the First
Mile standards for 2BASE-TL services, utilizing copper bonding
and encompassing Ethernet operations, and administration and
maintenance (OAM) functionality. By focusing on a 100% standards-based
approach, Hatteras Networks has developed a platform that
can easily be integrated and used to turn up new Ethernet
services into carrier networks today. Capable of delivering
up to 45 Mbps of symmetrical Ethernet service over existing
last-mile, voice-grade copper, Hatteras Networks' platforms
gives carriers the flexibility required to create a rich service
portfolio that includes Ethernet private line, Transparent
LAN services, Voice-over-IP, Internet Access flexibility from
1-45 Mbps, and virtual private networks (VPNs).
Carriers interested in seeing how Hatteras Networks' new
modular DS3 uplink capabilities, as well as other new features
and functionality, can be used to introduce business-grade
Ethernet services into their networks, can visit booth #29049
during SUPERCOMM 2005. Hatteras Networks will demonstrate
real-world deployment scenarios currently in place with top
tier carriers around the world.
About Hatteras Networks
Hatteras Networks, a privately held company headquartered
in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, offers carrier
solutions to deliver high-bandwidth business services to locations
that are not served with fiber. Hatteras Networks enables
carriers to fully deliver the requisite high-bandwidth, access
infrastructure to support converged voice, video and data
network services to business customers. Carriers can use Hatteras
Networks' standards-based solutions to extend fiber-based
Ethernet services over copper or upgrade private line customers
to higher-performance services. Hatteras Networks' platform
is built to operate in central offices (COs), controlled environmental
vaults (CEVs), remote terminals (RTs) and on poles, allowing
carriers to deliver Ethernet to nearly all business buildings
on their copper and fiber infrastructure. For more information,
visit www.hatterasnetworks.com .
Note to Editors: Hatteras Networks and
Metro Ethernet Copper Access are trademarks of Hatteras Networks.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Media
Inquiries:
Richard M. Williams
Connect2 Communications
919-523-0621
rmwilliams@connect2comm.com
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