Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXtend
With integrated TDM and Ethernet switching, the 1665 DMXtend goes beyond traditional aggregation functionality to handle metro access traffic growth and enable new service offerings. However, the platform may be overkill for simpler applications. (11/3/2008)

Price: $495

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Alcatel-Lucent 1692 Metrospan Edge
With 10G interface support and flexible sub-rate muxing, the 1692 MSE directly targets high capacity metro access networks. However, a lack of integrated switching detracts from the system’s ability to address applications beyond basic transport. (11/3/2008)

Price: $495

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Cisco ONS 15310 MA/CL
Cisco’s new GbE interface card and SDH-compliant chassis expand the potential applications for the ONS 15310. However, the system’s DWDM capabilities are likely to remain under-utilized without complementary sub-rate muxing and 10G support. (11/3/2008)

Price: $495

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Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4100 MSPP
While the FLASHWAVE 4100 addresses many key functions for a metro access device, the system’s mediocre performance in terms of backplane, STS-1 and Layer 2 switch capacity and limited card sharing detract from the platform’s value. (11/3/2008)

Price: $495

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Nortel Optical Metro 5100
While the OM 5100 excels in terms of interface capacity and high speed interface support, omissions including lack of electrical interface support and integrated switching detract from the platform’s appeal. (11/3/2008)

Price: $495

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    • Line Rate
    • WDM
    • Laser Source/Type (LR/IR/SR)
    • Amplification
    • TDM Switch Matrix Size
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    • Equipment Redundancy
    • Hot-swappable Modules
  • Data Support
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    • Data Switch Fabric (Size & Duplex Gbps)
    • Ethernet Protocols Supported
    • Other Data Support (e.g., ATM)
  • Tributary Interfaces
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    • OC-48/STM-16 Ports/Chassis
    • OC-12/STM-4 Ports/Chassis
    • OC-3/STM-1 Ports/Chassis
    • T3/E3/J3 Ports/Chassis
    • T1/E1/J1 Ports/Chassis
    • 10 GigE Ports/Chassis
    • 1 GigE Ports/Chassis
    • 10/100 BaseT Ports/Chassis
    • POS Ports/Chassis
    • ATM Ports/Chassis
    • Other (Fibre Channel, FICON, ESCON)
  • Features
    • SONET/SDH
    • Network Protection
    • Dimensions (HxWxD)
    • Chassis per 7' Rack
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