Alcatel-Lucent 1692 Metrospan Edge
Despite supporting advanced features including 10G interfaces and flexible sub-rate muxing, Alcatel-Lucent’s metro access platform, the 1692 MSE, has not evolved in response to emerging demand for integrated switching in access devices. (5/1/2008)

Price: $495

Alcatel-Lucent Metropolis DMXtend
Strong in nearly every aspect, Alcatel-Lucent’s 1665 DMXtend provides operators with a compact, scalable, and highly functional metro access solution. However, the extensive feature set could make it too pricy for simpler access applications. (5/5/2008)

Price: $495

Ciena CN 2600 Multiservice Edge Aggregator
Ciena’s CN 2600 offers carriers a compact mini- MSPP for the access network. However, a growing list of shortcomings and indicators that Ciena might be de-emphasizing the product could be bad signs for the future of the platform. (10/24/2007)

Price: $495

Cisco ONS 15310 MA/CL
Cisco will greatly improve the utility of its metro access MSPP when it releases a GbE interface card for the ONS 15310 in May. However, the platform lacks sub-rate muxing and 10G support which are necessary to complement its DWDM capabilities. (5/1/2008)

Price: $495

Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4100 MSPP
Recent enhancements and planned upgrades to the FLASHWAVE 4100 position the platform to meet increasing bandwidth demands in the access network. However, a small STS-1 matrix and backplane continue to detract from Fujitsu’s access solution. (5/1/2008)

Price: $495

Nortel Optical Metro 5100
Nortel’s OM 5100/5200 earns high marks with 10G interfaces and WDM support in a compact footprint. However, the lack of electrical interface support restricts the system’s ability to provide necessary functionality for a metro access system. (5/5/2008)

Price: $495

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    • 1 GigE Ports/Chassis
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    • POS Ports/Chassis
    • ATM Ports/Chassis
    • Other (Fibre Channel, FICON, ESCON)
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