Entries in Alcatel-Lucent (24)
Network processors to support multiple 100 Gigabit flows
EZchip Semiconductor has disclosed the first 200 Gigabit-per-second network processor chip. The NP-5 will double the packet processing performance of the company’s existing NP-4 network processor and will sample at the end of 2012.
“We don’t know of any device, announced at least, that comes close to this”
Amir Eyal, EZchip
The NP-5 is noteworthy in integrating within a single chip a full-duplex 100 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) packet processor and traffic manager. Such integration is important as line cards move from 100Gbps to 400Gbps densities, says Bob Wheeler, senior analyst at The Linley Group.
10 Gigabit GPON gets broadband access support
Briefing: Next-Generation PON
Part 1: XG-PON1 goes commercial
Alcatel-Lucent is making available what it claims is the first broadband access platforms that support XG-PON1, the 10 Gigabit GPON standard. The company has developed an XG-PON1 line card for use in its latest ISAM-FX as well as its existing ISAM-FD access platforms. The ISAM platforms support copper and fibre-based broadband access.
“First [XG-PON1] deployments will likely be in Asia Pacific but we are seeing strong interest from other regions"
Stefaan Vanhastel, Alcatel-Lucent
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AT&T domain suppliers
Date |
Domain |
Partners |
Sept 2009 |
Wireline Access |
Ericsson |
Feb 2010 |
Radio Access Network |
Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson |
April 2010 |
Optical and transport equipment |
Ciena |
July 2010 |
IP/MPLS/Ethernet/Evolved Packet Core |
Alcatel-Lucent, Juniper, Cisco |
The table shows the selected players in AT&T's domain supplier programme announced to date.
AT&T has stated that there will likely be eight domain supplier categories overall so four more have still to be detailed.
Looking at the list, several thoughts arise:
Wireless backhaul: The many routes to packet
What is being announced?
ECI Telecom has detailed its wireless backhaul offering that spans the cell tower to the metro network. The 1Net wireless backhaul architecture supports traditional Sonet/SDH to full packet transport, with hybrid options in between, across various physical media.
“We can support any migration scheme an operator may have over any type of technology and physical medium, be it copper, fibre or microwave,” says Gil Epshtein, senior product marketing manager, network solutions division at ECI Telecom.
Alcatel-Lucent reveals its 100Gbps-coherent hand
“It would be irresponsible of any system vendor to overlook a solution that can bring a cost advantage to their customer”
Sam Bucci, Alcatel-Lucent
What is being announced?
- Alcatel-Lucent has a commercially available 100Gbps optical transmission system.
- 40Gbps coherent transmission is also supported.