MRV Enables High-Speed Business Ethernet Access Services Over Legacy Copper Networks with OptiSwitch® 900 Carrier Ethernet

New G.SHDSL.bis Compliant OS904-DSL Platform Offers Ethernet Over Bonded Copper and Ethernet Over Fiber in Same Platform with Enhanced End-to-End Ethernet Service OAM for Monitoring SLAs

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC., today announced the OptiSwitch® 904-DSL (OS904-DSL), a carrier demarcation platform that enables business Ethernet access services across legacy copper networks. The OS904-DSL is the latest addition to the company’s OptiSwitch 900 service demarcation series. MRV Communications, Inc. is a leading supplier of optical communication systems for high-speed carrier and enterprise networks.

The OS904-DSL is a 1RU platform that supports G.SHDSL.bis to deliver high-speed Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) services over bonded copper at data rates up to 22 megabits per second (Mbps). Available in four copper-pair configurations, the OS904-DSL also features small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports for 100FX/1000FX interfaces to enable a smooth migration to a fiber infrastructure without the need to replace the devices.

To stay ahead of the competition, today’s carriers are facing more stringent customer requirements for service level agreements (SLA) backed by standards-based Ethernet operation, administration and maintenance (OAM). The OS904-DSL supports MEF OAM Implementation Agreement specifications to provide enhanced connectivity fault management and performance measurement at nanosecond accuracy over the bonded copper infrastructure to assist the carrier in resolving network issues remotely without a trip to the customer premises.

“With enterprises and carriers rapidly embracing business Ethernet services, service availability in areas that have no fiber impose a real challenge, and that’s where a product like the OS904-DSL can be so valuable,” said Noam Lotan, Chief Executive Officer of MRV. “With this solution, carriers can deliver Ethernet and mid-band Ethernet services without a complete overhaul of the network, resulting in significant cost savings.”

OS904-DSL is fully compliant with G.SHDSL standards, providing equal transmit and receive (symmetric) data rates, meaning carriers can achieve full-duplex data rates. The G.SHDSL interfaces can be configured as independent ports or bundled for link aggregation of multiple pairs.

“Over the past few years, we’ve seen solid growth in the global market for Ethernet over bonded copper pair platforms to support Ethernet business services, DSLAM backhaul, mobile traffic backhaul, and other applications,” said Stan Hubbard, senior analyst at Heavy Reading. “Demarc devices like the OS904-DSL give service providers a competitive edge by enabling them to cost-effectively extend service reach beyond their fiber footprint and transition T1/E1 customers to flexible, affordable, higher-speed broadband connections.”

MRV’s OS904-DSL supports a wide range of ring, star and linear topologies for high-capacity bonded copper and fiber scenarios including mobile backhaul and business services. Additionally, the platform meets IEEE, IETF, ITU and MEF standards, offering complete control to simplify deployment and management.

Earlier this year, as part of Ethernet Europe’s live interoperability demonstration, MRV’s OptiSwitch 900 carrier-class Ethernet access product line was the only network interface device (NID) to participate in the showcase and demonstrate Global Ethernet Interconnect services. By implementing MRV’s OptiSwitch 900 for Ethernet over fiber and Ethernet over bonded copper infrastructure, service providers can simplify provisioning and troubleshooting across multiple networks, reduce time to deliver access services and lower service management costs.

The OS904-DSL is available now from MRV’s sales force and its worldwide distribution channel.

About OptiSwitch

MRV's OptiSwitch family is an award-winning line of compact carrier Ethernet switching platforms that range from the OptiSwitch 9000 metro Ethernet aggregation products to the OS900 demarcation series. OptiSwitch products offer service providers a full suite of carrier-grade Ethernet services along with high-availability, enhanced quality of service, security, TDM circuit emulation and Ethernet operation, administration and maintenance (OAM) support. This full suite of OAM tools creates flexible service awareness and rigid SLAs. OptiSwitch products meet IEEE, ITU, IETF standards and MEF specifications, offering complete control to simplify deployment and management while maintaining full interoperability and visibility into customer and provider networks.

About MRV Communications, Inc.

The Optical Communications Systems division of MRV Communications is a global provider of Carrier Ethernet, WDM transport and IT infrastructure management solutions since 1988. MRV products enable the delivery of next-generation optical transport and Carrier Ethernet services over any fiber infrastructure. Since its inception, MRV has demonstrated expertise and experience offering innovative products that address future challenges while reducing network complexity and costs. Delivering optical communication solutions to service providers and enterprise around the world, MRV operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and Asia, along with 50 support centers, and 21 sales offices around the world.

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