MRV Launches Multi-Functional Carrier Ethernet Access Platform

OptiSwitch OS940-M Combines Intelligent Ethernet Demarcation, Carrier Ethernet Aggregation, and 10GigE Hybrid Network Interface Device in a Single Platform

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MRV Communications™, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MRVC) ("MRV" or the "Company"), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced the availability of OptiSwitch OS940-M, the latest addition to MRV’s OptiSwitch® OS900 portfolio. The OptiSwitch OS940-M provides high service scalability and simplicity for mobile Ethernet backhaul and business Ethernet applications, enabling new revenue opportunities for service providers.

The OptiSwitch OS940-M is a compact and scalable modular platform that leverages Hybrid Network Interface Device (NID) functionality along with field-proven, precise end-to-end service level agreement (SLA) measurements tools. Hybrid NIDs support the features and functionality of conventional NIDs and provide carrier-grade, Metro Ethernet Forum-compliant Ethernet service demarcation along with operations, administration & maintenance (OAM) tools that ensure strict SLA-compliant service offerings while reducing operational expenses. Additionally, multi-service slot functionality in the OptiSwitch OS940-M enables packet and optical combinations via either circuit emulation services (CES) or wave division multiplexing (WDM).

The OptiSwitch OS940-M targets a wide range of applications including:

• Wholesale and Retail Ethernet services: 10GigE Hybrid NID provides a single platform to deliver wholesale and retail Ethernet services via a single demarcation entity and enables service providers and operators to share the same device and perform isolated management and continuity of the Ethernet services.
• Mobile Ethernet Backhaul: 10GigE mobile backhaul multi-cell site aggregation for migrating TDM traffic over Carrier Ethernet network and for data offloading.
• Broadband Backhaul Services: 10GigE demarcation and first mile mini-aggregation device for multi-tenant and multi-dwelling applications.

"Service providers are looking for multi-functional and cost-effective intelligent Ethernet demarcation devices that support multiple deployment scenarios while delivering a dramatic improvement in network maintenance costs," said Zeev Draer, Vice President, Strategic Marketing for MRV’s Optical Communications Systems (OCS) division. “The OptiSwitch OS940-M fits the bill perfectly for these service providers with its Hybrid NID functionality to simplify the monitoring of Ethernet services and comprehensive set of multi-layer, hardware-based OAM and measurement tools to ensure the delivery of the service.”

About MRV Communications, Inc.

MRV Communications, Inc. is a leading global provider of carrier Ethernet, WDM optical transport, infrastructure management equipment and solutions, as well as network integration and managed services. MRV's solutions enable the delivery and provisioning of next-generation optical transport and carrier Ethernet services over any fiber infrastructure. MRV provides equipment and services worldwide to telecommunications service providers, enterprises, and governments, enabling network evolution and increasing efficiency, while reducing complexity and costs. Through its subsidiaries, MRV operates R&D centers in North America and Europe, along with support centers and sales offices around the world. For more information about MRV, visit http://www.mrv.com.

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