…– including off-net and out-of-region enterprise sites – making Ethernet a mass-market capable access solution for business services. Support for the latest Ethernet operations, administration and management (OAM) features, integrated with Ciena’s ON-Center® Network and Services…

…backhaul transport providers are adopting IP/Ethernet backhaul as the technology choice to upgrade their existing transport networks. Operators look to Carrier Ethernet solutions that support multiple Ethernet service types, scalability, sophisticated OAM, fast deployment options, resiliency for service…

…this case focused on wireless backhaul. The debate started several years ago:  should the backhaul portion of the wireless network use Carrier Ethernet at layer 2 (L2) or IP routing at layer 3 (L3)?  Although this question tends to stimulate a “religious” debate, we wanted to educate…

…tailor Ethernet services to the specific requirements of its service provider customers and easily demonstrate that individual SLA requirements are being fulfilled. * Ciena’s 3916 Service Delivery Switch provides e|net with an advanced operations, administration, and maintenance (OAM) suite, which…

…The G10 Ethernet Services Module features 10 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet while the G10X Ethernet Services Module features 1 port of 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Both modules provide advanced Layer 2 switching including support for Ethernet Operations, Administration & Maintenance (OAM), Link Aggregation…

…demarcation devices as well as customer-located Ethernet access devices, designed specifically to allow service providers to extend homogeneous coverage of managed Ethernet services. Featuring the latest Ethernet Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) functionality, the CN 3000 Series is tightly…

…-edge (PWE3) and advanced Ethernet interworking capabilities on the DN 7000 Series FlexSelect™ Multiservice Edge Switching and Aggregation Platform. Key application requirements addressed by the latest developments include migrating DSL aggregation from ATM to Ethernet, delivering access technology…

…difficult operating environments. “Ciena has emerged as a thought leader in the carrier Ethernet market and is helping define next-generation access and first-level aggregation platforms that are rich in service OAM and scalability features,” said Stan Hubbard, senior analyst for telecom research…

…applications and enabling Carrier Ethernet business, transport and residential services. Based on field-proven software and equipped with a wide range of environmental, physical size and interface options, Ciena’s CESD solutions leverage industry-leading OAM, QoS, TDM over packet, and virtual…

…Ethernet expert.  In his many years in the industry, John has held board/chair positions for a variety of IEEE and MEF committees related to Carrier Ethernet, including his current role as Co-chair of the Metro Ethernet Forum?s Marketing Committee. This week John is in Munich for the Ethernet…