The ESM enables subscriber-managed services and lets users efficiently build and deploy large-scale Carrier Ethernet networks; cut time to market for new services; accelerate service revenue; maximize service availability; assure service quality; and leverage existing systems. These combined functions…

…Ethernet Operations, Administration, and Maintenance mechanisms, all of which enhance its fault and performance management, virtual switching, SLA verification and quality of service capabilities. The full value of these new portfolio enhancements is realized through Ciena’s Ethernet Services Manager,…

…Management Connectivity resource configuration templates and provisioning scripts supporting LAGs, VLANs, RSTP/STP, Q-in-Q, H-VPLS, EOAM, CFM Graphical connectivity resource configuration Automated service configuration templates and provisioning scripts supporting EVCs, PBB-TE tunnels and Metro Ethernet…

…service restoration * Assures service quality with end-to-end service monitoring and validation * Leverages existing systems and processes with northbound mediation and integration * Offers carrier-grade scalability and reliability * Provides subscriber self-management through a managed services portal…

…Transparent LAN Services TLSR Transoceanic Line Switched Ring TLV Type-Length-Value TM Timing Module; Transaction Manager TML Telephony Markup Language TMN Telecommunications Management Network TMO Trans Metro Optical (platform) tmout Time Out tmper Time Period TMUX Terminal Multiplexer TNL Ethernet Tunneling…

…Ethernet certification for Swisscom’s Carrier Optical Service (COS) and Ciena’s optical Ethernet platforms – the CN 4200™ FlexSelect™ Advanced Services Platform and CN 2300™ Managed Optical Services Multiplexer – that power COS. Both the Swisscom service and…

…-layer network and service level management – enabling proactive network planning, fault isolation and SLA reporting for Ethernet services. o Integration of Ethernet, enhanced OTN and reconfigurable DWDM – enabling reliable, flexible, cost-effective and manageable carrier solutions that…

…-in optical protection switching improves service availability without the higher cost and added management burden of an external protection switch. “Carrier Ethernet networks are expanding to keep pace with the demand for business-class Ethernet services and the triple play, including Video on Demand…

…European Conference of European and Postal Telecommunication [CEPT] Administrations service providers). Element Management System (EMS) A platform supporting multiple WDM spans to provide Network Management services. Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) EDFAs differ from the normal method of regenerative…

…services, eliminating the need for multiple Ethernet switches and Multiservice Provisioning Platforms (MSPPs). CoreDirector also provides the ability to guarantee service levels in packet-friendly networks. The platform’s seamless integration with ON-Center®, Ciena?s network and services management…