Press Releases
For Immediate Release - Santa Clara, California, November 18, 2002
Aurora’s Advanced Solutions for HFC and Fiber Deep Architectures Continue
to Evolve
Broadband Plus Demo Unveils New Products with Enhanced Performance,
Features and Capabilities for Increased Cost-Efficiency and Revenue Generation
Santa Clara, CA. — November 18, 2002 — Aurora Networks, a leading
developer of advanced optical transport and distribution systems for broadband networks,
will demonstrate its product solutions for hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) and fiber deep
architectures at Broadband Plus – The New Western Show (December 4-6, 2002, Anaheim
Convention Center, Anaheim, California, Booth #4812). New products being demonstrated at
the show include Aurora’s Scalable Node, dual channel digital return transceivers and
dual channel receivers for node segmentation, high performance 1310 nm DFB transmitters,
a 24 dBm high powered EDFA, gain-flattened optical amplifiers, and the Aurora Ethernet
Transport solution.
Aurora’s advanced optical solutions for HFC and fiber deep architectures
continue to evolve, with new products providing enhanced performance, added features and
capabilities, all leading to increased cost efficiency and network capacity for multiple
system operators (MSOs). Additionally, Aurora’s unique integrated digital transport
technology with built-in support for Fast Ethernet channels provides easy, scalable and
low cost entry for MSOs into the lucrative small to medium business (SMB) market.
"We’re very excited to share our new products and enhancements with
our customer base at Broadband Plus," said John Dahlquist, Vice President of
Marketing for Aurora Networks. "The show is evolving, becoming more focused on
broadband revenue opportunities for MSOs, and Aurora is evolving along with it,
continuing to provide new, industry leading products and solutions that allow cable
operators to get the most out of their networks. We encourage everyone to stop by our
booth for a hands-on demonstration of our complete system offering."
Aurora products and systems being demonstrated at Broadband Plus 2002
include:
Scalable Node
Aurora’s 4000 Series Scalable Node is fully segmentable in the forward and reverse
directions, providing a cost-effective method for greatly increasing the available
bandwidth per user for larger node service areas. This highly flexible segmentation
capability allows the network to be scaled for the balancing of forward and reverse
traffic loads to meet the MSO’s requirements. Additionally, node monitoring is
integrated in the platform, eliminating the costly addition of a traditional status
monitoring transponder.
All Aurora nodes feature Aurora’s patented digital reverse capability
to reduce capital and operating costs, while increasing capacity, performance and
reliability. The 4000 Series node also supports the Aurora Ethernet transport solution,
providing multiple Fast Ethernet connections which can be used for voice, video and
data services to SMBs.
Dual Channel Digital Transceivers and Receivers for Node Segmentation
Aurora’s "2-fer" digital reverse transceiver and receiver product line
supports cost-effective growth in high-speed data and telephony penetrations by
increasing the usable reverse bandwidth of existing fiber plant. By utilizing
Aurora’s "2-fer" transceivers, Series DT4200 and DT5200, in the 4000 and
5000 Series nodes, respectively, and dual density receivers (Model DR3021) in
their return path designs, MSOs can effectively double available bandwidth per
user while conserving fiber resources, resulting in significant cost savings.
High Performance 1310 nm DFB Transmitters
Aurora’s new, high performance family of 1310 nm DFB transmitter modules is the
industry’s most space efficient, with up to 14 modules housed in a three rack unit
platform. Designed for simplicity in operation and performance, Aurora’s high power,
high performance 1310 nm transmission system is easy to install and maintain.
Optical Amplifiers
Aurora will also introduce new "gain-flattened" additions to its
comprehensive family of optical amplifiers. These gain-flattened amplifiers
simplify alignment and improve the overall performance of dense wave division
multiplexing (DWDM) systems. They are available in both single and dual packaged
EDFAs for each module.
Also newly available is a high power 24 dBm optical amplifier for
1550 nm distribution applications. The high output power of the FA3524 reduces the
number of amplifiers previously required to generate many high level outputs,
therefore reducing space requirements and network costs.
Aurora Ethernet Transport
Aurora Ethernet Transport offers the lowest cost-of-entry and fastest return on
investment for MSOs looking to increase revenue by serving business customers
passed by their networks. The solution includes:
- Model NI3000 Network Interface Module, located in the headend, which interfaces
with MAN/WAN routers/switches and manages the Aurora Ethernet transport network.
- Model OE1110 Ethernet Access Device for business premises, which interfaces with
office LAN switches/routers.
- Opti-Trace Monitoring and Management software, which enables provisioning and
management of Fast Ethernet services.
Aurora Ethernet Transport provides 1.6 Gbps bandwidth over single
mode fiber, and can be further expanded using DWDM multiplexing. As a Layer 1
transport, it is transparent to Layer 2 and higher protocols, enabling datacom
protocols for robustness and security (e.g., QoS, IPSec) to be overlaid very
inexpensively on an MSO’s network. Very low latency (under 1 millisecond) makes
the Aurora Ethernet Transport ideal for video streaming, voice-over-IP (VoIP)
and other latency-sensitive applications.
Aurora Ethernet Transport will be demonstrated at two venues at
BroadbandPlus, Aurora's booth #4812 and CableNet®.
Visit Aurora
To schedule a private demonstration at Broadband Plus 2002, please contact Cora
Wickersham at 408.235.7026 or cwickersham@aurora.com or stop by Aurora’s booth #4812.
About Aurora Networks
Founded in November 1999, Aurora Networks designs, develops, and markets advanced
optical communications systems for traditional hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks
and advanced, fiber-deep broadband networks. The company's advanced technology
delivers significant increases in bandwidth and functionality while providing
substantial cost savings when compared to traditional network technology. Aurora
Networks is privately held, with headquarters at 2803 Mission College Blvd,
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1838. For more information on Aurora Networks or its products,
e-mail info@aurora.com, phone 408.235.7000 or visit www.aurora.com.
Contact:
John Dahlquist
Vice President, Marketing
Aurora Networks, Inc.
408.235.7033
jdahlquist@aurora.com
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