Press Releases
For Immediate Release - Santa Clara, California, December 2, 2002
Aurora Announces Ethernet Business Services Solution
Company to Demonstrate Solution with Exceptional ROI at BroadbandPlus
and CableNET®
Santa Clara, CA. — December 2, 2002 — Aurora Networks, a leading
developer of advanced optical transport systems for broadband networks, announced today
the availability of its new Aurora Ethernet Transport solution for multiple system
operators (MSOs). The new offering provides exceptional return on investment (ROI), ease
and flexibility for MSOs deploying business services to small office/home offices (SOHOs)
and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) passed by their networks. Aurora Ethernet
Transport will be demonstrated at two venues at BroadbandPlus, Aurora’s Booth #4812 and
CableNET®.
Aurora Ethernet Transport offers 1.6 gigabits per second (Gbps) bandwidth
per wavelength, which can be extended using dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM).
MSOs can provide their business customers with a wide variety of voice, video and data
services, including virtual local area networks (VLANs), virtual private networks (VPNs)
and leased line replacements. The solution’s very low latency (under 1 millisecond)
makes it ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as video streaming and voice-over-IP
(VoIP). Using Aurora Ethernet Transport, MSOs can expect a rapid return on investment,
typically within six months of deployment.
Aurora Ethernet Transport offers unique flexibility and scalability to MSOs
deploying business services. It leverages existing cable plant, and allows flexible
bandwidth allocation between business Ethernet traffic and residential subscriber RF
traffic. Its components are compact and easy to install, and provide MSOs with clear
network demarcation points at the business premise and headend.
The solution’s security and robustness are also notable. Because Aurora
Ethernet traffic is channelized from end to end using Time Division Multiplexing (TDM),
MSOs can offer businesses dedicated, full duplex 100 Mbps connectivity with a very high
degree of security. Because Aurora Ethernet Transport is a Layer 1 transport, it
preserves and passes through Layer 2 and higher protocols so that MSOs’ networks may be
overlaid with datacom protocols for robustness and security (e.g., QoS, IPSec).
"Aurora Ethernet Transport is field tested, proven and available
today," said John Dahlquist, Vice President of Marketing for Aurora Networks.
"This revenue-generating broadband infrastructure has been in continuous service at
municipal offices and school district facilities in a county near Dallas, Texas without
a user-impacting problem since installation was completed in September 2001. The
network has enabled significant cost savings for the customer through the elimination of
expensive T1 lines, and has generated profits for the operator for over a year."
Aurora Ethernet Transport 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.
Visit Aurora
Aurora Ethernet Transport can be seen at Broadband Plus – The New Western Show,
December 4-6, 2002, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, Booth #4812 and
CableNET&174;. To schedule a private demonstration at BroadbandPlus2002, please contact
Cora Wickersham at 408.235.7026 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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