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For Immediate Release - Santa Clara, California, April 28, 2003
Aurora Demonstrates Advanced, New Product Solutions at SCTE’s Cable-Tec Expo
Technology Enables New Revenue Streams for MSOs and Improves Operational Efficiencies
Santa Clara, CA. — April 28, 2003 — Aurora Networks, a leading
developer and manufacturer of advanced optical transport and distribution systems for
broadband networks, will demonstrate expanded product solutions for hybrid fiber/coax
(HFC) and fiber deep architectures at SCTE’s Cable-Tec Expo (May 12-14, 2003, Pennsylvania
Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Booth 740). Aurora’s new EtherMux module is
the latest addition to the Aurora EtherTransport product line, a cost-effective Fast
Ethernet solution enabling multiple system operators (MSOs) to build highly profitable new
revenue streams by providing broadband-based business services to small to medium-sized
businesses (SMBs) and multiple tenant units (MTUs) within their service areas.
Aurora will also be introducing the Optiplex II, a second generation family
of optical demultiplexer/combiner products that allows remote management of broadcast and
narrowcast optical signals when combined at a hub site. In addition, Aurora will demonstrate
the benefits of reverse digital technology, including RF output stability, integrated
Ethernet transport, integrated status monitoring, wide dynamic range, immunity to noise
ingress, and "2-fer" node segmentation.
"Every year we look forward to the excitement of Expo," said John
Dahlquist, Vice President of Marketing for Aurora Networks. "This hands-on, technical
show allows us to meet personally with the engineers that are actually deploying the
latest broadband solutions. The focused environment gives us the opportunity to share our
newest innovations with operators, and help them solve the networking challenges that they
face every day." Adds Dahlquist, "This year we’ll be demonstrating to operators
how they can quickly and easily enter the lucrative SMB market and see a rapid return on
their investment. We encourage everyone to stop by our booth at this 20th anniversary show
and share in the excitement of the Expo and Aurora’s advanced solutions."
Aurora products and systems that will be demonstrated at Cable-Tec Expo 2003
include:
EtherMux
The new EtherMux module (model DS4008) is an optical aggregator with slots for eight
pluggable transceivers, enabling point-to-point connectivity between EtherNode locations
and up to eight OE1110 customer premises equipment (CPE) devices at SMB sites. Up to
three EtherMux modules can be accommodated in a single field-hardened EtherNode,
enabling up to 24 dedicated 100 Mbps connections per node. The EtherMux adds a
significant new set of architectural options to the Aurora EtherTransport system.
Features include pluggable transceivers for minimizing up-front capital expenditures,
and bypass switching for eliminating single-point failures in the EtherTransport network.
Aurora EtherTransport offers the lowest cost-of-entry and fastest return on
investment (ROI) for MSOs looking to increase revenue by serving SMBs passed by their
networks. The Layer 1 Transport solution’s bandwidth, speed and symmetry enable delivery
of high-speed Internet access plus a wide variety of voice, video and data services,
including IP PBX, IP Centrex, video conferencing, virtual local area networks (VLANs)
and virtual private networks (VPNs). When delivered as a package, these services reduce
customer churn. Aurora EtherTransport typically provides ROI to MSOs within three to six
months.
Optiplex II
The Aurora Optiplex II, series OP35x4, is the second generation of Aurora’s broadcast
and narrowcast optical demultiplexer/combiner product line. The flagship model OP3524
enables remote monitoring and management of broadcast and narrowcast optical power
levels when they are combined at a hub site, thus streamlining set-up and operating
procedures for reduced cost and improved network performance. The model OP3514 offers
remote power level monitoring of the Optiplex without the advanced optical power level
management capabilities of the OP3524. The model OP3534 provides an all passive solution
that, though lacking the monitoring and management features of more advanced models,
still provides the highest density broadcast/narrowcast combining solution available.
All of the Optiplex II products provide up to four broadcast/narrowcast combinations
and occupy a single width, half-depth slot in the Aurora CH3000 chassis. Because all
signal combining is done optically, the Optiplex II family of products provides virtually
unlimited isolation of the broadcast and narrowcast signals.
Advanced Product Solutions for HFC and Fiber Deep Architectures
Additionally, Aurora will be demonstrating its entire suite of optical transport products,
nodes, and element monitoring, including:
• The fully segmentable 4000 Series Scalable Node
• "2-fer" digital return transceiver and receiver products
• The industry’s most space efficient, high performance 1310 nm DFB transmitters
• A complete line of broadcast and narrowcast 1550 nm transmitters
• Optical amplifiers for DWDM and 1550 nm distribution applications
• The industry’s widest range of optical passives
• Digital reverse technology for Motorola SG2000 series nodes
Visit Aurora
To schedule a private demonstration at SCTE’s Cable-Tec Expo 2003, please contact
Cora Wickersham at 408.235.7026 or cwickersham@aurora.com or stop by Aurora’s booth #740.
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.
Phone: (408) 235-7033
jdahlquist@aurora.com
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