ONT Test Platform Named 2006 IEC InfoVision Award Finalist
Milpitas, Calif., and Paris, October 10, 2006 – JDSU today announced a new 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) module for its ONT-506 and ONT-512 product lines designed to help labs and manufacturers verify GigE network element reliability, interoperability and quality of service (QoS). The new module will be on display this week at Broadband World Forum Europe 2006 in Paris, France, booth 7002, where the ONT platform is also an IEC InfoVision Award finalist for 2006 in the Network Core Innovation and Advances category.
The ONT-506/512 10 GigE module is part of JDSU's industry-leading Metro Ethernet test portfolio, which includes the most comprehensive range of Ethernet instruments, systems and software required by manufacturers, labs and operators to successfully develop and deliver next-generation broadband services.
With the addition of the 10 GigE module, the ONT-506/512 supports the test needs of manufacturers and labs worldwide by offering Ethernet modules for complete testing across all major interfaces in the 10 Gigabit-per-second range (including 10 GigE LAN, 10G SONET/SDH, 10.7G OTN and 10G Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH, or EoS). Later this year, JDSU will offer a software upgrade for the 10 GigE module that provides 10 GigE WAN test features.
“The emergence of triple play services, especially IPTV, is pushing manufacturers and labs to provide reliable Metro Ethernet products to market and ensure QoS,” said Bernhard Mueller, general manager of JDSU’s optical transport Communications Test and Measurement group. “JDSU’s ONT platform eliminatesthe need for multiple test platforms for research and development in the manufacturer labs and service verification testing in the operator labs, further reducing the time spent verifying new revenue-generating network systems and services like 10 GigE.”
Technical features of the new ONT-506/512 10 GigE module include LAN testing at 850, 1310 and 1550nm, Layer 1 and 2 support; traffic generation, filtering and analysis; and advanced automation features (SCPI, C-library).
About the JDSU ONT-506/512 Optical Network Tester
The ONT platform is a multi-functional, multi-port and multi-user solution for fast and flexible testing of optical network environments. The ONT is designed to address the optical and digital testing needs in R&D, SVT and troubleshooting. JDSU offers a choice of ONT platforms covering rack-mountable and portable mainframes, and a range of plug-in instrument modules for SONET/SDH, DSn/PDH, new SONET/SDH, OTN, EoS, Ethernet and DWDM, controlled via an intuitive user interface. Designed to keep pace with the high-speed evolution of today’s communications technology, the ONT is the essential test tool for manufacturers, early technology installers, operator’s verification lab and tier-3 support of optical networks. EoS and 40/43G test functionality are the newest additions to the ONT testers and include high-accuracy Jitter test capabilities.
About JDSU
JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) is committed to enabling broadband & optical innovation in the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is a leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. Furthermore, JDSU is a leading provider of innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace, defense and decorative applications. More information is available at www.jdsu.com.
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