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Sycamore Networks Introduces Ethernet Packet Intelligence on Universal Service Card

Posted on: Thursday, 2 June 2005, 09:00 CDT

Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR), a leader in optical networking, today announced the addition of Ethernet Packet Intelligence to its Universal Service Card (USC), a modular service interface card for the SN 16000 intelligent optical switch. The company also announced it has added advanced Ethernet service creation and performance management tools to its SILVX(R) Network Management System.

The addition of Ethernet Packet Intelligence to the USC provides a logical and efficient connection between the optical domain (layer 1) and the Ethernet service layer (layer 2) that extends and augments the Company's intelligent Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH solutions. Using industry-standard classification schemes to identify flows on an interface, Ethernet Packet Intelligence on the USC efficiently maps flows from Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to specific Virtual Concatenation Groups (VCGs), in support of E-LINE and E-LAN services. The classifications are also used to support intelligent, per flow policing schemes, in support of Service Level Agreement enforcement. These enhancements leverage the advantages of Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH transport that are provided by ITU-T standards, including Virtual Concatenation (VCAT), Generic Framing Procedure (GFP), and Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme (LCAS).

"Intelligent packet-to-circuit mapping capabilities expand on the data networking principles Sycamore first introduced to optical networking," said Kevin Oye, vice president of systems and technology at Sycamore. "These enhanced features will enable our customers to rapidly deploy flexible-rate Ethernet services with tiered service levels. Combining the simplicity and ubiquity of Ethernet services with Sycamore's intelligent optical switching creates a foundation for network operators to quickly offer versatile Ethernet and high-bandwidth services more efficiently and cost-effectively across the optical network."

The Company also announced the addition of new features to its SILVX NMS that enhance and extend Ethernet service creation and management based on flows for Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) labels and Virtual LAN (VLAN) tags. The ability to classify and police packets based on layer 2 criteria improves efficiency and enables the creation of secure, resilient, and highly manageable Ethernet services.

The SILVX family of management software includes network-level SilvxManager(R), node-level SilvxSource(R), and the SILVX InSight(TM) suite of network design tools. Together, these fully integrated applications enable service providers to efficiently and cost-effectively manage and plan every aspect of their intelligent optical network, from the initial planning phase to ongoing service management and network optimization.

Sycamore's Universal Service Card redefines flexible, cost-effective optical networking by enabling a variety of interface types, port speeds, and transport options in a single line card. The USC's modular architecture can support SONET/SDH, Gigabit Ethernet, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.

At SUPERCOMM 2005, Sycamore Networks (booth #64066) will showcase its portfolio of intelligent optical switches and network management solutions.

About Sycamore Networks

Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR) develops and markets optical networking products for telecommunications service providers worldwide. The Company's products enable service providers to easily and cost-effectively transition their existing fiber optic network into an infrastructure that can provision, manage and deliver economic, high-bandwidth services to their customers. For more information, please visit www.sycamorenet.com.

Note to Editors: Sycamore Networks, etc. are trademarks of Sycamore Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Except for the historical information contained herein, we wish to caution you that certain matters discussed in this news release constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results or events could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: unfavorable conditions in the telecommunications industry and economy in general; the pursuit of strategic and financial alternatives; the commercial success of the Company's line of optical networking products; the significant cost structure required to support the Company's strategy; competition; the Company's reliance on a limited number of customers; the Company's ability to sell through distribution channels; variation in the Company's quarterly results; manufacturing and sourcing risks; product performance; conducting business internationally; current and potential litigation; intellectual property rights and disputes; stock market volatility and capital market conditions; and the other factors discussed in the Company's most recently filed Form 10-Q and the other reports filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that any transaction or other corporate action will result from the Company's review of strategic and financial alternatives. Further, there can be no assurance concerning the success, type, form, structure, nature, results, timing, or terms and conditions of any such potential transaction, even if such an action does result from this review. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.

Source: Business Wire

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