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Metrobility Introduces Converged Network Infrastructure Solution for Integrated Voice and Data Transmission

Posted on: Thursday, 4 March 2004, 06:00 CST

¶ Solution allows extended voice and data networks over fiber pair up to 20km

¶ Metrobility Optical Systems today announced that it is introducing a solution to allow both voice and data to be transmitted through a single fiber pair. The solution combines the Company's T1/E1 single-strand bi-directional wavelength multiplexer (BWDM) with an Ethernet BWDM to create an environment that allows TDM voice and high-speed data traffic to co-exist on a fiber pair, but traffic types are not intermixed. ¶ In a fiber optic data environment traditionally using a fiber pair, the data can be moved to a single strand, and the voice can go on the other strand, thereby eliminating the costs and possible disruption of installing additional fiber. ¶ Where fiber is installed between buildings, this alternative can eliminate costly point-to-point T1 or E1 lines for each location by creating a single private voice and data network. The solution converts copper-based TDM traffic to an optical transmission which makes it immune to EMI emissions and supports distance extensions up to 20km. ¶"Our converged data / voice fiber network solution offers the reliability, interoperability, and security of a traditional voice network, the benefits of IP, and the manageability of a single network infrastructure," stated Alex Saunders, president and CEO of Metrobility. "Companies can leverage their existing TDM PBX equipment, switches and routers to reduce capital expenditures and minimize drastic network changes that are both costly and disruptive. And because they are already utilizing a fiber infrastructure, the solution easily migrates to VoIP in the future."

¶ Pricing and Availability

¶ Metrobility is currently shipping its complete line of BWDM interface and metro access products for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and T3/E3. The new T1/E1 BWDM products will be available for shipment 30 days ARO and are priced starting at $899.

¶ About Metrobility Optical Systems

¶ Metrobility Optical Systems is an innovative, next generation optical networking company focusing on delivering optical access, connectivity and multiplexing to create a more efficient, more reliable, and more manageable network infrastructure. Metrobility harnesses the power of Ethernet and fiber optics to deliver superior carrier-class network connectivity solutions to bring WAN-manageable capabilities - optical remote management, connectivity, and access - to the metropolitan area network. As a market leader in media conversion, Metrobility has over a million units installed in networks around the world and is the product of choice for network builders who need to maximize network uptime and ensure network availability.

¶ Metrobility Optical Systems is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company based in Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA. More information on Metrobility Optical Systems can be found at www.metrobility.com.

¶ Lancast, Metrobility, Metrobility Optical Systems, and NetBeacon are registered trademarks of Metrobility Optical Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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