Previous
RAD Enhances Integrated Access Device to Enable ATM-based Virtual Leased Line Services over Xdsl
Added: (Wed Sep 05 2001)
Intelligent LA-140 ATM Access Device Offers Carriers New Revenue Opportunities in SME Market; Corporate SME Users Gain from QoS and Lower-Cost DSL Pipes
RAD Data Communications has announced major enhancements to its LA-140 Integrated Access Device (IAD) that will enable carriers to offer "virtual Leased Line services" over their ATM-based DSL networks. Key product features include new user interfaces: a serial data port with AALl CBR and E1/T1 ports using CES (circuit emulation service) and DB-CES (dynamic bandwidth circuit emulation service). The IAD integrates user traffic onto the ATM UNI over G.SHDSL, ADSL and E1/T1 links.
Leased Lines over ATM and DSL: A Win-Win Solution
"Until now, ATM services were basically available for the privileged few Fortune 500 corporations that required large pipes and could afford the expense," explains Avi Katz, Senior Product Line Manager at RAD Data Communications. "With so much ATM-based DSL gear out in the field, carriers have been looking for ways to sell additional services over the lower speed DSL loops and capitalize on their ATM backbones. RAD's LA-140 product developments finally give carriers a powerful, cost-optimized ATM access device targeted to the small and medium-sized (SME) business user. The match is a win-win situation for carriers looking to open the SME market. It's also a boon for smaller enterprise customers eager to benefit from ATM's statistical properties and end-to-end service quality assurance, yet retain the simplicity of Leased Line services."
Enabling Virtual Leased Line Services over ATM
The LA-140 enables enterprise routers connected to Leased Line services to migrate to a "virtual leased line connection" over ATM. In addition, the LA-140 can be used to connect voice traffic at different branches. Support for AAL1 CBR means that the LA-140 nails down bandwidth for mission-critical applications end-to-end across the ATM network, while DB-CES frees up bandwidth for data when voice channels are not in use. “DSL access may provide enterprises with a cost-effective solution for dynamic integration of voice and data traffic, at a fraction of the cost of leasing E1/T1 lines,” Katz explains. "Meanwhile, enterprises requiring fat ATM pipes at headquarters can build a network combining lower speed DSL from the branches and direct ATM service at the main office."
About RAD
Established in 1981, privately-owned RAD Data Communications (www.rad.com) has achieved international recognition as a major manufacturer of high quality access equipment for data communications and telecommunications applications. These solutions serve the data and voice access requirements of service providers, incumbent and new carriers, and enterprise networks, by reducing
infrastructure investment costs while boosting competitiveness and profitability. The company's
installed base exceeds 4,000,000 units and includes more than 150 carriers and operators around the world. These customers are supported by 18 RAD offices and more than 200 distributors in 109 countries. Worldwide sales reached $200 million in 2000.
RAD is a member of the $600 million RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and internetworking product solutions.
Press contacts:
RAD Data Communications Ltd. (International)
Bob Eliaz, Media Relations Manager
Tel: +972-3-6458134
mailto:bob@rad.co.il
RAD Data Communications, Inc. (North America)
Lisa Cibellis, Marcom Manager
Tel: (201) 529-1100, Ext. 330
mailto:lisa_c@radusa.com