Aurora Networks has increased the fiber capacity and CPE density, expanded the management options, and further improved the reliability of its family of enhanced SMART Media Converter modules. The enhanced modules enable cable operators to deliver Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet services over fiber, using any of 15 CWDM wavelengths. This 50% increase in capacity helps cable operators satisfy the rapidly growing high-speed data appetites of their commercial customers. The solution also supports delivery of commercial T1/E1 and cellular backhaul services.
Enhancements to the SMART Media Converter modules include:
• Support for 15 CWDM wavelengths
• High-density, dynamic CPE enclosure with redundant powering
• Unified CPE form factor and flexible mounting options
• Common modules for both the chassis and CPE applications
• Gigabit modules that utilize small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optics
• Bandwidth rate limiting function
• IEEE 802.3ah OAM remote management, including “dying gasp”
• MEF-9 and MEF-14 compliance
Aurora designed its SMART Media Converters specifically for the cable industry, focusing on the total solution, including reliability, ease of deployment, simplified maintenance, reduced cost of sparing and remote management. The result is a cost-effective solution that enables cable operators to offer competitive services for a variety of commercial customers, including educational institutions, medical campuses, and industrial parks.
“Serving commercial customers is an enormous revenue opportunity for cable operators to exploit. At Aurora we have developed a family of high-speed, Ethernet-based solutions, including our SMART Media Converter product line to meet the most demanding requirements of cable’s commercial accounts,” said John Dahlquist, vice president of marketing for Aurora Networks. "The launch of our latest Media Converter products exemplifies Aurora’s commitment to leadership through continuous innovation and customer satisfaction.”
To see and learn more about the enhanced SMART Media Converter modules, visit Aurora in Booth 139 at Cable-Tec Expo, June 25-27, Philadelphia.
About Aurora Networks
Aurora Networks is a global leader in advanced optical transport systems for broadband networks. The company’s innovative solutions optimize network performance and enable the deployment of advanced residential and commercial broadband services. With a reputation for cutting-edge technology and award-winning engineering, Aurora Networks is a thriving, privately-held company based in Santa Clara, California. For more information, call 408.235.7000 or visit www.aurora.com.
Aurora, Aurora Networks, the Aurora logo and SMART Media Converter are trademarks of Aurora Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other marks are the property of their respective owners and are used here only for identification purposes.
Contacts:
John Dahlquist, 408-235-7033
Vice President,
Marketing
jdahlquist@aurora.com
