MRV Debuts LambdaDriver IP Switching Module for Migration to Packet Optical Transport Networks

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MRV Communications, Inc., today announced the first shipment of its LambdaDriver OPN 800/1600, a packet switching blade that is the core of MRV’s packet optical transport (P-OTS) network system. MRV is a leading networking company with a full line of P-OTS, carrier Ethernet, 40G networking and out-of-band networking products.

“Growing user demand for broadband applications is causing an increase in data traffic and driving carriers to migrate toward IP-based networks”

The new blade features eight Gigabit Ethernet, either small form-factor pluggable (SFP) or copper ports for access network connections and two 10-Gigabit Ethernet XFP-based ports for connection to the backbone network.

The LambdaDriver OPN 800/1600 provides enhanced operations, administration and maintenance (OAM) and end-to-end optical packet service management capabilities to guarantee service level agreements (SLA). These enhanced capabilities include a unique integration of MPLS packets and GMPLS optical transport control plane with carrier Ethernet OAM, including: IEEE 802.3ah, 802.1ag and ITU-T Y.1731, matching the best packet and dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) capabilities. With sub 50ms recovery time, the module’s high availability allows for the highest reliability required to support customer demands.

“Growing user demand for broadband applications is causing an increase in data traffic and driving carriers to migrate toward IP-based networks,” said Noam Lotan, chief executive officer of MRV Communications. “With the LambdaDriver OPN 800/1600 module, carriers can transition from legacy networks to packet optical networks in a cost-effective way.”

The addition of the OPN 800/1600 makes the LambdaDriver the industry’s first P-OTS solution supporting both ROADM and optical-electrical-optical (OEO) cross connect functionalities in the same chassis. The LambdaDriver’s DWDM platform blades uses small form-factor pluggable (SFP/XFP) or tunable wavelength interfaces and supports speeds ranging from T1 up to 40G. LambdaDriver simultaneously supports different protocols including time division multiplexing (TDM), and with this new module carriers can make a smooth transition from SONET/SDH towards metro-Ethernet optical transport networks.

Additionally, the module includes digital diagnostic features through its SFPs/XFPs that provide carriers access to real-time operating parameters including optical TX/RX power, voltage and temperature and component information. The digital diagnostics enable administrators to identify potential problems and take preemptive action before any service outage occurs.

The LambdaDriver OPN 800/1600 module is available today from MRV sales representatives worldwide.

About MRV's LambdaDriver Platforms

MRV's LambdaDriver WDM platforms provide flexible CWDM and DWDM solutions, enabling enterprises to build campus-wide backbone networks and service providers to create new revenue opportunities and better leverage their existing fiber infrastructure. Three different active chassis (LD400, LD800 and LD1600) and 2 passive chassis (LPD100 and LDP300) with interchangeable modules provide a solution for any network size and service density. Transparent transport allows support for all high-speed LAN, WAN or SAN services. Sub-rate TDM technology built into the platform allows even more efficient use of the available fiber by aggregating low rate-protocols over one wavelength. The LambdaDriver platforms support both CWDM and DWDM technologies, thus enabling a cost efficient initial investment in infrastructure with CWDM and a smooth upgrade path towards full capacity DWDM networks. LambdaDriver platforms are NEBS certified for use in U.S. carrier central office applications.

About MRV Communications, Inc.

MRV Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of packet switching, packet optical (POTS), physical layer and out-of-band networking equipment, services and optical components for high-speed carrier and enterprise networks and specialized aerospace, defense and other communications networks. Through its wholly owned SourcePhotonics, Inc. subsidiary, the company provides optical communications components for access and fiber-to-the-premises applications. MRV markets and sells its products worldwide, with operations in Europe that provide network system design, integration and distribution. For more information please call 978-431-5011 or visit our websites at www.mrv.com and www.sourcephotonics.com.