SANTA CLARA, California,
November 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Aviat Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNW), a leading wireless expert in
advanced IP migration solutions, today introduced the Aviat WTM
6000, the industry's first all-packet trunking radio, designed to
support up to 4 Gbit/s of aggregate data throughput. The WTM 6000
is designed for long distance, high capacity wireless transmission
applications, with a compact indoor architecture, superior
performance and a highly redundant design to ensure exceptional
system availability. For the first time, the WTM 6000 incorporates
the latest packet transport features that have until now only been
available in lower capacity microwave systems, such as built-in
Ethernet switching, link aggregation and traffic prioritization and
Quality of Service controls. First shipments of the WTM 6000 will
commence in initial frequency bands in the early part of 2011.
The WTM 6000 is the highest density wireless trunking solution
on the market, being the first system to accommodate up to 16 radio
channels in a single sub-rack. With integrated switching and native
Ethernet/IP support, the WTM 6000 also provides optional support
for NxSTM-1 traffic, enabling operators to maintain legacy TDM
services without having to use inefficient circuit emulation. The
WTM 6000 is also the first trunking radio in its class to support
256QAM Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) to enable operators to
achieve higher link capacities with smaller antennas, which in turn
reduces tower loading and infrastructure costs. The WTM 6000 will
be introduced in the 4 to 13 GHz frequency bands to enable paths in
well in excess of 50 miles.
Two different solutions are now available for link protection.
In addition to the traditional N+1 protection, where one standby
radio channel is used to protect up to seven active transport
channels, the IP architecture of the WTM 6000 now enables the
option for bonding of multiple radio channels together, using
Ethernet Link Aggregation, to provide full wire-speed Gigabit
throughputs. In the event that one radio channel fails, the
integrated switch can prioritize important traffic to be maintained
over the remaining bandwidth. This enables costs savings by
eliminating the standby protection channel.
"The Aviat Networks WTM 6000 represents the next-generation
microwave solution for high-capacity, long-haul all-IP and hybrid
trunking applications, all with fiber-like speeds," says
Shaun McFall, senior vice president
and chief marketing officer, Aviat Networks. "As a leading provider
of trunking microwave solutions around the world, we are excited to
introduce this major step forward to enable operators to introduce
efficient high-speed IP transport into their backbone microwave
networks."
The WTM 6000's all-indoor design is optimized to efficiently
accommodate complex system configurations, and is not restricted by
being adapted from a split-mount radio design. A highly compact
baseband/transceiver module eliminates cable interconnections and
optimizes available rack space for additional networking equipment.
This makes for easy installation and commissioning and simplified
maintenance. The innovative Branching Unit (BRU) design provides
easy, cost-effective system expansion through the addition of radio
channels.
Aviat Networks will showcase the WTM 6000 IP trunking radio at
AfricaCom, to be held in Cape Town, South
Africa, from November 10 to 11,
2010, booth number A3A.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNW), previously known as Harris
Stratex Networks, Inc., is a leading wireless expert in advanced IP
network migration, building the foundation for the 4G/LTE broadband
future. We offer best-of-breed wireless transmission solutions
including LTE-ready microwave backhaul and a complete portfolio of
essential service options that enable wireless public and private
telecommunications operators to deliver advanced data, voice and
video and mobility services around the world. Aviat Networks is
agile, adaptive and anticipates what's coming, to help our
customers make the right choices. Our products and services are
designed for flexible evolution, no matter what the future brings.
With global reach and local presence on the ground, we work by the
side of our customers allowing them to quickly and cost effectively
seize new market and service opportunities while managing migration
toward an all-IP future. For more information, please visit
http://www.aviatnetworks.com or join the dialogue at
http://www.twitter.com/aviatnetworks.