PMC-Sierra Announces Next-Generation Enhanced Carrier-Class Ethernet Over SONET/SDH Mapper
January 30 2006 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
ARROW M8xFE Provides Key Packet Processing Capabilities for Last
Mile Ethernet Access, IP DSLAM and 3G Wireless Backhaul Solutions
PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS) today introduced the PM4390 ARROW
M8xFE, a GE or 10/100 Ethernet over SONET/SDH (EoS) mapping device,
which integrates grooming, aggregation and Ethernet Operation
Administration and Maintenance (OAM) functions. The enhanced
features of the ARROW M8xFE provide: -- Standards-based OAM
features that carriers require for mainstream adoption of Ethernet
in the last mile access; -- Greater flexibility in Service Level
Agreements (SLA) for enterprise Ethernet access; and -- A
cost-effective data mapping solution for IP DSLAM and 3G BTS
backhaul. "PMC-Sierra continues to lead the emerging industry
requirements for carrier-class Ethernet solutions," said Dino
Bekis, vice president of marketing and applications for
PMC-Sierra's Communication Products Division. "With the delivery of
the ARROW M8xFE, our second generation data mapping solution, we
have achieved the advanced function set and cost point required for
Ethernet Access backhaul platforms." Leveraging proven PM5333 ARROW
8xFE technology, the ARROW M8xFE enables PMC-Sierra's 10/100 EoS
customers to develop new feature enhanced data cards for their
metro access platforms and reuse their existing software, reducing
development costs and time to market. Bringing PDH-like Performance
Monitoring and OAM to Last Mile Ethernet Access Targeting last mile
Ethernet access, the integrated support for Ethernet OAM, as
defined by the 802.3ah EFM standard, along with link monitoring and
fault signaling, enables remote performance monitoring comparable
to legacy T1/E1 services. The integrated rate limiting and policing
capabilities of the ARROW M8xFE allow carriers to provide flexible
service models like Ethernet Private Line and Ethernet Virtual
Private Line to their Enterprise customers. The integrated packet
manipulation capability supports standards-based VLAN or MPLS
encapsulation, enabling interworking with next-generation IP/MPLS
converged metro core networks. IP DSLAM and 3G IP Base Station
Backhaul Applications Beyond Ethernet business access, the adoption
of Ethernet uplinks in DSLAMs and 3G wireless base stations will
dramatically increase the demand for Ethernet ports in the last
mile access. These high-volume, cost-sensitive access backhaul
applications were the main drivers for integration of packet
multiplexing and OAM capabilities. By eliminating the need for an
external packet-processing element, ARROW M8xFE is one of the most
cost-effective data mapping solutions available. Pricing,
Availability and Customer Support The PM4390 ARROW M8xFE is
available now. For information on pricing for this device, contact
a PMC-Sierra sales representative at
www.pmc-sierra.com/contactSales/. A comprehensive support package,
including datasheets and application notes is available at
www.pmc-sierra.com/networking. About PMC-Sierra PMC-Sierra(TM) is a
leading provider of broadband communications and storage
semiconductors for enterprise, access, metro, storage, wireless
infrastructure, laser printers and customer premises equipment. The
company offers worldwide technical and sales support, including a
network of offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The
company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the
PMCS symbol and is included in the S&P 500 Index. For more
information, visit www.pmc-sierra.com. Attachments: Figure 1: ARROW
M8xFE Target Platforms Figure 2: ARROW M8xFE Application:
Oversubscribed Ethernet Card Figure 3: ARROW M8xFE Application:
Multi Service MSPP with VT/TU Cross Connect For figures visit:
http://www.pmc-sierra.com/pressRoom/pdf/ARROW_M8xFE_figures.pdf For
product photo visit:
http://www.pmc-sierra.com/pressRoom/images/ARROW_M8xFE.jpg
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