Occam Networks Announces High-Capacity Gigabit Ethernet BLC 6316 to BLC 6000 Multi-Service Access Platform
Occam Networks Announces New High-Density Gigabit Ethernet FTTP Blade Featuring Highest Port Density in Its Class
8 Ports Per Blade Combines with Integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplinks, Minimizes Space and Power Requirements
Occam Networks®, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCNW – News), a leading broadband access supplier, today announced the addition of the high-capacity Gigabit Ethernet BLC 6316 to its BLC 6000 multi-service access platform. Offering the industry’s highest port density in the most compact footprint, service providers can serve up to 576 Ethernet FTTP customers from a 12 rack unit platform. Commercial availability is expected in Q1 2010 as part of the Occam OS 7.0 system release.
Occam announced the availability of this new solution at its Fifth Annual Occam Networks Users’ Group (ONUG) Conference, held August 31 – September 3 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort in Austin, Texas. More than 300 service providers, partners and others are attending. With the theme “Think Big or Stay Home,” the conference features presentations by leading telecommunications thought leaders as well as hands on sessions to brief audience members on Occam’s newest solutions.
“Many service providers are making the move from copper to fiber networks, but must transition incrementally, as subscriber demand and budgets dictate. Concurrently, as providers are deploying more equipment, often in fixed spaces, these providers are increasingly concerned about the space and energy requirements consumed by network infrastructure,” said Teresa Mastrangelo, Principal Analyst and Director of Research at Broadbandtrends.com, a telecommunications industry-focused analyst firm. “Occam’s new BLC 6316 OLT blade facilitates this transition with its high port density, compact footprint and energy savings features, enabling service providers to make the transition smoothly and effectively.”
Whether deployed as a standalone network element supporting a single node or in a high capacity chassis with a mix of technologies, the BLC 6316 allows service providers to easily transition from copper to fiber networks, one 48-port blade at a time. The blade also supports carrier grade 10GigE transport while simultaneously subtending downstream nodes via resilient 10GigE. The 6316 with integrated 10GigE eliminates the need for additional network elements and scales to meet both broadband demands and middle mile capacity requirements.
Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) services are also supported for SMBs and Enterprises converging towards Gigabit Ethernet WANs. With an embedded suite of service aware software, the BLC 6316 ensures reliable delivery of E-Line and E-LAN business Ethernet services, enabling service providers to standardize on a single MSAP platform for both residential and business applications thereby simplifying operations.
When compared to alternative Gigabit Ethernet FTTP offerings, the BLC 6316 reduces the amount of physical space required in gigabit Ethernet FTTP deployments by as much as 75%. Further, Occam expects that operators will realize significant power savings – as much as 25-30% per subscriber when compared to alternative solutions.
“Service providers need simple, cost effective solutions that will also help them efficiently transition from copper to fiber architectures,” said Juan Vela, Director, Solutions Marketing and Strategy for Occam Networks. “In addition to facilitating this transition, the BLC 6316 provides the highest port density available, which saves space, lowers power consumption and reduces HVAC costs to the service provider, important considerations in today’s energy conscious business environment.”
About Occam Networks, Inc.
Occam Networks’ broadband access solutions empower service providers to offer profitable new voice, data and video services over copper and fiber. Occam systems deliver flexibility and scalability in a Triple Play world. Over 2.5 million BLC 6000 ports are currently deployed at over 340 service providers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.occamnetworks.com.
Occam Networks and Occam BLC 6000 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Occam Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
