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APCON Unveils New Blade For
Network Architects
APCON, Inc., a leading provider of network solutions and intelligent
physical
layer switches for Fibre Channel, Ethernet and SONET, announced its new multi-
rate SONET/SDH blade for its physical layer optical switch line. The new blade
supports OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 simultaneously, or independently, providing a
flexible, scalable solution for network test and systems engineers.
The OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 blade can be used with APCON's IntellaPatch 64 and
IntellaPatch 144 switches, which are designed to remotely automate network
connectivity tasks, such as lab setup and system configuration. These layer-1
optical switches are optimal solutions for system integrators and test
engineers who need to manage configurations based on various
telecommunications and data networking systems. The multi-rate SONET/SDH blade
is ideal for manufacturers of optical and network components who benefit by
routing optical signals and managing cable pulls to automate the entire test
processes.
"Our new OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 blade places us in contention with other all-
optical (OOO) products on the market today. The difference being, our product
can be integrated into development labs at a much lower cost and with no
signal degradation," said Kevin Schaffer, telecommunications product
development.
Both the IntellaPatch 64 (a 64-port, four-blade switch) and the
IntellaPatch
144 (a 144-port, nine-blade switch) provide a scalable solution to customers
needing a test-system switch in their lab today, as well as a switch that can
accommodate future system or product requirements, such as increasing data
rates or changing protocols.
Each multi-rate SONET/SDH blade accepts sixteen hot-swappable SFP (Small
Form-
factor Pluggable) multi-mode or single-mode transceivers that can support OC-
3, OC-12, and OC-48 simultaneously or independently. In other words, customers
may purchase transceivers that support all three data rates or may populate
the blade with transceivers supporting the same data rate (all OC-3, for
example).
The APCON OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 Blade is now shipping with prices beginning at
$2,995 (USD). OC-transceivers are sold separately.
About APCON, Inc.
APCON, Inc. develops high-speed network hardware to improve the flexibility
of
enterprise-wide networks and interoperability labs, while enabling systems
personnel to implement cost effective alternatives to high-priced hardware.
APCON products include IntellaPatch physical layer switches, switching
automation software, fail-over solutions, and SCSI switches, extenders and
boosters. APCON customers include Cisco Systems, Dell Computer, IBM, JNI,
Lockheed Martin, McData, and QLogic. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, APCON
also maintains sales offices in Texas and South Carolina.
Web site: www.apcon.com
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