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Harris Stratex continues to demonstrate its leadership in Carrier Ethernet over Wireless transport, having participated in this event for all four years since its inception in 2005. Harris Stratex is also a founding member and co-chair of the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) Mobile Backhaul Marketing Working Group, which is seeking to promote and define the use of Carrier Ethernet services for mobile/cellular backhaul networks and their evolution.

This year, the showcase includes a live network of more than 100 devices from 28 vendors, ranging from the network core to access domains. The testing provides a proof-of-concept for operators planning to migrate their networks to all-IP utilizing next-generation Carrier Ethernet services. In a massive hot staging effort at EANTC in August 2008, multi-vendor, real-world test combinations have been verified that highlight the promise of Carrier Ethernet networks and end-to-end services. A number of critical test areas, including resiliency mechanisms as well as operations and maintenance, mobile backhaul and triple-play services, were verified during the hot staging and are being showcased at CEWC.

Harris Stratex demonstrated interoperability in the MPLS, T-MPLS and PBB-TE segments of the test network using the MEF Certified Eclipse™ Carrier Ethernet over Wireless platform, which supports resilient, high-speed GigE connections up to 1.5 Gbit/s. Test participation included services as defined by the MEF, such as E-LINE (Point-to-Point Ethernet Virtual Circuits, or EVC), E-TREE (Rooted-Multipoint EVC) services running an IPTV application, and E-LAN (Multipoint-to-multipoint EVC) service running a gaming demonstration. Harris Stratex also demonstrated wireless features relevant to Carrier Ethernet transport such as Adaptive Modulation and Link State Propagation (LSP).

 “We are thrilled to be part of this event,” said Harald Braun, Harris Stratex Networks President and CEO. “This year’s theme, ‘Carrier Ethernet Services - The Future’ is fitting for us since Harris Stratex has been able to lead the market in wireless transport systems for large-scale, multiservice Ethernet networks, including next-generation IP mobile and WiMAX networks. We have taken a leadership role within the MEF, and believe we are well positioned to address this emerging market and make it a significant part of our future company growth.” 

Visit Harris Stratex at the Carrier Ethernet World Congress in booth #23.

About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is the world's leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions. The company offers reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network solutions, backed by comprehensive professional services and support. Harris Stratex Networks serves all global markets, including mobile network operators, public safety agencies, private network operators, utility and transportation companies, government agencies and broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Harris Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data and video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is recognized around the world for innovative, best-in-class wireless networking solutions and services. For more information, visit www.HarrisStratex.com.

About EANTC
The European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC) offers vendor-neutral consultancy and test facilities for network equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprise customers. Primary business areas include interoperability, conformance, and performance testing for IP/MPLS, Carrier Ethernet and Triple Play technologies and applications. For more information contact Carsten Rossenhövel, Managing Director, at +49.30.3180595-0 or via e-mail at cross@eantc.com.

Media Contacts:                   
Tom Cheesewright/James Delves, Noiseworks, +44 1628 628 080, hsx@noiseworks.com
Tonya Loggains, Harris Stratex Networks, 1-919-767-3278, tonya.loggains@hstx.com