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Harris Stratex Networks participates in first public Carrier Ethernet interoperability test in Asia-Pacific at Carrier Ethernet World APAC
Research Triangle Park, NC, November 11, 2008 – Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTX), a leading specialist in backhaul solutions for mobility and broadband networks, today announced its participation in the first public Carrier Ethernet multi-vendor interoperability test in the Asia-Pacific region. The event will be held at the upcoming Carrier Ethernet World APAC Congress 2008, November 12-14, 2008 at the Concorde Hotel in Singapore.
Harris Stratex continues to demonstrate its leadership in Carrier Ethernet over Wireless transport, having participated in all Carrier Ethernet World events since 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 30 systems, ranging from the network core to access domains. The testing provides proof of concept for operators planning a migration to IP based services using next-generation Carrier Ethernet infrastructure. 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 some of which are being showcased at Carrier Ethernet World APAC.
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 Gbps. 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).
Visit Harris Stratex at the Carrier Ethernet World APAC in booth #9.
About Harris Stratex
Networks, Inc.
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is a leading specialist in backhaul
solutions for mobility and broadband networks. 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.
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Contacts:
Tom
Cheesewright/James Delves,
Noiseworks, +44 1628 628 080, hsx@noiseworks.com
Eric
Ehlers, Harris Stratex Networks,
1-919-767-3314, eric.ehlers@hstx.com