Published: November 08, 2011
Beyond Next-Generation Packet-Optical Transport Systems: ECI Telecom Introduces Optimized Multi-Layer Transport Platforms
PETACH TIKVA, Israel - (BUSINESS WIRE) - ECI Telecom, a global provider of next-generation network
solutions, introduced today its vision for the true convergence of
the packet and optical layers in the network - the Optimized
Multi-Layer Transport system, or OMLT. The OMLT targets the
shortcomings of today's packet-optical transport system (P-OTS) to
address service providers' needs and challenges as they introduce new
services in a timely and cost-effective way.
ECI Telecom's Apollo family of OMLT platforms (Photo: Business Wire)
ECI is introducing today the Apollo family of OMLT platforms.
Complementing ECI's 1Net
framework, the Apollo family of OMLTs answers our customers' needs
for a fully integrated, multi-layer system, simplifying operations and
increasing return on investment.
Highlights:
OMLT benefits to service providers:
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The OMLT goes beyond next-generation packet-transport optical systems,
to support the exponential growth of bandwidth in all networks, fueled
primarily by the increased consumption of multimedia services across
various sectors and device types, including the evolution to 4G in
mobile networks
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The OMLT aims at significantly reducing the infrastructure costs of
networks by optimizing the whole (multi-layered) architecture instead
of the individual parts (layers), thus restoring the profitability
that was eroded by declining 'revenue per bit'
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The OMLT addresses the increased pressure on revenues and profits due
to the high equipment and operations costs of networks
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The OMLT accelerates and simplifies the process of introducing and
maintaining new services in an increasingly competitive market
The OMLT achieves these targets by focusing on the true convergence of
network layers to reduce the cost of building and operating networks. By
integrating Layer 0 to Layer 3 functionality in a single platform,
service providers can reduce capex, opex and cost per bit. The platform
provides a modular and flexible system design that enables a low entry
cost and 'pay as you grow' scalability for added functionality. It also
presents a single management system for all network layers, allowing new
services to be introduced quickly and maintained easily.
ECI Solutions
ECI is introducing the Apollo
family of OMLT platforms. Part of the 1Net framework to address our
customers' day-to-day and strategic networking pain points, the Apollo
family features six platforms for an end-to-end access-to-long-haul
solution:
Apollo
OPT9603 - A compact OMLT system for metro access. It
provides cost-effective aggregation of TDM and Ethernet/MPLS over OTN
and WDM.
Apollo
OPT9604 – Metro-edge OMLT that provides cost-effective
aggregation of TDM, Ethernet and IP/MPLS over OTN and WDM. It can be
configured as a pure optical networking platform (with OTN, ROADM and
high-capacity WDM capabilities), a CESR with 50Gbps packet switching
capacity, or an integrated packet-optical solution.
Apollo
OPT9608 - Metro-edge OMLT that provides cost-effective
aggregation of TDM, Ethernet and IP/MPLS over OTN and WDM. It can be
configured as a pure optical networking platform (with OTN, ROADM and
high-capacity WDM capabilities), a CESR with 100Gbps packet switching
capacity, or an integrated packet-optical solution.
Apollo
OPT9624 - OMLT for the metro, metro core and long-haul
portions of the network. It provides cost-effective aggregation of TDM,
Ethernet and IP/MPLS over OTN and WDM. It can be configured as a pure
optical networking platform (with OTN, ROADM and high-capacity WDM
capabilities), a multi-terabit ODU cross-connect with full WDM
capability, a CESR with 100Gbps and multi-terabit packet switching
capacity, or an integrated packet-optical solution.
Apollo
OPT9648 - High-capacity OMLT system for the metro core
and long-haul portions of the network. It provides cost-effective
aggregation of TDM, Ethernet and IP/MPLS over OTN and WDM. It can be
configured as a pure optical networking platform (with OTN, ROADM and
high-capacity WDM capabilities), a multi-terabit ODU cross-connect with
full WDM capability, a CESR with multi-terabit packet switching
capacity, or an integrated packet-optical solution.
Artemis
1P/2Pe – Compact passive optical platforms providing a
cost-effective solution for passive modules. Artemis platforms are
available in different form factors, and accordingly optimized. They can
be installed with any Apollo platform or as a standalone on top of any
other equipment, to provide a passive WDM solution.
LightSoft
unified network management system - Graphical automated
end-to-end provisioning and management across network layers and
technologies. LightSoft's multi-layer interface allows the user to get
multiple physical and logical views of the network, facilitating the
visualization of connections and correlations between different network
layers.
1Net
consultancy services, planning services, and network design –
Offered to assist operators in the charting of their specific migration
path, through building the business cases, network design, network audit
and traffic analysis and optimization.
Expert Perspectives:
The OMLT provides an efficient and manageable transport solution that is
purpose-built, to overcome the shortcomings of P-OTS which have been
widely noted by industry experts:
"Packet-optical transport systems were on target in trying to address
the right issues; namely, packaging efficiencies, multi-layer
integration, and a path to convergence. But these platforms were usually
repurposed from existing data or optical portfolios, so the P-OTS
architecture often involved inherent compromises that could lead to high
first-in cost, stranded assets, cost efficiency that might decrease as
the traffic mix changed, and inefficient OAM. They were a conceptual
step in the right direction, but fell short of the goal."
- David Dunphy, Principal Analyst and Managing Partner, Telecom
Strategy Partners
The design philosophy for the OMLT has targeted reducing TCO and
enabling operators to roll out advanced services. ECI's primary goal is
to help operators generate new revenue streams more profitably:
"The idea behind the OMLT was to create a platform that addresses our
customers' pain points - a purpose-built solution that would integrate
network layers to reduce the cost of building and operating their
networks. Savings will come from eliminating integration costs, from
streamlining procedures and training, from reducing network elements and
from lowering power requirements. The ultimate goal is reduced total
cost of ownership, to decrease the cost per bit and make advanced
services profitable. We are bringing a revolutionary concept to the
market, integrating a highly scalable and modular optical networking and
CESR solution."
- Oren Marmur, Head of Optical Networking & CESR Lines of Business,
ECI Telecom
The ECI OMLT's strong multi-layer functionality and practical and
flexible modular design have been recognized for making significant
improvements in packet-optical transport:
"Because it has been purpose-built as a multi-layer transport platform
with an innovative modular design, ECI's OMLT overcomes many of the
challenges of the P-OTS. Combining extensive optical capabilities, OTN
switching and end-to-end IP/MPLS or MPLS-TP and IP/MPLS, the OMLT offers
integrated multi-layer management views and extends the best concepts of
the SDH OAM model equally well across the packet and optical layers. The
result: less potential for stranded assets, smoother and more
cost-efficient scalability regardless of the evolving traffic mix,
simple and intuitive manageability, and a more seamless migration to
convergence at whatever pace makes sense for each operator."
- David Dunphy, Principal Analyst and Managing Partner, Telecom
Strategy Partners
Resources:
Apollo
Family Brochure
The
OMLT Page
Blog Post: P-OTS
for next-gen transport: not quite there yet?
Blog Post: The
Need for Integrating Layers
Blog Post: Say
hello to the OMLT, a new breed of NG transport solution
White Paper: Replacing
the Packet-OTS: What Operators Need in Next-Gen Transport
White Paper: ECI
Apollo: Defining the Next-Generation of Optimized Multi-Layer Transport
White Paper: Router
Off-Load Strategies - When is Router Off-Load an Attractive Option?
Video: What
is OMLT?
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About ECI Telecom
ECI Telecom delivers innovative communications platforms to carriers and
service providers worldwide. ECI provides efficient platforms and
solutions that enable customers to rapidly deploy cost-effective,
revenue-generating services.
Founded in 1961, Israel-based ECI has consistently delivered
customer-focused networking solutions to the world's largest carriers.
The Company is also a market leader in many emerging markets. ECI
provides scalable broadband access, transport and data networking
infrastructure that provides the foundation for the communications of
tomorrow, including next-generation voice, IPTV, mobility and other
business solutions. For more information, please visit www.ecitele.com.
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