Allied Telesis Announces Latest Software Release For iMAP Products

Bothell, WA. & Chiasso, Switzerland - Allied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet access solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of IP Triple Play networks over copper and fiber access infrastructures, recently announced the availability of its latest software version, Release 10, for the integrated Multiservice Access Platform (iMAP). This release, which supports all iMAP chassis', contains a rich set of product enhancements to an already powerful portfolio of fiber, VoIP, and copper access features.

Customers deploying FTTH will be interested in the new, ultra-high density, 100BX fiber line card, the FX20BX (AT-TN-139). The 20 port 100BX card uses breakthrough optical technology which provides double the port density of the existing iMAP fiber cards. "Increased fiber density allows service providers to keep up with the tremendous growth in the number of FTTH subscribers, while reducing the overall cost of each fiber connection deployment," said Phil Jopa, Chief Technology Officer at Allied Telesis.

Release 10 significantly enhances the portfolio of VoIP features available in the iMAP chassis. Native support for three-way calls on the current POTS24 card (AT-TN-123) eliminates the need for service providers to deploy adjunct conferencing hardware, saving both CAPEX and OPEX. This allows service providers to reap the cost benefits of VoIP backhaul, by deploying the iMAP/ POTS24 cards in the last mile. Existing analog telephone users can continue to use their existing equipment, with equivalent levels of functionality.

Additionally, service providers can confidently deploy Release 10 knowing that all iMAP VoIP features have passed an extensive set of interop certifications with industry leading softswitches from Coppercom, Metaswitch and Nortel.

Adding to the iMAP's ADSL2+ feature set is the ability to interwork between PPPoA and PPPoE. Service providers migrating from ATM to IP infrastructure will save time and money with this DSL Forum compliant interworking feature which eliminates the need to upgrade or reconfigure ATM based CPEs.

Many additional features are included in iMAP Release 10, which like all iMAP releases, is fully supported by the AlliedView Network Management System. "Release 10 delivers significant value to our customers and is another in a long line of past and future enhancements demonstrating Allied Telesis' leadership in and commitment to the IP Triple Play market," said Jopa.

SOURCE: Allied Telesis