BERLIN -- Omnitron Systems Technology, (www.omnitron-systems.com) a provider of fiber optic access systems for next-generation Carrier Ethernet networks, today announced the latest additions to its iConverter® Network Interface Device (NID) portfolio. The new iConverter GM3 NIDs are carrier-grade, Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 9 and 14 certified compliant solutions designed for fiber optic service demarcation in telecom, cable and utility networks.

The iConverter GM3 is a flexible and cost-effective demarcation device that can operate as a Transport NID or as a Service NID for in-franchise and out-of-franchise applications. As a service-transparent Transport NID, the GM3 operates as a remotely-managed media converter with carrier-grade OAM features. As a Service NID, the GM3 supports MEF-certified User-to-Network Interface (UNI) functions such as CoS prioritization, granular rate limiting, and 802.1ad Provider Bridge VLAN stacking for multiple E-LINE and E-LAN services.

In both operational modes, the GM3 conforms to the latest carrier-class Ethernet OAM standards. The 802.3ah Link OAM proactively monitors the network provider’s fiber access link and customer’s side link for physical failure. The 802.1ag based Service OAM provides End-to-End Connectivity Fault Monitoring (CFM) and Performance Monitoring of frame delay, delay variation (jitter), frame loss, and service availability.

“These OAM features ensure the efficient detection and rapid isolation of potential service problems ensuring Service Level Agreement (SLA) assurance while reducing Operational costs (OPEX) of maintaining the network,” said Doug Baar, Omnitron’s vice president of Engineering. “while support for CWDM technology helps maximize existing fiber infrastructure to accommodate growing network bandwidth.”

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BERLIN -- Omnitron Systems Technology (www.omnitron-systems.com), a provider of Carrier Ethernet demarcation devices and media converters, today announced the addition of new Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) and Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (OADM) products to its MEF certified iConverter® product family. These new modules install conveniently in any iConverter chassis alongside other iConverter products, occupy a minimal amount of rack space, and provide some of the highest port densities in the industry.

CWDM technology overlays multiple protocols/links of different CWDM wavelengths on an existing fiber link to multiply the bandwidth capacity of the existing fiber by a factor of up to eighteen. With CWDM, network operators can deploy fast, flexible and scalable new services to their customers, without the expense of trenching new fiber, or replacing existing switches and routers. The iConverter CWDM MUX/DEMUX modules are available in expandable four-channel and eight-channel configurations, with a full complement of added features and functions. They can be installed in new or existing networks with other iConverter system components, therefore requiring a minimal amount of additional rack or shelf space.

The compact form factor of Omnitron’s CWDM products enables the most efficient use of rack space. For example, up to nineteen 4-channel modules (76 ports) can be installed in a 2U high equipment rack. Alternatively, up to nine 8-channel modules (72 ports) can occupy the same area.

“Omnitron’s optical technology provides numerous advantages over competing technologies,” said Doug Baar, Vice-president of Engineering at Omnitron. ”Less space is required per module, thereby resulting in extremely high port densities, which our customers appreciate because it saves them money. In addition, insertion loss is low, and it is uniform between the different wavelengths, thus facilitating easy network design and planning. Finally, Omnitron’s optical technology is less sensitive to temperature variations, allowing error free operation at wider temperature ranges.”

Omnitron Systems Technology Inc.