CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR), a leader in intelligent bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide, today announced Ethernet service enhancements for the SN 9000 Intelligent Multiservice Switch. The new Multirate Ethernet Card expands the rich diversity of service interfaces supported by the SN 9000 to include Ethernet line rates from 10/100/1000 Mbps to 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

Designed to simplify the convergence of packet and circuit services in metro core and regional networks, the 8-port Multirate Ethernet Card for the SN 9000 provides flexible and efficient Ethernet transport for optical and electrical services at 10/100/1000 Mbps line rates - on a single card. With the addition of multirate Ethernet capabilities, the SN 9000 offers network operators a broader range of service offerings in a highly compact, pay-as-you grow systems architecture. The ability to cost-effectively meet diverse service needs and capacity requirements in a single multiservice platform allows network operators to dramatically improve utilization of service bandwidth and reduce overall network costs.

"While simplicity and cost savings drive continued interest in Ethernet service deployment, the real challenge for network operators is how to achieve these benefits without disrupting existing revenue generating services or introducing further complexity into the network," said Jim Mooney, vice president of product management at Sycamore. "The SN 9000 Multirate Ethernet Card delivers cost-effective network evolution while enabling network operators to simplify multiservice provisioning and operations."

Sycamore Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: SCMR)