Overture extends MaestrOS service engine to first carrier Ethernet edge platform

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, USA: Overture Networks has introduced the ISG 400 Carrier Ethernet edge platform in order to dramatically simplify the transition from traditional TDM infrastructure to an all-optical Ethernet network, while supporting one of the industry’s most sophisticated service differentiation and performance assurance feature sets.

With the ISG 400, Overture has leveraged MaestrOS, its Carrier Ethernet service engine, to develop a third generation of Carrier Ethernet edge platforms, ultimately extending powerful features and applications to the subscriber edge.

The modular ISG 400 supports a wide range of network interfaces for delivering Carrier Ethernet services over existing DS3 or SONET/SDH infrastructure in order to meet the increasing demands from business services and mobile backhaul.

Overture Networks designed this flexible Carrier Ethernet edge platform to help providers differentiate their services, reach customers on-net or off-net with a single platform, and enable sophisticated hierarchical quality-of-service and up to eight classes of service for each Ethernet Virtual Circuit.

The ISG 400 can also help service providers troubleshoot and report on their service performance with link level Ethernet OAM (802.3ah), service level Ethernet OAM (802.1ag and Y.1731), and support for the latest MEF UNI 2.2 E-LMI specifications.

In addition, the ISG 400 enables a smooth transition to all-optical Ethernet by a simple connection change from the TDM interface module to the built-in Ethernet network interfaces, making it the industry’s most cost-effective, operationally flexible solution for delivering Carrier Ethernet services today and well into the future.

“As the network becomes optimized for IP-based applications, service providers want options for business services and mobile backhaul that use a combination of on-net and off-net access to reach their customers,” stated Michael Howard, principal analyst and co-founder for Infonetics Research. “In my evaluation, Overture’s ISG 400 gives service providers a new tool they can use to both increase revenue and gain operational simplicity.”

“Service providers are increasingly focused on the rapid transition toward Carrier Ethernet networks to address today’s tactical needs with an eye on tomorrow’s strategic goals—all with the highest quality and the lowest possible operating expense. We gathered over 1500 requirements from our leading global service provider customers and incorporated what we learned into the ISG 400 to ensure the performance, flexibility and service differentiation that our customers require today. And we focused on meeting their technical and operational needs going forward,” said Dave Stehlin, president at Overture Networks.

“As service providers look for ways to differentiate their services in this highly-competitive landscape, the ISG 400 gives them all the tools they need to go to market with a compelling service offering.”