RAD Introduces G.SHDSL.bis Solution with the Market's Most Comprehensive Variety of Interfaces
ASMi-54 Delivers High Rate Bandwidth over Existing Copper Infrastructure
March 18, 2008: RAD Data Communications has released its new ASMi-54 G.SHDSL.bis modem, which provides up to 22.8 Mbps of bandwidth using bonded copper pairs.
The ASMi-54 G.SHDSL.bis modem transmits multiple point-to-point links of up to 5.7 Mbps each, with each link synchronized at a different rate. The modem may be ordered with two, four or eight-wire options to yield a total bandwidth of 22.8 Mbps.
"The ASMi-54 is designed so that a failure or addition of a link doesn't drop the traffic being transmitted over the other wires in the group, and the capacity of the group is not decreased when a new link is added at lower rate," explains Meira Erez, Product Line Manager at RAD Data Communications. "This is particularly relevant for operators seeking to offer Ethernet services where fiber is absent or impractical to install," she continues. "The ASMi-54 G.SHDSL.bis modem is also appropriate for the rapidly growing number of utilities, transportation networks and enterprises with their own applications that demand this otherwise hard-to-find bandwidth niche over existing copper infrastructure."
Winning Combination of Multiple Services, Bandwidth and Distance
Most importantly, the ASMi-54 will offer a comprehensive variety of interface options, which is a rarity in comparison to other G.SHDSL.bis devices now on the market. These include E1/T1, as well as four Ethernet ports with an integrated switch. "No other vendor offers this winning combination of bonding, multiple services, distance, high bandwidth, and symmetric data transmission in a compact, one box solution," Erez notes.
Advanced Management, Diagnostic Capabilities Save Costs and Improve Service
The ASMi-54 G.SHDSL.bis modem implements the IEEE's 802.1p and 802.1q standards to provide VLAN tagging with four levels of prioritization, enabling carriers to offer differentiated Ethernet services. VLAN tagging can also be employed to separate traffic, ensuring transparency of the customer traffic and bolstering security of management traffic. Advanced remote management and DHCP-client support for easy plug-and-play installation facilitate configuration also speed up deployment of new Ethernet services. In addition, diagnostic tools for quick identification and isolation of TDM and Ethernet network problems reduce operational costs and system downtime.
About RAD
Established in 1981, privately owned RAD Data Communications has achieved international recognition as a major manufacturer of high quality access equipment for data communications and telecommunications applications. These solutions serve the data and voice access requirements of service providers, incumbent and new carriers, and enterprise networks, by reducing infrastructure investment costs while boosting competitiveness and profitability. The company's installed base exceeds 10,000,000 units and includes more than 150 carriers and operators around the world. These customers are supported by 21 RAD offices and more than 300 channel partners in 164 countries.
RAD is a member of the RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and internetworking product solutions.
Press Contact
Bob Eliaz
Media Relations Manager RAD Data Communications 24 Raoul Wallenberg Street Tel Aviv 69719, Israel Tel: +972-3-6458134 Fax: +972-3-6498250 e-mail: bob@rad.com