Lancast Brings Highly Reliable Intelligent Media Conversion Solution To The Telecommunication Market
NASHUA, New Hampshire, December 16, 1999—Aura Networks, the leading provider of intelligent network connectivity solutions, today announced a redundant, load-sharing 48V DC power option for its Intelligent Media Converter 7500. This new power option meets the stringent power requirements for telecommunications environments to ensure high reliability and maximum uptime.
"Now the advantages of media conversion that are utilized in enterprise networks are available for the telecommunications market," states Don Garretson, vice president of sales at Lancast. "The availability of this product allows ILECs and CLECs to install manageable telco-grade media converters to connect high-speed networks to central office switches."
The 7500 product line provides seamless connectivity with all major switch and router manufacturers and can offer a cost-effective solution for fiber connectivity in copper switches to lower the cost per port without sacrificing functionality. The 7500 supports the Lancast's extensive line of intelligent "twister" media converter modules, which can extend network distances to 100km, while providing the ability to mix and match media types, speed, and connections. Data link redundancy options deliver Managed Network-on-Demand capabilities for mission-critical applications. When configured with Lancast's exclusive SNMP management module, the Intelligent Media Converter 7500 provides proactive management of over 40 functional, operational, and environmental conditions through NetBeacon management software.
"The 7500 is the only product on the market today to offer these unique management capabilities for the telecommunications market," Garretson explains. The company has already received major orders for the 48V DC version from major CLECs in North America."
Pricing and Availability
The new Intelligent Media Converter 7500 is now available and will be one of highlights at Comnet, January 25 – 27, in Washington, DC. The unit is also available in redundant, load sharing 120/240 AC power option for enterprise applications.
For more information on pricing, please contact your local reseller or Lancast at 603.880.1833 or sales@lancast.com.
About Lancast
Lancast, an ISO 9001 registered company, is leading the way in the design and delivery of modular and intelligent connectivity solutions for evolving networks. Lancast's comprehensive solution set encompasses products that provide reliable, manageable, flexible and cost-effective solutions. The full array of Lancast products allows users to integrate and manage legacy and evolving networking technologies with fault-resilience and failure-recovery options to support business-critical applications. All products are available through Lancast distribution partners around the world. More information on the company and its products can be found at www.lancast.com.