Multi-Service Analyzer includes SONET/SDH testing capability.

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Providing broad range of testing capabilities in single module, MSA 2030 is available with SONET/SDH testing from 51 Mbps up to 155 Mbps, 622 Mbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 10 Gbps. License-based test options include VCAT, LCAS and GFP as well as Ethernet testing including 10/100/1000BaseT (dual ports), GigE (dual ports) and 10GigE LAN/WAN interfaces. Module is suited for legacy and for NextGeneration network testing applications.



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Digital Lightwave Announces MSA 2030 Module, Single-Board Testing Solution for SONET, SDH, OTN, Ethernet and Fibre Channel Testing Plus VCAT, LCAS and GFP



MSA 2030 adds VCAT, LCAS, GFP capabilities to Multi-Service Analyzer series making it the perfect solution for legacy and for NextGeneration network testing applications

CLEARWATER, Fla., Nov. 19 - Digital Lightwave®, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DIGL) , a leading provider of optical networking test equipment and technology, today announced the addition of MSA 2030 Module for the NIC Platform. The new Multi-Service Analyzer module provides a broad range of testing capabilities in a single module.

The MSA 2030 is available with SONET/SDH testing from 51Mbps up to 155Mbps, 622Mbps, 2.5Gbps or 10Gbps. Virtual Concatenation (VCAT), Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme (LCAS) and Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) are available as license-based Test Options. Ethernet testing is available, including 10/100/1000BaseT (dual ports), GigE (dual ports) and 10GigE LAN/WAN interfaces. Additional license-based Test Options available for the MSA 2030 include OTN testing at 2.6 and 10.7Gbps, 10GigE WAN, 10GigE over OTN and ODU-1 to ODU-2 multiplexing with additional capabilities available soon. Test Options can be added at the time of initial purchase or at a future date with only a license key.

"With increasing demand for all-in-one functionality in a single test instrument, the MSA 2030 Module answers our customers' needs," stated Doyle Mills, Director of Product Marketing. "Our Multi-Service Analyzer (MSA) and Ethernet Service Analyzer (ESA) series modules set the standard for test equipment performance and flexibility. These new modules, combined with the flexibility of the NIC Platform, enable customers to configure the product to suit their needs today then upgrade and re-configure as needed to support future developments."

The MSA 2030 Module is available in all NIC Platform products, including the compact and lightweight 2-slot portable chassis and 5-slot NIC Plus (portable) and NIC EP (rackmount). Combined with additional NIC modules including 40/43Gbps testing, OSA, PDH/T-Carrier and Jitter/Wander, the NIC can provide a custom all-in-one solution to testing today's advanced optical and NextGeneration networks.

For more information on Digital Lightwave testing solutions, see www.lightwave.com.

About Digital Lightwave

Digital Lightwave, Inc. provides the global communications networking industry with products, technology and services that enable the efficient development, deployment and management of high-performance networks. Digital Lightwave's customers rely on its offerings to optimize network performance and ensure service reliability.

Source: Digital Lightwave, Inc.

CONTACT: Doyle Mills, Corporate Communications, +1-727-442-6677, of Digital Lightwave, Inc.

Web Site: www.lightwave.com/

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