Transition Networks Achieves Metro Ethernet Forum Certification
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MEF 9 and MEF 14 Certification Awarded to Transition Networks' Remotely Managed MediaConverter Services
MINNEAPOLIS, June 19 - Transition Networks Inc., the conversion technology expert, a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc. (AMEX:JCS), today announced that delivery of Ethernet Private Line (EPL) and Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) services have been certified by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) on the 10/100 Ethernet to fiber xFBRM and 10/100/1000 Ethernet to fiber xBFFG families of remotely managed media converters. The products were tested by Iometrix test laboratory and have been certified to comply with the requirements of the test plans for MEF 9 and MEF 14.
"We continue to expand and enhance our portfolio of media conversion technology to offer service providers a remotely managed end-to-end solution," said Bill Schultz, vice president of marketing at Transition Networks. "We are pleased to achieve MEF 9 and MEF 14 certification for the metro Ethernet services offered by the 10/100 Ethernet xFBRM and 10/100/1000 Ethernet xBFFG product families."
The MEF Carrier Ethernet Certification Program is designed to ensure that global equipment and services comply with MEF standards and pave the way for interoperability. MEF 9 tests the conformance of Ethernet Services at the User-Network Interface (UNI) where the Subscriber and Service Provider portions of the network meet. It also defines a series of tests to verify that Services delivered to the Subscriber across the UNI are conformant to MEF technical specifications. MEF 14 defines the requirements and corresponding test procedures for Service performance and Bandwidth Profile Service Attributes that may be specified as part of a Service Level Specification (SLS) for an Ethernet Service.
Product Features
The xFBRM and xBFFG remotely managed media converters support the IEEE 802.3ah standard for OAM In-Band management for monitoring, reporting and active management of the entire link. The xFBRM and xBFFG products also support IP-Based remote management. Remote loopback can be activated should troubleshooting be required. A service level differentiation can be achieved by providing different bandwidth levels for different customers at a different cost.
Network security and segmentation is supported by full VLAN management. QoS and a wide variety of link monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting features increase network performance. Digital diagnostics enable network administrators to measure the quality of the optical connection and report it over the OAM and SNMP management. Link Loss Notification signals the fault to the management. IEEE802.1X and Radius enable user authentication and increase network security and ease of user management.
The xFBRM and xBFFG product families can be managed via graphical user interfaces such as Focal Point(TM), HP OpenView or CiscoWorks as well as any web browser, telnet or local serial command line interface. Service providers can also gather information about customer's bandwidth and traffic utilization. Management security is assured by a variety of Transition Networks' security features including Firewall (IP filtering), ACL - Access Control Lists, SNMP Lock (Complete SNMP lock) or local CLI lock (no local access).
The xFBRM and xBFFG include the following features; Auto-Negotiation, Autocross, Symmetrical or Asymmetrical Pause, Transparent Link Pass Through and Automatic Link Restoration. The Automatic Link Restoration feature ensures that once the fault condition is removed, no user intervention is required to bring the entire link back up again.
Product Configuration
Transition Networks' remotely managed xFBRM and xBFFG media converters are available as a chassis card for the Point System(TM) modular chassis or a standalone version.
Product Availability
The xFBRM is available and shipping now. The xBFFG product line will be available in July, 2007. Please contact Transition Networks at (800)526-9267 or www.transition.com for the latest information.
About Transition Networks Products
Transition Networks' conversion products are known for their ruggedness and reliability. They have a 99.4 percent customer acceptance rating, meaning that approximately one in 1,000 experience failure in the field. All Transition Networks brand of media converters carry a lifetime warranty.
About the Metro Ethernet Forum
The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is a global industry alliance comprising more than 110 organizations including telecommunications service providers, network equipment/software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing organizations. The MEF's mission is to accelerate the worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. The MEF develops Carrier Ethernet technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide. For more information about the Forum, including a complete listing of all current MEF members, please visit the MEF web site at http://www.metroethernetforum.org/.
About Transition Networks Inc.
Transition Networks Inc. offers networking connectivity solutions that make networks perform better, faster and more reliably while helping companies leverage their existing networking infrastructure. The company's Transition Networks brand of media converters make conversion between disparate media types possible, providing conversion technology solutions that offer the necessary adaptations without affecting the performance, nature or appearance of the network. Its complete Milan portfolio of multilayer switching and wireless products are designed to facilitate low-cost network evolution with unique solutions, easing the stress on networks caused by high-bandwidth applications. Based in Minneapolis, Transition Networks distributes hardware- based connectivity solutions exclusively through a network of resellers in 50 countries, including Ingram Micro and Tech Data. Transition Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc., a publicly traded company (AMEX:JCS).
Source: Transition Networks Inc.
CONTACT:
Bill Schultz of Transition Networks,
+1-952-996-1573,
bills@transition.com;
Web site: www.transition.com/
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Kim Miller
KLM Public Relations Inc.
(617) 610-0583
klmcomm@hotmail.com
