SURFnet Demonstration of 100G DWDM Solution Between Amsterdam andGeneva Showcases Ability of Existing Fiber Infrastructure to SupportHigh Speed Networking
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UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS -- (Marketwire) -- 03/09/12 -- Cisco (NASDAQ:
CSCO) today announced that SURFnet has completed a technology test of
Cisco's 100G DWDM solution between the National Supercomputing
Center, SARA, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and CERN in Geneva,
Switzerland, using the Cisco(R) ONS 15454 M6 Multiservice Transport
Platform. The Cisco system uses dense wavelength-division
multiplexing (DWDM) to unite multiple optical carrier signals on a
single optical fiber, leading to several benefits including increased
fiber capacity.
SURFnet enables collaboration between researchers, teachers, and
students in the Netherlands using information and computing
technology and together with partners offers high speed communication
services between leading innovation centers and universities in
Europe and throughout the world.
The test involved introducing 100G single carrier optical interfaces
into SURFnet's existing optical infrastructure made up of a
combination of 10G, 40G and 100G wavelengths. Once connected, the
Cisco 100G DWDM solution was quickly operational without any
disruption to the existing network. This demonstration shows that
SURFnet can utilize its existing infrastructure and help protect its
network investment while supporting new 100G data services over the
existing fiber infrastructure. Utilizing this type of 100G technology
allows research and education networks such as SURFnet to use its
existing 50GHz spectrum band more efficiently and provide
cost-effective all-optical connectivity across international borders.
This demonstration is another example of SURFnet's commitment to
technology that supports the rapid growth of new applications and
services in the international NREN community. This evaluation also
showcases Cisco's ability to offer 100 Gigabit technologies that meet
the needs of the Next Generation Internet for core, edge, data
center, and transport.
Highlights/Key Facts
-- Error-free transmission of a 100G alien wavelength using Cisco single
carrier coherent optical technology was demonstrated between Amsterdam
and Geneva across SURFnet's existing 1650km optical DWDM system.
-- The Cisco 100G coherent DWDM solution allowed for re-utilization of
the existing fiber infrastructure without any disruption while
enabling new 100G data services.
-- The Cisco ONS 15454 M6 platform can support 42 x 100G wavelengths in a
single bay, nearly three times the density of competing solutions.
-- The Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast, 2010-2015, projects
that global Internet traffic will increase more than fourfold to 767
exabytes, or more than 3/4th a Zettabyte, by 2015. This amount is 100
exabytes higher than the projected level in 2013, or an increase the
equivalent of 10 times all the traffic traversing IP NGNs in 2008.
Quotes
-- Roeland Nuijts, optical network architect, SURFnet
'This 100G alien
wavelength demonstration is another important step in the future of
international networking across geographical, technical and
administrative borders. Being able to use high-bandwidth wavelengths
over open transmission systems from different equipment vendors
supports new approaches to networking. The use of all-optical alien
wavelength 100G technology is what will enable cost-effective
international research networking.'
-- Bill Gartner, vice president and general manager, Converged Optical
and Routing Business Unit, Cisco
'Service providers around the globe
see the need to get prepared for the next internet, including an
increased demand for video, collaboration, and distributed computing
and SURFnet is no exception. SURFnet's successful evaluation shows
that Cisco is ready to deliver the network foundation for the Next
Generation Internet.'
Supporting Resources
-- SURFnet
-- Cisco
-- Cisco Service Provider Solutions
-- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System
-- Cisco Optical Solutions
-- Cisco Visual Networking Index home page: http://www.cisco.com/go/vni
-- Read the complete Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast,
2010-2015
Tags:
Cisco, CRS,Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network, IP NGN, SURFnet,
Visual Networking Index Forecast, VNI, DWDM, 100G, CoreOptics
RSS Feed for Cisco: http://newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds
About Surfnet
SURFnet is the National Research & Education Network
(NREN) organization in The Netherlands. SURFnet develops and provides
innovative services for education and research in the field of a
hybrid network infrastructure, trusted identity and a pioneering
collaboration environment. SURFnet provides access to these services
to over one million users in higher education and research in The
Netherlands. SURFnet is part of SURF, the collaborative organization
for higher education institutions and research institutes, which are
together working on breakthrough innovations in ICT. More information
can be
found at www.surfnet.nl/en/.
About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in
networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and
collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at
http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to
http://newsroom.cisco.com.
Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A
listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at
www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the
property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does
not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other
company.
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UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS -- (Marketwire) -- 03/09/12 -- Cisco (NASDAQ:
CSCO) today announced that SURFnet has completed a technology test of
Cisco's 100G DWDM solution between the National Supercomputing
Center, SARA, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and CERN in Geneva,
Switzerland, using the Cisco(R) ONS 15454 M6 Multiservice Transport
Platform. The Cisco system uses dense wavelength-division
multiplexing (DWDM) to unite multiple optical carrier signals on a
single optical fiber, leading to several benefits including increased
fiber capacity.
SURFnet enables collaboration between researchers, teachers, and
students in the Netherlands using information and computing
technology and together with partners offers high speed communication
services between leading innovation centers and universities in
Europe and throughout the world.
The test involved introducing 100G single carrier optical interfaces
into SURFnet's existing optical infrastructure made up of a
combination of 10G, 40G and 100G wavelengths. Once connected, the
Cisco 100G DWDM solution was quickly operational without any
disruption to the existing network. This demonstration shows that
SURFnet can utilize its existing infrastructure and help protect its
network investment while supporting new 100G data services over the
existing fiber infrastructure. Utilizing this type of 100G technology
allows research and education networks such as SURFnet to use its
existing 50GHz spectrum band more efficiently and provide
cost-effective all-optical connectivity across international borders.
This demonstration is another example of SURFnet's commitment to
technology that supports the rapid growth of new applications and
services in the international NREN community. This evaluation also
showcases Cisco's ability to offer 100 Gigabit technologies that meet
the needs of the Next Generation Internet for core, edge, data
center, and transport.
Highlights/Key Facts
-- Error-free transmission of a 100G alien wavelength using Cisco single
carrier coherent optical technology was demonstrated between Amsterdam
and Geneva across SURFnet's existing 1650km optical DWDM system.
-- The Cisco 100G coherent DWDM solution allowed for re-utilization of
the existing fiber infrastructure without any disruption while
enabling new 100G data services.
-- The Cisco ONS 15454 M6 platform can support 42 x 100G wavelengths in a
single bay, nearly three times the density of competing solutions.
-- The Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast, 2010-2015, projects
that global Internet traffic will increase more than fourfold to 767
exabytes, or more than 3/4th a Zettabyte, by 2015. This amount is 100
exabytes higher than the projected level in 2013, or an increase the
equivalent of 10 times all the traffic traversing IP NGNs in 2008.
Quotes
-- Roeland Nuijts, optical network architect, SURFnet
'This 100G alien
wavelength demonstration is another important step in the future of
international networking across geographical, technical and
administrative borders. Being able to use high-bandwidth wavelengths
over open transmission systems from different equipment vendors
supports new approaches to networking. The use of all-optical alien
wavelength 100G technology is what will enable cost-effective
international research networking.'
-- Bill Gartner, vice president and general manager, Converged Optical
and Routing Business Unit, Cisco
'Service providers around the globe
see the need to get prepared for the next internet, including an
increased demand for video, collaboration, and distributed computing
and SURFnet is no exception. SURFnet's successful evaluation shows
that Cisco is ready to deliver the network foundation for the Next
Generation Internet.'
Supporting Resources
-- SURFnet
-- Cisco
-- Cisco Service Provider Solutions
-- Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System
-- Cisco Optical Solutions
-- Cisco Visual Networking Index home page: http://www.cisco.com/go/vni
-- Read the complete Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast,
2010-2015
Tags:
Cisco, CRS,Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network, IP NGN, SURFnet,
Visual Networking Index Forecast, VNI, DWDM, 100G, CoreOptics
RSS Feed for Cisco: http://newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds
About Surfnet
SURFnet is the National Research & Education Network
(NREN) organization in The Netherlands. SURFnet develops and provides
innovative services for education and research in the field of a
hybrid network infrastructure, trusted identity and a pioneering
collaboration environment. SURFnet provides access to these services
to over one million users in higher education and research in The
Netherlands. SURFnet is part of SURF, the collaborative organization
for higher education institutions and research institutes, which are
together working on breakthrough innovations in ICT. More information
can be
found at www.surfnet.nl/en/.
About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in
networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and
collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at
http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to
http://newsroom.cisco.com.
Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A
listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at
www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the
property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does
not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other
company.
News Source: Marketwire
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The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
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