JDSU Adds J-Proof Testing to T-BERD(R)/MTS
27 May 2009 - 10:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
Industry's First Field Test Solution to Verify Ethernet Control
Message Forwarding, Enabling Carrier-Grade QoS and SLAs across
Third Party Networks MILPITAS, Calif., May 27
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JDSU today announced Just-Proof (J-Proof)
testing for its T-BERD/MTS transport network test products, the
T-BERD(R)/MTS-6000A Multi-Services Application Module and
T-BERD/MTS-8000 Transport Module. With J-Proof testing, the
industry's first of its kind, carriers can ensure the expedient
turn-up of carrier-grade Ethernet circuits with quality of service
(QoS) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in environments that
employ third-party networks. Designed for technicians who
troubleshoot and turn-up end-to-end Ethernet circuits, JDSU's
J-Proof testing verifies transparent forwarding of Ethernet frames
over switched Ethernet networks. When Ethernet passes over switched
Ethernet networks, improperly configured network elements (routers,
switches, etc.) can filter or even drop critical network
transmissions, causing hours of troubleshooting and turn-up delays.
Delays are further complicated when they occur over third party
networks, and by using J-Proof, carriers can confidently test that
their Ethernet traffic passes through networks end-to-end -
including third-party networks - and that they do not have to build
their networks from scratch. "To make Ethernet carrier-grade,
Ethernet control plane messages must be reliably exchanged between
all equipment regardless of where on the circuit the equipment is
located," said Jim Nerschook, vice president and general manager in
JDSU's Communications Test and Measurement business segment. "With
the J-Proof feature set, JDSU inspires this confidence and
solidifies its position as the vendor of choice for next-generation
packet optical network testers that enable a quick return on
capital investment, reduce mean time to repair and simplify testing
- helping reduce overall operational expenses and increase
revenue." Features in the J-proof Test Option include Ethernet
frame transparency testing over VLAN and Q-in-Q; VLAN Priority
setting to ensure control messages do not time out or get dropped;
Cisco Proprietary Protocol Test to verify commonly-used Cisco VTP
and CDP end-to-end; and GARP and STP tests that confirms
registration and topology protocols. A powerful user interface with
both easy Pass/Fail and granular results helps technicians quickly
evaluate test results as well as troubleshoot problems, reducing
operational expense. With field applications for servicing Metro
Core telecom networks, wireless/cable switch centers and backhaul
networks, government telecommunications and network equipment
manufacturer field installation and support groups, JDSU T-BERD/MTS
Transport test solutions offer NEMs and service providers worldwide
the confidence to successfully build, deploy, and manage Ethernet
and Business Class solutions. JDSU offers a single-source Carrier
Ethernet test portfolio that facilitates analysis of all seven
layers of Metro Ethernet services. The JDSU portfolio provides the
industry's deepest set of test features in an integrated,
end-to-end approach to testing Metro Ethernet products and
services, including lab and service verification, development and
production, installation and maintenance, troubleshooting and
overall service assurance. About JDSU JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; and TSX:
JDU) enables broadband and optical innovation in the
communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the
leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions
and optical products for telecommunications service providers,
cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also
a leading provider of innovative optical solutions for
medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing,
display, brand authentication, aerospace and defense, and
decorative applications. More information is available at
http://www.jdsu.com/. DATASOURCE: JDSU CONTACT: Press/Industry,
Nick Rowan, +1-240-404-1924, , or Investors, Michelle Levine,
+1-408-546-4421, , both of JDSU Web Site: http://www.jdsu.com/
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