[March 26, 2013] Infinera launches new network protection solution for DTN-X platform Tweet Mar 26, 2013 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Infinera Corporation, a provider of optical networking equipment, software and services, has launched FastSMP, a next generation network protection solution designed for the company's DTN-X platform. According to the company, with FastSMP, Infinera is delivering a hardware-based Shared Mesh Protection (SMP) solution based on the FastSMP processor, a hardware acceleration chip that enables recovery from multiple-failures in less than 50 milliseconds (ms). This hardware chip is pre-installed on the DTN-X and can be enabled via a simple software upgrade ensuring complete investment protection for customers building their networks with the DTN-X. Infinera has shipped more than 2,000 100G ports to date and every port shipped is ready to be upgraded to FastSMP. "Current approaches to network resiliency are inadequate to meet the rapidly evolving network performance and cost requirements of service providers," said Michael Kennedy, Principal Analyst at ACG Research. "SMP utilizes the best attributes of 1+1 protection and MPLS FRR for operators to offer a range of new services with multi-tiered protection levels. We found up to 33% lower total cost of ownership for SMP as compared with 1+1 protection." FastSMP provides recovery for multiple failures within 50ms versus software-based Shared Mesh Restoration which can take multiple seconds to recover, FastSMP leverages intelligent GMPLS control to provide multiple backups with continuous real-time path re-computation ensuring better survivability for every protected service, in contrast to 1+1 protection it allows for sharing of backup resources with priority pre-emption to lower overall capex and opex costs, the company added. "Pacnet's unique position is its ability to offer true long haul submarine mesh architecture on its core network within the APAC region," said Andy Lumsden, Pacnet Chief Technology Officer. "Our selection of the DTN-X has provided new levels of scale for our network allowing us to accommodate customer traffic and deliver high capacity services faster than our competitors. The combination of the Infinera DTN-X platform and its hardware-accelerated FastSMP approach will provide Pacnet with a combination of resiliency, capacity and flexibility needed to meet the highest demands of our customers." "Infinera is committed to being the leader in transport networking innovation," said Dave Welch, Co-founder, EVP, and chief strategy officer Infinera. "Infinera has revolutionized the industry with the DTN-X delivering 500G super-channels based on large scale photonic integrated circuits. Now Infinera FastSMP offers a solution that offers a more resilient mesh network, protecting our customers' services and lowering total network cost." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]