Aviat Networks, Inc., a wireless expert in advanced IP migration solutions, has launched its DAC GE3 module and confirmed delivery of first shipments to multiple leading mobile network operators and other early access customers.
Officials with Aviat (News - Alert) Networks said that the DAC GE3 provides the most advanced Carrier Ethernet switch subsystem available in a microwave backhaul platform today. Featuring higher capacity and an impressive breadth of new capabilities, this third-generation design sets a new benchmark for resilient wireless access and aggregation networks.
"Initial customer interest in the DAC GE3 has far exceeded our expectations," said Shaun McFall, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer of Aviat Networks, in a statement.
McFall said that it has been extremely well received by customers who have evaluated it, including tier-1 national carriers.
Company officials said that as a plug-in module to the Eclipse Packet Node modular indoor unit, the DAC GE3 builds on Aviat Networks' field-proven experience and leadership in delivering versatile and scalable Hybrid and all-Packet microwave backhaul solutions since the introduction of the Eclipse nodal wireless system in 2004.
It provides a seamless upgrade for operators around the world who have already deployed Eclipse, and a high-performance solution for the eventual migration to an all-IP 4G/LTE (News - Alert) (Long Term Evolution) network infrastructure.
Earlier in November Aviat Networks had introduced the Aviat WTM 6000, which the company claimed is the industry's first all-packet trunking radio, designed to support up to 4 Gbit/s of aggregate data throughput.
The WTM 6000 is designed for long distance, high capacity wireless transmission applications, with a compact indoor architecture, superior performance and a highly redundant design to ensure exceptional system availability.
For the first time, the WTM 6000 incorporates the latest packet transport features that have until now only been available in lower capacity microwave systems, such as built-in Ethernet switching, link aggregation and traffic prioritization and Quality of Service controls. First shipments of the WTM 6000 will commence in initial frequency bands in the early part of 2011.
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