Ikanos Communications (
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) chipsets.
Ikanos and Wintegra have jointly developed the solution to offer a combination of validated hardware and software, which is designed to enable carriers to rapidly deploy services.
“By aggregating traffic over multiple copper pairs via Ethernet bonding for VDSL2, carriers will be able to offer revenue-generating triple play services to consumers who are located on longer access loops,” said Jag Bolaria, senior analyst at the Linley Group. “Ethernet bonding for VDSL2 also enables carriers to offer premium-value, higher data rates to existing customers, by combining traffic on multiple copper lines.”
The Ethernet bonding at the line-card level simplifies provisioning and minimizes operational issues for the carrier, which can now bond two or more copper pairs that are connected to the line card. Wintegra’s latest software, which includes Ethernet bonding for multi-mode VDSL2, also offers TR-101 functionality in both the data and control paths. Ikanos’ multi-mode VDSL2 chipsets and firmware support the transmission of EFM fragments to facilitate line card bonding.
Wintegra’s Access Processors are the basis of many industry leading DSLAM
manufacturers because they offer a unique blend of high-performance, low-cost, DSL-optimized silicon and a collection of production-ready software.
Wintegra’s processors are fully software compatible across its DSL
product line, providing scalable solutions that enable a wide range of products with minimal engineering resources. “This collaboration is a prime example of how the end result can far exceed the value of each individual company’s contribution,” said Arnon Mordoh, vice president and general manager of Wireline Systems at Wintegra. “Both Ikanos and Wintegra have market leading DSL products, but this combined bonding solution offers our customers a validated, unique competitive silicon and software advantage for a rapidly evolving marketplace.”
“Line-card-based bonding is a truly differentiated offering,” said Piyush Sevalia, vice president of marketing for the Access Products Group at Ikanos. “Carriers are searching for ways to increase revenue and ROI by reaching more customers with revenue-generating triple play and IPTV
services. We believe that Ethernet bonding over VDSL2 is an effective solution for these carriers.”
Niladri Sekhar Nath is a contributing writer for TMCnet covering telecommunications, service providers and networking. To see more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.
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DSL Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) | X |
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Internet Protocol (IP) | X |
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Central Office (CO) | X |
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) | X |
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Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) | X |
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