Ethernet access switch chip boosts service support

The Serval-2 architecture. Source: Vitesse

Vitesse Semiconductor has detailed its latest Carrier Ethernet access switch for mobile backhaul, cloud and enterprise services. 

The Serval-2 chip broadens Vitesse's access switch offerings, adding 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports while near-tripling the switching capacity to 32 Gigabit;  the Serval-2 has 2x10 GbE and 12 1GbE ports.

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Transmode's evolving packet optical technology mix

• Transmode adds MPLS-TP, Carrier Ethernet 2.0 and OTN 
• The three protocols make packet transport more mesh-like and service-aware
• The 'native' in Native Packet Optical 2.0 refers to native Ethernet  

Transmode has enhanced its metro and regional network equipment to address the operators' need for more efficient and cost-effective packet transport.

“Native Packet Optical 2.0 extends what the infrastructure can do, with operators having the option to use MPLS-TP, Carrier Ethernet 2.0 and OTN, making the network much more service-aware”

Jon Baldry, Transmode

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