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Omnitron’s iConverter Platform Receives MEF 14 Certification for Ethernet Services
The Metro Ethernet Forum certifies iConverter fiber access equipment for next-generation Ethernet networks.
Irvine, California, USA January 26, 2007 – Omnitron Systems Technology, a leading provider of fiber optic access systems for next generation Ethernet networks, today announced that the iConverter platform has been certified compliant to the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 14 conformance and certification test process. The test process is performed by Iometrix, Inc., a leading independent testing lab, on behalf of the MEF.
MEF 14 provides clear specifications-based guidelines for the formulation of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and is a major step toward making Ethernet truly carrier-grade. MEF 14 covers “Service Performance” and “Bandwidth Profiles”—two sets of MEF service attributes. The first set encompasses three service performance attributes relating to Ethernet Virtual Circuits (EVC): Frame delay, Frame delay variation and frame loss ratio. The second set follows the familiar example of Frame Relay and includes four bandwidth profile attributes: Committed Information Rate (CIR), Committed Burst Size (CBS), Excess Information Rate (EIR), and Excess Burst Size (EBS).
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Omnitron’s iConverter Platform Receives MEF 9 Certification for Ethernet Services
The Metro Ethernet Forum certifies iConverter fiber access equipment for next-generation Ethernet networks.
Irvine, California, USA and Excel Convention Centre, London, UK, June 25, 2006 – Omnitron Systems Technology, a leading provider of fiber optic access systems for next-generation Ethernet networks, today announced that the iConverter platform has passed the official MEF 9 UNI (User Network Interface) conformance and certification test process. The conformance and certification test process is performed by Iometrix, Inc., a leading independent testing lab, on behalf of the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF). Ethernet service providers now have formal assurance that the popular iConverter platform conforms to key MEF standards for Metro Ethernet UNI services and operations.
The iConverter platform passed all three portions of the MEF 9 test suite, including Ethernet Private Line, Ethernet Virtual Private Line and Ethernet LAN services. Private Line and Virtual Private Line services provide point-to-point Ethernet connectivity, while Ethernet LAN services are used to interconnect multiple sites. These services are typically used by bandwidth hungry business customers for voice, video and data connectivity between facilities, campuses and remote sites
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Omnitron Launches Managed Edge Chassis with Redundant Power and PoE
Designed for Mission-Critical Enterprise and Service Provider Customer Premises Applications.
Irvine, CA June 1, 2006 – Omnitron Systems Technology, a leading provider of Fiber Optic access systems for next-generation ethernet networks, today announced the release of the iConverter 1-Module Redundant-Power Chassis. The new small form factor chassis features a flexible and managed power sourcing scheme based on Power over Ethernet (PoE) support.
The iConverter 1-Module Redundant-Power Chassis is an ideal solution for mission-critical Enterprise and Metro Ethernet fiber deployments requiring managed media conversion in locations lacking ready access to power sources.
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Omnitron Systems Announces a Suite of New Enhancements for the iConverter Fiber Access Platform
The Omnitron iConverter RS232 and iConverter RS422/485 managed serial to fiber converters transmit serial protocol over fiber media for industrial, data collection and security applications.
Irvine, CA, May 2, 2006 – Omnitron Systems Technology, a leading provider of Fiber Optic access systems for next-generation Ethernet networks, today announced the release of a new suite of iConverter hardware modules and software enhancements for service provider and enterprise networks. iConverter is the company’s flagship modular Ethernet access device platform, featuring managed end-to-end media conversion and modular optical Ethernet demarcation.
The new fiber-to-fiber modules include:
- iConverter 2FXM, a 2 port fast Ethernet Network Interface Device (NID) with integrated network management services
- iConverter 2GXM, a 2 port gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Device with integrated network management services
- SFP (Small Form Pluggable) transceivers for the new 2FXM and 2GXM NIDs, as well as the existing copper-to-fiber GX/TM and 10/100M NIDs
Omnitron Systems introduces the first USB-powered Gigabit Media Converter
The new miConverter Gx enables inexpensive Gigabit fiber optic connectivity in Enterprise and Service Provider networks.
Irvine, CA—November 7, 2005 -- Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc., the premier manufacturer of fiber access solutions for Enterprise LAN and First Mile Metropolitan Area Network applications, introduces the miConverter Gx™ miniature Gigabit media converter. The miConverter Gx provides cost-effective fiber connectivity from Gigabit switches to desktop and laptop computers, and is the first Gigabit media converter powered by a USB port.
The miConverter Gx delivers plug-and-play ease of use with Gigabit fiber auto-negotiation supporting connectivity found in many core fiber devices, and manual configuration to support legacy Gigabit fiber devices. The fiber port is available with SC connectors, and supports multi-mode and single-mode options. Single-fiber models feature bi-directional (BiDi) transceivers and support distances of up to 80km.
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Omnitron Signs-up JTS Corp to Distribute its Fiber Optic Products in Japan
Omnitron's iConverter® managed media converter product family is available immediately in Japan.
Irvine, CA. September 14, 2005 -- Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc., the premier manufacturer of fiber optic media converters and connectivity products for Enterprise and First Mile Metropolitan Area Network applications, announced that a distribution agreement has been signed with JTS Corporation (Headquarters in Yokohama, Japan) to start selling its products and solutions in Japan.
Omnitron has been providing a wide variety of fiber media converters and fiber access products to North America, South America, Asian and European markets since its foundation in 1992.
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From Broadband Properties July 2005 Issue:
Designed for Mission-Critical Enterprise and Service Provider Customer Premises Applications.
The waiting is over. There's a race to bring bandwidth to home and small businesses. The headlong rush knows no national boundaries, either. The "gold standard" is fiber to the home. In new construction, that's what we get. In overbuilt situations, there's a mix, depending on geography or existing infrastructure. But without exception, the existing infrastructure is being tweaked for more bandwidth by replacing it with fiber that creeps ever closer to its final destination - your living room. The BP 100 companies make it happen. Without them there would be no broadband revolution.
The BB 100 companies are a diverse group. Two are startups, just beginning to generate sales. The largest on the list is Verizon, which had revenue last year of $71 billion and income of $13 billion.
Omnitron Introduces Miniature Media Converter for Fiber-to-the-Desktop and Fiber-to-the-Laptop Connectivity
The new miConverter 10/100 enables inexpensive fiber optic connectivity in Enterprise and Service Provider networks.
Irvine, CA, May 3, 2005 -- Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc., the premier manufacturer of fiber connectivity solutions for Enterprise LAN and First Mile Metropolitan Area Network applications, introduces the miConverter 10/100™ miniature media converter for cost-effective fiber optic connectivity to a desktop or laptop computer.
Fiber optic technology provides a higher level of signal quality and security than copper UTP. A fiber optic network link is immune to EMI, RFI, cross-talk, ground loops and other electrical problems, greatly enhancing the signal quality in severe environments. Conversely, fiber optic links do not generate EMI or RFI signals that can lead to security breaches like copper UTP. These characteristics make fiber extremely attractive to government agencies with major security concerns.
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