Marconi Launches Multiservice IP VPN Solution

Marconi introduced a new multiservice IP VPN solution that uses Ethernet over MPLS with the IETF “Martini” draft standard on its ASX and TNX line of multiservice switch-routers. Marconi’s solution supports multiple differentiated Ethernet services, such as VoIP, packetized video and real-time data transport simultaneously over the same Ethernet port. At the same time, Marconi’s multiservice switch-router platform could also concurrently support Frame Relay, private line and ATM services. The solution is provided using a new four-port 10/100 Ethernet port card that plugs into Marconi’s ASX and TNX multiservice switch-routers, either directly or through a network module carrier card for the ASX-4000 40 Gbps multiservice switch-router. Marconi’s multiservice IP port card solution offers QoS guarantees using a standards-based implementation of IETF 802.1Q VLAN mapping and IETF 802.1p priority mapping on an MPLS Label Switch Path (LSP) or ATM Virtual Circuit (VC). Marconi said its solution is targeted for service provider deployment in multi-tenant, resale or Managed Network Services (MNS) markets.

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