Wave Issue 0105 1/26/01 Article 5-01

***Larscom Announces Optical Access Platform
(January 22)

Larscom has announced its entry into the optical networking
market with the introduction of the Larscom 4800 -- an optical
add/drop multiplexer that offers versatility in extending
carrier-class backbones to the network's edge in a small
footprint and at a reasonable cost. Aimed at network service
providers and enterprises wanting to aggregate multiple services,
such as voice, data and video, the Larscom 4800 provides high-
capacity optical broadband access onto a SONET or SDH transport
backbone.

The platform's self-configurable soft backplane makes it possible
for it to automatically update its configuration as interface
modules are added. Because the matrix is software-driven, the six
interface slots on the Larscom 4800 can accept any of a variety
of interface modules, which will support T1/E1, T3/E3, OC-3/STM-1
and OC-12/STM-4 traffic with planned support for OC-48/STM-16.
The Larscom 4800 delivers all services transparently, including
IP-oriented services and legacy TDM (Time Division Multiplexing)
services.

The Larscom 4800 offers support for local access via an RS-232
connection and remote access via 10 Mbps Ethernet using telnet
and/or SNMP. Additionally, it's low power consumption (less than
50 watts) and small footprint (3RU for a 19-inch rack) helps
service providers and enterprises to meet their site installation
budget requirements.

www.larscom.com