The LightningEdge 311v is the first of a new generation of Ethernet switches specifically designed to support end-to-end transport of Ethernet packets over a Wide Area Network. Delivering the latest advances in end-to-end Ethernet transport, including support for Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB-TE), the LE-311v enables network providers to immediately meet subscriber demands for current and emerging services while providing the foundation for a fast and inexpensive transition to a single, converged Carrier Ethernet network infrastructure.

World Wide Packets is an industry leader in the development and implementation of PBB-TE and is one of the first vendors in the market to deliver a solution that supports both traditional Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and PBB-TE-based solutions. By supporting both of these important technologies in a single LE-311v switch, World Wide Packets delivers maximum flexibility, enabling subscribers and providers to select and mix and match the wide area transport that meets their needs today and in the future.

The PBB-TE and MPLS implementations in the LE-311v are optional features in the LightningEdge Operating System (LE-OS). The LE-OS software infrastructure delivers an advanced set of Ethernet services including end-to-end Operations, Administration and Management (OAM) capabilities, true carrier-class Quality of Service (QoS), sophisticated security services, and high availability. These software features, combined with the high performance and efficiency of the LE-311v platform, deliver unparalleled configuration flexibility and investment protection for network operators.

The LE-311v includes 24 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45) ports and 4 1 Gbps optical ports. Architected for high availability, the LE-311v has redundant fans and pluggable redundant 1+1 power supplies, available in AC or DC. The entire platform occupies just 1 rack unit (1.75”/44.2mm), making the most efficient use of available rack space.

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• Introduction
• Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB-TE)
• MPLS Services
• Proven LE-OS Operating System
• Carrier Class QoS
• Reliability and Resiliency
• Advanced Security
• Carrier Class OAM

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