FLASHWAVE 9500 : FUJITSU United States

The communications world is changing, led into new territory by accelerating demand for high-bandwidth, high-quality multimedia packet based services and continued growth in every communications market.

Pressure is building behind the pace of change: pressure to deliver high quality of service, to respond to unpredictable demand, and to minimize costs and provisioning time. Your network must be ready to meet the oncoming wave, and remain responsive to the unknown directions around the next corner.

“We are seeing the emergence of a new category of optical product that combines photonics, Ethernet packets, and SONET in a single device. We see optical networking for packets as the biggest trend in optical networking in 2007, and this is likely the most significant development in optical since the advent of the multiservice provisioning platform (MSPP) back in 1999.”
Sterling Perrin
Senior Analyst, Heavy Reading

Now a lasting technology foundation is available. The Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 9500 Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP) is a whole new class of optical networking system that meets the high expectations of the new, media-rich network world.

The FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP provides the modular, chassis-level fusion of Connection-oriented Ethernet, ROADM and SONET transport technologies built on a single addressable optical network class element. It fulfils network aggregation and transport infrastructure needs, delivering high bandwidth, high quality packet-based services in today’s multi-protocol packet environment.

The Packet ONP is the first type of network element that delivers both:

Packet aggregation agility, traditionally found only in more costly, feature-rich service elements
Bulk transport scalability combined with the operational stability that has defined optical networking

“Service providers are looking for purpose-built packet optical platforms with lower costs that complement feature-rich service platforms to help create scalable multimedia networks. Fujitsu has delivered a solid architectural implementation with their FLASHWAVE® 9500 Packet ONP. This integrated-fabric architecture marries Ethernet, SONET/SDH and Optics in a scaleable and manageable platform that top tier providers have been requesting for their next generation networks.”
Eve Griliches
Program Manager for Telecom Equipment, IDC

Manageable Scalability for the Connected Experience

The FLASHWAVE 9500 is the definitive Packet ONP. Its unique hardware and software architecture integrates Ethernet, ROADM and SONET technology in a single shelf that drives cost out of today’s metro network. As high-bandwidth, high-quality multimedia packet-centric services dominate, service providers can deploy the FLASHWAVE 9500 platform to enjoy the cost and manageability that optical networking has always provided.

The FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP solution family is designed to consist of common interface cards and system software across a variety of configurations, traffic capacity ranges, and entry prices allowing service providers to cost-optimize their network.

Purpose-built modular design
Fujitsu patent-pending universal SONET/Packet fabric
MPLS-based connection-oriented Ethernet transport technology to deliver private-line quality Ethernet aggregation and connectivity services
Integrated ROADM technology to deliver bulk bandwidth economically and with operational simplicity
Next-generation SONET technology to support the full range of network services while retaining operational continuity with existing networks
High density multiservice, multirate SONET interfaces
A full 40G-ready ROADM in one-quarter of a shelf
480G of SONET or packet bandwidth in only one-third of a rack

The FLASHWAVE 9500

Key Network Benefits

5 to 10 fold reduction in equipment space
Delivers private-line equivalent QoS for Native Ethernet
Consolidates ROADM/SONET/Ethernet transport networks
Leverages and extends today’s optical network
Supports TDM and Ethernet transport from a single infrastructure
Rock-solid operations for low network ownership costs

Recent Press ReleasesMore

July 25, 2008 Richardson, Texas.: Fujitsu Expands Manufacturing Capacity in North Texas
Richardson, Texas., July 25, 2008 – Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, announced today that they are expanding manufacturing capacity at their Richardson, Texas, headquarters.
June 30, 2008 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Network Communications Honored by AT&T as Outstanding Supplier
Richardson, TX, June 30, 2008 – Commitment to excellence over the past year has earned Fujitsu Network Communications recognition as an outstanding supplier to affiliates of AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), one of the world’s leading data, voice, wireless and Internet services providers.
June 18, 2008 Las Vegas, NV: Verizon Selects Fujitsu Packet Optical Networking Platform for Transport Infrastructure
Las Vegas, NV, June 18, 2008 – Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, announced today that Verizon has selected the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 9500 platform for deployment as a result of the Verizon Packet OTP RFP process.