ADC, Accedian Partner on Ethernet Service Assurance

ADC (ADC) has entered into an OEM agreement with Accedian Networks to offer Ethernet demarcation units as part of its LoopStar product family.

Under terms of the agreement, Accedian Networks will supply equipment to ADC for wireless carriers and service providers worldwide. The LoopStar EtherNID and MetroNID demarcation units involved provide advanced in-line performance monitoring, Ethernet service creation and standards-based operations, administration and maintenance (OAM) capabilities that simplify the deployment and assurance of carrier Ethernet services over any network. LoopStar EtherNID units are designed for installation at customer premises and cell sites, while the additional packet-processing capabilities of the LoopStar MetroNID products make them ideal for deployment at cellular hubs, aggregation nodes, and inter-carrier hand-off points.

“These advanced demarcation units are an important addition to ADC’s LoopStar product portfolio,” said Jon Norton, vice president of Network Solutions for ADC. “These unique devices enable optimized and assured Ethernet services over multitechnology, multivendor and multicarrier networks, allowing our customers to quickly and cost-effectively introduce carrier-grade mobile backhaul and business access services over existing networks. We are pleased to partner with Accedian Networks to offer this industry-leading solution to our customers.”