ZyXEL First to Introduce VDSL2 IP DSLAMs with ADSL2/2+ Fall Back Support

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- Bock Communications, Inc. Nicole Thome, 1-714-540-1030 ZyXEL@bockpr.com At NXTcomm, ZyXEL Communications Inc. will announce two new Broadcom based VDSL2 line cards--the VLC1324G-51, 24-port and VLC1348G-51, 48-port (double-density) line cards. ZyXEL is one of the first companies in the world to produce highest port density VDSL2 solutions with ADSL2/2+ fall back capability.

As one of the largest VDSL2 manufacturers

worldwide, with over 5 million port shipments to date, ZyXEL has various form factors of VDSL2 products ranging from 8-port stand-alone products up to maximum 768 ports chassis-based MSAN products. With expertise in diverse technologies including ADSL2/2+, VDSL2, G.SHDSL, GEPON/GPON and Gigabit Ethernet, ZyXEL has all of the equipment for different FTTx deployment scenarios, helping ease the transition for service providers to next generation IP networks that offer rich, value-added voice, data and video services.

The VLC1324G-51 and VLC1348G-51 line cards are ideal for Telcos using VDSL2 technologies for higher bandwidth applications in fiber-to-the-node / neighborhood (FTTN) scenarios. VDSL2 is also a popular technology for MTU/MDU in-building broadband DSL applications for Telcos and service providers.

"Ethernet over VDSL2 has changed the fundamental economics of broadband services for the last mile access and the MTU / MDU market. It allows service providers to offer high bandwidth services to small to medium size corporations similar to those of large corporations. Likewise, residential users can now enjoy video, data and voice services simultaneously through VDSL2, without having to suffer from limited bandwidth," said Munira Brooks, vice president of sales and marketing for ZyXEL. "VDSL2 delivers cost-effective, high-bandwidth broadband access to enterprise campuses, hotels, commercial and residential buildings over existing copper wiring."

The VLC1324-51 and VLC1348G-51 line cards complement ZyXEL's existing IES-5005/5000/6000 MSAN chassis product lines with the latest Broadcom-based VDSL2 chipsets. These line cards fit into ZyXEL's chassis-based MSAN products namely IES6000, IES5000 and IES5005.

The new VLC1324/48G-51 line cards support up to 100Mbps high bandwidth with seven different profiles so service providers can configure ports based on different service offerings. In addition to higher bandwidths, ZyXEL's VDSL2 offering significantly extends the loop distance to 19,000 feet. The ADSL2/2+ fall back provides the Telcos increased interoperability with different xDSL CPEs and flexibility so they can now, depending on the distance and bandwidth requirements, offer different services to different customers using the same line card. The line cards support IEEE 802.1ag Connectivity Fault Management (CFM) enabling service providers to detect, analyze and isolate faults in bridged LANs thus reducing support costs and improving service uptime. Also available are several advancement in Quality of Service features like downstream power back-off (DPBO), upstream power back-off (UPBO), rate adaption and PHY-R from Broadcom enabling service providers to improve line quality and offer superior IPTV and VoD services.

Pricing and Availability

Please call ZyXEL at 1-800-255-4101 for product availability and pricing. Carrier customers please contact ZyXEL key account sales group or Embarq Logistics.

About ZyXEL Communications

ZyXEL Communications, Inc., with North American headquarters in Anaheim, California, is one of the world's foremost suppliers of broadband networking and Internet connectivity/routing products. ZyXEL is focused on developing MSANs, xDSL DSLAMs / modems / gateways, cable access, broadband-sharing, WiMAX, VoIP, wireless and security solutions for a large target audience including Telcos, cable operators, ISPs, small-to-medium sized businesses, SOHO, residential and institutional MxU (multi-tenant unit/multi-dwelling unit) markets. Some of ZyXEL's largest customers include: Sprint, Time Warner, Charter, Earthlink, Chunghwa Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Telefonica Brazil, Telia, Verizon and many others. ZyXEL's North American distributors include Embarq Logistics, Ingram Micro, Tech Data and Wynit. For more information on ZyXEL Communications and its broadband solutions, visit the company's website at www.us.zyxel.com.

A leading provider of IP access solutions worldwide, ZyXEL
strengthens its Multi Service Access Node (MSAN) product line with
24-port and 48-port VDSL2 line cards

¶ Editor's Summary:

¶ -- ZyXEL's VLC1324G-51, 24-port and VLC1348G-51, 48-port
(double-density) line cards are ideal for Telcos using VDSL2
technologies for higher bandwidth applications in
fiber-to-the-node / neighborhood (FTTN) scenarios.

¶ -- The new VLC1324/48G-51 line cards support up to 19,000 feet
loop distances and 100Mbps high bandwidth with seven different
profiles. So service providers can configure ports based on
different service offerings.

¶ -- ADSL2/2+ fall back provides the Telcos increased
interoperability with different xDSL CPEs and flexibility so
they can now, depending on the distance and bandwidth
requirements, offer different services to different customers
using the same line card.

¶ -- Also available are several advancement in Quality of Service
features like downstream power back-off (DPBO), upstream power
back-off (UPBO), rate adaption and PHY-R from Broadcom
enabling service providers to improve line quality and offer
superior IPTV and VoD services.