Avaya Inc, a global leader in voice and data networks, today announced that its new SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED XL Solution guarantees electrical performance that is 400 percent better than the ISO/IEC (Class E) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Category 6 draft standards for network performance in local area networks (LANs).
The GigaSPEED XL Solution is the newest addition to the family of SYSTIMAX Structured Cabling Solutions (SCS), an open, modular cabling solution, capable of simultaneously carrying data, voice, video and intelligent building management applications.
Because noise (Near-End Cross Talk or NEXT) is significantly reduced in the cable and throughout the channel, the GigaSPEED XL Solution allows even more reliable transmission in voice, data and video communications traffic in enterprise networks.
Avaya has combined the company`s precision quality control manufacturing processes with proprietary design tools such Modal Decomposition Modelling, Connector Field Pattern Modelling and Cable Twist Accuracy Technology to achieve the industry-leading performance of GigaSPEED XL.
"The GigaSPEED XL Solution has set a new performance benchmark in the LAN cabling industry," said Luc Adriaenssens, director of SYSTIMAX research and development, Avaya. "Our proprietary design tools enable us to analyse, design and deliver a cabling solution that allows enterprise network operators to significantly reduce network downtime and transmission errors by addressing issues of poor component performance or mismatched cabling and components."
The GigaSPEED XL Solution delivers NEXT electrical performance six decibels (dB) beyond the draft Category 6 standards with the GigaSPEED XL7 (71 Series) Solution and 7dB beyond the draft standards with the GigaSPEED XL8 (81 Series) Solution. While the current draft standard specifies only four connections per channel, the GigaSPEED XL Solution will support the use of six connections in any length channel and still deliver a minimum of 4dB NEXT margin. This combination of performance and flexibility gives customers the freedom to design their networks to their specifications.
The GigaSPEED XL Solution Portfolio
The SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED XL Solution portfolio is available as the GigaSPEED XL7 Solution or the GigaSPEED XL8 Solution with new 71E Series Cable and the 81A Series Cable, respectively. Components in this offer include new patch panels (PATCHMAX GS3, 1100GS3 or iPatch GS3), a new information outlet (MGS400), and new patch cords (GS8E Modular Cord Family, VisiPatch GS3 Patch Cord). For more information on the SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED XL Solution, visit our Web site at http://www.avaya.com/gigaspeedxl.
Pricing and availability
GigaSPEED XL Solution products are available in May 2002 and can be ordered globally through Avaya`s worldwide network of authorised Connectivity Solutions BusinessPartners. For pricing quotes, contact information for regional BusinessPartners can be requested at http://www.avaya.com/connectivity with the "contact us" feature.
Avaya`s SYSTIMAX SCS (GigaSPEED XL and PowerSUM copper solutions, LazrSPEED and OptiSPEED fibre solutions), are backed by an industry-leading, 20-year extended product warranty and applications assurance guarantee.
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Avaya Inc, headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, is a leading global provider of voice and data networks as well as communications solutions and services that help businesses, government agencies and other institutions - including more than 90% of the Fortune 500 - excel in the customer economy. Avaya offers Customer Relationship Management Solutions, Unified Communication Solutions, Service Provider Solutions, MultiService Networking Infrastructure, and Converged Voice and Data Networks - including the company`s no-compromise Avaya Enterprise-Class IP Solutions (ECLIPS) - all supported by Avaya Services and Avaya Labs.
Avaya is the worldwide leader in unified messaging, messaging systems, call centers and structured cabling systems. It is the US leader in voice communications systems and services. Avaya is an official sponsor for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Women`s World Cup 2003 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournaments. For more information about Avaya, visit its Web site at http://www.avaya.com.
Background on Avaya`s Design Tools
Avaya`s propriety design tools are primary drivers behind the development and manufacturing of the GigaSPEED XL solution.
Modal Decomposition Modelling Tool
Avaya`s Modal Decomposition Modelling (MDM) tool allows an almost infinite number of component and electrical performance specification combinations to be tested. The process involves making many detailed measurements of randomly selected components. The collected data, along with other data associated with link and channel performance, are analysed and processed using complex algorithms that are developed and tested.
The resulting 16-port modal hardware and software algorithms are used to model the characteristics of current and new components, links, and channels. Detailed analyses and testing conducted in the past three years have proven that the MDM tool provides results as accurate as actual installed channels. This tool may also be used for accurate and easy testing of other vendor`s products and channels to compare advertised performance claims versus actual performance.
In summary, the MDM tool allows the accurate channel and link performance measurement of any combination of SYSTIMAX components with any combination of patch cord lengths and cable run lengths up to 100 meters. The MDM tool can also measure the effect on overall channel performance due to slight changes in the design requirements of individual components.
Connector Field Pattern Modelling Tool
The Connector Field Pattern Modelling (CFPM) tool creates a graphic representation of the connector design and provides a complete database of the connector`s electrical characteristics. The CFPM tool identifies areas with primary and secondary coupling problems and eliminates or minimizes their effects. The tool also quickly models, measures and modifies connector designs to maximize system performance, allowing for verification of manufacturing readiness.
Cable Twist Accuracy Technology Tool
Cable Twist Accuracy Technology (CTAT) is a proprietary set of measurement equipment developed at Avaya Labs that correlates every aspect of the cable`s physical structure with its electrical performance. More than just a method of determining the best twist length of the pair, CTAT measurements are used in conjunction with network analyser-based measurements to improve every stage of the cable production process from design through production and ultimately cable packaging. CTAT allows for the physical and electrical optimisation in every process of cable production.
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