The CN 1000 DSLAM configuration offers carriers a cost-effective DSL overlay solution for adding high-speed data and comprehensive video services to a voice services network. Ciena’s integrated, hardware-based IGMPv2 channel switching and hierarchical multicasting technology ensure efficient, scalable delivery of quality switched digital video services and eliminate the need for an overlay IP multicasting Edge Router. Supports 24-port ADSL, ADSL2+, and G.SHDSL linecards

The CN 1000 DSLAM configuration can be upgraded to the CN 1000 BLC or FX with simple card swaps to provide integrated voice, data, and video services over any mix of copper and fiber terminations.

Provides unsurpassed rate-reach performance and extensive CPE interoperability

Supports broad range of network interfaces, including DS1, DS3, OC-3, OC-12,

OC-48 (future) and GigE

Environmentally hardened for both CO and outside plant remote terminal applications

Supports IGMP and multicasting, essential for scalable, switched digital video application

Based on open, standards-compliant interfaces and protocols