
Shentel Launches 100G Network Powered by Ciscos Next-Generation Coherent DWDM Solution Ciscos ASR 9000 Series and 100G Coherent DWDM solution Delivers High-Density 10G and 100G Interfaces for the Network Edge
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SAN JOSE, Calif., [August 16], 2013 - Cisco today announced that Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel; NASDAQ: SHEN), a leading regional U.S. telecommunications service provider, has updated its dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) fiber-optic network with Ciscos Coherent DWDM technology to support 100 Gigabit per second speeds to its subscribers throughout Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. The Cisco ASR 9000 Series router will provide resilient high-speed IP services.
Shentel, the first service provider to deploy Ciscos 100G network solution within Virginia and West Virginia, will be able to offer multiple 10G or 100G wavelength services.
Since deploying its 100G network in July 2013, Shentel is able to deliver more bandwidth to meet business and residential customers current and expected demands for voice, data, video and cloud services. The optimized network provides a variety of on-demand 100G services, including seamless 10G or 100G hand-off.
Shentel updated its existing Cisco network to 100G coherent DWDM, which offers plug-and-play-like functionality that can be configured to meet a customers demand for bandwidth. This elastic core is optimized to provide multiple 100G support, as required, and supports customer demand for multiple 10G service on-demand. As Shentel continues to build or partner to expand its fiber network, the companys highly flexible and scalable new Multi-Degree Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (MD-ROADM) DWDM 100G network can be expanded further into its Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland markets quickly and without requiring new hardware.
Recognizing the continuing rapid growth of IP traffic on its network, Shentel has begun deploying the Cisco ASR 9000 platform. Since the first deployment in 2010, Shentel has been upgrading its Cisco7600 network to the ASR 9000. The Cisco ASR 9000 will serve as the foundation for next-generation Carrier Ethernet networks, providing up to 96 terabits (Tbps) per system, allowing Cisco to evolve its service provider architecture to deliver capabilities for the Next-Generation Internet, which must be more mobile, more visual, more virtual, and more simple to manage. This architecture will allow carriers to monetize new, profitable services; optimize network performance and efficiency; reduce operational costs and complexity and enhance customer experiences.
Technology Highlights/Key Facts
Shentel has deployed Ciscos DWDM technology throughout its markets in Virginia (Ashburn, Herndon, Leesburg, Harrisonburg, Winchester, Warrenton, Front Royal, Edinburg, Christiansburg, Rustburg, Rocky Mount, Farmville, Wytheville), West Virginia (Charleston, Martinsburg, Weston, Summersville) and Maryland (Hagerstown).
The 100G DWDM solution is based on coherent optical technology, powered by Ciscos nLight Silicon. It provides the capability to transmit up to 100G wavelengths over fully uncompensated networks, up to 3,000 km (1864 mile) optical spans without regeneration. Utilizing an advanced modulation scheme and enhanced forward error correction enables Shentel to use its existing fiber plant investments while delivering maximum performance, especially on marginal or impaired fiber segments.
All parameters of the DWDM network were configured automatically by the smart-management subsystem and optical channel power control tools integrated in the Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP platform.
Cisco is the industry leader in Carrier Ethernet and routing technologies, enabling service providers such as Shentel to deploy and operate networks that are simpler and more cost-effective to operate, and accelerate delivery of new services.
The Cisco ASR 9000 Series utilizes the modular Cisco IOS XR software operating system, simplifying network operations while enabling comprehensive system redundancy and intelligent routing. Shentel has widely deployed the Cisco ASR 9000, family, which contains high-density 10G and 100G interfaces for the network edge.
The Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers used as Shentels network core providing up to 96 terabits (Tbps) per system, helping ensure the fail-safe delivery of multifunctional applications.
Executive Quotes
Ed McKay, Vice President of Engineering & Planning, Shentel
We are continually trying to ensure we deliver the fastest, most reliable and most advanced services to our subscribers. Our transition to 100G was not a question of when - we recognized the need to act now and as a result are among the first regional service providers in the US to deliver 100G speeds. The transition is already paying off through our ability to test and deploy new services quickly.
Earle MacKenzie, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Shentel
The service provider industry faces many complicated challenges, and our technology infrastructure is core to alleviating those issues, as well as positioning us to capitalize on new business opportunities. We have taken an architectural approach for our network infrastructure to ensure we can continue to obtain value from our initial investment and to scale seamlessly and quickly.
Sri Hosakote, Vice President and General Manager, High-end Routing and Optical group, Cisco
The rapid pace of M2M connectivity across people, places and things, in addition to continued demand for high-bandwidth content, requires servi
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