The Alcatel-Lucent 1671 Service Connect (SC) is a next generation, multiservice cross-connect designed to support the growing demands for multiple services types, including narrowband, wideband, and broadband functionalities, as well as support for data services (e.g. Ethernet). The Alcatel-Lucent 1671 SC represents a leap forward in cross-connect architecture, providing unrivaled density (4,608 DS3 equivalents per system) and a robust feature set. Engineered for networks requiring speeds from DS1 to OC-192, the scalability of the Alcatel-Lucent 1671 SC allows service providers to customize their networks to meet current requirements while enabling them to plan for future demands.

As networks evolve, service providers are faced with the challenge of satisfying new consumer demands without compromising their embedded base of network elements. The combination of advanced cross-connect capabilities and planned support for data services puts the Alcatel-Lucent 1671 SC in a class of its own - one that will be extremely attractive to service providers wanting to invest in a converged voice and data infrastructure.

Benefits:

• Range and density of interfaces supported deliver maximum configurability
• High density reduces footprint requirement by up to 75 percent
• Data aggregation and Layer 2 Ethernet cards will reduce the interface demand on expensive routers and optimize existing router infrastructure, significantly reducing operating expenditures
• High density optical interfaces facilitate grooming at the network edge, improving bandwidth utilization
• Ability to support legacy services and new services on a single node enables a smooth migration to next-generation networking, with no service or revenue disruption
• Component compatibility with the Alcatel-Lucent 1631 LMC and 1677 SONET Link provides investment protection and reduces sparing
• GMPLS will enable inventory and circuit management features, which support real-time, automated monitoring of network resources

Features:

• Extremely high density in a small footprint: 1671 SC delivers the equivalent of 1,536 STS-1s in only 6 bays; legacy systems require 28 bays to deliver 1,344 STS-1s
• A broad range of interfaces from DS1 to planned OC-192 and Gigabit Ethernet
• Flexible cross-connect matrix promotes network versatility by supporting a wide variety of network topologies
• Switch fabric provides 80 Gb/s VT1.5 and STS-1 grooming; will grow to 240 Gb/s
• Carrier class reliability with full redundancy of all critical components and adherence to NEBS Level 3 standards
• GMPLS ready