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3Com Corporation Announces Partnership with Agilent Technologies to Enhance Cable Modem Interoperability

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3Com Corporation, a leading provider of carrier-class cable modem termination systems (CMTS), has announced that Agilent Technologies has selected the 3Com Total Control 1000 platform as a supported CMTS for the Agilent cable modem interoperability testbed developed for Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs). This partnership aims to enhance cable modem interoperability and advance broadband technology to the benefit of cable operators and their subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 3Com Total Control 1000 CMTS has been selected by Agilent Technologies as a supported CMTS for the Agilent cable modem interoperability testbed.
  • The Total Control 1000 CMTS provides a comprehensive set of DOCSIS physical and Media Access Control (MAC) layer characteristics, equipment states, and condition data for evaluation.
  • The CMTS supports every Test Support Interface (TSI) required by the Agilent testbed to easily create and control special conditions using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
  • The Total Control 1000 CMTS allows complete test-data collection and the ability to study a cable modem's complex processes and operations during CableLabs certification waves.
  • The CommWorks architecture, developed by 3Com Carrier Networks, provides a comprehensive, modular, and open definition for the design and deployment of service-capable packet networks.
  • The CommWorks architecture is the only industry offering that provides unique service and provisioning capabilities to extend revenue opportunities for cable operators.
  • 3Com Total Control 1000 CMTS solutions are part of the CommWorks architecture and are part of the company's carrier portfolio.

Statistics:

  • The 3Com Total Control 1000 CMTS has been selected by Agilent Technologies as a supported CMTS for the Agilent cable modem interoperability testbed, developed for Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs).
  • The Total Control 1000 CMTS supports every Test Support Interface (TSI) required by the Agilent testbed, including SNMP, to create and control special conditions.
  • The CMTS allows complete test-data collection and the ability to study a cable modem's complex processes and operations during CableLabs certification waves.
  • The CommWorks architecture has been developed by 3Com Carrier Networks as a comprehensive, modular, and open definition for service-capable packet networks.
  • The CommWorks architecture is the only industry offering with two CableLabs-qualified CMTS solutions.

Sources:

  • "3Com Corporation, Aug. 15, 2000 - BUSINESS WIRE - Agilent Technologies Selects 3Com(R) Total Control(R) 1000 Platform for Cable Modem Interoperability Testbed"
  • 3Com Corporation. (2000). About the CommWorks Architecture.

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