Ericsson's AXI 520 IP Backbone Routers Meet Rapid Internet Growth in Asia

Strategic Insights -

Ericsson announced that Cable & Wireless HKT has deployed broadband Internet services throughout Asia using Ericsson's AXI 520 IP backbone routers. The routers will handle Internet traffic to and from Cable & Wireless HKT's Powerb@se data centers, which are currently Hong Kong's largest data center facility in operation. Ericsson's ultra-scalable and highly reliable IP backbone routers have allowed Cable & Wireless HKT to increase the capacity of their existing network, accommodating the rapid growth of Internet users in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cable & Wireless HKT has deployed Ericsson's AXI 520 IP backbone routers to handle broadband Internet services throughout Asia.
  • The routers will provide wire-speed gigabit performance to connect customer servers to the Internet, with a scalable capacity of 40 Gbps per router.
  • Ericsson's AXI 520 routers have been chosen for their carrier-class capacity and superior performance, as well as their ability to provide local integration and support services.
  • The deployment of Ericsson's AXI 520 routers will enable Cable & Wireless HKT to meet the demands of Asia's rapid Internet growth, with a performance level of 40 Mpps (million packets per second).
  • Ericsson's AXI 520 routers are based on Juniper technology, with significant network management capabilities added by Ericsson.
  • Ericsson's relationship with Juniper began in 1997 with an initial equity investment, and has led to a series of strategic agreements, including a co-operative technology agreement.
  • Ericsson's Packet Backbone Network (PBN) is an Internet-class, carrier-class data backbone that enables operators to offer new or expanded services over an IP infrastructure in an extremely reliable and ultra-scalable configuration.
  • PBN employs Ericsson's innovative range of robust DWDM optical networking products: ERIcsson Optical Networking (ERION).

Statistics:

  • The AXI 520 routers have been deployed to handle broadband Internet services throughout Asia.
  • The routers provide wire-speed gigabit performance to connect customer servers to the Internet.
  • The deployment of Ericsson's AXI 520 routers will enable Cable & Wireless HKT to meet the demands of Asia's rapid Internet growth, with a performance level of 40 Mpps (million packets per second).
  • Ericsson's AXI 520 routers have a scalable capacity of 40 Gbps per router.
  • Ericsson's relationship with Juniper began in 1997, with an initial equity investment.

Sources:

  • "Ericsson Announces AXI 520 IP Backbone Routers Deployed in Asia for Cable & Wireless HKT" (Press Release, November 22, 2001)
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