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Lucent Technologies Unveils MAX 3000 Remote Access Concentrator

Strategic Insights

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Lucent Technologies, the industry leader in remote access market, has introduced the MAX 3000, a highly scalable and affordable remote access concentrator designed for mid-sized Internet service providers (ISPs) and enterprises. The MAX 3000 helps ISPs address rapid growth and price pressure in the consumer Internet access market by providing flexible port configurations, broad protocol and multi-service application support, and support for VPNs and security. The product is the first remote access concentrator introduced by Lucent since the merger with Ascend, combining market-leading ISP-class features with impressive enterprise capabilities at a powerful new price point.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MAX 3000 is a remote access concentrator designed for mid-sized Internet service providers (ISPs) and enterprises, offering flexible port configurations, broad protocol and multi-service application support, and support for VPNs and security.
  • The product is a new addition to Lucent's award-winning remote access product portfolio, providing a highly scalable and affordable solution for ISPs and enterprises.
  • Lucent's MAX 3000 is supported by the company's True Access Operating System (TAOS), which supports global voice, data, video, and wireless standards.
  • The maximum number of ports supported by the MAX 3000 is 192, making it suitable for high-growth areas.
  • The product features a multiprocessor design that eliminates performance bottlenecks and supports 48/60 modems per 1U rack.
  • Lucent's NavisAccess software enables multiple MAX 3000s to be stacked and managed as a single virtual chassis, providing growth capability and system redundancy.
  • The MAX 3000 supports a wide range of VPN and security protocols, including L2TP, ATMP, PPTP, and IPSec, making it attractive for enterprise applications.

Statistics:

  • 50 global remote access networks are currently running on Lucent's True Access Operating System (TAOS).
  • 48 concurrent calls were tested on the MAX 3000 by Mier Communications, with maximum attainable throughput achieved and no signs of performance degradation or system instability.
  • Lucent's remote access products are available through the company's distributors, with pricing starting at $13,000 U.S. list.
  • E1 and BRI base configurations of the MAX 3000 will be available by the end of the year, expanding the product's accessibility to different customer segments.

Sources:

  • ISP Alliance, Inc. (http://www.ispalliance.net)
  • Bill Tidwell, President of Digital Service Consultants (based in Atlanta, Ga.)
  • Mashu, an e-commerce site for network professionals based out of Palo Alto, CA (www.mashu.com)
  • Lucent Technologies (http://www.lucent.com)
  • Mier Communications (report on MAX 3000 performance test)

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