Lucent Technologies Unveils New International Models of SuperPipe Product Family

Strategic Insights -

Lucent Technologies announced the general availability of ten new models of its SuperPipe 95 and 155 next-generation data, voice, and video multiservice access routers. These new models provide multinational customers with locations around the world with the benefits of Lucent's "all-in-one" high-performance and secure multiservice access SuperPipe product family. The SuperPipe 95 and 155 feature dual S/T or U Basic Rate Interface (BRI) interfaces, universal power supplies, stateful inspection firewalls, and 56-bit IPSec encryption.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new SuperPipe models provide multinational customers with the ability to deploy SuperPipes around the world for secure multiservice access connectivity.
  • The models offer a significant increase in WAN access speeds without requiring costly forklift upgrades, while also protecting mission-critical data and reducing overall network administration costs.
  • The SuperPipe 95 and 155 feature dual S/T or U Basic Rate Interface (BRI) interfaces, universal power supplies, stateful inspection firewalls, and 56-bit IPSec encryption.
  • The SuperPipe 155 also features T-1, E-1, or serial WAN interfaces (V.35 and X.21), providing all-in-one remote access and Internet access capabilities, integrated voice, video, and data, and integrated Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionality.
  • The new models are part of Lucent's award-winning Secure VPN portfolio, which includes the Lucent VPN Firewall, the Lucent IPSec Client, and the Lucent Security Management Server.
  • Pricing for the international SuperPipe 95 and 155 models starts at $1,295 and $1,795, respectively, with optional 168-bit IPSec encryption available for $195.

Statistics:

  • The new SuperPipe models provide a 256Kbps bandwidth aggregation capacity, substantially increasing WAN access speeds.
  • The SuperPipe product family has been granted multiple awards for its high-performance and secure multiservice access capabilities.
  • The Lucent Secure VPN portfolio has been recognized for its comprehensive security features, including stateful inspection firewalls and IPSec encryption.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE, "Lucent Technologies: Lucent Technologies announces new international models in SuperPipe product family" (June 14, 2000)
  • M2 PressWIRE, "Lucent Technologies Unveils New International Models of SuperPipe Product Family" (June 14, 2000)