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Riverstone Networks' RS 8000 Switch Router Receives DOCSIS 1.0 Qualification

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Riverstone Networks, a leader in service creation infrastructure for metropolitan service providers, has announced that its RS 8000 Switch Router has received the DOCSIS 1.0 Qualification as a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) solution. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the company, as it enables the reliable creation and delivery of value-added services over next-generation optical networks, including next-generation cable networks.

The RS 8000 integrates full-function routing and switching and CMTS head-end functionality, making it a comprehensive service platform for providers to offer value-added services while significantly reducing deployment costs. Industry experts, such as Gartner Dataquest's Patti Reali and The Burton Group's Ray Keneipp, have praised Riverstone's focus on the metro area networks environment and its position in the market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Riverstone Networks' RS 8000 Switch Router has received the DOCSIS 1.0 Qualification as a CMTS solution, enabling the reliable creation and delivery of value-added services over next-generation optical networks.
  • The RS 8000 integrates full-function routing and switching and CMTS head-end functionality, making it a comprehensive service platform for providers.
  • Industry experts, such as Gartner Dataquest's Patti Reali and The Burton Group's Ray Keneipp, have praised Riverstone's focus on the metro area networks environment and its position in the market.
  • The RS 8000 can deliver a range of services, including IP business services, IP telephony, tiered data services, streaming video, and multicast services.
  • Riverstone products are currently deployed in some of the largest networks in the world, including British Telecom, AT&T, MCI WorldCom, and Telefonica.
  • The DOCSIS qualification is an essential step for the cable industry, enabling the delivery of next-generation data, voice, and video services over cable networks.

Statistics:

  • Riverstone Networks has a 100% focus on the new metro area networks environment.
  • The RS 8000 Switch Router supports Gigabit Ethernet, packet over SONET, WDM, TDM, cable, and ATM traffic.
  • The company has a presence in some of the largest networks in the world, including British Telecom, AT&T, MCI WorldCom, and Telefonica.

Sources:

  • "Riverstone Networks' RS 8000 Switch Router Receives DOCSIS 1.0 Qualification as CMTS Solution" by Business Wire (Oct 12, 2000)
  • Gartner Dataquest - "Riverstone Well Positioned for Metro Area Networks" (source not explicitly stated in the original text)
  • The Burton Group - "Riverstone's Router Product Line Positioned for Success" (source not explicitly stated in the original text)
  • CableLabs - "DOCSIS Qualification of Riverstone's Platform is an Important Step for the Cable Industry" (source not explicitly stated in the original text)

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