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UNH InterOperability Laboratory Hosts HDSL2 Consortium Meeting to Establish Interoperability Test Plan

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The University of New Hampshire's InterOperability Laboratory will host a meeting of the HDSL2 Consortium on November 30, 1999, to establish an interoperability test plan. The meeting will bring together existing consortium members, including ADC, ADTRAN, Conexant, GlobeSpan, Level One Communications, and PairGain, to elect a steering committee and form the test plan. The goal is to create a universal interoperable state of the emerging HDSL2 standard.

Key Takeaways:

  • The HDSL2 Consortium meeting will take place on November 30, 1999, at the New England Conference Center in Durham, NH.
  • The meeting aims to establish a test plan for the HDSL2 standard, ensuring interoperability among devices.
  • The consortium will elect a steering committee to oversee the development of the test plan.
  • The consortium consists of existing members, including ADC, ADTRAN, Conexant, GlobeSpan, Level One Communications, and PairGain, with over 100 worldwide companies participating in the UNH InterOperability Laboratory.
  • The consortium aims to complete a testing framework by January 31, 2000, and a final test plan by March 30, 2000.
  • Scott Valcourt, HDSL2 Consortium Manager, emphasizes the importance of a universal interoperable state for the emerging HDSL2 standard to avoid interoperability issues similar to those experienced with early ISDN deployments.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 worldwide companies are members of the UNH InterOperability Laboratory.
  • The consortium aims to complete a testing framework by January 31, 2000.
  • The final test plan is slated for completion by March 30, 2000.

Sources:

  • University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory: http://www.iol.unh.edu
  • ADC Telecommunications, Inc.: www.adc.com
  • ADTRAN, Inc.: www.adtran.com
  • Conexant Systems, Inc.: www.conexant.com
  • GlobeSpan, Inc.: www.globespan.net
  • Level One Communications, Inc.: www.level1.com
  • PairGain Technologies, Inc.: www.pairgain.com

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