ECI Unveils its Next Generation Multiservice Access Gateway

ECI Telecom introduced Hi-FOCuS 4, its next-generation multiservice access gateway platform for use in all types of broadband networks, including DSL and FTTx. The platform provides very high port density of 960 lines per shelf and 3,840 lines per rack and can be deployed with optional functionality of multi-direction test access and line card redundancy. Furthermore, Hi-FOCuS 4 features a unique non-blocking backplane architecture that supports more than 20,000 simultaneous users with an aggregated capacity of more than 500 Gbps and with multiple connections to each user. ECI estimates that the bandwidth capabilities across the Hi-FOCuS 4 backplane provides ability to deliver over 500 video channels. It supports multi-level multicasting, enabling not only multi-channel TV services but also Video on Demand, video telephony, peer-to-peer services and other bandwidth demanding services.


Network interfaces include multiple STM-4, STM-1, Gigabit Ethernet, T3/E3 and E1/T1 options. Both ATM and IP can coexist on the same box.


ECI said that consistent with the previous generation platform, Hi-FOCuS 4 is built to migrate customers from one type of DSL to another within the same box. The system supports all types of DSL including ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+ G.SHDSL and VDSL. The Hi-FOCuS 4 could also be used for both point-to-point and point-to-multi-point (PON) fiber-based networks with various FTTx implementations including FTTC, FTTH and FTTB. It also provides full voice functionality support including direct POTS interfaces, VoDSL, VoIP and Integrated Voice Gateway functionality.
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