Monday, October 4, 2004

Florida Utility Builds Optical Ethernet with Nortel

Monday, October 04, 2004    

JEA, the largest municipal utility in Florida, is deploying a 140-node Optical Ethernet network based on Nortel Networks Optical Metro 3500 next generation SONET platforms. The network will consist of 12 Optical Ethernet rings throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas to connect substations, treatment plants and switching stations to support electric, water and sewer services in Jacksonville. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.nortelnetworks.com