HP Develops AdvancedTCA Platforms for Telecom

HP outlined its plans for an Advanced Open Telecom Platform (AOTP) that leverages modular, standards-based technologies for commercial and carrier-grade platforms (rack-mount, blade and custom) for the heart of voice, data and media networks. HP AOTP is a comprehensive framework that incorporates a portfolio of operating systems including carrier-grade Linux, telecom network software such as HP OpenCall and OpenView, and SAF-compliant management software. It also includes platform testing and validation, consulting and integration services, global sales and customer support, and a large network of tightly linked solution partners.



As part of AOTP, HP also plans to bring to market a new telecom-specific blade server that is based on the emerging Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA) an on Intel processors. The new AdvancedTCA blade server is specifically designed to meet the needs of network and service providers. HP, as the first Premier member of the Intel Communications Alliance, is working closely with Intel to drive AdvancedTCA as the standard for telecom blade computing. The new AdvancedTCA blade offering will include an ATCA chassis, server blades based on Intel 32-bit and 64-bit Itanium processors, plus a collection of accessory blades for storage, input/output and networking. Linux will be the preferred operating system. HP will continue to support servers based on the current PICMG standard during development of the AdvancedTCA products.



HP said it is in a unique position to leverage commercial off-the-shelf technology. Modular, standards-based technologies are the foundation of HP's Adaptive Enterprise strategy to synchronize business with IT -- and now of AOTP as well.



"HP is the only major IT company that is at the crossroads of telecom and commercial information technology, and that's why telecom equipment providers continue to rely on HP as a single point of accountability for their complex needs," said Sebastiano Tevarotto, vice president and general manager, Network and Service Provider Business Unit, HP. http://www.hp.com/go/nsp