In June 1999, Lucent Technologies completed the merger with Ascend Communications and created the InterNetworking Systems unit to focus on delivering next-generation, broadband networks

Lucent Technologies is focused on being the leader in building a broadband and mobile Internet infrastructure that will change the way people communicate. Lucent provides the systems, software, silicon and services for what is the largest network build-out in history. The company is focused on a triple play of optical, data and wireless networking technologies with the software and services to support them.

Lucent is a leading global supplier of communications networking equipment, holding strong leadership positions in Internet infrastructure for service providers, optical networking, wireless networks, communications networking support and services, communications integrated circuits, and optoelectronic components. As a communications software powerhouse, two-thirds of Bell Labs is developing next-generation software and applications.

Our technical staff strives to stay abreast of new technical innovations of WAN circuit technology and the Internetworking hardware made for those circuits. Our customers are furnished with updated information and technical specification to ensure the best possible products are provided for the application.


Models

MAX WAN Access Switches

The MAX family of WAN access switches accommodates the remote networking needs of service providers and enterprises alike. Each MAX switch is a total remote networking solution combining the functionality of a router, a terminal server, an ISDN switch and a frame relay concentrator.

Key Features

• Scalable, manageable, and secure remote networking platforms

• Robust features and best available price/performance

• Simplified installation, configuration, and operation

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MAX 6000 WAN Access Switches

The MAX™ 6000 high-density WAN access switch gives service providers and enterprises the increased performance, reliability and expandability they need for current and future access applications. The MAX 6000 product combines the latest in hardware technology with the True Access Operating System (TAOS) to deliver the industry's most cost-effective wide area network (WAN) services platform.

This flexible chassis features flash memory and slot cards, as well as the software upgradable protocols and services needed for today's high-powered applications.

Key Benefits

• Integrated security for reliable, secure access to the Internet, an intranet or virtual private network

• High-performance connectivity to maintain line speed performance as the number of simultaneous calls increases

• Enhanced performance and reduced operating costs with high-speed Series56 Digital Modem

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MAX 4048/4060 WAN Access Switches

MAX™ 4048/4060 WAN access switches fulfill the needs of small- to mid-sized network service providers and the remote networking needs of enterprises of all sizes. Based on the True Access Operating System (TAOS), these switches are easy to configure and offer scalability, robust software features and the high-performance digital modems needed for building high-density remote networks.

The MAX 4048 product has two T1 interfaces with 48 digital modems. The MAX 4060 product has two E1 interfaces with up to 60 digital modems. Both products combine the functionality of a router, a terminal server, an ISDN switch, and a frame relay concentrator. Enhanced system capabilities provide a migration path from analog modem access to ISDN BRI access. NavisAccess network management software provides extensive wide area network and service management.

Key Benefits

• Integrated security for reliable, secure access to the Internet, an intranet or virtual private network

• Enhanced performance and reduced operating costs with high-speed Series56 Digital Modem

• Scalable platform and integrated software that enables additional functionality without additional expense

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MAX 4002/4004 Multiprotocol WAN Access Switches

The MAX™ 4002/4004 products are high-powered, multiprotocol WAN access switches that allow corporations, carriers, and service providers to extend their backbone networks and support remote office access, telecommuting, and Internet access. By consolidating analog and digital access lines over high-speed digital trunks, the MAX 4002 and 4004 products enhance call performance by maximizing line utilization and minimizing equipment problems.

Key Benefits

• Easy migration path from analog-based solutions to the next generation of networking

• Eliminates the need for costly analog modem banks and the downtime that can result from inefficient connectivity

• Integrated, scalable solution at the lowest price per port available

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MAX 4000 Multiprotocol WAN Access Switch

The MAX™ 4000 product is a high-powered, multiprotocol WAN access switch that allows corporations, carriers and service providers to extend their backbone networks and support remote office, teleworking and Internet access. Based on the True Access Operating System (TAOS), it is easy to configure and offers the scalability, robust software features and high-performance digital modems needed for building high-density remote networks.

The MAX 4000 combines the functionality of a router, a terminal server, an ISDN switch and a frame relay concentrator. The scalable architecture allows remote users to move from analog systems to digital connectivity, using existing carrier E1/T1/PRI circuits. NavisAccess network management software provides extensive wide area network and service management from a central site.

Key Benefits

• Integrated security for reliable, secure access to the Internet, an intranet or virtual private network

• Enhanced performance and reduced operating costs with high-speed Series56 Digital Modem

• Scalable platform and integrated software that enables additional functionality without additional expense

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MAX 3000 Remote Access Concentrator

The MAX™ 3000 remote access concentrator gives Internet service providers and enterprises a compact, high performance platform for deploying scalable remote access services. Whether you want to support high-volume Internet access, connect remote workers, or consolidate data, voice, and video traffic between sites, the MAX 3000 concentrator has the features and reliability you require. This product combines the latest in hardware design with the True Access Operating System (TAOS) to give you the industry's most cost-effective, feature-rich, remote access platform. NavisAccess network management software provides extensive WAN and service management from a central site.

Key Benefits

• Advanced architecture ensures high-performance connectivity to meet the needs of demanding access networks

• Flexible port configurations support scalable remote access

• State of the art hardware design improves serviceability and reliability

• Iron-clad security ensures privacy, integrity, and confidentiality

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MAX 2012/2024 Multiprotocol WAN Access Switches

The MAX™ 2012/2024 products are high-performance multiprotocol WAN access switches that help small- to mid-sized businesses cost-effectively access remote sites, home offices and the Internet. Both models incorporate Series56 Digital Modem technology and come bundled with the software necessary to implement a robust, secure and flexible network. Their low-entry cost, scalable architecture and rich feature set make the MAX 2012 and 2024 products ideal for expanding remote networking capabilities as business needs change.

With 12 and 24 high-speed digital modem ports respectively, these switches provide more functionality than competing products. Both are easy to configure, manage, and upgrade and can be stacked to accommodate a growing network.

Key Benefits

• Flexible platform for seamless connections to backbone services over a variety of interfaces

• Bundled software provides basic and advanced modem support at no extra cost

• Integrated protection of firewall

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MAX 2000 WAN Access Switch

By eliminating the need for separate lines, the MAX 2000 WAN access switch minimizes excessive network equipment and transmission costs and delivers the lowest price per port available. Adding users to the network is cost effective via the Hybrid Access software included on the switch. This product also gives small office workers, mobile users, and telecommuters support for email, Internet access, videoconferencing access and file transfer capabilities—directly from their remote sites. This ideal switch provides a cost-effective, single solution for managing a growing wide area network.

Key Benefits

• Scalable solution that grows with your business

• Ideal platform for managing remote access applications

• Low-entry cost for connecting remote users to networks

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MAX 1800/1804 Multiprotocol WAN Access Switches

MAX™ 1800/1804 multiprotocol WAN access switches enable remote networking applications including branch office internetworking, telecommuting, mobile connectivity and Internet access. Based on the True Access Operating System (TAOS), both models are easy to configure and offer scalability, robust software features and the high-performance digital modems needed to build high-density remote networks.

The MAX 1800 handles up to 16 concurrent sessions and the MAX 1804 handles up to eight concurrent sessions. Both combine the functionality of a router, a terminal server, an ISDN switch and a frame relay concentrator. NavisAccess network management software provides extensive wide area network and service management.

Key Benefits

• Integrated security for reliable, secure access to the Internet, an intranet or virtual private network

• Enhanced performance and reduced operating costs with high-speed Series56 Digital Modem

• Integrated software protects your investment with scalable platforms that add functionality without additional expense

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MAX 800 WAN Access Switch

The MAX™ 800 product is a cost-effective, full-featured eight-port WAN access switch for remote office connectivity that leverages the industrial-strength heritage of the market-leading Lucent MAX product line. Designed for small- to mid-sized businesses and corporate remote offices, the MAX 800 provides telecommuters and mobile workers with multiprotocol, dial-in/dial-out access to LAN services. It also links remote offices and their mobile users to corporate communications backbones and other corporate sites.

Today's small office or branch office demands a flexible, yet reliable and performance-oriented solution to satisfy both current and future telecommunications needs. And because the MAX 800 shares a common software platform with the other members of the Lucent industry-leading MAX WAN access switch family, all of the features that you count on in the MAX—integrated network management, state-of-the-art security and sophisticated call accounting—come standard in the MAX 800.

Key Benefits

• Design and feature set ensure continuous operation for high availability, reliability, and network connectivity

• Enhanced memory and processing power maximize performance

• PCMCIA technology protects investment and offers easy expansion as network needs change

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Series 56 Digital Modem Module

The Lucent Series56 Digital Modem module offers corporations, ISPs and network service providers industry-leading access performance and increased flexibility and extensibility. By incorporating the ITU-T V.90 specification, these modules let subscribers use either V.90- or V.34-compatible modems to download data from a corporate office or the Internet at speeds up to 56 Kbps.

These modules can be integrated into central site MAX and MAX TNT WAN access switches and are available in 8-, 12- and 16-port modules for the MAX and 48-port modules for the MAX TNT. By installing these V.90- and V.34-compatible Digital Modem modules, service providers can be assured that downstream calls travel to the local loop in pure digital format over an ISDN PRI or trunk-side T1/E1 line.

Key Benefits

• Support for wide range of modem modes ensures connectivity

• Software-upgradable technology protects investment and offers long-term hardware viability

• Hierarchical DSP-based architecture delivers high-speed digital connections

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DSL MAX 20 Access Concentrator

The cost-effective DSL MAX 20™ offers the benefits of a high-performance DSL access concentrator and integrated Layer-2/Layer-3 functionality in a single compact unit. It is ideal for campuses, small business complexes, apartment complexes, hotels and smaller central offices where relatively low-density DSL access services are required.

With support from 8 to 32 SDSL ports, the DSL MAX 20 provides the port density that managers of multi-dwelling units (MDUs), smaller carriers, and campuses need in a space saving design. The unbeatable combination of compact chassis, SDSL slot cards, T1/E1 or DS3/OC-3/STM-1 uplinks, high-throughput architecture and field-proven TAOS feature set makes the DSL MAX 20 the industry's best value in its class.

Key Benefits

• Cost-effective, compact design is flexible, expandable and reliable

• Advanced hardware architecture delivers high throughput

• TAOS and NavisAccess provide unequalled functionality, easy operation, network-wide compatibility and comprehensive management

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cvMAX 100

The cvMAX 100 is a compact, high-performance Layer-3 device that terminates VPN sessions. It gives service providers and carriers a cost-effective method of aggregating and terminating high numbers of virtual circuit sessions. The cvMAX 100 provides integrated Layer-3 capabilities and subscriber management features that enable service providers to perform routing, authentication, billing and service selection functions.

The cvMAX 100 is primarily targeted at service providers for cost-effective sessions termination and service management but can also be used by carriers and transport providers for sessions aggregation termination and routing services. No competing product offers so much speed, density and versatility at such an affordable price.

Key Benefits

• RISC-based hardware architecture furnishes the high throughput and session density you need to deliver VPN services to your ever-expanding end-user base

• Packs a lot of capability into a very small footprint; easy to expand and customize, enabling it to grow with your network

• Enables you to provide greater satisfaction to your users due to a robust design featuring optional power supply redundancy, which ensures high service uptime

• TAOS operating system and NavisAccess management platform provide easy operation, network-wide compatibility and comprehensive network management

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MAX TNT WAN Access Switch

The MAX TNT® multiprotocol WAN access switch enables carriers, ISPs, corporations, and major network providers to offer a variety of access services such as analog, ISDN, leased T1/E1, and frame relay. Because the MAX TNT is the highest-density product in its class, it dramatically reduces rack space requirements while driving down the price per port.

Key Benefits

• Customize your network infrastructure to specific application and bandwidth requirements

• Gain high-performance hardware and software capabilities in a single solution

• Gain maximized system capacity while reducing infrastructure and operating costs

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Series 56II Digital Modem Module

The Series56™ II Digital Modem module offers corporations, ISPs, and network service providers industry-leading access performance and greatly increased port density and flexibility. By incorporating the ITU-T V.90 specification, these modules let subscribers use either V.90- or V.34-compatible modems to download data from a corporate office or the Internet at speeds up to 56 Kbps. ISDN support is also available on the same module at rates up to 64 Kbps. These modules can be integrated into central site, APX 8000™ or MAX TNT™ WAN access switches and are available in single slot 48-port modules.

Key Benefits

• Support for a wide range of data modem modes, as well as HDLC

• High port-density and flexibility reduces spaces and equipment requirements

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Series 56III Digital Modem Module

The Series56™ III Digital Modem module offers corporations, ISPs, and network service providers industry leading access performance and greatly increased port density and flexibility. By incorporating the ITU-T V.90 specification, these modules let subscribers use either V.90- or V.34-compatible modems to download data from a corporate office or the Internet at speeds up to 56 Kbps. ISDN support is also available on the same module at rates up to 64 Kbps. These modules can be integrated into central site, APX 8000 or MAX TNT® WAN access switches and are available in single slot 48-port modules.

Key Benefits

• Support for modem modes and ISDN on a single card

• High port density reduces space and equipment requirements

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APX 8000/MAX TNT/DSLTNT ATM DS3 Card

The APX8000™/MAX TNT™/DSLTNT™ ATM DS3 card provides direct access to ATM networks through the APX 8000/MAX TNT WAN access switches, and the DSLTNT digital subscriber line concentrator. The ATM DS3 card concentrates traffic from multiple lines and sends it directly to an ATM network allowing carriers, CLECs, and other service providers to offer end users faster access to more services without expensive hardware add-ons or lengthy software conversions.

Key Benefits

• Give your end users immediate access to ATM networks and to more service options

• Support any combination of access lines and deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions that can grow with end-user demand

• Increase uptime with hot-swappable architecture interoperable with all existing Lucent ATM switching products

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MAX TNT/DSLTNT ATM OC-3c/STM-1 Card

The ATM OC-3c/STM-1 card for the MAX TNT WAN access switch and the DSLTNT digital subscriber line concentrator provides direct access to ATM networks. The high-density ATM OC-3c/STM-1 card concentrates traffic from multiple lines and sends it directly to an ATM network allowing carriers, CLECs, and other service providers to offer end users faster access to more services without expensive hardware add-ons or lengthy software conversions.

Key Benefits

• Give your end users immediate access to ATM networks and to more services

• Gain expanded capabilities to deliver new service options

• Gain increased uptime due to hot-swappable architecture

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MAX TNT/DSLTNT Frame Relay DS3 Card

The MAX TNT/DSLTNT frame relay (FR) DS3 card provides direct access to frame relay networks through both the MAX TNT WAN access switch and the DSLTNT digital subscriber line concentrator. The high-density FR DS3 card concentrates traffic from multiple lines and sends it directly to a frame relay network allowing service providers, carriers, and CLECs to offer end users faster access to more services without expensive hardware add-ons or lengthy software conversions.

Key Benefits

• Give your end users immediate access to frame relay networks and to more services

• Gain expanded capabilities to deliver new service options

• Hot-swappable architecture increases uptime

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48-Port MultiDSP Module

The 48-port MultiDSP Module allows ordinary telephones to connect to other telephones using a public or private packet network via Lucent's VoIP gateways, MultiVoice for the APX 8000™ and MAX TNT™.

Key Benefits

• Support for a wide range of modem modes, as well as HDLC

• Enables VoIP services to be integrated into APX 8000 and MAX TNT platforms

• Promotes fast mobile Internet access with V.110 rate-adaptation support

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96-Port MultiDSP

The 96-port MultiDSP Module supports remote access dial-up (V.90 modem and ISDN) as well as VoIP rate adaptation for the APX 8000™ and MAX TNT™ solutions at the central site by integrating into these WAN access switches.

Key Benefits

• Support for a wide range of modem modes, as well as HDLC

• Maximizes data transfer integrity and boosts data throughput by supporting error correction and data compression

• Promotes fast mobile Internet access with V.110 rate-adaptation support

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