Ekinops unveils ONE3540 multi-service access router

Dec. 10, 2019

The mid-range router is designed for the networks of Tier 1 operators who seek what the company termed “fiercely competitive pricing.”

Stephen Hardy

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EKINOPS (Euronext Paris - FR0011466069 – EKI) has expanded its OneAccess portfolio with the addition of the ONE3540 multi-service access router. The mid-range router is designed for the networks of Tier 1 operators who seek what the company termed “fiercely competitive pricing.”

The ONE3540 offers 10-Gbps bidirectional WAN connectivity routing. It runs on Ekinops' OneOS6 open operating system, which is designed to support evolution from traditional to virtualized and software-defined services. Use of the new router enables operators to deliver scalable and reliable services of up to 10 Gbps, with full Layer 3 features, that can be extended to the OneOS6 built-in SD-WAN function, Ekinops adds.

"The ONE3540 platform has been specifically designed to help operators transform the connectivity problem into a revenue opportunity," commented Philippe Moulin, COO in charge of access products and services at Ekinops. "Increased mobility, voice, and video requirements are all creating network bottlenecks. Enterprise expectation for low-latency software-defined services also adds to the pressure on service providers. We are thrilled to offer Tier 1 operators an open platform that fully addresses these needs and mitigates vendor lock-in."

A global Tier 1 service provider has certified the ONE3540 router, says Ekinops, which the system is undergoing validation with other service providers.

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About the Author

Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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