ADTRAN to facilitate VoIP with new ActivReach Ethernet switches

HUNTSVILLE, USA: ADTRAN Inc. announced the release of its NetVanta 1235P Ethernet Switch with ActivReach-the latest addition to its ActivReach Switch Portfolio. The NetVanta 1235P with ActivReach is purpose-built to speed VoIP deployments, delivering 10/100 Mbps voice, data and PoE over legacy voice-grade wiring.

The new solution reduces disruption, cost and network downtime. As a result, businesses, hosted service providers and value-added resellers can quickly and easily provide enhanced VoIP applications like unified communications and Wi-Fi.

Many businesses, regardless of their networking environment, are looking to deploy bandwidth-rich business-class IP services, such as high-definition voice and video communications, to enable a more collaborative and productive environment.

However, running new Ethernet cabling is a cost barrier and construction nightmare, especially in aged or historic buildings. ADTRAN's ActivReach technology eliminates these concerns by utilizing existing cabling-CAT5, CAT3 or legacy copper-for immediate, cost-effective VoIP deployments.

In addition, ActivReach extends Ethernet reach up to 488 meters (1600 ft.), allowing networks requiring long cable runs to deploy a single switch to serve a wider service area. When compared to traditional technology that only reaches 100 meters and requires expensive repeaters to extend reach, ActivReach provides significant savings in infrastructure costs and network management resources.

ADTRAN's expanded portfolio of ActivReach switches provides customers increased flexibility to deploy the right switch for their unique network needs-whether they need single application support or support for a broad range of applications.

The ActivReach portfolio includes the NetVanta 1535P Gigabit Ethernet Switch for multiple applications, including VoIP, wireless and Gigabit to the Desktop. The newest addition to the ActivReach portfolio-the NetVanta 1235P-is specifically designed for voice applications.