RCN Metro Sonet Service
- 1. SONET Service O ver view Benefits A Single Source Solution for Comprehensive Connectivity Solutions • Scalable dedicated, bandwidth from T1 to OC192 • Multi-Application Support - Supports all common networking RCN Metro’s SONET Private Line Service enables you to connect requirements: circuit switched voice, Asynchronous Transfer multiple locations with a dedicated, protected, high-speed service. Mode (ATM), frame relay, and Internet Protocol (IP) If your business applications need a reliable, flexible networking • Customized concatenated or channelized configurations solution, RCN Metro’s SONET Private Line Service is the answer. available The solution provides dedicated, protected bandwidth to guarantee • Survivable and reliable, diverse network utilizing unique utility performance when you need it with rates starting at T1 (1.544 rights of way Mbps) ranging up to OC-192 (9.953 Gbps) with concatenated or channelized bandwidth. RCN Metro’s ring-based architecture for SONET service supplies maximum availability. Te chnical S pe cifica t ions RCN Metro’s custom design process delivers the bandwidth to meet Bandwidth Dedicated DS-1 to OC-192 your requirements within your budget constraints. RCN Metro’s diverse fiber network facilitates business continuity solutions that Protection Full SONET protection with route diverse are completely diverse from the incumbent provider. Combining the ring architecture in most areas Metro Private Line service with connectivity between metro areas offers a total solution for businesses with a presence in multiple Network Technology Utilizes RCN Metro’s diverse metro DWDM cities. RCN monitors its services 24x7 with dual NOCs to ensure network and traditional metro fiber reliability and responsiveness. With over 1,200 on-net locations throughout the Northeast, mid- Availability Over 1,200 PoPs including tandems, Atlantic and out to Chicago, RCN Metro can create a solution to central offices, carrier hotels and enterprise meet your needs. Not currently an on-net location for RCN Metro? locations from Portland, ME to Washington, We have the expertise and capabilities to design and build a DC and out to Chicago with the expertise solution tailored to your exacting requirements. to add additional locations Management 24x7 monitoring and surveillance Business Drivers Today’s demanding IT environment is driven by a variety of needs: Protocol Support Circuit switched voice, ATM, frame relay, • Seamless connectivity between geographically diverse sites. (Over SONET) IP, and video • High bandwidth requirements to support the latest business applications • Backhaul for private PBX voice traffic Protection Specifications ON-NET OFF-NET Local Loop • Data center connectivity • Disaster recovery and business continuity solutions Availability 99.999% 99.99% • Flexible network services that adapt to new project requirements Bit Error Rate 1x10-9 1x10-9 • Cost effective solutions that fit within today’s IT budgets Error Free Seconds 1x10-9 1x10-9 • Available both within the network and between regions Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) 3 Hours 4 Hours RCN Metro’s Private Line Service is a diverse, independent networking solution that satisfies all of these requirements. Additional Services Ethernet Service Custom Private Optical Networks Internet Service Wavelength Service Network Management Service Colocation Service For additional information please contact: sales@rcnmetro.com or (888) 750-0712
- 2. A b o u t RC N M e t r o O pt i c a l N e t wo r k s RCN Metro is a premier provider of high-capacity transport services for With a network leveraging unique rights-of-way, spanning from Maine carriers as well as large and medium-sized businesses. RCN Metro offers to Virginia and out to Chicago, RCN Metro deploys custom solutions to a comprehensive suite of services including: Ethernet, SONET, Wavelength service providers as well as companies in the finance, hospitality, media, Services, Video Transport, Internet and more. The breadth of our service government, health care and education industries. offering and our ability to combine them to deliver customized, cost-effective, reliable solutions that are implemented and supported by dedicated client RCN Metro is a wholly owned division of RCN Corporation. To learn more teams is what sets RCN Metro apart from the competition and makes us “The about RCN Metro, please visit our website, www.rcnmetro.com. Smart Alternative” to the status quo. 55 Broad Street New York, NY 10004 Toll Free 1-888-750-0712 The Smart Alternative www.rcnmetro.com