Cisco Systems Inc. offers a new version of its CRS-1 Carrier Routing System. The new four-slot version of the CRS-1 provides 320gbps total switching capacity in a compact 40gbps-per-slot chassis. The product is designed for use in regional PoPs, MSO hub locations and data center peering sites.
Distributed deployment of 40gbps routing helps ensure that providers are able to meet increasing demand for delivery of video services including digital cable, IPTV, video on demand and high-definition television.
The CRS-1 already is available in 1.2tbps, 16-slot and 640gbps, eight-slot versions.
Sprint has been evaluating the CRS-1 since 2004 and is expected to deploy it beginning in the fourth quarter. Several other service providers use the product as well.
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