Monday, June 24, 2019

OC3, OC12 & OC48 Bandwidth (Fiber Optics)....Ideal Solution For High End Users

The ideal solution for high end bandwidth users where connectivity is essential for operations isn't a simple T1 or DS3 dedicated line...you need an "OC" fiber optic network. So just what is OCx, what can it do for you, and what do you need to know?

What is an OCx Circuit?

'OC' stands for Optical Carrier and is used to specify the speed of fiber optic networks conforming to the SONET standard. SONET, (Synchronous Optical Networks), includes a set of signal rate multiples for transmitting digital signals on optical fiber. The base rate (OC-1) is 51.84 Mbps. Certain multiples of the base rate are provided below with bandwidth amounts. Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) makes use of some of the Optical Carrier levels.

Optical Carrier lines provide content providers, ASP's, ISP's & large enterprises with dedicated Internet connectivity. These Optical Carrier Level circuits are an ideal solution for high end bandwidth users where connectivity is essential for operations. Some examples are large data centers, high tech research facilities, university infrastructure, airport complex, and casino video security and data systems.

What is an OC3?

An OC3 can be three DS3s (T3s) or as one 155M pipe. The benefit in using DS3s is that each can be separated back out as individual T1s (each with 24 channels). To put it into perspective, the speed of an OC3 connection is 155Mbps. This is equivalent to 3 T3 lines or 100 T1 lines. An OC12 connection is 622Mbps, equivalent to 14 T3 lines or approx. 414 T1 lines.

What is an OC12?

An OC12 is approximately equal to 4 OC3s and runs at 622 Mbps. which makes it an excellent point-to-point IP delivery connection. The greatest benefit to an OC-12 is that bandwidth can be added to a business as it grows without any major system overhauls. An OC12 can also allow a business to have unlimited IP addresses which insures that growth is never limited...

What is an OC48?

An OC48 works as a reliable fiber optic backbone for large networks which require volume extensive voice/data/video traffic. It is a long-haul backbone fibre connection capable of transmitting data at 2.45 Gbps. To put it into perspective the speed of an OC48 is the equivalent of having 48 T3's OR 1,344 T1 lines

The pricing for these type of connections can vary widely depending on the carrier, location of service and the exact application for which the connection is being used. Due to this complexity it is suggested to use the services of a consultant such as FreedomFire Communications to research available providers and find the best fit to meet a specific requirement.

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Saturday, March 03, 2018

For A High Performance Fiber Optic Network...FiberLight Is Your Solution



To learn more about what options may be a good fit for your fiber network needs...including FiberLight....simply ask us at the link below. Our assistance is free...and as easy as 1, 2, 3.
FiberLight is an industry-leader in high performance fiber optic networks for enterprise, government and carrier customers.
THEIR EXPANSIVE FIBER FOOTPRINT GOES WHERE YOU GROW

FiberLight owns over 1,700,000 miles of dense fiber optic infrastructure in some of the country’s most rapidly growing metro areas.  With over 17,000 backbone access points, 1,700 on-net locations, presence in over 100 data centers and active expansion activities occurring daily, they've got more connectivity options than you can fathom.
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Ethernet LAN Service, Ethernet Private Line (EPL), Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPN) and Ethernet Access Services are available to connect your locations over local and long-haul networks.
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FiberLight offers Wavelength Private Line and Managed Wavelength Ring Services.
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Whether you're looking to purchase or lease network infrastructure, our 1,650,000 fiber-mile, high density network can be leveraged to meet clients current and future organizational goals - including short and long-term budget constraints.



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Their Network Operations Center is staffed 24/7 with FiberLight-trained engineers who are both technical experts and pleasant to work with. Their network management practices ensure our engineers and customers have unparalleled access to network through:

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