With the growth of complex traffic traveling across the enterprise LAN, there is a need to simplify the underlying infrastructure for better performance. At the same time, network security needs to improve to combat internal and external threats. But how can IT realize the benefits of simplicity and security without compromising one or the other?
The Tellabs Optical LAN offers a practical solution…
Simplicity
Optical LAN is simple because it significantly reduces the number of managed devices within a LAN. Less moving parts means less things to buy, rack, stack, power, A/C, ventilate, provision, and manage. Plus, there are less things to break.
IT staff will also appreciate that Optical LAN does not change the end-points. It continues to leverage existing core switches, PBX, VoIP, unified communications, POTS, data, wireless access, surveillance, security and building automation. And by simplifying the LAN, IT staff workload is greatly reduced.
Furthermore, Optical LAN converges whole networks and their services to one fiber infrastructure. Instead of wasteful redundant cable plant to handle different traffic types, this convergence can help IT staff with legacy network modernization regardless of IP voice or analog voice, IP video or RF video, wireless access and smart building services.
Security
Traffic is more secure on Optical LANs than copper-based LANs. Fiber is not affected by Electro-Magnetic Interference, Radio-Frequency Interference, or Electro-Magnetic Pulse. Copper acts like an antenna and broadcasts radio frequencies that can be intercepted without a physical tap. Fiber is more difficult to physically tap, and stateful Optical LAN protocols preclude malicious tap without detection.
Optical LAN uses robust security at Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) with protection at physical, data and user layers. Network Access Control authentication and authorization are managed through IEEE 802.1x, RADIUS and strict user definable roles for element management. Malicious attack barriers are established with Access Control Lists and other Denial of Service protection functions.
Private sector entities such as Healthcare, Education, Finance, Banking, Utility, Transportation and Gaming can have total confidence with Optical LAN’s superior security considering how much the US government relies on it. Optical LAN is a trusted infrastructure for high security networks in the US Department of Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, and National Security Agency. Tellabs Optical LAN is certified JITC approved for high availability networks, and Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA).
For Top Secret networks, Tellabs Optical LAN has also been tested, certified and deployed in highly classified US government facilities using alarmed armored fiber in hardened carrier Protective Distribution System (PDS) architectures.
This All-Secure PON solution can also have a significant impact on an organization’s bottom line, saving up to 66% in installation costs and 75% in operational costs.
Looking to improve the performance of your LAN? Contact NET100 to arrange a site survey and discuss LAN performance solutions to fit your unique needs: (703) 995-5200 | info@net100ltd.com