Zhone Copper-Based Ethernet Product Manual page 2

Ethernet Everywhere
Need high-bandwidth Ethernet service
over existing copper?
Zhone's EFM Solutions make it easy and cost-effective.
Ethernet loop bonding delivers high-bandwidth services without the cost of fiber construction.
Business service delivery
to US commercial buildings
with 20+ employees
Fiber-connected
13.4%
Copper-connected
86.6%
Source: Vertical Systems Group
Zhone is the Global Market Leader in EFM
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With more than 85% of all US businesses served by copper today, Ethernet in the
First Mile (EFM) loop bonding has seen a 65% CAGR, the highest growth rate in
telecommunications. It's no surprise, given the ease of deployment and the scalability
of bandwidth, without costly fiber builds or network re-designs.
Key applications for EFM include:
Symmetrical enterprise data services
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VLAN, E-Line, E-LAN services
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T1 / E1 and Frame Relay replacement services
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Mobile backhaul
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Traffic lights and traffic control monitoring
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Security and surveillance monitoring
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Utility operations and control networks
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Zhone's broad portfolio of access aggregation platforms supporting EFM and Ethernet
Access Devices (EADs) are designed for flexibility to meet every need. When ease of
installation, rapid provisioning and deployment options are important, Zhone is your
best choice for EFM.
Deploying Ethernet over copper for 8 years
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Delivering Loop Bonding for more than 6 years
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More than 100,000 Ethernet Access devices in service
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In use around the world
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