Hello, We moved from MRV to Ekinops (http://www.ekinops.net/). Mrv was really stable ( no issue for the last 3 years), but they are slow in innovation. The new cards just came out. For a simple and cheap solution, I will benchmark, Mrv, Ekinops and BTI. The most innovative and with easy R&D access is Ekinops ( we got special version of a code for a card) You can also contact Transmode but they are slow in response and we clearly don't understand their strategy with multiples card and multiples series. I worked with a customer using transmode, for a simple ring solution, he have 4 type of connectors !!! :) -- Raphaël Maunier NEO TELECOMS CTO / Responsable Ingénierie AS8218 On May 22, 2010, at 5:52 PM, ML wrote:
I'm in the process of researching DWDM equipment for a new ring I'm about to light. Only two dark fibers to start. My only experience with WDM is a ring lit with MRV CWDM equipment by another provider. The MRV equipment hasn't failed once in the years I've had the service. Good/bad/ugly thoughts on MRV?
What I'm looking for is the ability to drop 10G and 1G channels on the same ring. Upgradability to 40G channels is a plus. I haven't been told I should plan for OC-n but it would nice if I had the option.
Does anyone have a recommendation that might fit these requirements?
Thanks