Corning announced that it has begun shipment of an emulator device that includes the command-interface software and the associated drive electronics for its 256-port optical cross-connect module. The company sees the cross-connect as representing a large step forward in achieving transparent optical networking, a system architecture that promises substantially lower costs of managing wavelengths in long haul networks. The optical-switch-module emulator begins the integration between Corning's switch fabric and the system manufacturer's network element. Corning's customers can use this command set to accelerate the development of their optical cross-connect systems. Corning customers are scheduled to receive the optical cross-connect modules in the second quarter of 2001.
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