Ciena's 3916 Service Delivery Switch is designed as a Carrier Ethernet demarcation device, featuring advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities suitable for Ethernet business service applications. It utilizes a Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS) that ensures operational efficiency and supports a variety of deployment scenarios. The switch includes two NNI SFP ports for 1GbE, two 100/1000M SFP UNI ports, and dual-mode UNI ports, allowing for flexible connectivity options. The 3916 is equipped with a comprehensive Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) suite, which includes support for leading OAM standards and RFC 2544 Performance Benchmarking. This enables detailed SLA-conformance testing directly from the Network Operations Center, reducing operational expenses. The device also supports G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection Switching, providing sub-50 ms protection switching for enhanced resiliency. With a focus on carrier-class QoS, the 3916 allows for efficient traffic management across multiple service types, ensuring reliable service delivery. Its compact design supports various installation methods, including rackmount, wallmount, or desktop setups, making it adaptable to different environments. The switch is suitable for service providers looking to enhance their Ethernet service offerings while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Ciena’s 3916 Service Delivery Switch is an advanced Carrier Ethernet demarcation device providing sophisticated Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities for Ethernet business service applications. The 3916 incorporates an advanced Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) suite to provide detailed service and network performance monitoring while reducing network operating costs.
The 3916 software architecture is based on a common Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS) used in all Ciena service delivery and service aggregation switches to provide advanced Carrier Ethernet features, with consistent system and service attributes to improve operational efficiency. The feature capabilities address the widely varying demands of end-customers and a multitude of deployment scenarios. The 3916 exemplifies Ciena’s focus on OAM and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to deliver Carrier Ethernet services by supporting all the leading OAM standards, and by expanding OAM capabilities to include RFC 2544 Performance Benchmarking generation and reflection capabilities. This functionality enables detailed Service Level Agreement (SLA)- conformance testing to be accomplished from the Network Operations Center (NOC) and dramatically lowers OPEX. In combination with the low-touch deployment methods provided by Ciena, the 3916 architecture enables operators to achieve a profitable business case, even in highly competitive markets.
| CIENA Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Network Equipment |
| Product Number | 3916 |
| Product Name | Service Delivery Switch |
| Network Equipment | Switch |
