Nayna Networks Adds AN12000 Multi-Service Platform

Unprecedented Ethernet Over SONET/SDH Flexibility and Performance Provides Cost-Effective Means to Upgrade Networks to Higher Speeds


SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Nayna Networks, Inc. (OTCBB:NAYN), a provider of next generation network solutions, today unveiled it has added the AN12000 to its global ExpressLIGHT product offerings. The AN12000 provides next generation Ethernet over SONET/SDH (EOS) and OC-12/STM-4 capability to Nayna's ExpressLIGHT SONET/SDH product line. The new ExpressLIGHT platform delivers a number of dramatic improvements over existing SONET/SDH products including:


 -- Ethernet Over SONET/SDH (EOS): The advanced AN12000 uses the
    critical new technology of Virtual Concatenation (VCat) to solve
    service providers' need for flexible bandwidth for packetized
    Ethernet streams over SONET/SDH hierarchical structures. The
    AN12000 fragments the Ethernet payload and distributes it among
    multiple SONET/SDH containers. In this way SONET/SDH networks can
    retain their structured, channelized hierarchical frame structures
    while at the same time carving out different sized Ethernet
    streams within a SONET/SDH pipe.

 -- One Solution for both Add/Drop and Terminating Sites: The
    ExpressLIGHT AN12000 handles both Add/Drop (in-the-middle) and
    terminating (end-to-end) Ethernet over SONET/SDH applications.
    Logistics and training are simplified because a single AN12000 can
    be configured as an Add/Drop Multiplexer (ADM) for cost effectively
    implementing multiple (in-the-middle) sites often used by service
    providers and as an end-subscriber Terminating Multiplexer (TM).
    Terminal Multiplexers are often found at larger subscriber
    buildings and at end-of-link locations.  In summary, one system
    addresses several types of site locations with reduced logistical
    and operating costs.

 -- Multiple Services & Multiple Traffic Types: The AN12000 is a
    multiple service/traffic type platform with built-in Generic
    Framing Protocol (GFP) capabilities for future-proofing the
    deployed network.  Service providers and larger enterprises use GFP
    to encapsulate variable length payloads of various client traffic
    types for subsequent transport over SONET/SDH networks. The
    advantage of GFP is that it provides a unified way to encapsulate
    various traffic types without the need for specific application
    recapping throughout the network. The result is lower complexity
    and overall lower lifetime ownership costs.

 -- Integrated Grooming Matrix Reduces Waste: To eliminate significant,
    but common, wastage of bandwidth in SONET/SDH networks, the AN12000
    incorporates a state-of-the-art groom matrix for finer routing
    granularity.  The base AN12000 can deliver 756 x 756 VC 12
    granularity, non-blocking and full function integrated cross
    connect switch fabric with an option for an enhanced 1008 x 1008
    matrix. Fine grooming allows service providers to effectively
    integrate voice, data, and streaming media traffic in a variety of
    bandwidth savings configurations. The bandwidth saved can then be
    resold to increase revenues.

 -- Hitless Capacity Resizing: For greatly enhanced service quality,
    the ExpressLIGHT AN12000 relies on a sophisticated Link Capacity
    Adjustment Scheme (LCAS) to provide hitless link capacity resizing.
    As not a single bit will be lost, hitless resizing in metropolitan
    areas can potentially save thousands of subscribers from traffic
    interruption. LCAS provides two mission critical functions for
    carriers' EOS networks: accommodating shifting bandwidth
    requirements without traffic loss and bandwidth and the money
    saving ability to reroute traffic to recover stranded bandwidth.

 -- Variety of Interfaces in a compact size: The multi-service AN12000
    SONET/SDH platform uniquely supports 10/100BaseT/FX Ethernet and
    1000Base LH/LX Gigabit Ethernet (for computer support) as well as
    the full range of TDM interfaces from T1/E1 (for PBX support) to
    STM-1 within a single compact unit measuring just 7 inches (4 Rack
    Units/RU) tall. That is a 60% space savings compared to traditional
    SONET/SDH multiplexers that can be as tall as 10 rack units. The
    AN12000's smaller size directly results in lower monthly real
    estate savings at both the central office and at remote locations.

 -- Designed for Reliability: For improved reliability and reduced
    costs associated with downtime, the AN12000 can provide full
    redundancy. For ease of maintenance, all cards can be quickly
    hot-swapped without powering down the entire system.  To further
    improve reliability and uptime, all fans and associated
    electromechanical sub-systems have been eliminated. The elimination
    of forced cooling also results in monthly energy savings for the
    service provider.

 -- Fast Service Activation: A key challenge for service providers is
    the ability to offer service activation with an assured subscriber
    experience. To meet the service activation challenge, Nayna has
    embellished the AN12000 with superior intelligence and management
    capability. Using robust and field proven SNMP technology, the
    AN12000 can be remotely managed from an industry compliant SNMP v2c
    manager. By using an SNMP foundation, Nayna Networks enables service
    providers to integrate the benefits of the AN12000 into their
    existing multi-vendor networks with maximum usability.

Current users of the AN3000 can upgrade to the AN12000 in the field with minimal network downtime.

"The AN12000 is a very cost-effective solution for service providers who need increased capacity on their SONET/SDH networks," noted Jim Connor, Director of Marketing, Nayna Networks, Inc. "In applications such as wireless backhaul, business parks, or even apartment blocks, the AN12000 is an optimal solution to meet the need to expand, upgrade and support Ethernet over existing fiber."

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