Introduction

UTStarcom, the worldwide company that supplies equipment for telecom infrastructures, has officially released its newest router for networking, called SkyFlux SPN310. The router is intended to boost the performance of metropolitan access and enterprise edge networks. It is a great addition to the product line of UTStarcom and it also meets the requirements of contemporary networking, such as 5G backhaul, enterprise connectivity, and broadband aggregation.

New Router Designed for Modern Networks

The SkyFlux SPN310, a product of UTStarcom, belongs to the SkyFlux Converged Packet Transport platform, which is a revolutionary communication system designed to enhance network delivery. Being one of the most advanced platforms, it incorporates not only Segment Routing but also FlexE, which all contribute to the enhancement of the overall system by overcoming constraints and making network management easier. Moreover, the whole concept has been powered by software-defined networking (SDN), which allows manipulation and automation to a higher degree.

SPN310 was a UTStarcom creation aimed at:

• metro access networks that link local service points to larger backbone networks

 

• enterprise edge networks that require dependable and fast connections for businesses

 

• small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that need broadband services

 

• transport network systems that are looking for economical solutions

Key Features and Specifications

UTStarcom has developed the SPN310 for indoor networking with various features that include the following:

 

• The 16 Gbps switching capacity is able to support data requirements.

 

• There are 10 GE, GE, and FE interfaces available in optical and electrical formats.

 

• The device has a fanless design and low power consumption, which results in quiet operation and energy efficiency.

 

• The compact form factor allows the router to be used in space-limited areas.

 

• The built-in AC power supply simplifies installation and ensures power delivery.

 

The router's features allow it to be used in smaller enterprise offices as well as in wider metro access points where both cost and performance are crucial factors.

Compatibility and Flexibility

The SPN310, apart from supporting the SkyFlux platform, is also equipped with a firmware that is compatible with the UTStarcom’s NetRing NG-PTN platform. This tactic permits the enterprise to contact more clients and offer them different alternatives according to their working network surroundings. Extending two firmware options also delivers versatility without the need to raise the costs of the hardware.

Company Perspective

The Chief Technology Officer of UTStarcom, Ms. Lingrong Lu, pointed out the fact that the latest router has opened up a new range of the company's capabilities to cope with the changing demands of the enterprise and metro network edge markets. She mentioned the performance and cost-effectiveness issue as the main factor that attracts both operators and businesses to the product.

About UTStarcom

UTStarcom is an international telecommunications infrastructure firm offering its services all over the world. It is the company's aim to come up with fresh, dependable, and economical answers for mobile backhaul, metro aggregation, and broadband access. The company has customers and activities in China, Japan, and India, and it has been listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market since 2000 with the ticker symbol “UTSI”.