Aurora Networks Announces Crystal Clear, All-Digital Node Monitoring; Unique Element Management System Improves Network Reliability

Business Wire, June 15, 2004

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2004

Booth #1157

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2004

Aurora Networks, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical transport systems for broadband networks, announces the deployment of its crystal clear, all-digital node monitoring system. Built into every Aurora 4000 series node platform, this unique and reliable element management solution is easy to set up and completely eliminates the need for less dependable and costly transponders.

Unlike other element management systems, Aurora node monitoring communicates with the headend over digital, out-of-band channels, freeing up the entire RF return path for revenue-generating network services. Out-of-band digital monitoring is significantly more reliable than using RF transponders that require forward/return frequency planning and contention management.

"With built-in, all-digital node monitoring, Aurora's flexible 4000 series node platform is truly the most advanced optical node available to MSOs," said John Dahlquist, Vice President of Marketing for Aurora Networks. "The elegance of our element management solution makes node monitoring painless for our customers."

To help cable operators increase subscriber satisfaction, the Aurora node monitoring system provides early detection of potential problems, allowing preventative maintenance, and offers quick fault isolation if problems do occur. These proactive capabilities help reduce customer outages, leading to increased subscriber retention.

The Aurora node monitoring system has been successfully integrated with many popular third party network management system solutions, giving the network operation center alarm visibility into the entire Aurora hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) transport network. When used with any Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)-compliant network management system, third party components are unnecessary, and the integration effort is significantly simplified.

Visit Aurora

For more information on this unique network management solution, visit the Aurora Networks booth (#1157) at the Cable-Tec Expo, July 16-18, 2004 in Orlando, Florida. To schedule an appointment, please contact Cora Wickersham at 408-235-7026 or cwickersham@aurora.com.

About Aurora Networks

Founded in November 1999, Aurora Networks designs, develops, and markets advanced optical communications systems for traditional hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks and advanced, fiber-deep broadband networks. The company's advanced technology delivers significant increases in bandwidth and functionality while providing substantial cost savings when compared to traditional HFC network technology. Aurora Networks is privately held, with headquarters at 2803 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, California 95054. For more information about Aurora Networks or its products, e-mail info@aurora.com, phone 408-235-7000 or visit www.aurora.com.