Actelis Networks (Booth 6042) launches its new ML 640 Ethernet Access Device (EAD), which enables service providers to create an intelligent Ethernet access edge with sophisticated bandwidth control, traffic management and QOS features. The ML 640 is an Ethernet in the first mile (EFM) EAD that delivers up to 45 Mb/s symmetrical Ethernet traffic at fiber quality over existing copper pairs. Available in four or eight copper pairs and fiber configurations, the ML 640 EAD can be deployed in a point-to-point configuration, optional copper add/drop chain, or as the CPE in a point-to-multipoint configuration with Actelis EFM switches. The ML 640 EAD also offers rapid service delivery and allows for complete utilization of the existing network infrastructure. Equipped with four 10/100Base-T Ethernet interfaces and an optional 100Base-FX or 1000Base-FX small form factor (SFP) port, the ML 640 allows assignment of a service or a customer per port. A DS3/E3 uplink can be used to connect to legacy networks in the 100Base-FX SFP version.

The new ML 640 EAD provides consistent Ethernet services over voice-grade copper, enabling service providers to dramatically expand their carrier Ethernet service offerings without deploying fiber.