a leading provider of network access equipment, announced its next generation of the OPTI-6100(TM) Optical Multiplexer, featuring enhanced Ethernet service capability and SDH for international markets. The OPTI-6100, now featuring both SONET and SDH capability, is equipped to address virtually any access or small metro ring application for carriers around the globe.

"The OPTI-6100 addresses the real needs of service providers seeking to expand service capacity and maximize backhaul efficiency," stated Jay Letchworth, Optical and Wireless Product Manager for ADTRAN's Carrier Networks Division. "The increased bandwidth and added Ethernet over SONET capabilities will open up new markets."

The increased features of the OPTI-6100 will allow ADTRAN to offer this proven, customer-engineered optical solution to the growing international market.