Employing the latest innovations in Carrier Ethernet switching technology, the LE-311v delivers sophisticated Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, superior Virtual LAN (VLAN) and Virtual Switching functions, and carrier-grade Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) features.

The LE-311v is based on Ciena’s field-proven True Carrier Ethernet™ technology, deployed by dozens of network operators in tens of thousands of homes and businesses. It combines the low cost and high capacity of Ethernet with the reliability, management, and service quality usually associated with SONET/SDH networking systems. The LE- 311v software architecture is based on a common service-aware operating system used in all Ciena Service Delivery Switches and Service Aggregation Switches  to provide operational efficiency and consistent system and service attributes.

Ciena is an industry leader in the development and implementation of Provider Backbone Bridging – Transport Engineering (PBB-TE) and is one of the first vendors in the market to deliver a solution that supports both traditional Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) and PBB-TE-based solutions. By supporting both of these important technologies on the LE-311v switch, Ciena delivers maximum flexibility, enabling subscribers and providers to select, and mix and match the wide area transport that meets their needs today and in the future.

The LE-311v includes 24 10/100 Mb/s (RJ-45) ports and 4 1 Gb/s optical ports. Architected for high availability, the LE-311v has redundant fans and pluggable redundant 1+1 power supplies, available in AC or DC. The entire platform occupies just 1 rack unit (1.75”/44.2mm), making the most efficient use of available rack space.

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