POPgate™ is an enhanced Internet network access switch for rapidly growing ISPs and telecom operators. Combining a cost-effective hardware platform with innovative value-added applications, POPgate empowers service providers to easily offer differentiated services to their dial-up subscribers. POPgate is a highly flexible solution that is easy to install, operate and maintain. Thanks to POPgate, service providers can increase their revenues, build market share, and maximize network utilization | gate I Network Access Switch A groundbreaking access platform enabling ISPs and Telecom Operators to offer differentiated Internet services e o erne POPgate NetW Access Switch POPgate is an enhanced Internet network access switch for rapidly growing ISPs and telecom operators. Combining a cost-effective hardware platform with innovative value-added applications POPgate empowers service providers to easily offer differentiated services to their dial-up subscribers. POPgate is a highly flexible solution that is easy to install operate and maintain. Thanks to POPgate service providers can increase their revenues build market share and maximize network utilization. POPgate Deployment at the Point of Presence POP POPgate provides cost-effective access from the PSTN to the Internet integrating seamlessly with industry-leading routing and LAN equipment as well as emerging services and technologies. Mobile User xDSL User Web Server For future implementation Modular Architecture Delivers Superior Flexibility POPgate consists of a carrier-class industry-standard 19 x 6U rack-mounted chassis containing up to 21 ETSI-compliant front-loaded modules. Integrated modules include main cards interface cards power supply modules and up to 15 analog modem and ISDN cards. POPgate s advanced modular design enables easy scalability from a basic 30-port configuration with a single E1 link or 24-port with T1 up to a 480-port configuration. A single rack can house multiple chassis and support over two thousand simultaneous connections without any performance degradation. POPgate s enhanced design allows easy integration of emerging capabilities and access technologies as well as new high density modules preserving the service provider s investment in the long run. High Reliability Minimizes Service Downtime To maximize service uptime all integrated POPgate modules can be inserted or removed while the chassis remains live and online. This hot swapping capability ensures that the replacement
