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Telecommunications Cisco founder unveils DIY optical networking for enterprises
Telecommunications Cisco founder unveils DIY optical networking for enterprises | Cisco founder unveils DIY optical networking for enterprises |
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| by Stuart Corner | |
| Tuesday, 07 August 2007 | |
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XKL claims that its DXM enables delivery of up to 40 different wavelength services over dark fibre infrastructure with existing IT management resources. It says the system "does not require costly integration and support contracts, expensive training, or complicated and proprietary network management suites." Users "simply install it in a rack, make the proper connections, and realise carrier-class optical transport." XKL claims that the device is controlled via a familiar command line interface similar to that used to control Cisco routers, as opposed to the TL1 interface generally used with carrier-grade networking equipment. One US report said that a 100Gbps DXM systems would cost about $US125,000. It is available now. Bosack and his wife, Sandy Lerner, left Cisco and sold their shares in 1990. XKL was founded shortly afterwards however none of the products of its 16 year history appear to be current: its website lists only the DXM and says "XKL is currently developing products in addition to the DXM optical transport system that further our mission [Bringing fundamental change to worldwide telecommunications]." {moscomment}
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