New Cisco Universal Broadband Router Cable Modem Termination System - The uBR7225VXR Broadband Router

Cisco®  unveiled a new version of its Universal Broadband Router (uBR) cable modem termination system (CMTS) designed to give cable operators a service-enabling CMTS solution. It improves operational efficiencies and launches new services more rapidly.

"Available later this year, the compact Cisco uBR7225VXR CMTS platform offers cable operators a superior, cost-effective platform for the delivery of high-speed data, voice and video services. Targeted at smaller entry and greenfield deployment hubs, the new Cisco CMTS solution requires low capital investment and minimal setup time to launch revenue-generating services. It supports up to 5,000 subscribers.

The Cisco uBR7225VXR CMTS solution extends the Cisco uBR product family, which also includes the Cisco uBR7100 series, Cisco uBR7246VXR and Cisco uBR10012 CMTS platforms. The range of products in the Cisco uBR family provides cable operators the flexibility to choose the platform that best meets their specific deployment needs. It is also the first compact CMTS in the industry designed for compatibility with CableLabs®' Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS® 3.0) and channel-bonding services" (News@Cisco).

Cable Broadband Providers Test Cisco uBR7225VXR CMTS Platform

"We are involved in a successful trial of the Cisco uBR7225VXR CMTS," said Jakob Kristjansen, Technical Manager of Dansk Kabel TV. " Our network is already equipped with the Cisco uBR10012 and Cisco uBR7246VXR CMTS platforms, which provide the stability and density that we need for larger installations. We believe the compact Cisco uBR7225VXR CMTS can serve areas with lower density requirements and its modular form factor provides us the flexibility to add capacity and functionality as we need it. This will allow us to continue delivering a strong broadband entertainment package to our customers and also give us the scope to offer performance improvements and new services in the future."

"The Cisco uBR7225VXR platform will allow us to extend the quality of experience for users connected to smaller networks so that they can enjoy the full range of services that we can deliver to our larger, denser areas using the Cisco uBR7246VXR platform. An important selection criteria for A+ is cost and future investment protection and the Cisco uBR7225VXR solution meets our requirements due to its modular architecture."

"The Cisco uBR7225VXR CMTS solution addresses expanding service and operational needs and provides the following benefits for cable operators:

• High port density, which helps enable this entry-level cable line card to provide cable operators with up to 16 upstreams and 4 downstreams per two-rack-unit form factor;

• Compatibility with DOCSIS 3.0, Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 and PacketCable^TM 1.1 technology aids cable operators in maximizing their return on investment for converged services and in accelerating their deployment of advanced IP services; and

• Smaller deployments provide operational savings and lower capital expenditures" (News@Cisco).

To see compatible line cards, go to any one of these part numbers listed below:

• Cisco UBR-E-16U

• Cisco UBR-E-28U

• Cisco UBR-MC16U

• Cisco UBR-MC28U

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