Scientific-Atlanta and Tropos are getting together to expand S/A’s product line for cable operators. Scientific-Atlanta will include Tropos products in its portfolio.
Under the terms of the agreement the companies will collaborate on both strand-mounting, coaxial powering options and fiber converters for the Tropos 5210 MetroMesh routers.
These cable-optimized products will be sold through Scientific-Atlanta, enabling cable operators to integrate Tropos’ MetroMesh functionality into HFC systems, thereby providing customers with broadband mobility.
Tropos’ MetroMesh architecture with its patented Predictive Wireless Routing Protocol (PWRP) allows network operators to quickly and easily deliver city-wide fixed and mobile multi-megabit connectivity for IP- based voice, video and data applications. It’s generally applied when no convenient backhaul is available.
Scientific Atlanta said they will work with Tropos Networks to enhance Tropos MetroMesh routers for easy integration into existing cable HFC networks. The companies will develop both strand-mounting and coaxial powering options for the Tropos 5210 outdoor MetroMesh routers.
To enable cable operators to leverage the inherent data transmission advantage of the HFC network, Scientific Atlanta is developing both hardened optical and coaxial backhaul solutions. All of these products are planned for general availability in the fourth quarter of this calendar year.
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