But with DPT, Electric Lightwave is able to respond almost instantly to a customer with increased bandwidth needs. DPT removes the need for multiple connections and interfaces. A new DPT element can be added simply by installing one node, which feeds many additional nodes without having to create any new connections. Also, the network does not have to be reconfigured or redesigned each time it is expanded. DPT also helps Electric Lightwave ensure its network is extremely reliable.
Fewer connections mean fewer possible points of failure and less equipment to manage.
DPT enables Electric Lightwave to grow its network without interrupting the services its customers have come to rely on. And even in the event of a power failure, the DPT network recovers in less than 50 milliseconds, thus minimizing any potential impact on Electric Lightwave's customers. By investing in DPT today, Electric Lightwave will be able to scale easily to meet its customers' demands for even greater bandwidth in the future. Currently over 150 service provider customers are utilizing Cisco DPT products and nearly 10,000 Cisco DPT ports have been shipped. Cisco, Cisco Systems and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the US and certain other countries.