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IN THIS ISSUE:
New
Webinar:
TDM and Packet-Based MSPPs Tutorial
October 19, 2005 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET
Maintaining
flexibility will be key as Multi-Service Provisioning Platforms
(MSPP) replace traditional ADM metro-area equipment. This
webinar will consider TDM-based MSPPs using examples from
PMC-Sierra's CHESS™ product family.
VIEW
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ARCHIVED WEBINARS |
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Serial
vs. Parallel - Why Choose?
Presented September 28, 2005 by the HyperTransport Technology
Consortium VIEW |
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SAS
Topology Discovery Tutorial
Presented September 14, 2005 VIEW
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SAS
Access Control Zoning Tutorial
Presented June 9, 2005 VIEW
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For
more information about upcoming webinars, please email webinars@pmc-sierra.com.
| 2. COMMUNICATION HIGHLIGHTS |
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09/19/05
PMC-Sierra Announces the Availability of
a Carrier-Class VoIP Wi-Fi Broadband Router Platform
PMC-Sierra's
VoIP technology is the first to complete compliance testing
at China Netcom Group Labs
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Click
Here to read
China
VoIP test results
"Carrier
validation of VoIP technology is essential for the rapid deployment
of services in this competitive market," said Dino Bekis,
vice president of marketing for PMC-Sierra's Communications
Products Division. "The China Netcom Group Labs testing
has provided our best results to-date. Superior voice quality
together with high-performance routing allows PMC to offer
customers like ZyXEL an impressive portfolio of solutions
that will ensure competitive, faster time-to-revenue end-products."
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Here for the original Chinese version and the English
translation of the China Netcom Group Labs test results. (Registration
required)
| 3. ENTERPRISE STORAGE HIGHLIGHTS |
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08/15/2005
PMC-Sierra Enables Low Cost and Secure Blade
Server Architecture with New Additions to maxSAS™ Chip
Family
New
Serial-Attached-SCSI (SAS) Expander Switching Products Implement
Key Zoning and Security Functions to Facilitate Shared Storage
and Protect Users against Data Theft and Corruption
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here to read
 09/27/05
PMC-Sierra Appoints Ben Naskar as
Vice President and General Manager
for Communications Products
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Click
here to read
 09/07/05
PMC-Sierra Appoints Dr. Robert Yung
as Chief Technology Officer
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here to read
PMC-Sierra
Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results on October 19
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here to read
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PMC-Sierra
has a selection of white papers on a wide range
of topics in the following subject areas:
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Microprocessors
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Networking
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SERDES
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Storage
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VoIP
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To
access the
PMC-Sierra
White Paper Library
click
here.
Registration Required
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Managing
Access Control Through SAS Zoning
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is gaining popularity
in small storage area network (SAN) server environments.
SAS has gained significant interest as a mechanism
for connecting large groups of targets in small
SAN or in cluster or blade server environments
and allowing these servers to share resources
across their targets. With SAS's rise in popularity
comes the need to segregate and manage device
traffic by zones in a similar fashion to what
is already done in larger Fibre Channel networks
or Ethernet using virtual LANs. This paper discusses
how SAS zoning, as proposed to the T10 Technical
Committee of the INCITS SAS 2 working group, can
meet these zoning and access control needs. PMC-2051469
Issue 1
Ethernet
over Transport
A convergence of technology and applications has
created an increased desire for Ethernet WAN connectivity.
This paper describes how standards are developing
to provide Ethernet WAN connectivity and primarily
focuses on the set of new standards for Ethernet
transport over public networks developed by ITU-T
Study Group 15 (SG15). It discusses the Ethernet
services that are being considered over public
WANs; transport network models that can be used
to support Ethernet services; Ethernet-based user
network interfaces (UNIs) and network-to-network
interfaces (NNIs) required for transport network
equipment to carry Ethernet services; Operations
and Maintenance (OAM) capabilities; and protection
and restoration technologies that can be used
to guarantee carrier-grade service reliability
for Ethernet WAN services. PMC-2050704 Issue 1
An
Introduction to Transport Networks for Telecommunications
This paper provides a general introduction to
telecommunications transport networks, the backbone
of the modern telephone and Internet infrastructure.
The paper examines them in the context of geographical
classification, and functional layer classification.
The paper includes a brief look at broadband access
technologies, since current transport network
capacity will only grow substantially if subscribers
are able to access the network for higher bandwidth
services. A thorough list of the standards bodies
relevant to transport networks is also provided.
PMC-2050808 Issue 1
Operations
and Maintenance Function for Ethernet Networks
Ethernet was originally designed as a LAN protocol
for use in enterprise and home networking. Among
the main goals of Ethernet were simplicity, plug
and play functionality and lower CAPEX and OPEX
cost. Due to the success of Ethernet in the LAN,
network operators and carriers are interested
in using it in the WAN/MAN to realize similar
cost reductions. However, to be used in carrier-class
networks, Ethernet requires additional functionality.
Among the main functions required are Operations
and Maintenance (OAM). This white paper outlines
the various standards that have been developed
for Ethernet OAM, as well as ongoing efforts to
bring OAM functionality to Ethernet networks in
order to make Ethernet a viable option for WAN/MAN
deployment. PMC-2041250 Issue 1
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 Fall
VON Update
PMC-Sierra showcased its portfolio of VoIP solutions that
enable PSTN-quality voice, video and data convergence in current
and emerging home and enterprise broadband applications at
Fall VON (Voice On the Net) 2005, September 19 - 22, 2005.
The company featured two key platform designs:
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Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) platform READ
• VoIP Wi-Fi Broadband Router platform READ
PT/Wireless & Networks Comm China
October 18 - 22, 2005
China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing, China
EVENT
WEBSITE
PMC-Sierra
will feature live demonstrations in Hall 7, Booth #7H03 at
PT/Wireless Comm China. Join us as we showcase our breadth
of solutions, including:
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Power-Efficient 3G & Wi-MAX Wireless Solutions
• Carrier-Class VoIP ATA and Wi-Fi Router SoC Solutions
• Cost-Effective ADM on a Chip
• Complete FC, SAS and SATA Storage Solutions
Network
Systems Design Conference
October 18 - 20, 2005
Parkside Hall, San Jose, California
EVENT
WEBSITE
Join
Brian Holden, principal engineer for PMC-Sierra's Microprocessor
Products Division as he participates in the HyperTransport,
RapidIO and PCI Express panel at 10:30 am, Thursday, October
20, 2005.
Storage
Networking World
October 24 - 27, 2005
JW Marriott Grande Lakes Resort, Orlando, Florida
EVENT
WEBSITE
PMC
will be exhibiting at SNW. Visit us at booth #C23.
Fall
Processor Forum Expo
October 25, 2005, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Doubletree San Jose, San Jose, California
EVENT
WEBSITE
Come see the newest in microprocessor technology and catch
up on the latest company news, products and information. Fall
Processor Forum Expo features the industry’s cutting-edge
companies displaying next-generation technology.
| 7. PMC-SIERRA IN THE NEWS |
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PMC-Sierra
Debuts VoIP Wi-Fi Broadband Router Platform
Converge! Network Digest
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here to read
PMC-Sierra
Announces the Availability of a Carrier-Class VoIP Wi-Fi Broadband
Router Platform
Broadband Wireless Exchange
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Click
here to read
Former
Intel, Sun CTO joins PMC-Sierra
Eetasia.com
•
Click
here to read
SAS
Expander Switching ICs Offer Secure Zoning in Blade Servers
Electronic Engineering Times
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Click
here to read
Synergetic
SANs and Blades
Computerworld
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here to read
PMC-Sierra's Chinese, Japanese and Korean Language
Websites At Your Fingertips
  
PMC-Sierra offers you the ability to search for product
information, documentation and more in 3 languages - Chinese,
Japanese and Korean.
To find out more, visit:
Chinese
| Japanese
| Korean
Environmental
(RoHS)
Visit
our Environmental (RoHS) web site to learn more about our
environmentally friendly products.
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here to read
PMC-Sierra's
Product Families
Laser
and Multi-Function Printer Chips VIEW
STORAGE Chips VIEW
Voice over IP Chips VIEW
Wireless and BSC/BTS Chips VIEW
Networking Chips VIEW
MIPS™-Powered Processors VIEW
SERDES and Retimer Chips VIEW
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