Nortel Networks 7400 - Manual (Page 240)

• Optical Ethernet attacks the total cost of
ownership, by impacting the costs of LAN and
MAN/WAN, providing the catalyst for cost
reduction in computing and support models,
giving rise to greater efficiencies. The end
result is a compound fiscal benefit to the
Enterprise ownership of IT that ultimately affects
the total user cost and consequently improves
earnings and profitability. Optical Ethernet allows
Enterprises to implement the networks of
tomorrow while maintaining the costs at levels
equal or better to those of current modes of
operation.
• All branches and inter-site connections are
just like the connection to another floor in
the same building
• Access bandwidth to the site has the same high
capacity, scalability and low latency as the LAN
• MAN/WAN network becomes as simple to
manage as the campus
• Creates a simpler, more efficient network
• Enables fundamental change in computing
services models
• IT users receive faster access to corporate data
and applications
• Reduces IT cost
• Simplifies network architecture
(layer 3 to layer 2)
• Reduces support costs (fewer routers in the WAN)
• Consolidates computing support resources
• Ethernet traffic remains the same end-to-end
• Positions for outsourcing of high-value
applications and services
• Enables new applications to be introduced
• Provides internal efficiencies for programs such as
staff training
• Familiarity and skills requirements are consistent
with existing office LANs
• Increases profitability and corporate efficiency
through new business models
For further information please contact
your local Nortel Networks representative.
Optical Ethernet Solution 231
Computer
Hardware &
Software
Network
Hardware
Communications
Today
without OE
Tomorrow
without OE
Tomorrow
with OE
Strategic
30% ROI and 7:1 cost savings
in staff via server consolidation
(Compaq, IDC)
80% server utilisation
25-39% reduction in cost
via thin client desktops
(Gartner Group)
Lower Latency
across the WAN
Operational Simplification
Projected future IT cost models with and without Nortel Networks Optical Ethernet
Solution Value Proposition