Extend Ethernet Connectivity
ActivReach on the NetVanta 1235P/1535P
Ethernet has grown beyond a Local Area Networking (LAN) technology to
becoming the infrastructure backbone for a number of applications including
802.11n wireless LANs, Voice over IP (VoIP), Unified Communications (UC),
IP Surveillance, IP Television and much more. However, at many educational
institutions with older buildings, dormitories or facilities, the only cable plant
infrastructure is voice-grade wiring, which limits their ability to deploy nextgeneration Ethernet services. The cost of upgrading to a full-scale CAT5e/CAT6
network can be extremely high with network drops costing anywhere from
$150 to $500 each. As schools and universities look to invest in IP technologies,
they need to ask key questions such as:
Key Features
• Does the existing cabling infrastructure support planned VoIP or hosted
UC deployments?
n Delivers
• Is the cost to upgrade cabling to CAT5e (Ethernet grade) putting these
projects in jeopardy?
• Are there any endpoints such as IP cameras or interactive blackboards that
need cable runs longer than 100 meters (330 feet)?
• Based on existing traffic, is bandwidth sufficient to handle voice and
data applications?
• How do we deliver voice and data connectivity in older buildings
and in dormitories over voice-grade cabling?
The Solution—ActivReach
ADTRAN’s innovative ActivReach Ethernet technology breaks down the
above constraints and extends Ethernet reach over all grades of cabling
and at extended distances. Available on the NetVanta® 1235P and 1535P
Ethernet switches, ActivReach:
• Supports all grades of wiring - CAT6, CAT5e, CAT3 or even legacy copper
• Extends the reach of standard Ethernet up to 1,600 feet (488 meters) without
the need for fiber, repeaters or additional switch infrastructure
• Delivers voice, data, video and Power over Ethernet (PoE) over existing
in-building wiring enabling you to reduce costs while speeding deployment
of next-generation IP services
n Supports
10/100 Mbps Ethernet
connectivity utilizing 4-pair,
2-pair, or even a single twistedpair of CAT5, CAT3, or legacy
voice-grade copper
n Extends
Ethernet reach up to
1,600 feet (488 meters) from the
switch without the use of fiber,
repeaters, or multiple switches
10/100 Mbps data and
PoE to devices, such as IP phones,
Wireless Access Points (WAPs),
or IP-security cameras over existing
wiring—enabling voice, data and
video applications
n The
NetVanta 1535P Gigabit
switch with ActivReach supports
both ActivReach mode, to extend
Ethernet reach over all grades of
wiring, as well as standard Gigabit
mode to maximize Return on
Investment (RoI)
Deploy VoIP over Voice Grade Wiring
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For educational institutions migrating to VoIP or Hosted voice services, ActivReach
eliminates the need to upgrade cabling. Simply connect the switch into the existing PBX
patch panel, connect a media converter into the wall jack and plug in the IP-phone or video
phone into the media converter. Now you can support VoIP or hosted voice services with
guaranteed voice quality.
Connect Extended Reach Endpoints in Arenas or
High-rise Dorms
ActivReach also extends the reach of Ethernet by nearly 5X across all grades of cabling.
Now schools can connect endpoints such as IP-security cameras, interactive blackboards,
workstations or any IP-endpoints at distances up to 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the switch,
avoiding the need for costly fiber, repeaters or additional switch infrastructure.
Deliver Converged Voice, Data and Video Applications
in Historic Buildings
Buildings designated as historic landmarks present a major challenge for schools, as recabling
requires securing a number of building permits and approvals. With ActivReach, schools can
utilize the existing cabling, even 1930s-era single-pair copper, to deliver up to 100 Mbps data
and PoE to support VoIP, Unified Communications, Wi-Fi® or video conferencing, eliminating
costly and time consuming cabling upgrades.
Connect Multiple Workstations in a Lab from a
Single Network Port
In computer labs, with multiple workstations in close proximity, traditionally you need
multiple cable runs. With ActivReach, you can connect each pair in a 4-pair CAT5/CAT3
cable and deliver 100 Mbps and PoE on each pair to workstations and IP Phones, from a
single network port, maximizing utilization and minimizing cabling costs.
Integrated Gigabit Switch to Deliver Ethernet Connectivity
Across all Wiring Infrastructure
The NetVanta 1535P switch with ActivReach is the only solution in the industry that delivers
100 Mbps and PoE in ActivReach mode over all grades of cabling, or Gigabit over CAT5 or
higher cabling in standard Ethernet mode. Now educational institutions can deploy high-speed
data connectivity to all facilities (old and new), maximizing ROI and move towards a Gigabit
Ethernet future.
Learn More at:
www.adtran.com/edu
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With nearly three decades of experience, ADTRAN® is a networking partner you can trust.
ADTRAN is in the business of helping educational institutions like yours integrate networking
into daily business operations in a meaningful and cost-effective manner. ADTRAN solutions
are robust and offer the functionality that you require today, with room for the expansion
and integration of future applications, users, and locations. Unique to ADTRAN is the level
of high-touch support provided not only after product installation, but before and during the
decision and evaluation process. With this combination of innovation and customer support,
ADTRAN consistently delivers award-winning networking solutions to enable advanced,
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