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What are ADTRAN’s competitive advantages?
Competitor ADTRAN’s advantages
Cisco ISR Better value. Better channel practices.
Mitel More extensive LAN/WAN solution. Lower cost.
3COM Integral 24-port PoE switch, router. Lower cost
Avaya IP Office Better value. Feature-rich router.
Nortel BCM SIP-based. Integral switch-router.
Why is a single “office in a box” better than multiple pieces
of special purpose equipment?
Simplicity. The ADTRAN NetVanta
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7100 offers a simple installation, ease of use, and
management solution. All the features required to make a converged network run
smoothly are integrated and designed to work together out of the box.
According to a recent industry report in Light Reading, 90% of SMBs need a network
upgrade to accommodate VoIP. Network upgrades can be complex. Multi-vendor
approaches require more training, cabling, interoperability testing, software
programming, and different management systems. A single, all-in-one solution can
significantly reduce installation time and money. The NetVanta 7100 GUI and
remote management features also make ongoing M/A/Cs and support much easier
and cost-efficient.
Will preliminary network readiness assessments be required?
Not necessarily. The ADTRAN NetVanta 7100 includes the router, PoE switch, firewall,
VPN, CSU/DSU, and PBX, so you really do not need additional external equipment for
small offices. It may be less expensive to simply pull out old, legacy network devices and
install the NetVanta 7100, which delivers a proven solution that works without a lot of
site assessments and testing.
Will ADTRAN sell the NetVanta 7100 in a modular fashion?
For example, unbundle the firewall?
The NetVanta 7100 operates on a single integrated ADTRAN Operating System (AOS)
and includes all the functions bundled together.
How will ADTRAN handle end user technical support calls?
What about Moves/Adds/Changes (MACs)?
ADTRAN intends to direct end users to their Certified Dealer. ADTRAN offers free post-
sales technical support for the NetVanta 7000 Series exclusively to Certified Dealers
having successfully completed the ACSE/NetVanta 7000 Series certification training program.
When contacting ADTRAN Technical Support, certified individuals must provide a
current ACSE/NetVanta 7000 Series Certification ID number in order to speak to an engineer
regarding the installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting of a NetVanta 7000 Series
system. We also plan to redirect end users to their dealer for MAC service.