INTERNET MULTIFEED CO.
Internet Multifeed to Launch 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) Ports for JPNAP Services
Internet Multifeed Co. (MF), the largest Internet Exchange Point in Asia, announced today that the company will offer 100Gigabit Ethernet ports at JPNAP Tokyo I and JPNAP Tokyo II service beginning July 2012, becoming the first IX in Asia to roll out 100Gigabit Ethernet interface.
With Internet traffic in Japan steadily growing, the demand for larger capacity from ISPs and Content Providers have been increasing. In June 2011, MF had successfully conducted the industry's first 100Gigabit Ethernet IX interoperability test, confirming that 100Gigabit Ethernet is ready to be deployed into an IX environment in terms of both interoperability and performance.
Starting July 2012, MF will add 100Gigabit Ethernet ports to its JPNAP Service menu to support ISPs and Content Providers needs for higher capacity.
DWANGO Co., Ltd., Internet Initiative Japan Inc.(IIJ) and NTT Communications Corporation are scheduled to be the first customers for this service.
1. Service Overview
100Gigabit Ethernet interface will be added to the JPNAP Tokyo I and JPNAP Tokyo II service menus, and will be provided at the IX facilities located in Chiyoda-ku, Shinagawa-ku, and Toshima-ku of Tokyo.
2. Service Menu
JPNAP Tokyo Service 100GbE port
Access Points: Tokyo (Chiyoda-ku and Shinagawa-ku)
Connection Interface: 100GBase-LR4
JPNAP Tokyo II Service 100GbE port
Access Points: Tokyo (Toshima-ku)
Connection Interface: 100GBase-LR4
3. Scheduled Service Release Date
July 1, 2012
(Applications will be accepted starting July 2, 2012).
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