Harmonic MAC Anywhere Solution Achieves Successful FMA Interoperability

Harmonic’s MAC software is certified interoperable with CableLabs’ Flexible MAC Architecture (FMA) specification.

“Equipment interoperability is critical to the successful deployment of FMA,” said Jon Schnoor, lead architect of wired technologies at CableLabs. “Harmonic’s participation in the FMA Interoperability event signifies the company’s commitment to helping the industry rapidly roll out Flexible MAC Architecture and a move toward simplifying ecosystem integration with technology partners working together, we can make 10G a reality in the near future.”

Harmonic’s MAC Anywhere approach to FMA is based on its CableOS multi-access platform serving Remote PHY, Remote MACPHY and FTTx devices. Leveraging Harmonic’s unique software-based FMA offering, operators can simplify network operations, use the hardware of their choice and sustainably power 10G and symmetrical multi-gigabit services.

“Demand for ultra-fast broadband is growing, and Flexible MAC Architecture will play an important role in simplifying network operations,” said Nimrod Ben-Natan of the cable access business at Harmonic. “We’re proud to participate in the industry’s first FMA Interoperability event with CableLabs to create a flexible path toward sustainable next-gen networks. Our next step is to continue bringing to the market the best FMA-compliant offerings as part of Harmonic’s software-based MAC Anywhere solution.”

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