Ethernet Private Line (EPL) provides a point-to-point connection between a pair of dedicated User-Network Interfaces (UNIs), with a high degree of transparency. is a data service defined by the Metro Ethernet Forum.

EPL is implemented as a point-to-point Ethernet Virtual Connection (EVC) which, unlike Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL), does not allow for Service Multiplexing, i.e., a dedicated UNI (physical interface) is used to accept all service frames and map them to a single EVC (a.k.a. All-to-one bundling). A point-to-point EPL configuration offers a committed information rate connection. It also offers control, allowing you to customize your connection and applications to suit your needs.

EPL services include:

• Ethernet over T1
• Ethernet over DS3
• 10 Mbps Ethernet (10BaseT) over SONET
• Full rate Fast Ethernet, Fast Ethernet over SONET and partial rate Fast Ethernet
• Gigabit Ethernet over SONET, including full rate (1000 Mbps) Gigabit Ethernet and five partial rates (50, 150, 300, 450, and 600 Mbps)

Benefits:

• Near perfect quality of service
• High resiliency
• Less expensive than traditional private line
• Deliver superior wavelength services
• LAN’s can create interconnections
• Extensions to SONET rings can be provided

Ethernet provides a strong, high-quality connection at a low cost. Through replacing Frame Relay and ATM services, you can reduce costs and simplify network administration over the MAN and WAN networks with Ethernet services.

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