Kentrox protocol mediation solutions enable operators to manage network elements, including legacy protocols and legacy systems, over a standard IP network infrastructure. At the central management location, the Kentrox solution features a scalable, NEBS certified and carrier class layer 3 switch router that enables management of switching offices, and large quantities of network elements or remote sites. Kentrox has partnered with Allied Telesis, to provide the Rapier 48w as the central layer 3 switch router for central management locations.

Allied Telesis' Rapier 48w Layer 3 switch delivers an unprecedented level of integration and feature richness. With wirespeed Layer 2 switching and wirespeed Layer 3 IP routing on all ports, this switch is designed for high-performance desktop connectivity, workgroup and server farm aggregation or backbone applications. In addition to the impressive switching performance, the Rapier 48w brings a large set of optional high-level Layer 3 features for more advanced networking applications.