The Extend line card facilitates rapid integration of network elements with both legacy and next generation operations support systems (OSS). Extend provides numerous application layer mediation functions between network elements and OSS and allows adaptation of any network element to standard interfaces. The line card can also provide functions at the edge, including protocol mediation, alarm correlation/filtration, and fault or performance polling and aggregation.

Key features of the Extend line card include:

• Intelligent, customizable scripting capabilities
• Distributed polling
• Alarm filtering and correlation
• Aggregation of performance data
• Fault caching for emergency situations
• SNMP mediation for any network element