The Asia Submarine Cable Express has partnered with top carriers to provide fast and reliable internet connectivity across the region. This partnership has enabled the cable to offer high-speed data transmission services to its customers.
The cable has a total length of 3,900 kilometers and spans across six countries in Asia, including Hong Kong, Macau, Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Singapore. This extensive network has made it a vital component of the region's digital infrastructure.
With its state-of-the-art technology and robust infrastructure, the Asia Submarine Cable Express has established itself as a leading player in the submarine cable industry. Its partnership with top carriers has further strengthened its position in the market.
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Starhub Joins Top Asian Carriers
StarHub has joined top Asian carriers to build the Asia Submarine-Cable Express (ASE), a 7,200 kilometre undersea cable system.
The ASE will link Singapore directly to Japan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, with potential future connectivity to Mainland China and other Southeast Asian countries.
The system is set to operate by June 2012 and will boast a total bandwidth carrying capacity in excess of 15 terabits per second.
The ASE will incorporate the latest 40G optical technologies and is future-proof, capable of incorporating 100Gbps optical technology in the future.
The new submarine cable system is specifically designed to avoid earthquake and typhoon-prone regions.
The ASE will cover the shortest possible distance between Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan to ensure maximum reliability and minimum latency.
The total cost of construction is estimated to be about USD430 million.
The ASE is being built jointly by StarHub, Japan-based NTT Communications, Philippines-based PLDT, and Malaysia-based Telekom Malaysia.
Ase Cable Capacity Boost
The Asia Submarine Cable Express (ASE) is set to get a major capacity boost thanks to a collaboration with Ciena. This will enable the system to deliver more bandwidth to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet and data transfer.
The upgrade will see the design capacity of the ASE increase by a staggering 193%. This is made possible by Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme technology, which leverages Waveserver 5 powered by WaveLogic 5 Extreme and an optical bypass.
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The new technology will also minimize ASE's rack space and reduce power consumption by 60%. This is great news for the environment, and it's a testament to the companies involved in the project prioritizing sustainability.
The ASE cable system is designed to cater for the exponential growth in bandwidth requirements for new and revolutionary broadband applications. It will provide seamless interconnection with other major cable systems connecting Europe, the Middle East, other parts of Asia, and the United States.
Here are some key statistics about the ASE cable system:
to Build ASE
StarHub joined top Asian carriers to build the Asia Submarine-Cable Express (ASE), a 7,200 kilometre undersea cable system.
The ASE will link Singapore directly to Japan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, with potential connectivity to Mainland China and other Southeast Asian countries. It's a massive project that will cover a significant distance and provide a reliable connection for users.
The ASE is set to operate by June 2012 and will boast a total bandwidth carrying capacity in excess of 15 terabits per second. This is a huge increase in capacity, making it ideal for high-speed applications.
The new submarine cable system is specifically designed to avoid earthquake and typhoon-prone regions, ensuring maximum reliability and minimum latency. This is a significant advantage for users who require fast and stable connections.
The ASE is being built jointly by StarHub, Japan-based NTT Communications, Philippines-based PLDT, and Malaysia-based Telekom Malaysia. The total cost of construction is estimated to be about USD430 million.
Here's a breakdown of the ASE's key features:
- Total bandwidth carrying capacity: in excess of 15 terabits per second
- Length: 7,200 kilometres
- Countries connected: Singapore, Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and potentially Mainland China and other Southeast Asian countries
- Operating date: June 2012
- Cost: approximately USD430 million
from Ciena
Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme will deliver more capacity through ASE's existing cable, enabling an improvement in its design capacity of 193%. This is a significant boost for the ASE cable system.
Waveserver 5, powered by WaveLogic 5 Extreme and an optical bypass, is optimized for 100GbE and 400GbE applications with unmatched scaling capabilities. This means the ASE cable system can handle a large amount of data without compromising speed.
Ciena's 6500 Packet-Optical Platforms are used in a submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE) configuration and manage, control and plan (MCP) domain controller. This setup helps manage and control the ASE cable system efficiently.
Ciena Services is providing consulting, systems integration, maintenance, and network transformation services to the ASE cable system. This collaboration between Ciena and the region's telecommunication carriers will ensure the ASE cable system runs smoothly and efficiently.
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