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Overview
If you require fast network connectivity to transfer
data, but you don't want to pay for capabilities you
don't need, Sprint Frame RelaySM Service could be an
effective solution for you.
Sprint Frame Relay Service is a feature-rich data solution
that provides cost-efficient transmission of large,
periodic bursts of data. It enables you to connect multiple,
widely distributed locations at speeds of 56/64 kbps,
128 kbps, 256 kbps, 384 kbps, 512 kbps - up to 45 Mbps
(DS3). Frame relay is now the preferred wide area network
(WAN) transport and is currently employed by more than
45,000 companies worldwide. Recognized as a safe and
reliable choice for mission-critical applications, frame
relay continues to grow in popularity.
Sprint offers frame relay services tailored to support
the specific applications you use most across your enterprise:
systems network architecture (SNA), local area network
(LAN) and voice applications. These specially designed
services and a selection of value-added options help
you manage your network more effectively and maximize
resource effectiveness.
We also offer application performance guarantees with
service level agreements (SLAs) addressing network availability,
frame delivery rate and network delay. We can because
we operate an advanced all-digital frame relay network,
which incorporates a fiber-optic network backbone technology
that utilizes automatic rerouting techniques and a self-healing
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) for reliable performance.
Sprint Frame Relay Service provides key advantages
over private line and public data network services.
The costs for Sprint Frame Relay Service are generally
lower than private lines and the service is more easily
scaled to accommodate growth. Reconfiguring the system,
migrating to higher speeds and adding permanent virtual
circuits (PVCs) are typically simple software-based
processes. The main advantages of frame relay over public
data network are higher access speeds and throughput
rates.
Sprint also can help you evaluate network efficiency
with Frame Relay Performance Reporting. This service,
where available, is accessible via the Internet and
provides detailed reports on network traffic, PVC utilitization,
and discarded packets.
You can manage network resources more effectively with
frame relay. Because it supports all protocols, disparate
networks can be managed with a single data transport
solution. You can also consolidate transmission lines
because frame relay requires only one access line per
location. And now, with support of voice applications
such as analog modem data, voice and fax, you can consolidate
more applications for reduced costs. Frame relay also
provides cost-effective support of Sprint Dedicated
IP Services. Sprint IP Services give you high-speed
access to the Internet, transmission control protocol/Internet
protocol (TCP/IP) services such as corporate intranets
and other value-added services.
Sprint Frame Relay Service is ideal for:
- Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing
(CAD/CAM)
- High-speed fax
- Electronic mail
- Electronic data interchange (EDI)
- Image transfer
- Online database access
- Time-sharing
- Local area network (LAN) connection
- Mainframe-to-mainframe connections
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