The SN 16000 has many features in its favor such as capacity scalability, a Universal Service Card and Ethernet packet intelligence. But, its bulky configuration and the lack of a low end entry point force carriers into a solution with high TCO. This report contains insight and analysis of the product or service strengths and weaknesses, list of buying criteria and how the product or service fares in each category, and a comprehensive table of product or service metrics and specifications. This report is useful for purchasers who need to evaluate products, or as a source of competitive intelligence for vendors.