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Press Release Source: MRV Communications, Inc.
Sun Microsystems Chooses MRV's Remote Console Solution as Key Component for Its New Compute Grid Rack System
Tuesday November 18, 9:18 am ET
MRV'S LX-4048 Secure Remote Console Server Chosen by Sun Microsystems For Flexibility and Ease of Use for Sun's Compute Grid Customers
PHOENIX, Supercomputing 2003, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (Nasdaq: MRVC - News), a leading provider of unlimited connectivity solutions for mission critical networks, today announced its LX-4048 Secure Remote Console Server was chosen by Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW - News) for the remote management solution in its new Sun Fire V60x compute grid rack system.
The Sun Fire V60x Compute Grid rack system is an integrated hardware and software system that enables faster, easier and more reliable implementation of Grid computing. This compute grid rack system offers outstanding performance, excellent price/performance and high density and is ideal for compute-intensive applications. The Cluster Grid Manager management node with preloaded management software helps to ease ongoing management, reduce system administration cost and improve resource utilization.
"We are pleased to have the MRV LX-4048 Secure Console Management Server as a key component of our Compute Grid rack system. We chose the MRV LX-4048 in the console management arena, because of its port density, small form factor, worldwide compliance, feature set and MRV's twenty years of experience in this market. We are looking forward to a great partnership with MRV Communications" said Souheil Saliba, VP of Marketing at Sun Microsystems' Volume Systems Products group.
Mary Jane Gruninger, general manager of MRV Communications, Inc. Boston division, commented, "We are very excited to partner with Sun Microsystems, a leader in network computing for over 20 years. With our combined experience in the industry, Sun and MRV's customers are assured quality throughout the process of decision, installation to ongoing operation of the Sun Fire V60x Compute Grid Rack system. We look forward to a long-term relationship with Sun."
About MRV's Secure Remote Console Server -- LX-4048S
The LX series enables secure connectivity and access to any serial device or equipment console port. In addition, -- it provides real-time visibility to remote sites and equipment status and the ability to immediately respond to remote events or conditions over IP networks securely. All LX models are designed for applications requiring secure console or serial port management, sensor management and power control. They offer the industry's most comprehensive security features, including per port password protection, RADIUS, Secure Shell v2.0, SecurID, LDAP, TACACS+, PPP PAP / CHAP, PPP dial-back, on-board database and others.
MRV offers a variety of models to choose from: the LX Series is now available in 1/2/4/8/16/32/48 port models, many with AC or DC power and optional internal modem. All models are powered by 32-Bit RISC embedded processors, enabling execution of an extensive software feature set with processing power to spare.
About Sun Microsystems
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer" -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW - News) to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the World Wide Web at sun.com .
About MRV Communications, Inc.
MRV designs, manufactures, sells, distributes, integrates and supports network infrastructure equipment and services, and optical components. MRV conducts its business along three principal segments: the networking group, the optical components group and development stage enterprises. MRV's networking group provides equipment used by commercial customers, governments and telecommunications service providers, and include switches, routers, network physical infrastructure equipment and remote device management equipment as well as specialized networking products for defense and aerospace applications. MRV's optical components group designs, manufactures and sells optical communications components, primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary, Luminent, Inc., www.luminent.com . These components include fiber optic transceivers and discrete lasers, as well as components for Fiber-to-the-Premises, or FTTP, applications. MRV markets and sells its products worldwide, through a variety of channels, which include a dedicated direct sales force, manufacturers' representatives, value-added-resellers, distributors and systems integrators. MRV has operations in Europe that provide network system design, integration and distribution services that include products manufactured by third-party vendors, as well as MRV products. Such specialization enhances access to customers and allows MRV to penetrate targeted vertical and regional markets. For more information, call MRV at 818/773-0900 or visit www.mrv.com .
For detailed technical information, see the In-Reach LX Series data sheet found on our website at mrv.com .
Media Contact
MRV Communications - Diana L. Hayden, 818-886-6782, pr@mrv.com
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