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To: Jack Colton who wrote (13782)	6/7/1999 9:35:00 AM
From: signist	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 42804

(BSNS WIRE) NBase-Xyplex Announces Breakthrough Routing Capabilities for its Linux Router Business/Technology Editors LITTLETON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 1999-- Multiprocessing Implementation of BGP-4 for the NBase-Xyplex OSR8040 Linux Router Harnesses the Power of Internet Applications NBase-Xyplex, a leading provider of high speed networking solutions and a division of MRV Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVC), today announced the implementation of Multiprocessing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP-4) software in the company's OSR8040 Open System Linux switch router. BGP-4 software, fast becoming the primary backbone routing protocol for the Internet, takes the Linux Router to the next level by optimizing network performance on the Internet. Internet performance is enriched by providing high bandwidth and seamless operation in network reconfigurations. NBase-Xyplex recently introduced the OSR8040, the industry's first high performance Linux-based switch router. It is the first Linux Router in the world to deliver the horsepower needed to address tomorrow's Internet requirements. NBase-Xyplex has incorporated a multiprocessing implementation of BGP-4 software in the OSR8040 Linux switch. Typically, routers in the core of the Internet can require routing tables of over 65000 routes and may need to maintain connectivity to as many as 64 peers. The OSR8040 has addressed the high performance requirements needed to maintain acceptable network performance on the Internet by offloading tasks in the BGP-4 implementation to scalable multiple processors. With this, changes in network topologies won't cause noticeable disruptions in Internet performance to its demanding users. "The issue of route processing power and scalability is of growing concern as routers from industry leaders and emerging startup companies may not provide enough horsepower to support high -bandwidth intensity Internet applications," said MaryJane Gruninger, VP of Engineering at NBase-Xyplex. "NBase-Xyplex has taken the next step in the evolution of router technology with a powerful and scalable Open System Router designed to address today's growing application and bandwidth requirements while empowering the user with the ability to have direct control. The OSR8040 is a unique implementation of today's technology with tomorrow's network requirements." NBase-Xyplex has chosen an innovative approach to delivering intelligence and performance to the next-generation Internet service provider networks. Designed with special ASICS for basic Internet Protocol (IP) processing, the OSR8040 enhances I/O performance by offloading requests to special purpose hardware to process multiple I/O streams at full wire-speed. The routing protocols, OSPF, RIP and BGP-4, run on a multiprocessor motherboard using the Linux OS. Linux brings added performance to the OSR8040 by providing the multiprocessing support for the partitioning of the BGP-4 route update processing across the multiple processors. Configuration The distributed processing in BGP-4 mode is a scalable four processor implementation where a Master Process, a Configuration Management process, and a Peer Session Management process reside on the same CPU; receive and transmit handlers are incorporated in special ASICS. The other three processors distribute the route processing updates between them. The scalable basic four-processor implementation can be upgraded to the maximum of 16. Pricing and Availability BGP-4 software for the OSR8040 Linux Switch Router will be available in the fourth quarter, 1999. Pricing will begin at $300,000. About NBase-Xyplex With over 17 years' experience as a world class leader in data networks, NBase-Xyplex uses its leading edge products and services to enhance network infrastructures for enterprise and carrier customers. Leveraging its industry-leading optical expertise along with its broad range of switches, routers and access servers, NBase-Xyplex provides enlightened solutions for long distance fiber-based LANs, remote network access, and network control and management. With a track record of several industry firsts, including the first multi-protocol terminal server, first 10/100 autosensing switch, first Gigabit Ethernet and first Linux based router, the company is continuing to build on its commitment to smarter networks. As a member of the Optical Interoperability Forum, a consortium charged with accelerating deployment of advanced optical networks, NBase-Xyplex is bringing to market an entirely new network architecture, combining CWDM, DWDM and Gigabit switching to deliver high bandwidth metro-networks at a fraction of the cost of today's solutions. With outstanding manufacturing capabilities, global service and support and strong channel relationships, NBase-Xyplex offers a bright new world of unlimited connectivity and leadership in networking for the next millennium. NBase-Xyplex can be reached on the World Wide Web at www.nbase-xyplex.com. --30--jl/ny* CONTACT: NBase-Xyplex Susan Costa, 978/952-4884 or Copithorne & Bellows Public Relations Lisa Williams, 617/450-4300 KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMED COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS PRODUCT Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com * end of story *

To: Jack Colton who wrote (13782)	6/7/1999 11:14:00 AM
From: Greg h2o	Respond to of 42804

jack, back from vacation...let me know if you go to the show. i'll tag along if i can get out of here....oh, and benny, i went out to the oct 12.5's. greg

To: Jack Colton who wrote (13782)	6/7/1999 1:02:00 PM
From: Ronald D. Stange	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 42804

Jack: I have sent Sector's spread sheet via e-mail. Let me know if you got it. The last three vendors are Monterey Networks, Sycamore Networks, and Pluris. I would also add Tellium (spinoff of Bell Telelabs) since they have a 128TB backplane switch. This is good competitive analysis which Sector will re-publish here on the thread, but I don't see just handing the info to vendors at the show especially if you can gather pricing info. (Vendors should have this info in their marketing and technical research departments anyway.) My suggestion would be to copy and delete all but the vendor you are asking info about. I know that would make 5-6+ spread sheets and it's just a suggestion. Let me know what you think. Ron