To: harkenman who wrote (63575 ) 6/18/1999 8:50:00 AM From: OverSold Respond to of 97611
Compaq Expands High-Performance Switching Solutions for Enterprise Customers Business Wire - June 17, 1999 17:16 HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today strengthened its commitment to enterprise networking customers by introducing new, high density Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet solutions. New VNswitch 900CC and VNswitch 900CG modules for the MultiSwitch 900 chassis allow customers to build high performance workgroups, which integrate smoothly with their existing Ethernet, FDDI, and ATM networks. The addition of the new SW3324 dual-speed switch also provides customers a low cost, easy-to-implement path to building high speed Ethernet LANs. With the introduction of these high-density switches, Compaq provides enterprise customers with the reliability and performance needed for mission-critical applications, while minimizing total cost of network ownership. The SW3324 24 Port Dual Speed Switch with Gigabit Uplink and the VNswitch 900CC, 16 Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch are available now. The VNswitch 900CG, 8 Port 10/100 Ethernet switch, with 1 Gigabit Ethernet uplink port, will be available in July, 1999. For more information, please visit Compaq's Network Products Web site at: compaq.com Customer Benefit: Compaq's expansion of its high-performance switching solutions offers enterprise networking customers: -- High-density 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN solutions for maximum performance -- Standards-based interoperability assurance -- Easy scalability and integration for maximum investment protection -- World wide Service and Support Company Background: Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. For more corporate information, see: compaq.com . Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. For further editorial information, contact: CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation Ted Bockius 281-927-8311 ted.bockius@compaq.com or Shandwick International Ed Daly 617-351-4161 edaly@shandwick.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- %TX-COMPAQ CPQ %TEXAS %COMED %COMPUTERS %ELECTRONICS %TELECOMMUNICATIONS V%BW P%BW