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To: Greg Strzegowski who wrote (2856)	1/19/1998 12:41:00 PM
From: kech	Respond to of 8358

More on integration of product lines. Quote.com News Item #5114045 Headline: Cabletron Systems Continues to Merge LAN and WAN Capabilities Within its Switching Platforms ====================================================================== ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 19, 1998 - Networking Leader Unveils New SmartSwitch 9000, 6000, and 2000 Modules that Flexibly Support Multiple High-Speed LAN and WAN Technologies Furthering its ability to provide simple, reliable, cost-effective solutions through converged LAN and WAN technologies, Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS) announced today a new line of fully-integrated Carrier Modules that give both enterprise and service provider customers the flexibility to connect a wide range of high-speed LAN and WAN technologies within a single platform. Unique within the industry, the SmartSwitch 9000, SmartSwitch 6000, and standalone SmartSwitch 2000 Carrier Modules (the 9M426-02, 6M146-04 and 2M46-04R for the data center, wiring closet and workgroup respectively) allow customers to increase the speed and reach of their network while protecting their equipment investment, and bring high-performance any-to-any switching between Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, FDDI, as well as connectivity to Frame Relay, Leased Lines with future support for ISDN and Digital Modem connections (SmartSwitch 9000 Remote Access Modules 9W006 and 9W007 are currently available for high-density ISDN and Digital Modem connections). Fully integrated into the SmartSwitch backplane, the new Carrier Modules provide high-throughput LAN and WAN switching while being easy to manage, inexpensive to implement and space-saving. The Carrier Modules' LAN/WAN flexibility is achieved via inserted submodules called High-Speed Interface Modules (HSIM's). These industry-proven HSIMs support the technologies mentioned above. "The new Cabletron SmartSwitch 9000, 6000, and 2000 Carrier Modules are tremendously beneficial for rapidly expanding corporate and service provider networks," said Frank Hayes, LAN switching program director at Cabletron. "This inevitable expansion becomes simple when using a platform with robust high-throughput switching, a choice of high-speed LAN and WAN technologies and integrated manageability." "Cabletron has created an integrated solution that truly has customers' needs in mind," said Virginia Brooks, analyst with Aberdeen Group. "With the introduction of these new Carrier Modules, the company has ensured that those who have invested in the SmartSwitch architecture can continue to reap its high-performance benefits." Cabletron's use of customized ASIC's (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) within each Carrier Module and High Speed Interface Module helps provide the high-throughput performance and low latency required for mission critical applications. This modular, building-block approach allows for the availability of a wide array of technologies, protocols, points of access, and types of access services. The SmartSwitch 6000 and 2000 Carrier Modules are available immediately and are both priced at $4,995 US list. The SmartSwitch 9000 Carrier Module will ship within 90 days, and is $12,995 US list. Cabletron Systems, a recognized leader in providing high-performance computer networking products, has provided dependable network access and communications to millions of people throughout the world. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron provides simple, reliable and cost-effective business solutions for the information age. With corporate headquarters in Rochester, NH, Cabletron employs more than 6,300 people world-wide. Cabletron's common stock is traded over the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CS.