Bay Networks' Remote Access Concentrator Ranked #1 in Network World Comparative Review
Business Wire - March 26, 1998 09:15
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 1998
Bay Networks Versalar 5399 Remote Access Concentrator
aces performance tests'; clocked at 35%
faster than its nearest competitor
Bay Networks,(R) Inc. (NYSE:BAY), today announced that its Versalar(TM) 5000 access switch, outfitted with the Versalar 5399 remote access concentrator (RAC) module, received top-billing in Network World's review of remote access servers, beating out competitors including 3Com, Ascend, Compaq and Shiva. Awarded Network World's "Blue Ribbon" for the recognition of performance, features, manageability and installation/configuration, Bay Networks' RAC displayed the highest throughput while offering versatile and feature-rich options including high scalability and hot-swappable cards.
The March 23 comparative review highlighting Bay Networks Versalar 5000 access switch reported to readers that they need look no further than Bay Networks for 'an enterprise-class remote access server that handles lots of sessions with solid throughput.' Bay Networks Versalar 5000 access switch offers the industry's only integrated multi-technology platform via a 13-slot chassis that houses the 5399 RAC boards, as well as other modules, including routing, switching, management and configuration. Everything in the chassis, including VLAN configuration, can be managed from a single Bay Optivity(R) network management console.
"This recognition from one of the industry's most respected publications demonstrates that Bay Networks is committed to offering best-in-class products," said Grace Carr, vice president of worldwide marketing for Bay Networks. "Network World's aggressive testing further confirms that Bay Networks continues to exceed customer requirements with the highest levels of performance and throughput."
Testing was conducted using 60 Windows 95-based PCs, each of which tapped its own 33.6K bit/sec modem to transfer files to and from a Windows NT 4.0 server via the test RAS unit. Up to 60 PCs were transferring files and Network World calculated the average throughput figure. Authenticating users during testing was conducted with the Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) and by giving each user an automatically assigned IP address.
Bay Networks Versalar 5000 access switch integrates dial access, routing, switching, and shared media in a single system, easing customers' management burden while lowering costs through an all-in-one solution. This highly versatile platform, combined with a BayDSPTM-based architecture, makes the Versalar access switch the most flexible platform for supporting the services of today and tomorrow. Providing first-rate throughput, the Versalar 5000 access switch was the only product in the roundup that handled up to 576 calls when fully configured, and up to thousands of calls when the four chassis were bolted together.
ABOUT BAY NETWORKS
Bay Networks - Where Information Flows(tm). Bay Networks, Inc. (NYSE:BAY) is a leader in the worldwide networking market, providing a complete line of products that serve corporate enterprises, service providers and telecommunications carriers. The company offers frame and ATM switches, routers, shared media, remote and Internet access solutions, IP services and network management applications, all integrated by Bay Networks' Adaptive Networking strategy. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Bay Networks markets its products and services around the world, providing 7x24 support coverage. For additional information visit the company's World Wide Web site at baynetworks.com or call 800-8-BAYNET.
This release, other than historical financial information, may consist of forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. For instance, factors which could cause results to differ from future events include the rate of adoption of new technology, competitive pricing actions and marketing programs, among others. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Bay Networks with the S.E.C., specifically the most recent reports on forms 10-K and 10-Q, which identify important risk factors which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
Bay Networks and Optivity are registered trademarks. Bay Networks - Where Information Flows, Versalar and BayDSP are trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
CONTACT: Bay Networks, Inc. FitzGerald Communications, Inc.
Jeff Young Laura Fischman
(978) 916-4986 (617) 588-2226
jyoung@baynetworks.com lfischman@fitzcomm.com
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