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To: Ed Robichaud who wrote (6154)	6/1/1998 10:02:00 AM
From: Paul Lee	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6980

Bay Networks Extends ATM Solution with New High-Performance Modules; High-Density OC-12 Now Shipping for System 5000BH Platform SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 1998--Bay Networks,(R) Inc. (NYSE: BAY) today announced two new ATMSpeed(TM) 622 OC-12 ATM switching modules for its award-winning System 5000(TM)BH LAN-ATM platform, which provides comprehensive ATM, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring switching LAN and backbone media support. The new modules extend the capabilities of the System 5000BH platform, providing high-capacity OC-12 connections for ultra high-density wiring closet risers, medium-sized network centers, and high-performance, cross-campus applications. ATM offers the scalability, low-latency, fault-tolerance, and load-balancing capabilities to satisfy the ever-increasing bandwidth demands and stringent application intelligence requirements of mission-critical and multimedia applications. The introduction of both single-mode and multi-mode OC-12 modules with on-board Master Control Processor (MCP) capabilities is further proof of Bay Networks' experience and expertise in building large, resilient switched ATM backbone networks. The new single-port modules leverage proven Centillion(TM) switching software, featuring application intelligent filtering, prioritization and QoS guarantees; redundant LANE (LAN Emulation) services; and multi-homed, load-sharing riser and inter-switch connectivity. The new ATMSpeed 622 modules also support the PNNI (Private Network to Network Interface) dynamic topology protocol, further streamlining the performance, management and configuration of large enterprise networks. "Providing OC-12 support for our award-winning System 5000BH ATM platform enables our customers to continue leveraging the resiliency, scalability and performance benefits of ATM in their networks," said Joe Kennedy, vice president of Bay Networks' Switching Products Division. "Our ATM customers look for integrated system solutions, and these extended OC-12 capabilities bring even tighter integration across our entire ATM solutions set, strengthening the alignment of the System 5000BH and Centillion 1000 platforms." About the System 5000BH and OC-12 Bay Networks' System 5000BH switching platform supports up to 240 Token Ring 4/16/32 ports, 240 10/100 autosensing Ethernet ports, 48 OC-3c ATM ports, and up to 12 OC-12c ports, or a combination thereof. Teaming the new OC-12 modules with the Model 5782 Centillion Multiprotocol Engine also provides OC-12 622Mbps connectivity to ATM virtual network routing and Multiprotocol over ATM (MPOA) server functionality via the System 5000BH's internal backplane. The new modules also provide Network to Network Interface (NNI) redundancy with multi-homed, load-sharing links between System 5000BH platforms and/or the Centillion 1000 network center switch, furthering support for mission-critical networking environments. Pricing and Availability -0- T The new ATMSpeed OC-12 modules are expected to begin shipping this month and will be list priced as follows: -- ATMSpeed 622 Model 57622M-MM Multi-Mode OC-12 MCP module -- $7,995; -- ATMSpeed 622 Model 75622M-SM Single Mode OC-12 MCP module -- $12,995. T -0- Bay Networks is also planning to introduce OC-12 functionality for the company's Centillion 100 and Centillion 50 LAN-ATM switching platforms later this calendar year.