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To: Scrapps who wrote (15785)	6/2/1998 11:19:00 AM
From: Moonray	Respond to of 22053

3Com Corporation Demonstrates Highest Throughput for Fast Ethernet Traffic Over ATM OC-12c Backbones in Tests Conducted by The Tolly Group - BW, 10:20 a.m. Jun 02, 1998 Eastern SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 1998--3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today announced results from independent testing to reinforce 3Com's technology leadership for Fast Ethernet/ATM integration and performance. Results of the Fast Ethernet/ATM integration test, certified by The Tolly Group, prove that 3Com's CoreBuilder(tm) 7000 HD high-function switch delivers consistently scalable throughput from Fast Ethernet into an ATM OC-12c (622 Mbps) backbone network and offers the highest performance ever certified in a test of this nature. In today's market, 10 Mbps Ethernet switching at the edge of an ATM network is not good enough for many customers. ATM-based campus backbone and metropolitan area networks require high-density Fast Ethernet, and even Gigabit Ethernet, switching into the ATM backbone with maximum performance in a fashion that takes full advantage of ATM's resiliency features over multiple OC-12c links. In this way, customers can continue to benefit from ATM's outstanding support for large scale, high-availability networking and high-quality convergence for voice, video and data, without compromising the performance of high-speed LAN-attached servers, routers and workgroups. "The Fast Ethernet-to-ATM test results showed that 3Com's CoreBuilder 7000 HD switch delivers scalable switch-to-switch layer 2 Fast Ethernet throughput up to 3.5 Gbps across four OC-12c links with switch-to-switch link redundancy," said Kevin Tolly, president and CEO of The Tolly Group. "3Com has shown the highest performance ever certified by The Tolly Group in a test of this nature with Fast Ethernet and OC-12c." Details of the test results can be found at tolly.com. See document number 8281. "No other vendor has been able to demonstrate this level of throughput for Fast Ethernet into OC-12c that 3Com has proven in this certified test," said Nachman Shelef, vice president and general manager in 3Com's Enterprise Business Unit. "While some other vendors struggle to achieve good performance for 10 Mbps Ethernet into an ATM backbone, 3Com has accelerated well beyond this, as required in today's high-speed backbone market" 3Com's leadership in providing Fast Ethernet/ATM integration for customers is longstanding and unsurpassed. "Many of our competitors still do not even offer ATM edge switching configurations allowing for multiple Fast Ethernets into multiple OC-12's. Those that can are very expensive, offer limited density and do not support dynamic load- balancing" Shelef added. The Fast Ethernet switching option for the CoreBuilder 7000 HD switch is currently shipping and in production use by many hundreds of 3Com customers. Test Confirms Delivery on Promises In The Tolly Group test conducted recently, 3Com demonstrated 48 Fast Ethernet full-duplex ports split between two CoreBuilder 7000 HD switches operating across four dynamically load-sharing OC-12c links, each running at very close to the maximum theoretical capacity, allowing for SONET/SDH and ATM cell overhead. The test data revealed bi-directional throughput of 5.24 million frames per second with 64-byte Fast Ethernet frames -- employing over 92% of the ATM OC-12c's usable bandwidth for the frame size. With 1,518-byte frames, the CoreBuilder 7000 HD switch delivered scaleable Fast Ethernet/ATM integration of over 2.3 million frames per second across four OC-12c links. 3Com also demonstrated the capability of the switches to recover from the failure of one or more of the OC-12c links in the backbone. Moreover, 3Com demonstrated wire-speed performance for multiple Fast Ethernet links into a single OC-12c backbone. All the tests were conducted with the CoreBuilder 7000 HD switches supporting ATM Forum industry specifications. In addition to the use of two ATM OC-12c interface modules providing two ports each, the switches were each configured with two 16-port CoreBuilder 7600 Fast Ethernet switch modules, which utilize 3Com's revolutionary ZipChip ASICs for high-speed translation Fast Ethernet into the ATM format. Anchorage Accord Compliant In related news, the CoreBuilder 7000 HD switch now supports the key specifications contained in the ATM Forum mandate known as the Anchorage Accord, named after the city where it was approved. The specifications include LAN Emulation (LANE) 2.0, User Network Interface (UNI) 4.0, Integrated Layer Management Interface (ILMI) 4.0, Traffic Management (TM) 4.0 and Private Network Node Interface (PNNI) 1.0. They are defined as the foundation for building robust and scaleable ATM networks. The specifications are designed to be backward compatible with future versions. 7800 Module for the CoreBuilder 7000 High-function Switch The new CoreBuilder 7800 Gigabit Ethernet module for 3Com's CoreBuilder 7000 high-function switch is the only product on the market today that offers high-speed integration of switched Gigabit Ethernet data-oriented, building backbones, and multi-service ATM enterprise backbones. Also, 3Com was the first to demonstrate an ATM OC-12c-to-Gigabit Ethernet network publicly. The 7800 module provides four Gigabit Ethernet ports, each with dedicated ZipChip ASICs for high-performance, packet-to-cell conversion. 3Com is a technology leader in ATM networking. 3Com's success in the network backbone has been driven in part by the CoreBuilder 7000 HD switch's high performance, unsurpassed redundancy and flexibility, as well as the capability to handle all types of data traffic effectively. About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at anytime from anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 100 million customers worldwide. The company provides enterprises, network service providers and carriers, small businesses and consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at 3com.com, or the press site at 3com.com. 3Com is a registered trademark and CoreBuilder and ZipChip are trademarks of 3Co Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. o~~~ O

To: Scrapps who wrote (15785)	6/2/1998 1:15:00 PM
From: Moonray	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 22053

3Com ATM Solutions Excel in Rigorous Tests to Achieve IT-21 Certification from the U.S. Navy - BW, 12:31 p.m. Jun 02, 1998 Leading Networking Solutions Provider Outperforms Competitors to Gain Eligibility for Participation in Billion-Dollar Overhaul of Navy Information Systems SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 1998-- 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today announced that the U.S. Navy has certified its ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) core and edge switches for participation in IT-21 (Information Technology for the 21st Century). Launched in 1997, IT-21 is the Navy's sweeping initiative to upgrade networked communications and data delivery in its fleets and shore-based facilities using advanced, commercially available technologies. 3Com, which provides scalable, high-performance enterprise networks, received certification for all eight products it submitted, surpassing the number of products certified by any other vendor. 3Com's high-function switches and network interface cards (NICs) also delivered far more consistent performance than competing hardware. "Achieving IT-21 certification reflects 3Com's commitment and ability to provide the Navy and other branches of our armed forces with proven networking solutions," said Steve Roth, 3Com Director of Federal Operations. "Over the course of the IT-21 testing, 3Com uniquely demonstrated that its high-function switches can satisfy the Navy's most stringent bandwidth, scalability and reliability needs, and we are looking forward to serving in this important initiative." Modernizing for the Next Century IT-21 is a response to the Navy's need to modernize voice, video and data infrastructures onboard its 300-ship Pacific and Atlantic fleets and strategic worldwide land installations with state-of-the-art systems. Having previously used a variety of networking architectures, the military institution battled performance problems emanating from multiple protocols that complicated user training, network management and interoperability. These networks also lacked sufficient bandwidth and quality of service to rapidly and consistently deliver the latest multimedia applications critical to the Navy's mission, such as ship-to-ship videoconferencing and operation simulations. To remedy this, the Navy developed IT-21 and implemented a rigorous testing program to qualify networking vendors. The Navy stipulated that vendors support local area networks (LANs) with 622 megabit per second (Mbps) OC-12 ATM backbone connectivity and 155 Mbps OC-3 ATM or a minimum of 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connectivity to edge devices, servers and desktops. With standardization of protocols a top priority, the Navy also required that all equipment must be operable in mixed vendor environments. The Broadest Range of Solutions for High-Speed Shipboard Communications During IT-21 testing, each 3Com device passed every phase of the Navy's uncompromising test plan. In one battery of tests to determine how reliably switches transfer data between high-capacity DEC servers and Pentium Pro-based workstations, a critical process for shipboard operations, 3Com switches and NICs delivered the most consistent performance of all competing products. Even test-induced failures in primary backbone links or LAN Emulation (LANE) services did not impede the performance of 3Com's switches. The 3Com devices excelled at providing end-to-end OC-3 and OC-12 throughput, enabling the Navy to converge voice, video and data in a single networking infrastructure. 3Com's high-function CoreBuilder(TM) 3500 switch also provided flawless wire-speed Layer 3 switching, which the Navy can use to enhance communications among ships' subnetworks and simplify network reconfigurations. "The breadth of 3Com products gives us the flexibility to meet the Navy's needs more precisely and cost-effectively than any other vendor," said Roth. "In addition to exceptional ATM performance, 3Com's interoperable solutions provide unsurpassed scalability, which is critical during combat situations when increased bandwidth is needed to handle surges in network traffic. "3Com is also the only vendor to certify core-to-NIC solutions with the capability to provide full ATM redundancy, ensuring continuous availability in environments where a communication failure can be potentially disastrous." In addition to the CoreBuilder 3500 platform, the Navy certified the following 3Com products and modules: -- CoreBuilder(TM) 7000HD ATM switch equipped with a 5.0 gigabit per second switching engine, a Dual Port OC-12 Module, an Eight-Port OC-3 Module and a 16-Port Fast Ethernet Module -- CoreBuilder(TM) 5000 high-function switch configured with an ATM Switch Module, a Four-Port Fast Ethernet Fiber Module and a Four-Port Fast Ethernet UTP Module -- CoreBuilder(TM) 2500 high-function switch with an ATM Module -- SuperStack(R) II Switch 1000 12-port switch with an ATM Module -- SuperStack(R) II Switch 3000 10/100 switch with an ATM Module -- SuperStack(R) II Switch 3000 FX switch with an ATM Module -- ATMLink(TM) NIC -- one of only two network adapters that provided the performance and dependability to earn IT-21 certification "The CoreBuilder family of switches can provide enterprise-wide ATM or Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for the largest ship and land-based installation," noted Roth. "They deliver high port-density and features such as remote monitoring (RMON) to safeguard network operations. The SuperStack II switches offer scalable performance in compact chassis hat are ideal for the tight quarters on-board Navy vessels. "These systems can deliver the Navy's applications -- from unclassified email to mission-critical combat data -- under the most trying conditions. Using 3Com's IT-21-certified products, we believe the Navy now has the tools it needs to meet its communications needs, improve operational processes and bolster its military preparedness well into the next century." About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at anytime from anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 100 million customers worldwide. The company provides large enterprises, small and medium enterprises, carriers and network service providers, and consumers comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at 3com.com or the press site at 3com.com and its Federal site at 3comfederal.com. This is exactly what 3COM needs to do to stem the tide of their stock, call out the US Navy.<g> o~~~ O