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Cabletron Launches Instant Rebate andFree Product Offer for the MultiSwitch 900 September 21, 1998 08:11 AM ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 1998-- Program Expected to Strengthen Channel Relationships, Expand MultiSwitch 900 Installed Base Continuing its initiative to deliver maximum value to Synergy Plus resellers and their customers, Cabletron Systems today announced a series of innovative, limited-time offers on its popular MultiSwitch 900 product. Resellers receive instant rebates of $150 per module; their customers select free product based on the package they select. "We recognize the intense competition in the networking industry both for vendors and the channel," said Giulio Gianturco, President of Channels at Cabletron. "Providing special offers and incentives is a part of Cabletron's strategy to help build and maintain strong relationships with the resellers and for them to pass that along to their customers." The offers, available through October 30, comprise Fast Ethernet, multitechnology switching, remote access and module/chassis configuration packages. Resellers will receive rebates for each MultiSwitch module sold, and their customers will be able to select from a variety of free equipment. PROGRAM CUSTOMER CUSTOMER RESELLER PURCHASES RECEIVES RECEIVES Fast Ethernet 2 VNswitch 900XX 8 100Base-TX Modular $150 instant modules Media Interfaces rebate Multitechnology 2 VNswitch 900 All modular media $300 instant Switching modules interfaces or modPHYs rebate ($150 per module) Remote Access 1 DECserver 900TM DECserver 900TM flash $150 instant card rebate MS/900 Packages 3 900 modules MS/900 chassis $450 instant (any currently rebate ($150 shipping) per module) MS/900 Packages 2 900 modules MS/900 power supply $300 instant (any currently rebate ($150 shipping) per module) Customers can request a free product claim kit by calling 800/568-6330. Free product claim forms must be received no later than November 30, 1998. Instant rebates are available from Cabletron Authorized Distributors -- Ingram Micro, Pinacor, KeyLink, Tech Data, Wyle and Williams Communications -- for modules purchased. These offers are available in North America only and are not available through Digital Equipment Corporation/Compaq Computer Corporation. About Cabletron Cabletron Systems, the premier provider of enterprise-class networking solutions, delivers dependable network access and communications to millions of people worldwide. 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. Cabletron's Web site can be reached on the Internet at cabletron.com .