Tuesday January 26, 9:33 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
NBase-Xyplex AcceleRouter - a Unique Internetworking Solution
Increases Existing Router Performance up to 100-fold
With Zero Network Configuration Changes and Complete Security
Functionality
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 1999-- NBase-Xyplex, a division of MRV Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVC - news), today launched the AcceleRouter(tm) providing existing routers a performance improvement of up to 100-fold, with zero network configuration changes.
The performance gains by the AcceleRouter(tm) are achieved through a field-configurable, ASIC-based routing engine capable of processing packets at rates of up to 40 Gbps. With this state-of-the-art routing engine, the AcceleRouter(tm) can boost IP data traffic throughput to
tens-of-millions PPS, a 100-fold performance increase over most popular CPU-based routers. The AcceleRouter(tm) is protocol - independent, working equally well with routers from all vendors.
Once the AcceleRouter(tm) has learned the network topology, it begins to automatically perform all standard layer three routing operations for local data, including header modifications, TTL updates, and checksum recalculation. WAN data is passed on to the conventional router without modification or delay. For routing non-IP protocols, the AcceleRouter(tm) directs the traffic to the original router to handle DECnet, AppleTalk, and any other protocols. Since AcceleRouter(tm) is protocol-independent, it works equally well with all router protocols, such as RIP, OSPF, or Cisco's IGRP and EIGRP.
Based on patent pending technology, the AcceleRouter(tm) requires zero configuration changes and automatically configures itself to work with existing network architectures. Learning from all devices on the network, the AcceleRouter(tm) is the only router accelerator which not only replaces the forwarding functions of the original router, but also replicates most other functions of the existing router. This includes the ability to perform security functions based on the original access lists as were configured in the original router.
In addition, customers who want to monitor the operation of the AcceleRouter(tm) have the option of management through standard SNMP, Telnet, and the serial command-line interface (CLI).
''One of the main concerns for network managers in adopting any new internetworking technology is the cost associated with the disruption of network services due to incompatibility with existing network architecture. With the AcceleRouter(tm), we are not only selling performance, we are also selling peace of mind. True autoconfiguration, coupled with unique capabilities to extend the router's security, ensures network managers a complete and pain-free network upgrade,'' said Yechiel Kurtz, NBase-Xyplex's Vice President of Product Marketing, International Division.
''In addition to performance, the AcceleRouter(tm) enhances an enterprise environment through its ability to process information embedded at any layer within the packet. Hardware support for emerging Quality of Service (QoS) technologies such as Differential Services (DiffServ), allow the evolution of enterprise networks while leveraging and protecting current architectures,'' added Philippe Szwarc, NBase-Xyplex's CEO.
The product will be exhibited in a live demonstration at ComNet in NBase-Xyplex's booth, #480.
The AcceleRouter(tm), the first of the Open Switch Router family, ships with 24 10/100 Mbps ports and an uplink slot for future support of Gigabit Ethernet and ATM. Shipments begin in March at a list price of $13,995 for the base unit.
With a track record of several industry firsts, including the first 10/100 autosensing switch, the first Gigabit Ethernet networks and the first multi-protocol access server, NBase-Xyplex is continuing to
build on its commitment to smarter networks. Through an intuitive vision and a passionate commitment to provide customized and comprehensive enhancement capabilities, NBase-Xyplex possesses a full complement of fiber driven switches, routers and access server products that take networks farther and go faster than ever before. With outstanding manufacturing capabilities, global service & support and strong channel relationships, NBase-Xyplex offers a bright new world of unlimited connectivity providing leadership in networking for the next millennium.
Contact:
CONTACTS: NBase-Xyplex
Susan Costa, (978) 952 -4884
scosta@nbase-xyplex.com
or
Copithorne & Bellows
Pat Arcand, (617) 450-4300
pat.arcand@cbpr.com
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