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To: Crossy who wrote (13006)	4/27/1999 3:08:00 PM
From: signist	Respond to of 42804

(COMTEX)B: NBASE-XYPLEX: NBase-Xyplex announces shipment of GigaSwitch Routers APR 27, 1999, M2 Communications - NBase-Xyplex, a leading provider of high-speed networking solutions and a division of MRV Communications Inc., today announced the shipment of the GFS3016 Switch Router. The GFS3016 is a new modular Gigabit Switch Router that is the first product on the market to integrate Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing (CWDM)* and Gigabit Ethernet. The GFS3016 is the newest member of the GigaFrame Switch (GFS) family architecture. Ideally suited for Metropolitan Area Networks with long-distance links (20km), the GFS3016 is a powerful switch capable of supporting high-bandwidth applications. These include Gigabit Ethernet and ATM backbones for Metropolitan Networks and Service Providers, both of which can be combined over CWDM technology. The six-slot modular design of the GFS3016 can support a maximum port density of 16-Gigabit Ethernet ports, 62 10/100Base-TX ports or 32 100Base-FX ports. The GFS3016 architecture consists of dual control modules, which provide redundancy in the switching fabric and within the system control unit, and redundant power supplies. It offers both layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing and provides more than 2 million packets per second of IP routing with full support for standard routing protocols such as OSPF and RIP. Availability and Pricing The GFS3016 Switch Router will be available mid-May. List price starts at GBP 6,745 for a base configuration. "The new GFS3016 Switch Router is designed from the outset with a high level of resilience and redundancy. It includes a flexible set of interface modules and a powerful hardware-based routing engine, providing customers a smooth migration path to the world of Gigabit routing," said Ofer Iny, VP Engineering, NBase-Xyplex. "CWDM is a very promising technology, and we believe it makes WDM affordable for implementation within Metropolitan Networks," added Iny. Future support for ATM-OC3 within the GFS3016, with its versatile traffic shaping and accounting capabilities, will provide unique connectivity between 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LANs and the WAN. It extends the IP Routing capabilities of the GFS3016, connecting high-speed intranets to the Internet. About CWDM Coarse WDM is establishing itself as a low-cost alternative to Dense WDM for 0-20 km distances. These applications include campus backbone and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs). CWDM is a less expensive technology because the wavelengths do not need to be within an optical amplifier window; this allows uncooled DFB laser and simpler passive components can be used. CWDM systems usually have a 20-nm wavelength separation and cover the range from 1260 to 1620 nm. This results in about 16 usable channels, depending on the limitations due to the absorption peak at 1400 nm. Like DWDM, CWDM can be upgraded at any time without affecting existing hardware. About NBase-Xyplex With more than 17 years' experience as a world-class leader in data networks, NBase-Xyplex uses its leading-edge products and services to enhance network infrastructures for enterprise and carrier customers. Leveraging its industry-leading optical expertise along with its broad range of switches, routers and access servers, NBase-Xyplex provides enlightened solutions for long-distance fibre- based LANs, remote network access, and network control and management. With a track record of several industry firsts, including the first multi-protocol terminal server, first 10/100 autosensing switch, first Gigabit Ethernet and first Linux-based router, the company is continuing to build on its commitment to smarter networks. As a member of the Optical Interoperability Forum, a consortium charged with accelerating deployment of advanced optical networks, NBase-Xyplex is bringing to market an entirely new network architecture, combining CWDM, DWDM and Gigabit switching to deliver high-bandwidth metro-networks at a fraction of the cost of today's solutions. -0- (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTDCONTACT: Fiona Bayle, NBase-Xyplex Tel: +44 (0)181 564 0564 e-mail: fbayle@nbase-xyplex.co.uk Nicky Wheaton/Marielle Bricman, BannerPR Tel: +44 (0)171 349 22 00 e-mail: nicky-wheaton@bannerco.com M2 COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN M2 PRESSWIRE. DATA SUPPLIED BY NAMED PARTY/PARTIES. * end of story *