ADC Introduces Compact Version of Cable Modem Termination System for Smaller Networks.

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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2001

Cuda 1000 Extends Broadband Reach and Lowers Entry Cost

for Offering New Revenue Enhancing Services

ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT; www.adc.com), a leading global supplier of fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks, today announced the new Cuda 1000 Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) series. The Cuda 1000 is designed to help deliver broadband services to subscribers living in smaller population centers, suburban areas and multi-dwelling units.

CMTS Demand for Smaller Networks

In the international market, more than 2,000 hybrid fiber coaxial networks contain less than 20,000 homes per network, and twenty percent of networks in North America serve 20,000 homes or less.

With the Cuda 1000, both large and small cable operators can offer advanced, revenue-generating services such as streaming video and second-line telephony without the costs of installing larger systems.

"By using the Cuda 1000 on smaller cable networks, operators won't have to sacrifice quality and functionality in order to satisfy scale and price requirements," said Dave Paolino, vice president and general manager of ADC's IP Cable Division. "Its features are ideal and cost-effective for deploying high-speed data and other IP services on systems that serve less than 20,000 homes, multi-dwelling units and campus environments. Also, major multiple system operators can save on additional operational and training costs due to the common platform shared by the Cuda 12000 and Cuda 1000."

Standards-Based, Cost-Effective, Revenue-Generating

The Cuda 1000 series offers the award-winning and Tolly-tested performance of the larger Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch, in a compact model. Also, because the Cuda 1000 supports industry standards that include Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications (DOCSIS) 1.1 and EuroDOCSIS, operators can easily place the Cuda 1000 into existing networks that contain equipment from multiple vendors.

Additionally, operators don't need a separate edge router and upconverter because both are integrated into the Cuda 1000. The integration reduces cost, saves rack space and enhances reliability by removing several points of failure thereby minimizing downtime.

Another important feature is ADC's SpectraFlow Quality of Service (QoS) architecture that enables multiple revenue sources through tiered service levels for residential and commercial data subscribers. A combination of per-flow queuing and a hierarchy of class and priority-based scheduling guarantees that services of the same priority level gain equal access to the network, an important feature for open access and commercial service applications.

The Cuda 1000 series offers one downstream channel, either four or six upstream channels, and four 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ports allowing multiple IP network connections. It features multiple dedicated processors for wire-speed packet and protocol processing, providing the highest performance attainable, support for routing information protocol (RIP) V2 and open shortest path first (OSPF) routing and is AC powered.

The Cuda 1000 series will come in three hardware configurations and will be available worldwide in November 2001 at a starting price of $26,000. Operators will receive a comparatively priced CMTS that offers enhanced performance and more 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ports.

Additional media materials are available at www.adc.com/newsroom. For more detailed product information, visit www.adc.com/cuda1000.

About ADC

ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC's fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services make broadband communications a reality worldwide by enabling communications service providers to deliver high-speed Internet, data, video and voice services to consumers and businesses. ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT) is a Fortune 500 company with sales into nearly 100 countries. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.