ADC Introduces EnCaser Revolutionary New High Density OSP Apparatus Case; Advanced Design Houses 24 HDSL2 Repeaters in Single Unit.

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OSP Exposition

Booth No. 1328

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2000

ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT; www.adc.com) a leading global supplier of fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks, today released the newest addition to its outside plant (OSP) product line, the EnCaser(TM) apparatus case. EnCaser is among the telecommunication industry's highest density apparatus case, housing 24 repeaters in a single unit. In addition, EnCaser is the only OSP apparatus case of this density proven to support HDSL2 repeaters in all 24 slots, making it ideal for carriers looking to utilize the latest technologies while maximizing space. EnCaser is on display at the OSP Exposition in Nashville, Tenn., November 8-9, in ADC's booth No. 1328.

Made with advanced polymeric materials, including aluminum alloy heatsinks, EnCaser provides the optimum thermal environment for increased density, heat dissipation and long-term reliability. Its rugged construction is designed to withstand the most hostile environments, both above and below ground. Highly flexible, EnCaser comes in two models to accommodate standard 239 and 819 repeaters for HDSL, HSDL2, ISDN and T1 installations.

"Until EnCaser, carriers were unable to fully populate apparatus cases, because legacy equipment simply couldn't withstand the heat generated by today's HDSL repeaters," said Gary Gustine, senior manager of outside plant solutions for ADC's Broadband Access and Transport Group. "The advanced design of EnCaser protects electronic equipment from external heat, as well as the heat produced from the equipment itself."

The innovative design of the modular style EnCaser decreases vertical space requirements, while its front panel enables easy access for installation and trouble-shooting. The 819-syle EnCaser weighs 50 percent less than legacy products due to its modified cable stub. The EnCaser is available now in limited quantities. General availability will be in the first calendar quarter of 2001.

EnCaser is the newest product in ADC's revolutionary OSP line, which includes Radiator II(TM), a traditional repeater apparatus case, and ADC's pre-configured outside plant cabinet. The entire outside plant line integrates with traditional OSP applications and produces cost savings for the provider because of its ability to hold several repeaters that dissipate high amounts of heat such as HDSL2. ADC's outside plant products are prominently featured in ADC's booth #1328.

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) has annual sales of over $2.8 billion and employs more than 20,900 people worldwide. ADC's stock is included in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Nasdaq-100 Index. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.