Accton Partners with Sandburst to Build State-of-the-Art Metropolitan Area Networking Platforms.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HSINCHU, Taiwan & ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2003 Accton Technology Corporation of Taiwan (TAIEX TAIEX Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office (EU) TAIEX Technical Assistance Information Service : 2345, www.accton.com), global outsourcing partner for networking and communications solutions, and Sandburst Corporation, an innovative provider of solutions for modular networks, today announced that Accton is using Sandburst's HIBEAM(R) chipset and Sandburst's METROBOX(TM) reference platform as the foundation for its new high-end Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) product line. Accton's new platform supports 24 ports of gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. and two 10-gigabit uplinks. The 40-gigabit platform delivers robust packet forwarding capabilities including Ethernet Bridging, IPv4 and IPv6 Forwarding. The platform also delivers carrier-class features such as MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. LSR 1. (networking) LSR - Label Switching Router. 2. (operating system) LSR - Local Shared Resources. and LER switching, stacked VLANs, VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service) A multipoint virtual private network (VPN) service from carriers that connects any number of Ethernet LANs together over an IP core, typically using MPLS, although other encapsulation protocols can be used. and a variety of tunneling protocols. Service providers can use these switches as a cost effective solution for deploying L2 and L3 VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. services including Virtual Private Lines and Transparent LAN Services. Accton is the first major ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property (IP). See contract manufacturer. provider to offer a carrier class, packet switching solution that will satisfy the growing demands of service providers as they deploy next generation packet networking technology. Most importantly, Accton will deliver the new Carrier/Metropolitan Area Network reference platforms with open APIs, enabling outsourcing partners to differentiate their offerings in the market with custom features and software. Sandburst's METROBOX reference platform combines industry standard software with a specially configured variant of Sandburst's HIBEAM chipset. OEMs developing systems based on the platform benefit by avoiding the cost of hardware development and instead focus resources on customized software development and network engineering. This approach accelerates delivery of market-leading products while simultaneously generating a higher overall return on investment. "Sandburst's HIBEAM chipset is an ideal solution for highly functional, carrier class products," said David Myers, Accton's Director of Marketing. "HIBEAM's flexible architecture combined with our cost effective manufacturing capability creates a market-leading solution that lowers our customers' development costs and allows them to focus resources on developing protocol software and management functions." "Accton's decision to use HiBeam further validates the flexibility of our architecture," said Vince Graziani, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Sandburst Corporation. "It demonstrates that our chipset is an ideal solution for a broad spectrum of carrier-class systems ranging from network aggregation equipment up to high-performance core switching systems." About Accton Technology Corporation Accton Technology Corporation (TAIEX: 2345) is a global premier provider of networking and communications solutions for top tier networking, computer, and telecommunications vendors. Leveraging its advanced software applications and state-of-the-art ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. , Accton collaborates with its strategic partners to design, develop and manufacture innovative, leading-edge technologies. The company's constantly-evolving core technology, highly-qualified employees and aggressive cost engineering make it possible for Accton to deliver superior products that are as affordable as they are robust. For more information about Accton and its subsidiaries, visit www.accton.com. About Sandburst Sandburst is a leading provider of scalable packet networking solutions. The HIBEAM architecture provides Sandburst's system vendor clients with a complete packet switching data path for Enterprise and Metropolitan Area Networks. A privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. , Sandburst is financed by leading venture capital investors. Sandburst services the worldwide networking market from its headquarters in Andover, MA. For more information, see http://www.sandburst.com |
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