Allied Telesis Brings 10Gbps Direct to the Desktop with the Launch of the AT-9400Ts Series Switches.

Fully-Featured, Affordable L3 Switches Designed to Meet Escalating Bandwidth Needs of Small and Medium Enterprises

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Allied Telesis, a global provider of secure Ethernet/IP access solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of IP Triple Play networks over copper and fiber infrastructure, today announced the launch of its AT-9400Ts series of network switches. The AT-9400Ts are the first in the industry to deliver 10Gbps connectivity direct to the wiring closet without the need for installing expensive additional modules inside the switch. The new AT-9400Ts family includes Layer 3 capabilities and 10/100/1000T Gigabit downstream ports as well as optional external redundant PSU to support increased system uptime. All four switches in the family also feature exceptional QoS Levels and comprehensive network security protection.

Rich functionality at an attractive price

The new switch family offers an unparalleled feature set at an attractive price, making it an ideal choice for enterprises planning or using high-bandwidth applications, such as VoIP, teleconferencing, and video streaming to the desktop. All devices in the family include an extensive set of standards-based features to ensure ease of management and integration into existing networks.

AT-9448Ts/XP

The 9448Ts/XP is a 48-port Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) switch with a 48Gbps stacking backplane. It comes in a 1 RU form factor and provides rich QoS and IGMP capabilities for voice- and video-enabled networks. Alongside its advanced security features, the 9448Ts/XP includes two native front-side XFP bays for 10GbE backbone connectivity, making it the ideal backbone gateway at the edge and aggregation tiers of the network. The attractive pricing of the 9448Ts/XP now opens up 10GbE connectivity to small and medium enterprises.

AT-9424Ts/XP

The 9424Ts/XP is a 24-port Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) switch with a 48Gbps stacking backplane and four SFP bays. It comes in a 1 RU form factor and provides rich QoS and IGMP capabilities for voice- and video-enabled networks. Alongside its extensive security features, the 9424Ts/XP provides native front-side XFP slots for 10GbE backbone connectivity, making it the ideal backbone gateway at the edge and aggregation tiers of the network. Attractively priced, the 9424Ts/XP makes 10GbE connectivity a reality for small to medium enterprises.

AT-9424Ts

The 9424Ts is a 24-port Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) switch with stacking capabilities and four SFP bays. It comes in a 1 RU form factor and provides rich QoS and IGMP capabilities for voice- and video-enabled networks. With 48Gbps available, stacking bandwidth traffic flows freely between switches in a stack. The high bandwidth capacity and optional redundant power supply of the 9424Ts enable companies to meet their current and future connectivity needs, protect their investment, and increase the service life of the switch.

AT-9448T/SP

The 9448T/SP is a 48-port Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch for the access edge that brings enhanced security and intelligence to Gigabit networks. The cost-effective 9448T/SP offers advanced attack detection and suppression capabilities for increased security and advanced QoS to support converged applications. The device has a 1RU form factor and is rack mountable. This switch is enhanced with the addition of four SFP combo ports.

"Allied Telesis once again reinforces its pioneering role in the network connectivity market with the industry's first switch family that incorporates 10Gbps functionality into the base hardware," said Melvyn Wray, Allied Telesis' senior vice president of EMEA marketing. "With its exceptional performance at affordable prices, the AT-9400Ts series delivers the highest possible return on the customer's investment."

Pricing and availability

All products will be available in November 2006.

Suggested List Pricing as follows:

AT-9448Ts/XP / $5,400

AT-9424Ts/XP / $3,000

AT-9424Ts / $2,200

AT-9448T/SP / $4,000

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About Allied Telesis

Founded in 1987, Allied Telesis is a member of the Allied Telesis Group, a global provider of secure Ethernet/IP access solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of IP Triple Play networks over copper and fiber access infrastructure. Our POTS-to-10G iMAP integrated Multiservice Access Platform and iMG intelligent Multiservice Gateways, in conjunction with advanced switching, routing and WDM-based transport solutions, enable public and private network operators and service providers of all sizes to deploy scalable, carrier-grade networks for the cost-effective delivery of packet-based voice, video and data services. Visit us online at www.alliedtelesis.com.