Avaya Introduces World's First Local Area Network Cable to Meet New Underwriters Labs' Limited Combustible Standards.Business Editors BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2000 Avaya, the former Enterprise Networks Group that will be spun off from Lucent Technologies (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :LU) later this year, today announced a high-performance local area network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ) cable that is the first of its kind to be listed with the Underwriters Laboratories Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is a U.S. not-for-profit, privately owned and operated product safety testing and certification organization. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, UL develops standards and test procedures for products, materials, components, assemblies, tools and (UL) as meeting the new limited combustible com·bus·ti·ble adj. Capable of igniting and burning. n. A substance that ignites and burns readily. cable standards. Developed and manufactured by Avaya, the SYSTIMAX(R) Power Sum 4061 cable is used for voice and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. and has transmission performance that exceeds the Category 5e industry standard. The 4061 cable is used in the space above a suspended ceiling (plenum area) where air is returned to provide ventilation. The cable meets the UL`s stringent limited combustible requirements for low smoke generation and flame spread. It is jacketed and insulated with DuPont Teflon(R) FEP See front end processor. fluoropolymer A fluoropolymer is a polymer that contains atoms of fluorine. It is characterized by a high resistance to solvents, acids, and bases. Fluoropolymers were discovered serendipitously in 1938 by Dr. Roy J. Plunkett. resin and is not subject to performance changes due to aging or environmental conditions. "Avaya's first to market, limited combustible LAN cable takes the lead in meeting the emerging needs for additional fire protection and higher cable networking speeds," said Todd Stratton, senior product manager at Avaya. "We've moved ahead of basic requirements to serve customers who want LAN cables with exceptional fire safety and top electrical performance." The cable has been designed for high-occupancy public buildings, healthcare facilities, research laboratories, and structures that house sensitive electronic mission-critical equipment such as competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) ) central offices. Avaya's 4061 cable is available for order today by contacting your local authorized Avaya distributor. About Avaya Avaya, formerly the Enterprise Networks Group of Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., USA, is a leading provider of communications systems for enterprises, including businesses, government agencies and other organizations. Avaya offers voice, converged voice and data, customer relationship management, messaging, multi-service networking and structured cabling Structured Cabling is defined as building or campus telecommunications cabling infrastructure that consists of a number of standardized smaller elements (hence structured) called subsystems. products and services. Avaya is a worldwide leader in sales of messaging and structured cabling systems and a U.S. leader in sales of enterprise voice communications and call center systems. Avaya intends to use its leadership positions in enterprise communications systems and software, its broad portfolio of products and services, and strategic alliances with other technology and consulting services leaders to offer its customers comprehensive eBusiness solutions. For more information about Avaya, visit us on the Web at http://www.avaya.com. Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, designs and delivers the systems, software, silicon and services for next-generation communications networks for service providers and enterprises. Backed by the research and development of Bell Labs, Lucent focuses on high-growth areas such as broadband and mobile Internet infrastructure; communications software; communications semiconductors and optoelectronics; Web-based enterprise solutions that link private and public networks; and professional network design and consulting services. For more information on Lucent Technologies, visit its Web site at http://www.lucent.com. |
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