Cabletron Delivers a New Cost-Effective Fiber Module for the SmartSwitch Router 8000 Family.ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1998-- Extends Distances to 70 Km -- Ideal for Campus Network Environments Requiring Long Distances Between Nodes Cabletron Systems (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CS), the premier provider of enterprise-class networking solutions, announced the availability of a new cost-effective, long distance fiber module for its award-winning SmartSwitch Router (SSR (Scalable Sampling Rate) See AAC. SSR - Scalable Sampling Rate ) 8000 and 8600. Extending the reach of existing line cards over Single Mode Fiber (SMF (1) (Standard Messaging Format) An electronic mail format for Novell's MHS messaging system. The application puts the data into this format in order to send an e-mail message. ), the new 70 Km 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. module provides unparalleled connection distances for the SSR to include connectivity to dispersed dis·perse v. dis·persed, dis·pers·ing, dis·pers·es v.tr. 1. a. To drive off or scatter in different directions: The police dispersed the crowd. b. campuses and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs). Improving both bandwidth and performance in a network, the Gigabit Ethernet long distance fiber module uses advanced optical drivers added to the existing SSR Gigabit line cards to increase distance support. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent Dell'Oro Group study, the SmartSwitch Router holds an impressive 33% market share in the chassis-based Layer 3 switch category. Cabletron also is a leader in chassis-based Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports shipped with 22.4% market share. Pricing and Availability The new module (SSR-GLX70-01) is a one-port, 70 Km 1000 Base-LX SMF module for the SSR 8000 and 8600. It is priced at $10,995 (US list) and available now. About Cabletron Cabletron Systems, the premier provider of enterprise-class networking solutions, delivers dependable network access and communications to millions of people worldwide. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron provides simple, reliable and cost-effective business solutions for the information age. Cabletron's web site can be reached on the Internet at http://www.cabletron.com. The Dell'Oro web site can be reached on the Internet at http://www.delloro.com. |
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