Cabletron Introduces New SmartSwitch 1500 Broadband Integrated Access Device for Carrier and Enterprise Networks.Business/Technology Editors ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2000 New Solution Delivers Voice, Video and Data Over ATM at Competitive Price Points Continuing its commitment to meeting the needs of the emerging service provider market, Cabletron Systems (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CS) today announced the SmartSwitch 1500, an affordable, high-performance Integrated Access Device An IAD is a customer premises device that provides access to wide area networks and the Internet. Specifically, it aggregates multiple channels of information including voice and data across a single shared access link to a carrier or service provider PoP (Point of Presence). (IAD (Integrated Access Device) A device that multiplexes a variety of communications technologies in the customer's premises onto a single telephone line for transmission to the carrier. It also demultiplexes the incoming streams into their respective channels. ) that provides ATM connectivity and the integration of voice, video and data in a single platform. The SmartSwitch 1500 is designed to deliver the performance and integration benefits of ATM over a wide area network (WAN) to service providers and enterprise locations that require higher bandwidth and advanced services. The SmartSwitch 1500 enables Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) and other service providers to offer high-speed connectivity to subscribers at lower price points than traditional leased lines. Utilizing Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA (Interactive Multimedia Association, Annapolis, MD) An earlier trade association founded in 1988 originally as the Interactive Video Industry Association. It provided an open process for adopting existing technologies and was involved in subjects such as networked services, scripting ), the SS1500 supports speeds greater than DS-1/E1, without the high costs associated with DS-3 broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. . The SS1500 also supports a wide range of ATM uplink options, from DS-1 to OC-3 for flexible network connectivity. In addition, the SS1500 supports business-class Internet access, high-speed data, Transparent LAN Service A service from a carrier that links remote Ethernets together. It is called "transparent" because the connected Ethernets are viewed as one Ethernet by the customer, regardless of the technology employed by the carrier in between. (TLS (1) (Transport Layer Security) A security protocol from the IETF that is based on the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 3.0 protocol developed by Netscape. TLS uses digital certificates to authenticate the user as well as authenticate the network (in a wireless ) and voice services including Circuit Emulation Services (CES). Sophisticated ATM traffic shaping enables Quality of Service (QoS), allowing service providers to deliver Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for voice, video and data applications. A recent study by Vertical Systems predicts that the ATM Integrated Access Market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 44% to nearly $1 billion by 2002. &uot;The SmartSwitch 1500 allows us to add redundancy to our network, yielding increased reliability for our service offerings,&uot; said Mike Ritter rit·ter n. pl. ritter A knight. [German, from Middle High German riter, from Middle Dutch ridder, from r , chief technology officer at Metricom. &uot;This type of reliability is critical as we bring Ricochet A wireless Internet service from Ricochet Networks, Inc., Denver, CO (www.ricochet.net). Originally developed by Los Gatos, CA-based Metricom, Inc., Ricochet was the first high-speed, wireless Internet service for commuters. 128 Kbps service to a market demanding mobile access to information in a way that replicates their in-office experience.&uot; For the enterprise market, the SS1500 extends low-cost, high-performance ATM connectivity to branch and corporate locations, providing a single platform for consolidating Internet Access, voice and data services. This allows customers to simplify network complexity and reduce monthly service costs by integrating multiple voice and data services over a single ATM access line. The SmartSwitch 1500 complements Cabletron's high-performance ATM solutions family, including the SmartSwitch 9500, SmartSwitch 6500 and SmartSwitch 2500 for data center, wiring closet and workgroup switching applications. &uot;The SmartSwitch 1500 allows service providers and branch offices to take advantage of bandwidth intensive applications, extending the benefits of ATM to remote locations,&uot; said Andrew Feldman, senior director of worldwide product marketing at Cabletron Systems. &uot;Now customers can utilize multimedia applications, videoconferencing, and even voice - all over an ATM WAN.&uot; The SmartSwitch 1500 is available in two form factors. The SmartSwitch 1500 Compact, priced at $8995.00 for the base unit, includes a cost-effective, fixed configuration with support for 10/100 Ethernet, n x DS-1 IMA and CES. The SmartSwitch 1500 Modular, priced at $6995.00 for the base unit, offers a higher number of ports and supports 10/100 Ethernet, CES, n x DS-1 IMA, DS-1, DS-3 and OC-3, utilizing a modular four slot design and optional power redundancy. The SmartSwitch 1500 Compact and Modular are both available now. For more information on pricing and configurations, visit Cabletron's ATM web site at www.cabletron.com/atm. About Cabletron Systems Cabletron Systems, a premier provider of world-class networking solutions, delivers reliable network access and communications to millions of people worldwide. With scalable products designed for Global 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron is the e-business communications specialist in the Internet economy. Cabletron Systems products and services are used by leading Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. including MindSpring, Intellispace and Cybertech Wireless, leading e-business retailers such as toysmart.com, government organizations such as NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , and thousands of enterprise, healthcare, manufacturing and financial customers around the world. Cabletron Systems also supports a global network of Synergy Plus authorized distributors and resellers who deliver award winning technology and services in their regional markets. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. for more than a decade under the symbol CS, Cabletron is an S& 500 index company. Cabletron's web site can be reached on the Internet at www.cabletron.com. |
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