Cabletron Systems Aggressively Enters The Desktop Switching Market.ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1997-- Networking Leader Introduces New Family of High Performance, Fully Featured, Competitively-Priced Ethernet Desktop Switches Rounding out its line of simple, reliable, cost-effective switching family offerings, Cabletron Systems (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CS) announced today the introduction of two products within its new SmartSTACK family of Ethernet switching A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. products for the desktop. Cabletron's two new SmartSTACK products, the SmartSTACK Ethernet switch and SmartSTACK Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. switch, are the company's first offerings for the desktop switching environment. The new products are designed to bring the same quality and advanced features found within Cabletron's higher-end SmartSwitch product line to its new low-end SmartSTACK family at the lowest price per port within the industry. The SmartSTACK Ethernet switch (ELS10-26TX) has 25 ports with two Fast Ethernet uplinks, and is available now priced at $73 per port. The SmartSTACK Fast Ethernet switch (ELS100-16TX) has 16 ports with two optional Fast Ethernet fiber optic ports, and will be available within 60 to 90 days priced at $243 per port. Both SmartSTACK products feature plug and play installation for ease of use, standards-based compatibility, and a rich feature set. "Today's SmartSTACK announcement is proof of Cabletron's ability to move forward on its goals to both strengthen our commitment to the channel and round out the company's product offerings," said Don Reed, President and 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 Cabletron. "Customers can now take advantage of a full set of advanced enterprise switching solutions from Cabletron, from the data center down to the desktop, all available through our distribution channel." As high-volume products, the SmartSTACK family members are ideally suited for Cabletron's Synergy The enhanced result of two or more people, groups or organizations working together. In other words, one and one equals three! It comes from the Greek "synergia," which means joint work and cooperative action. Plus single and two tier channel partners. The SmartSTACK products complete the company's now full line of industry-leading switching families, all available through the sales channel, which includes SmartSwitches for the data center, wiring closet The central distribution or servicing point for cables in a network. See MDF and wire center. , and workgroup, and now the SmartSTACK for the desktop. "The introduction of the SmartSTACK solutions will enhance Cabletron's channel initiative and will allow Cabletron to compete in markets previously inaccessible inaccessible Surgery adjective Unreachable; referring to a lesion that unmanageable by standard surgical techniques–eg, lesions deep in the brain or adjacent to vital structures–ie, not accessible. See Accessible. to them," said Tam Dell'Oro of the Dell'Oro Group. "We believe the high quality of the Cabletron brand and the availability of the SmartSTACK family through distribution channels will allow these product solutions to gain marketshare in the desktop switching arena." About Cabletron Systems Cabletron Systems is a recognized leader in providing high-performance intranet and Internet solutions, including 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. and WAN switches, remote access products and advanced network and systems management software. With corporate headquarters in Rochester, NH, Cabletron's common stock is traded over 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. under the symbol CS. -0- Cabletron's World Wide Web site can be reached on the Internet at http://www.cabletron.com Cabletron, SmartSwitch, and SmartSTACK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cabletron Systems. CONTACT: Cabletron Systems Betsey Winckler, 603/337-2588 winckler@ctron.com |
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