Cabletron introduces ATM switch, access and management capabilities for the enterprise.ROCHESTER, N.H. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Feb. 27, 1995 -- In support of its recently announced Synthesis framework for migrating customers to switched virtual networking, Cabletron Systems (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CS) today announced a suite of ATM products that are the first to allow customers to seamlessly integrate existing network infrastructures including Ethernet, Token Ring A local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, Token Ring uses a token ring access method and connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 Mbps. and FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) Often pronounced "fiddy," it was a LAN and MAN access method that had its heyday in the mid-1990s. FDDI was an ANSI standard token passing network that transmitted 100 Mbps over optical fiber up to 10 kilometers. with an ATM enterprise. Resulting from the company's four-phase ATM strategy, the new products provide ATM switch, access and management capabilities across the company's complete line of intelligent switched connectivity platforms. The ATM components of Cabletron's Synthesis strategy address key product areas including enterprise and workgroup switching, management, access and desktop products. Cabletron's ATM products include switch and access modules for the company's Multi Media Access Center (MMAC MMAC Multimedia Mobile Access Communication MMAC Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce MMAC Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center MMAC Mutated in Multiple Advanced Cancers MMAC Multi Media Access Center (Cabletron) ) family of intelligent switching hubs, providing ATM connectivity for 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. workgroup, backbone and WAN applications. Using Cabletron's standards-based SPECTRUM enterprise management systems in conjunction with the company's new ATM products, customers can manage both ATM and existing networks from a single management platform. Cabletron is the only vendor to provide a complete management solution for both ATM and existing network infrastructures. "With this announcement, Cabletron is delivering a substantial suite of new products to provide its customers, who have installed over 80,000 MMACs, with a seamless migration to ATM," said Chip Pettirossi, a senior analyst with IDC. "Cabletron-developed ATM products, coupled with products developed in partnership with FORE Systems See Marconi. , provide all the components needed to construct an ATM enterprise network," said Craig Benson Craig Benson (born New York City, October 8, 1954) came to public attention by founding Cabletron Systems, now known as Enterasys Networks that became one of the largest employers in New Hampshire, and was governor of the state from January 2003 to January 2005. , Cabletron's chairman, treasurer and COO. Enterprise switching for the MMAC-Plus ATM enterprise switching for the MMAC-Plus is provided via the ATM Switch Module (9A000). Co-developed through a technology partnership with FORE Systems, the module provides an aggregate of 2.5 gigabits-per-second of switching capacity for up to 24 workstations or ATM devices. The ATM Switch Module supports all industry-standard ATM connectivity options, including 100 Mbps (Taxi), 155 Mbps (SONET), 45 Mbps (DS3), 34 Mbps (E3), 1.544 Mbps (DS1) and 2.0 Mbps (E1). The module also supports ATM Forum UNI 3.0 specifications, including switched virtual circuits using the Q.2931 specifications and congestion control specifications. The module features automatic connection establishment, intelligent optimized routing, switched and permanent virtual circuits, multicast and broadcast capabilities. The ATM Switch Module is available from Cabletron in 90 days, priced starting at $19,995 (U.S. dollars). Integrated management of the switch is provided through Cabletron's SPECTRUM and FORE Systems' ForeThought fore·thought n. 1. Deliberation, consideration, or planning beforehand. 2. Preparation or thought for the future. See Synonyms at prudence. Internetworking Software. SPECTRUM will be used to manage emerging connection-oriented switching networks. Applications currently being developed by Cabletron to manage the company's SecureFast Switches will be used to manage the ATM Switch Module. These applications will allow network administrators to simultaneously manage both LAN and ATM networks. The SPECTRUM management module for Cabletron's new devices is available in 90 days, priced at $4,995 (U.S. dollars). ATM access capabilities for complete MMAC family To provide high-performance connectivity between existing network infrastructures and ATM, Cabletron has developed a series of ATM Access Products including the ATM Access Module (9A128-01) for the MMAC-Plus and the BRIM-A6, a Bridge/Router Interface Module for the MMAC, MicroMMAC and NBR-Series of workgroup products. "With over 150 engineers dedicated to ATM research and development and active participation on seven working groups within the ATM Forum, Cabletron is well positioned to provide unparalleled connectivity and management solutions for our customers," said Chris Oliver, Cabletron's director of engineering and manufacturing. The ATM Access Module for the MMAC-Plus provides access to an ATM network via a front panel 155 Mbps SONET interface. Supporting bridging, routing, SecureFast Switching and the ATM Forum's LAN Emulation, the module provides full SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. support for all segments and ports. The module can be used to aggregate traffic to an ATM backbone switch, allowing connectivity between ATM workstations and traditional LAN users. The module features UNI v3.0/SPANS Switched Virtual Connection (networking) switched virtual connection - (SVC) A virtual connection in an ATM network set up on demand by the signalling control point. Contrast with permanent virtual connection. (SVC (1) (Switched Virtual Circuit) A network connection that is established at the time the transmission is required and disconnected when the session is completed. ) Signaling and Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs) through local management and AToM MIB (1) (Management Information Base) The hierarchical database used by the simple network management protocol (SNMP) to describe the particular device being monitored. MIB objects are identified using ASN.1 syntax. See SNMP, RMON, OID and ASN.1. (RFC (Request For Comments) A document that describes the specifications for a recommended technology. Although the word "request" is in the title, if the specification is ratified, it becomes a standards document. 1695). Available in 90 days, the ATM Access Module is priced starting at $12,995 (U.S. dollars). The BRIM-A6 connects ATM networks and existing Ethernet and Token Ring networks through Cabletron's Multi Media Access Center and the MicroMMAC family of workgroup hubs. Cabletron's complete line of BRIMs for Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI and ATM provide advanced, flexible, integrated bridge or routing functions to the workgroup and enterprise network hub. Cabletron's BRIM-A6 is an extension of the company's BRIM-A100, a packet to cell segmentation and reassembly segmentation and reassembly - segmentation module which was introduced in 1993. THE BRIM-A6 allows flexible designs to be created by supporting different ATM interfaces. The BRIM-A6 supports Cabletron's ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs), allowing different physical interfaces to be used, including the 155 Mbps OC-3 (SONET), the 100 Mbps TAXI and the 45 Mbps DS3 interface. The BRIM-A6 can be installed into Cabletron modules for the MMAC including the EMM-E6 (Ethernet Management Switch Module) and the ESXMIM (Ethernet Switching Module), as well as standalone devices such as the NBR-620 and the MicroMMAC. The BRIM-A6 is available in 90 days, priced starting at $2,395 (U.S. dollars). Headquartered in Rochester, N.H., Cabletron Systems employs over 4,600 people and is the worldwide modular hub market leader-a. Cabletron is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001-certified and develops, manufactures and markets Ethernet, FDDI, Token Ring and ATM internetworking products and enterprise network management software based on its Synthesis framework. Cabletron now directly services more than 70,000 customer sites around the globe and provides 7 x 24 support coverage, with free phone support during normal business hours BUSINESS HOURS. The time of the day during which business is transacted. In respect to the time of presentment and demand of bills and notes, business hours generally range through the whole day down to the hours of rest in the evening, except when the paper is payable it a bank or by a . Cabletron's common stock is traded 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. under the symbol CS. The company reported record revenue of $598.1 million and earnings of $119.2 million for the fiscal year 1994, with combined revenue for the last four quarters of $753 million. -0- a-Source: Dataquest, Inc.; July 1994 Cabletron Systems, Synthesis, SecureFast, SPECTRUM, SPECTRUM For Open Systems, MMAC, MMAC-Plus MicroMMAC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cabletron Systems. FORE and ForeThought are registered trademarks of FORE Systems. All other products or services mentioned in this document are identified by the trademarks or service marks of their respective companies or organizations. CONTACT: Cabletron Systems Darren Orzechowski, 603/337-3364 email: darreno@ctron.com |
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