Fujitsu and Cisco Systems Introduce New IP/MPLS Core Router for IP Next-Generation Networks in Japan.Tokyo, Japan, Oct 5, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Inc. today announced that they have launched sales in Japan of a four-slot model of the co-branded "Fujitsu and Cisco CRS-1" Carrier Routing System. The latest product in the Fujitsu and Cisco CRS-1 series resulting from the strategic alliance announced on December 6, 2004, the new router model delivers the same 40 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) of switching capacity per slot as The motherboard receptacle for earlier Athlon CPU chips from AMD. It is physically similar to Slot 1, but has different electrical requirements. Later model Athlons use Socket A. See Athlon, Slot 1 and Socket A. other models in the series, providing a total switching capacity of 320 Gbps in the world's most compact 40 Gbps-per-slot chassis. This high capacity and compact footprint enables the new model to be used with a wide range of equipment installations, making it easy to be deployed by regional telecommunications carriers and ISPs who are seeking to construct backbone networks A backbone network provides a path for the exchange of information between different LANs or subnetworks.[1] A backbone can tie together diverse networks in the same building, in different buildings in a campus environment, or over wide areas. with high speed, capacity, and reliability. In addition, leading telecommunications carriers can use the new model in their backbone networks as a layer 3 aggregation router in combination with existing high-end Fujitsu and Cisco CRS-1 series to enable enhanced flexibility in traffic control. The new four-slot model utilizes the same I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output modules and forwarding engines as existing 8-slot and 16-slot models so that existing hardware assets can continue to be used, enabling ongoing investment protection. The Fujitsu and Cisco CRS-1 series run on the Cisco IOS Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is the software used on the vast majority of Cisco Systems routers and all current Cisco network switches. IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions tightly integrated with a XR operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , which was developed collaboratively by Fujitsu and Cisco for next-generation, high-end routers. Through their collaboration on the Cisco IOS XR software, Fujitsu and Cisco are able to provide high-quality solutions that are designed and tested taking into consideration the particular requirements of the Japanese market. Moreover, once customers have deployed the solutions, through close coordination with Cisco Technical Support in Japan and the US, Fujitsu is able to offer prompt operations support. Fujitsu and Cisco will continue to work together under their strategic alliance to take advantage of their respective technological strengths and broad experience to meet the diverse needs of their customers. About Fujitsu Limited Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 6702) reported consolidated revenues of about 4.8 trillion yen (US$40.6 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com About Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For more news, visit http://newsroom.cisco.com Source: Fujitsu LimitedCisco Systems, Inc. Contact: Fujitsu Limited Public and Investor Relations http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/contacts/ Cisco Systems, K.K. Public Relations Tel: +81-3-5549-6500 E-mail: press-jp@cisco.com Cisco Systems, Inc. Kristina Scott Tel: +1-408-853-3982 E-mail: kriscott@cisco.com Copyright [c] 2006 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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