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ADC's AAC-2 Recognized for Excellence in Wide Area Networking

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ADC's AAC-2 ATM access concentrator has been named a finalist by CMP Media Inc. for the 2000 Well-Connected Award in the category of ATM access concentration. The product was chosen for its flexible architecture, multiple protocols, and wide range of line speeds. ADC's leadership in the ATM access concentrator market space was recognized, with thousands of units deployed worldwide since 1994.

Key Takeaways:

  • ADC's AAC-2 was selected as a finalist for the 2000 Well-Connected Award in the ATM access concentration category.
  • The product was chosen for its flexible, scalable architecture, multiple protocols, and wide range of line speeds.
  • ADC was the first vendor to develop an ATM access concentrator in 1994 and has since deployed thousands of units worldwide.
  • The AAC-2 provides one of the most cost-efficient integration of network services at speeds ranging from T1/E1 to OC-3/STM-1.
  • The four-slot chassis makes it ideal for mid-sized locations that need to connect multiple types of traffic to the WAN.
  • The product features ATM Forum compliant Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA) capabilities, allowing up to eight T1/E1 lines to be grouped into a single, logical link operating at up to 16 Mbps.

Statistics:

  • ADC has deployed thousands of AAC-2 units worldwide since 1994.
  • The company's AAC-2 product provides integration of network services at speeds ranging from T1/E1 to OC-3/STM-1.
  • The product features four slots in its chassis, making it ideal for mid-sized locations.
  • The AAC-2 supports up to 16 Mbps in its logical link operating speed.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, May 3, 2000
  • Network Computing, "Network Computing Well-Connected 2000 Awards"
  • CMP Media Inc. (www.cmp.com)
  • ADC Telecommunications, Inc. (www.adc.com)
  • Simmons and IntelliQuest

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