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Enterasys Networks Joins 10 Gigabit Ethernet Alliance

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Enterasys Networks, a leading provider of enterprise networking solutions, has become a charter principal member of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Alliance (10 GEA). This move demonstrates Enterasys' commitment to 10 Gigabit Ethernet and its efforts to provide leading-edge solutions for the enterprise marketplace. Enterasys' membership in the 10 GEA will significantly help in the development, promotion, and standardization of upcoming 10 Gigabit Ethernet solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Enterasys Networks has become a charter principal member of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Alliance (10 GEA), an association formed to promote 10 Gigabit Ethernet for LAN, MAN, and WAN markets, as well as to support the IEEE 802.3 10 Gigabit Ethernet standards process.
  • The 10 GEA has grown to approximately 60 members, including 3Com, Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, Intel, Nortel Networks, Sun Microsystems, and World Wide Packets.
  • Enterasys' membership in the 10 GEA demonstrates its commitment to 10 Gigabit Ethernet and reflects its ongoing efforts to provide leading-edge solutions for the enterprise marketplace.
  • Enterasys Networks is integrating leading-edge, standards-based technologies into its award-winning Layer 2/3/4 switching solutions, including SmartSwitches, SmartSwitch Routers, and the recently announced Matrix series of next-generation switches.
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet will provide ultra-high bandwidth levels combined with simplicity and low cost, enabling network managers to scale their packet-based networks from 10 Mbps to 10,000 Mbps.
  • In MAN and WAN applications, 10 Gigabit Ethernet will enable ISPs and NSPs to create affordable, very high-speed links between co-located carrier-class switches, routers, servers, and DWDM transport equipment.

Statistics:

  • Enterasys Networks boasts over 15 years of experience in providing solutions to the world's largest corporate customers.
  • The 10 GEA has approximately 60 members.
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet will enable network managers to scale their packet-based networks from 10 Mbps to 10,000 Mbps.
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet will provide ultra-high bandwidth levels combined with simplicity and low cost.

Sources:

  • "10 Gigabit Ethernet Alliance" (www.10gea.org)
  • Enterasys Networks (www.enterasys.com)
  • "Enterasys Networks Joins 10 Gigabit Ethernet Alliance" (Business Wire, June 2, 2000)

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