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NETRIX Corporation Partners with Cisco Systems to Enhance Multifunction Access Switch

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NETRIX Corporation, a leading provider of multinational voice and data networking systems, has announced an agreement with Cisco Systems to integrate Cisco's family of AccessPro products into the NETRIX 200 Multifunction Access Switch. This partnership will enable the combined product to offer industry-leading LAN routing functionality, combining various LAN protocols with PAD, FRAD, and frame switching capabilities in a standalone product. The enhanced NETRIX 200 will be sold and serviced through NETRIX's distribution partners and direct channels worldwide, catering to remote branch applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement between NETRIX and Cisco will integrate Cisco's AccessPro products into the NETRIX 200 Multifunction Access Switch, enhancing its capabilities to support enterprise networking needs.
  • The combined product will offer industry-leading LAN routing functionality, combining various LAN protocols with PAD, FRAD, and frame switching capabilities.
  • The enhanced NETRIX 200 will be sold and serviced through NETRIX's distribution partners and direct channels worldwide, targeting remote branch applications.
  • The agreement highlights the importance of low-cost branch office solutions in the proliferation of LAN equipment over the past decade.
  • Cisco Systems' AccessPro products will be integrated into the NETRIX 200 accesses multiple leased network circuits and public data services to support a variety of applications.

Statistics:

  • The NETRIX 200 Multifunction Access Switch will support LAN protocols such as TCP/IP, IPX, SNA, and Appletalk, as well as SNA traffic, Frame Relay, X.25 packet switching, and asynchronous PAD functions.
  • The combined product will offer cost-effective networking solutions, allowing clients to consolidate LAN and legacy applications.
  • The NETRIX Network Management System is capable of managing the entire network, including both WAN and LAN devices.
  • Cisco Systems is the leading global supplier of enterprise networks, with a presence in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Sources:

  • http://www.prnewswire.com
  • http://www.cisco.com
  • http://www.netrix.com

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