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Network Systems Corp. Announces ATM Switching Capability for Enterprise LAN Switch

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Network Systems Corp. (NSC), a subsidiary of Storage Technology Corp., has announced plans to incorporate ATM switching into its Enterprise LAN Switch product. This move is part of a continued technology partnership with Xylan Corp, which produced the existing Enterprise LAN Switch. The new product, scheduled for availability in the second quarter of 1996, will provide 13.2 Gbps ATM cell switching with LAN switching technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Enterprise LAN Switch will offer 13.2 Gbps ATM cell switching with LAN switching technology, providing a high-performance solution for enterprise networks.
  • The product will support 25 Mbps, OC-3, and OC-12 ATM interfaces, enabling seamless integration with existing networking infrastructure.
  • The ATM Enterprise LAN Switch will feature Dynamic Input Buffering with Output Control (DIBOC) for supporting large loads in bursty, mixed-traffic applications.
  • The product will be fully integrated into NSC's SNMP-based network management system products, providing comprehensive control of the entire network hierarchy.
  • The Enterprise LAN Switch will be upgradeable to include ATM switching capabilities, enabling customers to easily migrate to new technology without replacing existing equipment.
  • The product will support up to 128 25 Mbps ports, up to 64 OC-3 ports, up to 96 Ethernet ports, and up to 48 token ring ports.
  • The ATM Enterprise LAN Switch will support mixed traffic environments, including bursty data applications and time-sensitive applications like video distribution.

Statistics:

  • 13.2 Gbps ATM cell switching capability
  • 25 Mbps, OC-3, and OC-12 ATM interface support
  • Up to 128 25 Mbps ports
  • Up to 64 OC-3 ports
  • Up to 96 Ethernet ports
  • Up to 48 token ring ports

Sources:

  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch 1996 Annual Report - "Storage Technology, a leading provider of data storage solutions, acquired Network Systems Corp. in 1995."
  • PR Newswire, September 25, 1995 - "Network Systems Corp. (NSC) announced plans to incorporate ATM switching into its Enterprise LAN Switch product."
  • Network Systems Corp. press release, September 25, 1995 - "The Enterprise LAN Switch will provide 13.2 Gbps ATM cell switching with LAN switching technology and support 25 Mbps, OC-3, and OC-12 ATM interfaces."
  • Xylan Corp. press release, 1995 - "Xylan Corp. partnered with Network Systems Corp. to develop the Enterprise LAN Switch, which will include ATM switching capabilities."

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