Intel Introduces New Stackable Hubs and Standalone Switches

Providing Increased Flexibility and Performance for Networks

HILLSBORO, Ore., April 5, 1999 - Intel Corporation today announced the Intel® Express 330T Stackable Hubs and the Intel® Express 410T Standalone Switches, furthering its commitment to deliver feature-rich products for workgroup and desktop connectivity. The Intel Express products offer increased flexibility for evolving networks with intuitive network control and configuration at a compelling price.

"We recognize the need to provide versatile network solutions through technological innovation and standards-based products, that can grow with the changing needs of businesses," said Sean Riley, business unit manager, Intel's LAN Systems Operation. "Intel's new hub and switch products are designed to deliver the critical tools to ease network expansion."

"Intel has allowed our network to perform at its best. The problems of both speed and expandability were solved quickly and easily," said Don Miller, Captain, Chicago Heights Police Department. "Intel's networking products continue to keep us ahead of the curve and lower support costs with manageable, user-friendly tools."

Intel Express 330T Stackable Hubs
The stacking capabilities, interchangeable fiber and Ethernet modules and management options of the Intel Express 330T Stackable Hubs offer customers flexible, affordable options for workgroup connectivity. The Express 330T hubs are available in both 16- and 24-port versions and are capable of stacking up to five units high for a total of 120 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second) auto-sensing ports. The space requirements in already crowded wiring closets are greatly reduced with the new, smaller slim-line 1U (one rack unit) design. The 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing feature, as well as optional fiber and Ethernet modules enable IT managers to more easily transition to higher bandwidth networks and extend connectivity over greater distances.

Intel Express 410T Standalone Switches
The new Intel Express 410T Standalone Switches help increase network performance by allowing users to connect at either 10 or 100 Mbps via a dedicated network connection. For example, users who typically use more demanding applications, such as multimedia or CAD programs, can access the switch at 100 Mbps without interfering with the performance of other users on the network. Helping to reduce the need for on-site technical support, the Intel Express 410T Standalone Switch offers easy out-of-the-box set up, configuration and monitoring. Like the Intel Express 330T Stackable Hubs, the new Express 410T Standalone Switch also offers the new slim-line 1U design.

Intel Device View Simplifies Network Control
Intel's Device View software, included with the Intel Express 330T Stackable Hubs and other manageable Intel Express networking products, provides control and greater ease of installation through a single user-friendly interface. The intuitive Windows*- and Web-based tools help network administrators configure and control their network infrastructure. The latest version of Device View extends compatibility by offering network control from either HP Openview* or Tivoli Netview* network management programs.

"Our customers will now have the peace of mind of knowing that their Intel Express management products, in addition to other products on their network, can be accessed and controlled through one interface, Tivoli Netview," said Leo Cole, director of Network Management Development, Tivoli Systems.

Intel Device View updates, which include support for Tivoli Netview* are available to download free of charge as of April 20 from Intel's web site at: www.intel.com/network/.

Pricing and Availability

All Intel networking products are available worldwide through a network of distributors and value-added resellers. Additional product information is available at (800) 538-3373 for U.S. and Canadian customers; at (44) 1-793-431-155 for European customers; or at (503) 264-7354 for other international customers.

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