New Cisco Systems Layer 3 Switches for Mid-Sized Networks Use Network Processors from MMC Networks

Business Wire, Jan 19, 2000

Business Editors/High-tech Writers

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2000

MMC Networks (Nasdaq: MMCN), the first mover in Network Processors and the leader in providing total Network Processing Platforms and Services, today announced that Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) is using MMC Networks' Network Processors in its recently announced fixed form-factor, Layer 3 routing switches targeted at mid-size networks.

Cisco's Catalyst 2948G-L3 and Catalyst 4908G-L3 employ MMC's software-programmable, gigabit-speed network processors and flexible, high-capacity switching engines to provide policy-based, wire-speed Layer 3/4 switching and routing. MMC's offering represents the only cost-effective, fully programmable merchant silicon solution for cost-sensitive Layer 3 and above workgroup and backbone applications.

About MMC Networks, Inc.

MMC Networks (Nasdaq: MMCN), the first mover in Network Processors and the leader in providing total Network Processing Platforms and Services, architects, designs and markets high-performance, open-architecture, software-programmable Network Processors optimized for networking applications and flexible, configurable, high-capacity switching fabrics. MMC's integrated network processors and switch engines form the silicon heart of many LAN and WAN switches and routers, access, aggregation, and other communications platforms, and are designed to allow network equipment vendors to rapidly develop high-performance, feature-rich, cost-effective products. For additional information visit http://www.mmcnet.com or call 408/731-1600.