Cisco to Offer Hub Codeveloped by HP
- More Information on the 10Base-T Hub
- More Information on Small/Medium Business Solutions
- HP's "Network City" Web Site
SAN JOSE, Calif. - August 19, 1997 - Cisco Systems, Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company todayannounced that Cisco is shipping a new HP 10Base-T hub, which was co-developed by Cisco and HPfor Cisco's customers with small and medium-sized businesses. The 10Base-T hub, based on HP'sbest-in-class AdvanceStack hub family, will be distributed by Cisco through its channelpartners and resellers as part of its High-Performance LAN solutions.
The 10Base-T hub is a key element of Cisco's NetBeyond extended network system of modular,stackable LAN and WAN products for small and medium-sized businesses. The new hub uses CiscoIOS technologies to provide customers with maximum interoperability, security andintegrated management. The 10-Mbps shared hub compliments Cisco's current Catalyst. 1900 and2820 Series Ethernet Switches.
"Cisco's customers want easy-to-manage, integrated networking solutions," said Howard Charney,senior vice president of the Small/Medium Business line of business at Cisco Systems. "This10Base-T hub enables our customers to integrate shared 10-Mbps Ethernet Hubs seamlessly with asuite of other Cisco products."
"This collaboration builds upon the successful cooperation of both companies," said GaryMcAnally, general manager of HP's Workgroup Networks Division. "Together, HP and Cisco canoffer leading technology and improved network performance to meet customer needs."
Features
The 10Base-T hub has the NetBeyond extended network system look-and-feel and is available with16 managed 10Base-T ports. The hub is manageable using the CiscoWorks WindowsNetwork Management software and provides customers with features such as Simple NetworkManagement Protocol (SNMP), Telnet and out-of-band management console support. Hub- andport-level security features include auto port disabling, eavesdrop and intruder prevention,network-management alarm and password protection to prevent unauthorized network access. Thehub also supports an optional Cisco redundant power supply to maximize uptime.
About HP
Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading supplier of networking products, including stackable hubsand switches, network-management applications, remote connectivity and high-speed networkingdevices.
HP is a leading global provider of computing, Internet and intranet solutions, services,communications products and measurement solutions, all of which are recognized for excellencein quality and support. HP has 114,600 employees and had revenue of $38.4 billion in its 1996fiscal year.
Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com. Information about HP's networking products can be found at http://www.hp.com/go/network_city.
Cisco Systems
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