Media Alert

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5, 2000 - Cisco Systems has scheduled a conference call on Friday, May 5, 2000 at 6:00 AM (PDT)/9:00 AM (EDT) to discuss the acquisition of Arrowpoint Communications.

The press release can be found on First Call, Full National Business Wire, and Analyst Wire, as well as the European Business and Technical Wire.

• Date: Friday, May 5, 2000

• Time: 6:00 AM (PDT); 9:00 AM (EDT)

• To Listen via Telephone:
  888-849-9216
  212-346-7499 (for International Callers)
  

• RSVP: No RSVP is necessary

• Replay:The playback of the conference call begins at 8:00 AM (PDT) onMay 5, 2000 and ends at 8:00AM (PDT) on May 6, 2000. The replay will be available by calling 800-633-8284 (International callers: 858-812-6440), reservation number 15145574.