Press Releases

2004

JAPAN CABLENET DEPLOYS FORCE10 E-SERIES TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND RESILIENCY IN NETWORK CORE

MILPITAS, Calif., September 21, 2004 — Force10 Networks today announced that Japan Cablenet has deployed the Force10 E-Series to improve the performance, resiliency and security of its core network. The Force10 E300 delivers the resiliency Japan Cablenet needs to offer advanced broadband services, such as voice over IP and streaming media, to its growing customer base.

“The demand for more advanced broadband services from our growing customer base drove us to search for a 10 Gigabit Ethernet solution that combined reliability and scalability with line-rate performance,” said Masamichi Hasegawa, manager of network technology department at Japan Cablenet. “We selected the E300 because it provides high throughput per slot, stable routing protocols and protection against denial of service attacks.”

The Force10 E300 provides the resiliency and scalability that will allow Japan Cablenet to increase its customer base without compromising performance. Fully distributed hardware and advanced software deliver line-rate Gigabit and 10 Gigabit throughput across all ports regardless of traffic type or condition while built-in hardware redundancy guarantees performance continuity. By increasing network predictability, Force10 enables Japan Cablenet to offer the advanced broadband services its customers demand.

“With the rapid diffusion of cost-effective broadband access, both subscriber rates and the number of broadband applications are increasing in Japan,” said Stephen Garrison, vice president of corporate marketing for Force10. “Force10’s E-series provides the scalability and resiliency that enables Japan Cablenet to build a reliable network that ensures high customer satisfaction.”

Japan Cablenet is a cable television services provider backed by leading Japanese companies, including Fujitsu, Secom, Tokyo Electric Power and Marubeni. Leveraging its high-speed network, Japan Cablenet provides a variety of broadband content and Internet access services to 75 cable TV stations nationwide.

About Force10 Networks
Force10 Networks is the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business. The company’s high performance solutions are designed to deliver new economics by virtualizing and automating Ethernet networks.  Force10’s high density and resilient Ethernet switching and routing products increase network availability, agility and efficiency while reducing power and cooling costs.  Force10 provides 24x7 service and support capabilities to its global customer base in more than 60 countries worldwide.  For more information on Force10 Networks, please visit www.force10networks.com.

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