Vitesse’s Ethernet Switch IC Selected by Edge-Core, a Brand Division of Accton

Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (Pink Sheets: VTSS), a leading provider of advanced IC solutions for Carrier and Enterprise networks, announced today that Accton Technology Corporation of Taiwan (TAIEX:2345), a global provider of networking and communications solutions, has selected Vitesse’s E-StaX-34™ 28-port, fully managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch integrated circuit (IC) to power its new network controller appliances utilized for monitoring, controlling, and protecting Enterprise Networks.

Targeted at cost-effective fully managed standalone or stackable switches, the QoS and advanced security features of Vitesse’s E-StaX-34 make it ideal for Enterprise applications, VoIP, servers, IP-TV and triple-play enabled switches. With best-in-class non-blocking switching performance and 11 Mbit large packet memory, the E-StaX-34 is also a perfect choice for use in embedded switch backplane applications, such as modular computer servers and Telecom access equipment.

"The Vitesse E-StaX switch chipset devices play a critical role in our ability to deliver best-of-class, competitively priced Enterprise solutions,” said CK Ng, director of brand division marketing at Edge-Core. "We have significantly reduced the cost of our solution and shortened time-to-market thanks to the advanced integration level of Vitesse’s devices and turn-key software solution. Also, with the Accton software integration capability, Edge-Core will be able to deliver unique features to our clients, enhancing the support for triple-play applications."

The advanced security and traffic prioritizing features of the E-StaX device are delivered through the Vitesse Content Aware Processor (VCAP™), a Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM)-based engine that delivers wire-speed packet inspection, frame filtering, rate limitation, snooping, redirect, mirroring, and accounting functionality used in security and other heavy packet inspection applications. The VCAP embeds support for a wide variety of protocols, such as ARP, IPv4, IPv6, and UDP/TCP. E-Stax-34 also integrates an ARM9® processor, thereby delivering a high-integration fully managed Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switching solution with more than 20 fewer components per port.

"Market realities are driving the need for increased bandwidth, control and management in networking applications,” said Uday Mudoi, director of marketing for Vitesse. "The advanced switch device, E-StaX-34, uniquely helps our Carrier and Enterprise customers meet these challenges head on with strong turnkey software platforms that deliver greater efficiency, lower cost and faster time-to-market.”

Turnkey Solutions

Vitesse provides customers with reference systems, including turnkey hardware and software packages, and responsive application team support. The software development platform is based on open source eCos, has a small foot print compared to Linux, and supports most Layer 2 switching protocols, including MSTP, LACP, LLDP, SNMP and IGMP snooping for efficient video transmission. Vitesse’s software includes support for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) and Synchronous Ethernet solutions from various ecosystem participants.

Vitesse 1 Gigabit Ethernet Copper PHYs

The advanced power and energy management features of the E-StaX-34 allow designers to address environmental and energy specifications by working in conjunction with Vitesse’s award-winning VSC8538 Octal and VSC8664 Quad Copper PHYs. Vitesse’s widely adopted Copper PHY devices contain two embedded, energy-efficient features, ActiPHY™ and PerfectReach™, which were recognized with the 2008 Global Frost & Sullivan Green Excellence of the Year Award based on their ability to deliver green power savings equivalent to over 400mW per port. Additional information about these features is available on Vitesse's EcoEthernet™ web site: www.vitesse.com/green.

Availability

The E-StaX-34 (VSC7407), the VSC8538 Octal PHY and the VSC8664 Quad PHY are currently in full production. For more information, please visit:
http://www.vitesse.com/products/product.php?number=VSC7407
http://www.vitesse.com/products/product.php?number=VSC8538
http://www.vitesse.com/products/product.php?number=VSC8664

About Edge-Core

Edge-Core is an integrated service team and a subsidiary of Accton Technology Corporation in Taiwan. Powered by Accton, Edge-Core was founded in 2004 and is devoted to providing a full-range of reliable, high-performance and high-scalability networking equipment. Edge-Core products include Metro Access Switches, Chassis and Layer 2/3/4 Managed Switches, WiMAX and Wi-Fi Products. With its cutting-edge product combinations, Edge-Core provides versatile and comprehensive solution matrices such as Telco, ISP, enterprise, SMB, education and hospitality solutions for highly diverse networking environment deployments. http://www.edge-core.com

About Accton

Accton Technology is a global premier provider of networking and communications solutions for top tier networking, computer, and telecommunications vendors. Leveraging its advanced software applications and state-of-the-art ASIC, Accton collaborates with its strategic partners to design, develop and manufacture innovative, leading-edge technologies in Zero Time. The company’s constantly evolving core technology and its highly qualified global workforce make it possible for Accton to deliver superior products that are affordable and robust. For more information about Accton and its subsidiaries, please visit http://www.accton.com.

About Vitesse

Vitesse designs, develops and markets a diverse portfolio of high-performance, cost-competitive semiconductor solutions for Carrier and Enterprise Ethernet networks worldwide. Engineering excellence and dedicated customer service distinguish Vitesse as an industry leader in Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Ethernet-over-SONET, Fibre Channel, Serial Attached SCSI, Optical Transport, and other applications. Vitesse innovation empowers customers to deliver superior products for Enterprise, Access, Metro, and Core applications. Additional company and product information is available at www.vitesse.com.

Vitesse is a registered trademark and E-StaX, PerfectReach, ActiPHY, EcoEthernet and VCAP are trademarks in the United States and/or other jurisdictions of Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective holders.

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