Short Take: Alteon offers Gigabit Ethernet gear

Alteon Networks--one of the first companies to offer gear based on emerging Gigabit Ethernet Alliance specs--announces a prestandard set of Gigabit Ethernet server-adapter card sets and switches. Its AceNIC card set, priced at $1,495, supports PCI and SBus systems, while the AceSwitch 110 and 160 offer Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet speeds for servers. The 110, priced at $8,995, offers eight 100-mbps ports with a Gigabit Ethernet uplink and will be available next month. The 160, available in June, includes six gigabit ports and two 100-mbps ports.