Short Take: Cabletron upgrades switching line

Cabletron Systems announced new enhancements and a name change for its line of ATM-based switching devices. The SmartSwitch 2500 line, previously known as SmartCell, adds high-powered processors, support for recently completed ATM standards, and four new modules for wide area connections. The new enhancements are shipping this month with prices starting at $733 per port.

April 6, 1998 1:10 p.m. PT

announced new enhancements and a name change for its line of ATM-based switching devices. The SmartSwitch 2500 line, previously known as SmartCell, adds high-powered processors, support for recently completed ATM standards, and four new modules for wide area connections. The new enhancements are shipping this month with prices starting at $733 per port.