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Hammerhead Systems Receives NEBS Certification MET Laboratories Certifies Layer 2.5 Aggregation Switch NEBS Level 3 Compliant Mountain View, CA – August 12, 2005 – Hammerhead Systems, Inc . announced today that the HSX 6000 Layer 2.5 Aggregation Switch has been certified by MET Laboratories as NEBS Level 3 compliant. Hammerhead’s HSX 6000, also distributed by Fujitsu Network Communications as the Flashwave 6400, was designed with service provider needs clearly in mind and passed all NEBS tests, receiving certification in June of 2005. MET Laboratories is a pioneer in NEBS testing, has the most comprehensive testing facilities on the east and west coast, and has a complete, Verizon-certified NEBS testing facility in Maryland . “NEBS certification is another milestone in our commitment to deliver to service providers the highest value, and most reliable solutions available today for carrier grade switching and aggregation,” said Rob Keil , Founder and VP of Marketing at Hammerhead Systems. “Our lab trials have all gone well, the HSX 6000 has received NEBS certification, and we look forward to the start of field trials.” The HSX 6000 is the only purpose-built, single box solution available for dense Gigabit Ethernet and Ethernet-over-SONET aggregation, Pseudowire termination, Frame Relay and ATM services support, and Layer 2 Service Interworking. It has the industry’s lowest Total Cost of Ownership for edge aggregation, in part as a result of its unique architectural advantages that optimize its aggregation and grooming efficiency, such as Bandwidth Poolingand Service Agile Ports . This, combined with the HSX 6000’s best-in-class QoS architecture, enables unmatched levels of service segregation and SLA assurance, critical for robust aggregation of diverse data , video, and packet voice services feeding a common IP/MPLS core. About Hammerhead Systems |
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