Cabletron Introduces Parts Express Customer Support Program

New Service Offering From Networking Service & Support Leader Ensures Rapid
Response Time For Product Replacement

ROCHESTER, NH -- MAY 20, 1996 -- Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS) today
announced its new Parts Express service, raising customer support to an
even higher level through the company's legendary service and support
organization. Parts Express will ensure that should Cabletron products
ever need replacement, equipment will be delivered on-site the same day to
most locations within the continental United States. This premier program
will also afford customers the convenience of inclusive parts return
pick-up and processing, either at the time of replacement delivery or at a
later date selected by the customer.

Cabletron is initially launching 70 depots around the country in support of
the Parts Express program. Based on an intricate system of inventory
tracking and control, specific parts will be housed at
strategically-chosen depots based on field deployment. This process will
ensure that each depot territory will be stocked with the appropriate
parts based on area usage.

"Cabletron is introducing Parts Express in order to further enhance our
ability to provide customers with prompt and comprehensive service, " said
Dana Lariviere, operations manager for support services at Cabletron. "As
the industry's foremost direct service and support organization, we are
again capitalizing on the strength and success of our LANCareTM program to
continually assess the dynamic requirements of our clients. The
customer-driven Parts Express plan is another proactive step we have taken
to provide our customers with a total support solution, which is a crucial
requirement for the growing number of organizations turning to Cabletron
for help in implementing their intranet strategies."

The Parts Express program will be honored for all Cabletron customers,
including those accounts enrolled in any of the LANCareTM service and
support plans. Most areas within the continental United States will be
initially serviced by the Parts Express network of depots, with more depot
locations planned and a possible expansion of the program to international
locations.

Cabletron's products are supported by the networking industry's largest
service and support staff, which includes 7x24-hour telephone support,
provided free of charge during regular business hours. Cabletron service
and support offerings also include comprehensive training, maintenance,
on-site engineering response and now prompt parts replacement through the
new Parts Express program.

Cabletron Systems is the recognized leader in providing high-performance
intranetworking solutions, including LAN and ATM switches and advanced
network and systems management software. Under its Synthesis product
framework, Cabletron markets products throughout the world for linking and
managing enterprise-wide networks.

With corporate headquarters in Rochester, NH, Cabletron employs over 5,700
people worldwide. Cabletron's common stock is traded over the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol CS. Over the last four quarters, the
company has reported record revenue of $1.1 billion.

Cabletron's World Wide Web site can be reached on the Internet at http//
www.ctron.com.
 
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