Matrox Unveils - Matrox NetSwitch/256
The Only Stackable Switch In A PC Chassis!

June 28.1994 -- PC Expo - New York, USA -- Matrox Network Products Group
unveils a prototype of the Matrox NetSwitch/256, a stackable switch in a
PC chassis. Matrox NetSwitch/256 offers twenty slots to accommodate up to
sixteen Matrox NetSwitch/16 boards for a maximum switch capacity of 256
ports.

With up to 256 switched Ethernet ports, the Matrox NetSwitch/256 can
maximize LAN performance up to 12,800%. Each of Matrox NetSwitch/16's
ports are switched over an internal 320 Mbps bus giving each port a full
10 Mbps bandwidth. The boards are connected in the same chassis over an
integrated 1.28 Gbps backbone ring. Adding extra bandwidth to the network
is as simple as adding another board.

Each of the Matrox NetSwitch/16 boards inside the Matrox NetSwitch/256 has
a non-blocking architecture and five on board DSP's (Digital Signal
Processors) that provide wire speed switching for each port. Matrox
NetSwitch/256 improves network reliability by offering an unlimited, cost
effective, redundant setup and by performing complete CRC checking. Fully
buffered packets prevent the transfer of corrupt data further improving
network reliability.

Matrox NetSwitch/256 is the ultimate solution to provide multiple LAN users
with the power they need. Matrox NetSwitch/256 provides the additional
bandwidth, while preserving all existing software and wiring investments.
With Matrox NetSwitch/256 there is no need for bridges, therefore saving
in maintenance and capital investment. By concentrating all LAN traffic at
a local point, Matrox NetSwitch/256 increases up-lime, security and
simplifies management.

Matrox NetSwitch/256 also includes a unique capability - special handling
of multimedia information. Its priority handling of audio and video
packets, allows users to perform multimedia applications over LANs.

Pricing for Matrox NetSwitch/256 starts at $250 per port.

Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.
1055 St. Regis Blvd.
Dorval, Quebec, Canada H9P 2T4
514.685.2630,  Fax 514.685.2853

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