About IP Infusion

IP Infusion Inc.ipinfusion.
(Nasdaq: FDRY), a performance and total solutions leader for end-to-end
switching and routing, today announced the addition of an all-fiber model to
its FastIron Edge (R) X-series family of compact layer 2/3 edge switches at the
SuperComm trade show which opened this week in Chicago, IL. The routing
services further extend the range of applications in which these products can
be used.3ah
E1MG-BXD 1000BASE-BX10-D $1,195 $1,315

Layer 3 software upgrade includes
support for RIPv1/v2, OSPF and BGP4
unicast routing, PIM-SM, PIM-DM
FESX424F-L3U and DVMRP multicast routing.2845.

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IxScriptMate 5.

- Expanded SNMP Management API to support event management via
generation of SNMP traps for all supported MIBs. List prices are
provided in the following table:

Order US Int'l
Number Description List List

24-port FastIron Edge X424F with
advanced layer 2/base layer 3 software ,
FESX424F single AC power supply $9,995 $10,995

24-port FastIron Edge X424F with
layer 3 routing upgrade, single AC power
FESX424F-PREM supply $10,995 $12,095

1-port 10-GE daughter module
supporting one XFP pluggable 10 Gbps
X4-1XG transceiver $3,495 $3,845

2 -port 10-GE daughter module supporting
X4-2XG two XFP pluggable 10 Gbps transceivers $5,495 $6,045

SFP transceiver for 1000 Mbps
transmission over single-strand
single-mode fiber to 10 km;
Compatible with IEEE 802.

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Unique
color-coded pass/fail indicators provide for quick, high-level
assessment of test outcomes, assisting complex post-processing
analysis. Sample test suites include:

-- IETF RFC-based tests following standard performance test
methodologies: RFC 2544, RFC 2889

-- Layer 2/Layer 3 performance and functionality tests including
Quality of Service (QoS), IPv4 /IPv6 tunneling, data integrity,
sequence checking, VLAN functionality, and error handling

-- IP/MPLS routing performance and functionality tests: BGP,
OSPF, IP Multicast, LDP, RSVP-TE, Layer 2 VPN (Martini), Layer
3 VPN (RFC 2547 bis), VPLS

Ixia provides with IxScriptMate a powerful and highly
sophisticated Tcl Application Programming Interface (API) to the test
environment for additional customized automation development. Ixia's analysis solutions utilize a wide
range of industry -standard interfaces and are distinguished by their
performance, accuracy, reliability, and adaptability to the industry's
constant evolution. Unless otherwise indicated, other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Expanded MIBs for Layer 2 protocols with the inclusion of the
following MIBs:
- IEEE 802.2 is available immediately for delivery. All other names mentioned are trademarks,
registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective companies.8852 +852.com

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00 features include:

IP multicast test support for MLDv1/v2 (for IPv6 networks) and
IGMPv3

Layer 3 VPN performance test across RFC 2547bis networks, with
scaleable topology definition

Centralized test management to store and manage test
configuration and results

IxScriptMate test suites address all aspects of the product
lifecycle, from development and quality assurance, to manufacturing
and deployment. ZebOS ARS now includes extended support for
multicast routing with PIM-DM for IPv4 and IPv6, SNMP management APIs,
layer 2 protocol MIBs, OSPFv3, IS-ISv4, and MPLS LDP, as well as a new
Hybrid Switch Router Module and a Web based Element Manager. For further
details, please visit our web site at www.1500 .com."
The FastIron Edge X424F supports twenty-four hot-pluggable, small
form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports and optional one or two ports of 10 Gigabit
Ethernet (10-GE). The FastIron Edge X-series switches are 1.

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"IP Infusion continuously strives to provide the best and most advanced
networking protocol suite in the market," said Perry Constantine, President
and CEO of IP Infusion .2 Features
New Features:
- Hierarchical Switching and Routing to facilitate the functionality
of a L2/L3 switching system with the Hybrid Switch Router Module. ZebOS Release 7.2 now enables the design
of systems that can operate as a switch, router, or as in integrated
switch and routing system at wire speed. The switch is designed
to provide network operators with a versatile solution for delivering
high-value Ethernet to the business (ETTB) and Ethernet to the home (ETTH ).
"Metro Ethernet is no longer a question of when, but a question of how
service providers can cost-effectively deliver high-capacity and high-value
Ethernet services to their customers," said Bob Schiff, Vice President of
Product Marketing for Foundry. The FastIron Edge X424F enables operators to maximize the
utilization of their fiber plant, improve return on investment, and help spur
metro Ethernet deployments. For more information about the company
and its products, call 1.

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Following the test, multiple levels of test analyses can be
executed depending upon the level of detail required.
IP Infusion Inc.2
IP Infusion shows its commitment to provide total systems solutions with
great paybacks in development costs and reduced time to market.

Foundry Introduces Compact All-Fiber Edge Switch for Ethernet in the First Mile and Metro Ethernet Deployment

The FastIron Edge X424F 10-GE ports use XFP hot-pluggable, small
form-factor pluggable transceivers , providing a cost-effective solution for
10-GE fiber transport. A flexible mix of XFP transceivers is available
supporting short reach and extended reach applications to distances of 40 km
over single-mode fiber.3ah
E1MG-BXU 1000BASE-BX10-U $1,195 $1,315

SFP transceiver for 1000 Mbps
transmission over single -strand
single-mode fiber to 10 km;
Compatible with IEEE 802. All other trademarks are the sole property of their
respective holders.

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The switches are available in three base configurations, 24-port
10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit over copper configuration, 48-port 10/100/1000 Mbps
gigabit over copper configuration and 24-port SFP fiber configurations.foundrynetworks .com.com

Investor Contact:
Jason Golz
Financial Dynamics
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IxScriptMate 's integrated reporting and graphing capability
is the first application of its type to generate formatted Adobe
Acrobat PDF reports, making it easy to interpret even the most
complicated test results rapidly and accurately. Agoura Road,
Calabasas, CA 91302; (818) 871-1800, Fax: (818) 871-1805; Email:
http://www., a leading provider of
intelligent network software for enhanced IP services platforms , announced
today the availability of its latest release 7.

Enhanced Features:
- Expanded support for multicast routing with the addition of the
Protocol Independent Multicast - Dense Mode (PIM-DM) for IPv4 and IPv6.

IP Infusion Solutions

About IP Infusion's ZebOS Routing and Switching Software Suites

The ZebOS Advanced Routing Suite delivers robust, scalable modular Layer 2
and Layer 3 carrier -class routing and switching software building blocks
for networking equipment.580.

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Key to this release are sophisticated
yet easy-to-use features that automate the test environment, making it
possible for users to seamlessly manage the development and
maintenance of large test environments and to rapidly analyze test
results.00 offers an extensive suite of pre-built,
automated tests based on industry-standard RFCs and Layer 2/3
technologies optimized to execute test cases on Ixia's wide range of
purpose-built test platforms.com
Ixia(R), the Ixia four petal logo(R), IxExplorer(R) , and
Optixia(R) are registered trademarks of Ixia; IxLoad, IxScriptMate,
IxVoice, IxVPN, IxAccess , IxAnalyze, IxANVL, IxAuthenticate, and
IxChariot, are trademarks of Ixia.

PRESS RELEASE IP Infusion Releases New ZebOS(R) Advanced Routing Suite 7.2 Version With Extended Support for Its Layer 2 and Layer 3 Software Suites

- Added Web GUI support for configuration of all of the L2 protocol
modules. IP Infusion continues to
develop network software solutions that provide equipment vendors with
building blocks to rapidly create modular and scalable high-performance
solutions around best-of-breed network hardware and software products from
vendors such as Intel, Broadcom, Wind River , and MontaVista. The SFP ports are configurable with 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps
(i. is a leading provider of high-performance
enterprise and service provider switching, routing and Web traffic management
solutions including Layer 2/3 LAN switches, Layer 3 backbone switches, Layer
4-7 application switches , Wireless LAN and access points, access routers and
Internet edge and core routers.

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Other new IxScriptMate 5. "Our additions of additional Multicast Protocols,
Web Element Manager and the new Hybrid Switch Router Module provide a
complete solution to enable our customers to easily integrate advanced
switching and routing functions into their products.com, send an email to
info@ipinfusion .
IP Infusion has extended its software to allow vendors to address a wide
variety of value-added IP services markets.439.

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With remarkable simplicity,
IxScriptMate automates management of the entire test environment,
facilitating data traffic generation, IP routing, filtering,
capturing, and statistics collection.com/IxScriptMate

About Ixia

Ixia is a leading, global provider of high performance IP network
testing solutions.1x MIB
- RSTP MIB
- RFC 1493 - Managed Objects for Bridges
- RFC 2674 - Managed Objects Mcast/VLANs
- draft-ietf-bridge-rstpmib -04. IP Infusion has both gained design wins in the
enterprise and security solutions markets and taken a leadership position
in the growing IPv6, virtualization, and high-availability network
equipment market., 1 Gbps) transceivers providing service providers with the flexibility
to support a range of fiber and service deployments including Gigabit Ethernet
over 10 km of single strand single-mode fiber and Gigabit Ethernet over 2 km
of dual-strand FDDI-grade multimode fiber, to name a few. Foundry 's 8,100 customers include the world's
premier ISPs, Metro service providers, and enterprises including e-commerce
sites, universities, entertainment, health and wellness, government,
financial, and manufacturing companies.586.

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Finally, test results
are output as text log and CSV files, which provide the most
comprehensive test information, and which can be leveraged for
customized database analysis and integration. This flexibility allows
for selection of only the necessary protocols and makes it easier and more
cost effective for them to integrate routing protocols into their products
now and in the future.

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ixiacom. Each
model supports four ports that are implemented as combination copper -SFP ports
to provide additional flexibility. All models are configurable with redundant
AC or DC power supplies.

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The SNMP Agent
enables row create, createAndWait, createAndGo, requestCreation
and Destroy, instances of MIB rows.

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CALABASAS , Calif.
IxScriptMate 5.
Customers can easily design integrated switching and routing systems
eliminating network bottlenecks inherent in the traditional networks
that make use of a separate routing layer to interconnect LAN segments.
This alternative not only provides enhanced performance but also
provides equipment and maintenance costs associated with the
traditional routed networks.

Availability

ZebOS ARS version 7.
The switch will support a wide range of optics, including Ethernet in the
First Mile (EFM) using single fiber bidirectional SFPs to provide a simple way
to deliver Fiber to diverse customer environments and long reach transceivers.888.1722 +0207.4532
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This newest
release further deepens IP Infusion's routing and switching software
offerings and enables equipment vendors to quickly deliver feature-rich and
differentiated solutions to market. The FastIron Edge
X424F (FES X424F) is a compact (1.

About the FastIron Edge X-series Layer 2/3 Switch Family
The FastIron Edge X-series family of layer 2/3 switches (FES X-series)
extends the power and performance of Gigabit Ethernet and 10 -Gigabit Ethernet
to the network's edge.5U high
compact Gigabit Ethernet edge switches with options for one or two ports of
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With ARS version 7. The ZebOS Network Services Module (NSM) is the
base module that simultaneously and independently communicates with every
ZebOS ARS routing and switching process and acts as the backbone of the ARS
software modules.

5 rack units) layer 2/3 edge switch that
supports twenty-four small form factor hot-pluggable (SFP) ports and options
for one or two ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10-GE).
The FastIron Edge X-series switches feature advanced layer 2 services and
protocols including IEEE 802.

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Ixia Streamlines Network Testing with Significant Enhancements to its Primary Automated Testing Application

Ixia's vision is to be the
world's preeminent provider of solutions to enable testing of these
"utility-grade" IP networks . These advanced
layer 2 features enable providers to deliver scalable and resilient Ethernet
services to their customers.

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To learn more about IxScriptMate, visit our website at:
http://www. Long reach SFP
optics supporting fiber lengths to 120 km are also available.

Availability and Pricing
The FastIron Edge X424F will be available in August 2005. $995 $1,095

SFP transceiver for 1000 Mbps
transmission over dual -strand
E1MG-SX2-1310 FDDI-grade multimode fiber to 2 km $595 $655

SFP transceiver for 100 Mbps
transmission over dual-strand
E1MG-100FX FDDI-grade multimode fiber to 2 km $165 $185

850nm hot-pluggable XFP transceiver
(SC) supporting transmission distance
10G -XFP-SR to 300 meters over MMF $1,245 $1,370

1310nm hot-pluggable XFP transceiver
(SC) supporting transmission distance
10G -XFP-LR to 10 km over SMF $2,495 $2,745

1550nm hot-pluggable XFP transceiver
(SC) supporting transmission distance
10G -XFP-ER to 40 km over SMF $9,995 $10,995

About Foundry Networks
Foundry Networks, Inc.

Press Contacts:
North America Europe Asia/Pacific
Benjamin Taft Tom Herbst Jenny Liu
Foundry Networks Kaizo Foundry Networks
Hong Kong
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Since even the most complex
tests can be executed unattended, including regression testing which
is especially resource intensive, IxScriptMate can be used to greatly
extend test lab capabilities. The use of styles
sheets provides the ability to change the "look and feel" of the Web
interface to meet any specific requirements. For more information about IP Infusion, please visit
www.1Q VLANs, Q-in-Q encapsulation, Metro Ring
Protocol (MRP) and Virtual Switch Redundancy Protocol (VSRP).

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In this way, testing resource expenditures are minimized
while testing productivity is maximized. Ixia's patented Real World Traffic(TM) Suite
addresses the growing need to test applications and networks prior to
deployment under realistic load conditions .
For more information, contact Ixia at 26601 W. Its software
is deployed worldwide in network equipment in the enterprise,
telecommunications, and service provider spaces throughout Asia, North
America, and Europe.

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00 has been designed with robust functionality and
remarkable flexibility for generating and analyzing results during and
after the test. Ixia's testing solutions are used by
Network and Telephony Equipment Manufacturers, Semiconductor
Manufacturers, Service Providers , and large Enterprises to validate
the functionality, and reliability of complex IP networks, devices ,
and applications."

About ZebOS Advanced Routing Suite Version 7. The ZebOS Web Element Manager provides an embedded web
server to support the configuration of the L2 (Bridge, STP, RSTP,
MSTP, VLAN) parameters via standard Web browsers.ipinfusion.3818
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On-the -fly traffic graphs display real-time test
progress.794.

ZebOS and IP Infusion are registered trademarks and the ipinfusion logo is
a trademark of IP Infusion Inc. All-Fiber Metro Switch Maximizes Metro Fiber Utilization with Support for
Single Strand Optics and Wire-speed Delivery of 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps
Ethernet Services

CHICAGO, Foundry Networks (R), Inc.
NOTE: Foundry Networks and the 'Iron' family of marks are trademarks of
Foundry Networks, Inc.

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Via an intuitive graphical interface,
IxScriptMate streamlines essential steps in the test process --
configuration, execution, and analysis., the leading provider of intelligent network software for
enhanced IP services platforms, delivers routing, switching, multicast, and
QoS technology, enabling equipment vendors and end-users to rapidly develop
and deploy solutions for the access, enterprise, and provider edge markets.TURBOLAN or visit http://www.

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Multicast, MPLS VPN, and QoS Test Libraries
Extended and Enhanced in IxScriptMate 5.00

Ixia (Nasdaq:XXIA), a leading, global provider of IP network
testing solutions, announced today that IxScriptMate, its primary
automated network test application, has been significantly enhanced to
improve efficiency in the automated testing of routers, Layer 2/3
switches, and other IP devices . Its highly scalable solutions generate, capture,
characterize, and emulate network and application traffic,
establishing definitive performance and conformance metrics of network
devices or systems under test.2 version of the ZebOS
Advanced Routing Suite (ARS). The styles sheets allow
the customer to change the cosmetic appearance of the web pages
without changing any of the dynamics of the pages.txt MIB
- OSPFv3:
- SNMP support is added
- Network type configuration
- NBMA, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint
- IS-ISv4
- Three way handshake
- MPLS
- Access Control (ACL) support is added for Label Distribution
(LDP) protocol .com, or call 408. OEMs can select a subset of IP Infusion's integrated set
of product offerings required for their solutions.
With its all-fiber design, the FES X424F provides a powerful aggregation
platform for fiber-based network operators including Metro service providers,
Internet service providers, cable network operators, universities, government,
and other organizations. "The FastIron Edge X424F , with its compact
form-factor and all-fiber support, provides a versatile, scalable and
high-performance platform for cost-effective delivery of metro Ethernet
services.e. Additionally, the switches are software
upgradeable to support full layer 3 routing services, including IP multicast
and BGP -4 routing with scalability to 100,000 BGP routes.