Cisco declined to comment on the 5305, which is aimed at companies that need to deploy a router in large branch sites or a regional hub.
Adtrans launch fills out the higher end of the companys portfolio of NetVanta switches and routers at a time when users networks are becoming increasingly bandwidth-hungry. It spawned from requests from our customers who wanted more bandwidth, says Lattanzi.
Adtran has already earned a reputation in the industry for driving price points down. Last month the company launched its 1224 range of all-in-one network products, designed to slash the cost of using separate switches and routers (see Adtran Offers a Combo).
Allied Telesyn Inc., another company with a reputation for shipping low-cost routers, will be launching products with specs similar to the NetVanta 5305 in July and August. However, a spokesman for the company was unable to reveal their list prices.
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