CommScope Enterprise Solutions Showcases Server Virtualization over 10GBASE-T Technology at Cisco Networkers

SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED X10D solution helps make 10Gbps Ethernet possible
January 26, 2009 BARCELONA, SPAIN

CommScope Enterprise Solutions, a division of CommScope, Inc. (NYSE:CTV), will present a 10 Gigabit Ethernet demonstration at Cisco Networkers 2009, January 26-29, in Barcelona, Spain. The demonstration utilizes SYSTIMAX® GigaSPEED® X10D Category 6A/E solutions and showcases CommScope’s ability to deliver 10Gbps speeds across 100 meters of high-performance unshielded twisted pair copper cabling configured in the worst case of alien crosstalk.

The CommScope demonstration also features a data center network using Solarflare’s 10GBASE-T vNIC and a Cisco Catalyst 4900M switch delivering line-rate speeds across virtual servers running VMware™ ESX and iSCSI storage appliances. Together, the solutions illustrate a converged LAN/SAN 10GBASE-T networking infrastructure running applications in a VMware virtualized server setting. With high-performance physical layer solutions, users have a single, unified virtualized server network that enables heavy traffic loads, storage, video and standard application networking without impacting network performance.

“As we run 10Gbps network speeds over our SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED X10D solutions, we aren’t just demonstrating the high-performance copper cabling; we are highlighting the evolution of data centres,” said Anne-Marie Kenneally, vice president of sales, EMEA, CommScope Enterprise Solutions. “The next wave of data centre technology is here, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet will be the trend. CommScope, through its intelligent infrastructure solutions, helps ensure the highest level of performance and reliability today and in the future.”

The SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED X10D solution is specifically engineered with enhanced cable and connector performance designed to support emerging Ethernet requirements. It complies with the ratified IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T standard and fully complies with Class E channel and Category 6A channel specifications. With CommScope’s network infrastructure solutions at the core of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet demonstration, enterprises can better visualize server virtualization, iSCSI and network convergence at its highest efficiency.

“Cisco Networkers 2009 is a great opportunity for everyone to sneak a peek at the future data centre environment,” said Kenneally. “The demo magnifies that placing CommScope’s innovative solutions that offer real-time efficiencies can positively impact network security, IT productivity and overall business success without impacting network performance.”

CommScope is the official cabling provider for the conference for the second-consecutive year as well as a Platinum Sponsor at the event. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet demonstration will be on display in Stand P4 at the conference, where CommScope also will showcase its latest network infrastructure solutions.

CommScope Enterprise Solutions, a division of CommScope, Inc., offers a complete portfolio of network infrastructure solutions that enable enterprise customers, regardless of size, industry or IT budget, to take advantage of business and technology opportunities. The division’s SYSTIMAX® and Uniprise® product lines offer voice, data, video and converged solutions ranging from mission-critical, high-bandwidth and emerging applications to applications that demand unrelenting reliability and quality for everyday needs. Backed by CommScope Labs, the product lines are delivered through a global channel network of industry-leading BusinessPartners and distributors, ensuring a consistent and high-level of service and support worldwide.

About CommScope

CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV – www.commscope.com) is a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks. Through its Andrew® brand, it is a global leader in radio frequency subsystem solutions for wireless networks. Through its SYSTIMAX® and Uniprise® brands, CommScope is the global leader in structured cabling systems for business enterprise applications. It is also the premier manufacturer of coaxial cable for broadband cable television networks and one of the leading North American providers of environmentally secure cabinets for DSL and FTTN applications. Backed by strong research and development, CommScope combines technical expertise and proprietary technology with global manufacturing capability to provide customers with infrastructure solutions for evolving global communications networks in more than 130 countries around the world.

This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based on information currently available to management, management’s beliefs, as well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those currently expected. For a more detailed description of the factors that could cause such a difference, please see CommScope’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In providing forward-looking statements, the company does not intend, and is not undertaking any obligation or duty, to update these statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

News Media Contact:
Karen Devin, CommScope
+353 1 204 2000 or kdevin@commscope.com