SYSTIMAX® Solutions Launches Two New Modular Patch Panels

January 22, 2006 RICHARDSON, Texas

RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SYSTIMAX Solutions™, the worldwide leader in structured connectivity solutions, today announced the availability of the 1100GS5 panel as part of its SYSTIMAX® GigaSPEED® X10D Solution, and the M2000 universal modular panel, part of its M-series range of modular products. Both modular patch panels, typically used in telecommunication closets and equipment rooms, come ready to install and are offered with a 20-year extended warranty. As with all SYSTIMAX products, it also offers ease of installation.

The SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED X10D 1100GS5 panel provides the same form and function as previous versions of the SYSTIMAX 1100 panel while also delivering 10G performance when installed as part of the GigaSPEED X10D Solution. The panel features both a new termination manager and a redesigned rear housing for easier, faster and more reliable terminations along with reduced variability in the placement and termination of cables to the panel. The panel is also available in an intelligent patching version as part of the SYSTIMAX iPatch® System.

The SYSTIMAX M2000 panel is designed to accept SYSTIMAX M-series outlets and can be configured for both copper and/or fiber connections. It has the flexibility to be used in any of the SYSTIMAX end-to-end channel solutions, with the appropriate selection of connectors. For ease of use and installation, the M2000 panel also comes with a label sheet and clear label holders. Both panels are available in 24-port and 48-port versions.

“With the standards for 10 Gb/s over copper cabling expected to be ratified in July of this year, we’re delighted to once more add to the already large family of 10G compatible products we provide globally,” said Joseph Storey, SYSTIMAX Copper Apparatus Product Manager. “It is vital that companies have access to the most advanced cabling solutions while having choice of innovative patching solutions to meet their needs. The SYSTIMAX 1100GS5 and M2000 panels offer exactly that.”

The panels are now available globally and more information can be found at http://www.systimax.comor at your local SYSTIMAX Solutions office.

About SYSTIMAX Solutions

SYSTIMAX Solutions™, a CommScope company (NYSE: CTV), is a worldwide leader in structured cabling systems and provides integrated end-to-end connectivity solutions for voice, data, video and building management applications in both wired and wireless enterprise networks.

SYSTIMAX Solutions supplies its high performance and market-leading range of products through a network of highly skilled BusinessPartners. The product range includes the copper based GigaSPEED X10D and GigaSPEED XL Solutions, the fiber-optic LazrSPEED® and TeraSPEED™ Solutions and the intelligent patching iPatch System. The SYSTIMAX AirSPEED™ Solution adds a wireless option to the portfolio. SYSTIMAX Labs and the people who have spearheaded these innovations will continue to play an integral role in the future success of SYSTIMAX Solutions. Currently the company’s BusinessPartners install an average of over 1,000 miles (1,600km) of SYSTIMAX cable every day in approximately 120 countries worldwide. For further information please visit http://www.systimax.com.

Forward-looking Statements

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.

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Fiona Nolan
SYSTIMAX Solutions
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