FAST-CHIP ANNOUNCES THE iMPLST OC-192 MPLS DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

iMPLS Platform to be Demonstrated at the Network Processor Conference, San Jose, Oct 23rd-25th.

October 15, 2001, Sunnyvale, CA - Fast-Chip, Incorporated, a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to high-performance communications ICs, today announced iMPLST, the first OC-192 MPLS development platform. Featuring Fast-Chip's PolicyEdgeT network classification processor and IP Infusion's ZebOST Advanced Routing Suite, the iMPLS platform is a complete hardware and software reference for the design of MPLS-enabled products. These include label edge/switch routers, multi-service provisioning platforms, fast-firewalls, and VPNs.

"The iMPLS development platform combines the highest performance networking silicon available today with leading MPLS software from our partners," said Gregg Cook, president and CEO of Fast-Chip. "The availability of PolicyEdge and the iMPLS platform enable customers to rapidly develop high performance MPLS solutions."

PolicyEdge is the industry's first OC-192 network classification processor available today. It offloads classification and statistics collection from network processors or ASICs, to provide higher performance and upgrade flexibility. The iMPLS platform also includes best-in-class silicon solutions from other vendors including Marvell's GT64240 system controller, PMC-Sierra's RM7000A control-plane processor, and Applied Micro Circuits' GangesT framer. Extensive software tools are provided including a C-simulator, ACL translation application, and a packet generator, all running under VxWorksT, SolarisT, or LinuxT.

Complete MPLS support is provided though a combination of IP Infusion's advanced routing suite and Fast-Chip's MPLS sample application. The Server Routing Suite enables route table management, route conversion and redistribution services. It provides a complete protocol stack together with the ability to dynamically update MPLS labels via RSVP-TE or LDP.

"IP Infusion is excited to work with Fast Chip, the clear leader in high performance MPLS silicon," said Nick Keating, President and CEO of IP Infusion. "The modularity and flexibility of our ZebOS Advanced Routing Suite allows our customers to choose among a repertoire of networking software modules to work with Fast-Chip's market-leading iMPLS development platform."

Availability
The iMPLS development platform will be available to customers in November. Price for iMPLS is $40,000. The ZebOS Advanced Routing Suite is available from IP Infusion.

Fast-Chip will be demonstrating the iMPLS development platform at the Network Processor Conference, Parkside Hall, San Jose, October 23rd-25th, and at the NGN Exhibition, Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, Nov 5th-9th.

About Fast-Chip:
Fast-Chip, Incorporated is a privately held venture funded, fabless semiconductor company founded in 1998 that provides communication ICs for network equipment OEMs. Fast-Chip seeks to be the foremost provider of high performance processing solutions that enable the delivery of premium, value-added services for next generation networks. Investors include Intel Capital, Berkeley International Capital, and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Venture Partners.

About IP Infusion Inc.
A leading provider of advanced network software for both network equipment vendors and server routing solutions, IP Infusion builds world-class software that supports state of the art network standards and protocols. With the explosion of networking technology and industry standards, IP Infusion's routing suites make it easier for equipment vendors and solutions providers to deliver solutions to the market in a timely, cost-effective manner. IP Infusion delivers both source and server versions of its unique software. The source code solutions enable equipment vendors and development organizations to quickly integrate leading edge network protocols into their products and applications without the software development expense normally associated with complex product development. IP Infusion's server packages provide routing solutions for service providers, hosting vendors, telecommunications providers, and enterprise customers. IP Infusion is a member of the Network Processing Forum and an active participant in the IETF. For more information, please visit www.ipinfusion.com, send e-mail to sales@ipinfusion.com, or call (408) 794-1500.

PolicyEdgeT is a trademark of Fast-Chip, Incorporated. All other brands or products are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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