Dell’Oro Group Forecasts Ethernet Switch Market to Surpass $19 Billion in 2011

Desktop Upgrade and 10 Gigabit Ethernet to Drive Growth

Redwood City, Calif. – February 01, 2007 – According to a recent report by Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for information about the telecommunications and networking industries, Ethernet Switch market revenues are forecasted to grow steadily over the next five years and exceed $19 billion in 2011.

The report indicates that two of the main factors driving this growth will be a continuation of the major desktop upgrade that started back in 2004, which includes both Power-over-Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, and the advent of 10G Base-LRM and 10G Base-T technologies that will help spur widespread 10 Gigabit Ethernet adoption.

“Given that Power-over-Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet each comprise less than 20 percent of the desktop installed base, this upgrade cycle won’t reach maturity for some time,” said Seamus Crehan, Senior Director of Ethernet Switch research for Dell’Oro Group. “With regard to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, the introduction of new technologies that will drive wiring closet and direct server adoption should drive higher volume growth in this market segment,” added Crehan.

About the Report

The Dell’Oro Group 5-Year Forecast Report offers a complete overview of the Ethernet Switch industry with tables covering manufacturers’ revenue, average selling prices, and port shipments (by speed Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet) for Layers 2-3 (both managed and unmanaged), and Layers 4-7. To purchase this report, call Karen Yang +1.650.622.9400 x222 or email Karen@DellOro.com.

About Dell’Oro Group

As the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, Dell’Oro Group provides in-depth, objective research and analysis that enables component manufacturers, equipment vendors, and investment firms to make fact-based, strategic decisions. For more information, contact Dell’Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.DellOro.com.