Dell’Oro Group Reports 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Market Surpasses Major Milestones

Steep Price Declines Fuel Growth

Redwood City, Calif. – February 15, 2007 – A market research report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, reveals that the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch market recently surpassed two major milestones. According to the report, 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch port shipments exceeded 100 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2006, and annual revenues handily topped $1 billion during 2006.

“Although modular 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch ports continued to dominate the shipment mix, there was a significant shift toward fixed ports during the quarter,” said Seamus Crehan, Senior Director of Ethernet Switch research at Dell’Oro Group. “This shift resulted in steep average selling price declines,” added Crehan.

About the Report

The Dell’Oro Group Ethernet Switch Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the market 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, please contact Margaret Miles, call +1.650.622.9400 x225 or email Margaret@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.