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Tyco Electronics, a provider of network solutions and undersea telecommunication systems, announced that its AMP NETCONNECT business unit has joined the Cisco Technology Developer Program in the “IP Communication/Solution Enablers” category.

 

Tyco Electronics (News - Alert) also announced the completion of interoperability testing between company’s AMP NETCONNECT MRJ21 system and Cisco’s (News - Alert) Catalyst 6500 high capacity switch.

The Cisco Technology Developer Program facilitates Cisco to join third-party developers of hardware and software, in order to deliver tested interoperable solutions to joint customers. The program’s members will have to undergo interoperability testing, which is based on criteria that is set forth by Cisco.

 

Cisco said that its interoperability testing is specially designed to simulate typical customer configurations, and does not replace the need for on-site testing in conjunction with actual implementation.

 

Both Cisco and Developer Program members work together to offer reliable levels of service and support for interoperable applications to the customers – by having direct access to each organization’s technical support facilities, thereby offering timely and satisfactory call resolution. The program also ensures that members’ products and technologies adhere to strict standards, and also offer new capabilities for Cisco joint customers.

 

Tyco Electronics’s AMP NETCONNECT MRJ21 system, which completed interoperability testing with Cisco’s Catalyst 6500 high capacity switch, is a high-density modular cabling system. It completely supports VoIP, Gigabit Ethernet (4-pair), Power Over Ethernet (POE) and other applications. The system includes cassettes, cassette panels, cable assemblies, patch panels and HD rear cable management.

 

Cisco said that its Catalyst 6500 high capacity switches offer a complete feature sets for core, distribution, wiring closet, data center, enterprise WAN routing, and Metro-Ethernet. 

According to Cisco, customers of Technology Developer Program member can more quickly and efficiently deploy a broad range of Cisco compatible business applications that can enhance the capabilities, performance, and management of company’s network.

 

In addition offering network solutions and undersea telecommunication systems, Tyco Electronics also offers engineered electronic components, wireless systems and specialty products. The company’s customers are from various industries such as: automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; alternative energy and lighting; and public safety communications.