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In brief: Siemens uses Cisco switches for British Library LAN

By John Oates

Published: 24 July 1998 15:44 BST

Siemens Network Systems has used Cisco Catalyst and Lightstream switches to set up a combined ATM and Ethernet LAN for the British Library. It links 800 staff machines and 400 public access terminals. It also links to the Internet via a Super Janet system.

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