ADC to Feature Solutions for the Modern Data Center at Interop 2008

TrueNet System Designed to Improve Efficiency, Reliability and Functionality for Next-Generation Data Centers

MINNEAPOLIS — ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT)(www.adc.com) today announced that it will feature its TrueNet(R) Structured Cabling System for enterprises at the Interop 2008 Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, April 27-May 2. TrueNet, a highly reliable, end-to-end system, is designed to meet the unique network infrastructure needs of modern data centers. The event is being held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center where the company's solutions will be on display at booth #2225.

"Today's data center must support a wide range of different equipment, applications and bandwidth. Our TrueNet portfolio is designed to fully support the modern data center by delivering industry leading performance and flexibility, and our world renowned reliability," said Jaxon Lang, vice president Global Connectivity Solutions Americas for ADC. "ADC is also committed to advancing energy efficiency in data centers. Our space-saving data center solutions improve airflow and reduce costs associated with power consumption and cooling requirements."

Solutions for the Modern Data Center

At this year's conference and exposition, ADC will feature:

-- Augmented Category 6 Solutions - Recently the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) approved the much anticipated Augmented Category 6 (Category 6a) cabling standard TIA-568-B.2-10. This defines Category 6a Channel, Permanent Link and Component requirements for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) applications in the data center and local area network (LAN). Designed to optimize customers' networks, ADC's true end-to-end augmented category 6 solutions meet and exceed this industry standard.

-- The Energy Efficient Data Center - Currently at 1.5 percent of the United States' total power grid consumption, modern data centers are one of the largest users of energy in this country. With the demand for data center resources growing each year and the current trend of data center consolidation, the stress these facilities place on the environment is simply unsustainable. At Interop, ADC will feature its solutions designed for data center energy efficiency.

-- TrueNet Fiber Panel (TFP) System - ADC's rack-mount TFP has been enhanced to offer more efficient deployment, user-friendly design and superior functionality. Key new features include a door window that allow clear viewing of the designation cards, three different locking points on the sliding tray and extra depth in the new chassis for improved slack storage (15+ inches).

New From ADC at Interop 2008

ADC also will unveil the following at Interop 2008:

-- Data Center FiberGuide(R) System - ADC's comprehensive FiberGuide system, a raceway management center for data center applications, is now available in the color black. FiberGuide is a fiber management system used to protect and route fiber optic patch cords and multifiber cable assemblies to and from fiber splice enclosures, distribution frames and fiber optic terminal devices.

-- 3rd Edition TrueNet Catalog - ADC will introduce the latest edition of its comprehensive TrueNet product and solution catalog at Interop 2008. Customers can visit booth #2225 and request to be one of the first to receive this updated and all-inclusive book detailing ADC's TrueNet product portfolio when it is available later this spring.

Live Ethernet Alliance(R) Booth Demonstration

During Interop 2008, ADC also is participating in the Ethernet Alliance Booth #1567 where members will showcase the latest in Ethernet technologies. ADC will join an interoperability demonstration featuring 10GBASE-T active equipment from a host of manufacturers running over ADC's CopperTen four-connector 100 meter augmented Category 6 channel.

About the TrueNet Portfolio

The TrueNet Structured Cabling System, a highly reliable, end-to-end system, is designed to meet the unique network infrastructure needs of enterprises, backed by the industry's only true Zero Bit-Error Warranty that guarantees signal integrity and network throughput. Featuring proven cable, connectivity, and cable management solutions for Fiber, 10 Gigabit Ethernet over UTP, and Category 6/5e from the data center to the desktop, TrueNet is installed in high-performance networks worldwide. Learn more about these solutions at www.adc.com/truenet.

About ADC

ADC provides the connections for wireline, wireless, cable, broadcast, and enterprise networks around the world. ADC's innovative network infrastructure equipment and professional services enable high-speed Internet, data, video, and voice services to residential, business and mobile subscribers. ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) has sales into more than 130 countries. Learn more about ADC at www.adc.com.