3Com's Bi-directional Cable Access System Gives Cable Operators New Platform for High-speed Internet Access, Other Digital Services.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 1998-- Global Deployment of Headend Equipment, Cable Modems Based on Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (communications, networking) Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification - (DOCSIS) ITU-approved interface requirements for cable modems involved in high-speed data distribution over a cable television network. 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) today announced the immediate availability of its bi-directional Cable Access system for delivery of broadband communications. This high-speed, cable-return Internet access See how to access the Internet. system includes 3Com's Total Control(TM) Cable Modem Termination System A cable modem termination system or CMTS is equipment typically found in a cable company's headend, or at cable company hubsite and is used to provide high speed data services, such as cable internet or Voice over IP, to cable subscribers. (CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) A computerized device that enables cable modems to send and receive packets over the Internet. It inserts IP packets from the Internet into MPEG frames and transmits them to the cable modems via an RF signal. ) and network management software for the headend and the U.S. Robotics (U.S. Robotics, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.usr.com) A modem manufacturer highly regarded for its quality products. The company manufactures its own chipsets (data pumps) and often leads with innovations. Its HST protocol was a high-speed, reliable protocol before V. (R) Cable Modem CMX CMX Corel Presentation Exchange (file extension) CMX Cisco Mobile Exchange CMX Cloaca Maxima (sewage system of ancient Rome; Finnish rock band) CMX Crisis Management Exercise for consumers. The system components are all based on the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. ). 3Com's end-to-end system enables offices and homes to access the Internet via cable connections and receive multimedia information and entertainment at speeds up to 100 times faster than conventional analog modems. In addition, the system will support future digital services such as Internet telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. and videoconferencing. The 3Com Cable Access system is scheduled for deployment by Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI (Trustworthy Computing Initiative) An umbrella term from Microsoft for its efforts to improve security in Windows. TCI was announced in 2002 after viruses such as Code Red and Nimda had succeeded in attacking numerous Windows computers. ), and is currently in use by FiberTel-TCI2 (Argentina), Northern Cable (Canada), ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. Channel and BlazeNet (U.S.), and other operators in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Spain and Taiwan. "Our technology helps make cable networks the preferred on-ramp to the digital highway which can now deliver more than static information," said Richard Edson Richard Edson (born 1954, New Rochelle, New York) is an American actor and musician. He was the earliest drummer of Sonic Youth, from 1981 to 1982. During that time he also played drums for Konk. After quitting that group, Edson turned to acting. , senior vice president for 3Com's New Business Initiatives group. "The state-of-the-art headend system and cable modems will enable new services and revenue opportunities for individuals, businesses and cable operators around the world." "This is the result of significant and continued investment by 3Com in the emerging cable industry, DOCSIS standards and the retail channel," said Levent Gun, vice president and general manager of 3Com's Cable Access group. "Partners like TCI have helped us design the optimal platform for current high-speed Internet access services and for new applications to be delivered by communications leaders of the next century." 3Com Supports Flexible Loads and Centralized Management 3Com's CMTS is built on the leading Total Control remote access platform, making it an easy and reliable choice for cable operators' delivery and management of high-speed digital services. The system consists of both hardware and software, providing a reliable, modular architecture (upstream and downstream access cards are de-coupled) that includes the capability to support cable-return (two-way) and telco-return (one-way) cable modems from a single Total Control chassis. This enables cable operators to build high-density scaleable systems, generating one of the lowest costs per marginal subscriber in the field. Unlike most routing-based approaches with limited scalability, the 3Com remote access platform preserves headend investments by accommodating multiple "hot-swappable" cable access cards in each chassis. The system can easily expand to meet user demand by adding more cards in nearly any upstream/downstream ratio. Furthermore, 3Com's network management software is SNMP-based allowing centralized control of all network components. Operators can manage and run diagnostics remotely on the system's user-friendly interface. The Total Control chassis allows cable operators to use voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) gateways available from 3Com. In addition to VoIP capabilities, other 3Com Total Control servers provide caching and provisioning functions associated with cable subscriber services. 3Com U.S. Robotics Cable Modem CMX is User-Friendly and Retail-Ready The 3Com U.S. Robotics Cable Modem CMX is simple to install, easy to use and supports raw throughput of up to 38 Mbps downstream and up to 10 Mbps upstream. The modem is based on the same size and stackable design as 3Com's popular OfficeConnect(R) family of networking equipment for consumers, and small and medium-sized businesses. The new cable modem also supports Windows, Macintosh and UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). computers through a standard Ethernet interface. Based on 3Com's own media access control technology and silicon, the 3Com U.S. Robotics Cable Modem CMX is thoroughly designed for interoperability with other DOCSIS-based systems and forthcoming industry standards. A CMX Network Interface Card (NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. ) Kit is also available. The kit bundles the industry-leading 3Com EtherLink(R) XL PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). NIC with the cable modem for significant cost and convenience improvement for operators and consumers. Later this year, 3Com will also ship a CMX Dial-Up Kit that includes a U.S. Robotics analog modem for operators with telco-return cable plants. This kit will allow end-users to gain the high-speed benefits of a cable downstream connection with the familiarity of a telephone line upstream connection, making the CMX Cable Modem the first on the market to interoperate with both digital and analog systems. All 3Com modems ship with a Cable Connections(TM) CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). that provides the latest broadband applications, installation software and tools to maximize the high-speed Internet experience. Earlier this month, 3Com announced the addition of .comfax software to the Cable Connections CD. With this software, 3Com cable modem users can send and receive digital faxes over a global network of Internet fax servers, bypassing traditional dial-up telephone networks. 3Com cable modem users can substantially reduce fax charges and dedicated phone lines. The 3Com Cable Access system and modem family enables high-speed data communications over cable networks and is compatible with all 3Com routers, switches and NICs. The 3Com CMTS is currently supporting multiple Internet telephony demonstrations, and the U.S. Robotics cable modems are available in select markets and retail storefronts in North America. Pricing and Availability 3Com Total Control CMTS equipment is available now and can be purchased directly from 3Com. A complete two-way CMTS single downstream/dual upstream system sells for approximately US$48,000 and includes the Total Control chassis, upstream and downstream card sets, a network management card, and Cable Access Router and network management software. Cable operators can contact their respective sales representative for more information. The 3Com U.S. Robotics Cable Modem CMX is available now for a suggested retail price of US$319.99. The CMX NIC Kit retails for US$359.99. These products are available from cable operators and select retail stores. For more information about 3Com cable products, please visit www.3com.com/cablenow on the World Wide Web. About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to stay more connected by communicating and sharing information and resources anytime, anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 200 million customers worldwide. The company provides large enterprise, small and medium enterprise, carriers and network service providers, and consumers comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at http://www.3Com.com or the press site at http://www.3Com.com/pressbox. 3Com, U.S. Robotics, OfficeConnect and EtherLink are registered trademarks and Total Control and Connections are trademarks of 3Com Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. (c) 3Com Corporation. |
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