3Com Corp. Breaks New Ground In Stackable Networking Systems With The Launch of The SuperStack II System; Third-Generation Stackable Networking System Brings Increased Scalability, Reliability and Manageability to Workgroups.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)--June 24, 1996--3Com Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) today introduced the SuperStack II(TM) system, a pioneering, enterprise-ready solution that raises the standard for stackable workgroup networking systems. Building on the success of its market-leading SuperStack system, 3Com's new SuperStack II system offers the scalability, integraton and management of enterprise, chassis-based networking systems in an aggressively priced, flexible and stackable format. The new system meets the networking needs of workgroups of all sizes from small, standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. networks to fully managed, high-speed enterprise workgroups. The new generation introduces a number of technology innovations previously unavailable in a stackable system, such as port switching, fully integrated graphics-based network management, hot-swappability and uninterrupted power supply. "The SuperStack II system is 3Com's third generation stackable solution that enables users to scale new heights in workgroup performance according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. our Transcend(R) Networking framework," commented Edgar Masri, vice president and general manager of 3Com's Premises Distribution Division. "Traditionally, stackable systems offered simple, workhorse work·horse n. 1. Something, such as a machine, that performs dependably under heavy or prolonged use: "the 50-year-old DC-3 ... solutions with performance scaled down to meet users' budget restrictions. The growth of new, bandwidth-hungry applications has created a demand for increased functionality within the same competitive price band. Using 3Com's well-proven ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. technology and innovations in network management and system reliability, the SuperStack II system cost-effectively meets this demand for greater scalability and higher functionality." By applying advances in ASIC technology and the economies of scale from in-house, volume production, 3Com has delivered the industry's most affordable, feature-packed, integrated stackable system. For example, in the area of Ethernet desktop connectivity, the new SuperStack II Hub 10 -- announced today -- provides shared media networking with full RMON (Remote MONitoring) Enhancements to the management information base (MIB) structure used by the simple network management protocol (SNMP). In 1991, RMON added comprehensive network monitoring capabilities. and advanced management at a price of $58 per port. The new SuperStack II Port Switch Hub -- also introduced today -- provides an ideal "micro-segmentable" solution to front-end switches, with full (per-segment) RMON, advanced management and hot-swappability at $92 per port. In addition, for desktop switching applications, the new SuperStack II Deskop Switching Bundle -- announced today -- is available at $168 per port, making advanced desktop switching (including per-port RMON and management) an affordable solution for large workgroups. The SuperStack II system includes all the multi-funcitonality of the original SuperStack hubs, switches, routers and access devices, plus the following new, advanced features: -0- ADVANCED FEATURE SUPERSTACK II SYSTEMS SOLUTION Micro-segmentation of the SuperStack II Port Switch Hub network at a competitive price of $92 per port Full integration of remote SuperStack II Enterprise Monitor monitoring (with Embedded RMON/RMON2 agents) Single-screen graphical Transcend SuperStack View interface for fully integrated management network management of the stack Increased network capacity SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR with Token Ring Switching at less than $700 per port Highest levels of resilience SuperStack II UPS and fault tolerance (with optional management)
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Increased security and SuperStack II Switch V2.0 bandwidth management through Software Agent for the SuperStack VLAN support II Switch 1000/3000 Transcend Networking for Workgroups The SuperStack II systems' architecture enhances 3Com's three-part Transcend Networking framework, an advanced set of products and architectures that enables customers to simplify the task and lower the overall cost of (1) scaling the performance, (2) extending the reach and (3) managing the growth of users' networks. New Levels of Scalability and Performance The new SuperStack II Port Switch Hub provides bandwidth allocation Bandwidth allocation refers to various methods used in the communications industry to design and assign frequency channels to different wireless applications. Also on programs such as Bittorent or Limewire. and control and simplifies the task of moves/adds/changes. The first Port Switch Hub available in a complete, multi-function, stackable networking system, it uses a unique micro-segmentation technology to provide a very cost-effective entry level into switched networking. Two new features for the SuperStack II Switch 1000/3000 -- Full Duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with New Levels of Manageability for Mission Critical Networks The new Transcend SuperStack View software, incorporated into 3Com's Transcend Enterprise and Workgroup Manager Workgroup Manager is a software program bundled as part of Mac OS X Server for directory-based management of users, groups and computers across a network. External links
3Com has also achieved improved management by building on recently acquired, industry leading AXON technology to deliver the new SuperStack II Enterprise Monitor. This is the only device that provides simultaneous monitoring of three media types from a single probe (RMON/RMON2) and which is integrated in a multi-function stackable system. This complements 3Com's SmartAgent(R) network management software and distributed RMON architecture for enterprise network monitoring The term network monitoring describes the use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing systems and that notifies the network administrator in case of outages via email, pager or other alarms. and analysis. The new fully functional SuperStack II system offers secure, robust, uninterrupted performance. Building on 3Com's innovation in delivering redundant power capability to a stackable solution (the existing SuperStack Redundant Power System), the new SuperStack II UPS (Uninterruptible Power System Uninterruptible power system A system that provides protection against commercial power failure and variations in voltage and frequency. Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) have a wide variety of applications where unpredictable changes in commercial power ) maintains the safe operation of network equipment during power surges An oversupply of voltage from the power company that can last up to 50 microseconds. Although surges are very short in duration, they often reach 6,000 volts and 3,000 amps when they arrive at the equipment. Power surges are a common cause of damage to computers and electronic equipment. , spikes spikes see peplomer. , brown-outs and even black-outs. The new SuperStack II Hot Swap To pull out a component from a system and plug in a new one while the main power is still on. Also called "hot plug" and "hot insertion," hot swap is a feature of USB devices, allowing an external drive, network adapter or other peripheral to be plugged in without having to power down the Cascade A connected series of devices or images. It often implies that the second and subsequent device takes over after the previous one is used up. For example, cascading tapes in a dual-tape backup system means the second tape is written after the first one is full. Unit for the SuperStack II Port Switch Hub allows units to be removed and replaced or new units to be added without bringing down the network -- an industry first for stackable systems. Extending the reach with SuperStack II The SuperStack II system extends the functionality of stackable solutions to new horizons. The new SuperStack II Open Partner Carrier(TM) has the same look and feel as the other SuperStack II devices and allows third-party technologies such as Wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area , fax, print or CD-ROM Servers A CD-ROM reader designed for network use. It can be configured as a tower or jukebox. Towers contain several drives, and each drive holds one CD-ROM. Jukeboxes hold from a couple dozen to hundreds of discs, but have only a small number of drives. to be introduced seamlessly into the stack on a carrier card. The cost-effective, boundary solution for Transcend Networking The SuperStack II systems provide the edge, or boundary, of the network with fast, low-cost and easy-to-use connectivity and management services. This includes the SuperStack II Boundary Switching services, which work in conjunction with 3Com's High Function Switching services provided by 3Com's LANplex(R), CELLplex(TM) and ONcore(R) systems. The new SuperStack II solution delivers services to both local and remote workgroups -- typically those with 15 or more users. For smaller, standalone or remote branch office workgroups 3Com offers the new range of OfficeConnect hubs, remote connectivity and print/fax server devices. SuperStack II solutions will begin shipment in July 1996. More detailed information on the SuperStack II system is available from 3Com. 3Com Corp. has helped more than 28 million people gain access to critical information through high-speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the immediate and long-term connectivity needs of today's user. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. The company's innovative marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize optimize - optimisation network reliability and protect customer investments. For further information visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at http://www.3Com.com -0- Note to Editors: Transcend, SmartAgent, LANplex and ONcore are registered trademarks. SuperStack, CELLplex, Open Partner and OfficeConnect are trademarks of 3Com Corp, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: 3Com Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Julia Kisch, 44 (0) 1442 278273 julia_kisch@3mail.3com.com or Weber Group Eric Eddy, 617/520-7025 eeddy@webergroup.com |
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