3Com pioneers flexible 10/100 Mbps hybrid networks with new, breakthrough pricing on Fast Ethernet and 10/100 Mbps hub solutions.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)--April 23, 1997-- Company introduces new SuperStack II Hub 100 Class II with future option for 10/100 transceiver module and delivers industry leading pricing at $109 per shared autosensing 10/100 Mbps port 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) ), announced today new breakthrough pricing and solutions in the workgroup, allowing users to build flexible, more affordable hybrid 10/100 Mbps networks. The market leader in workgroup Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. hubs with 27 percent market share (Dell'Oro Group: Q4CY96), 3Com has strengthened its portfolio of Fast Ethernet hub solutions by announcing a new SuperStack II Hub 100 Class II product now available for just $109 per port, which represents a 35 percent reduction on existing product. A new 10/100 Mbps transceiver module for the new SuperStack II Hub 100 will allow users to create 10/100 Mbps networks while protecting their existing investment. 3Com is offering new low pricing on the SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub, the industry's first and only 10/100 Mbps autosensing per port integrated solution now available for $109 per port, a 38 percent reduction on the previous list price. Earlier this month, complementing the introduction of its industry leading, end-to-end Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. solution, 3Com announced switching to the desktop for just $99 per port and switched Fast Ethernet for $389 per port. In February, the company announced the availability of fully managed, segmentable, Shared Ethernet Refers to the traditional Ethernet topology in which all stations share the total bandwidth of the network. Whether connected via a common cable (10Base5, 10Base2) or a hub (10Base-T), transmission is on a first-come, first-served basis. hubs for just $42 per port. Today's announcement reinforces 3Com's strategy to lower the cost of ownership by introducing significant price reductions to its workgroup solutions, across the board. While other vendors are urging users to discard their shared Ethernet hubs to make way for new, shared Fast Ethernet solutions, 3Com's broad systems solution allows users to expand their networks while retaining their existing network infrastructure. Users can segment their network by connecting a SuperStack II Switch 1000 to existing 10 Mbps hubs, connect power users directly to the 10 Mbps ports and link SuperStack II Hub 100 or Dual Speed Hub solutions to Fast Ethernet ports on the switch to deliver shared Fast Ethernet to the desktop if required. In 2HCY HCY Homocysteine 97, 3Com plans to ship a new 10/100 Mbps transceiver module which will allow users of the new SuperStack II Hub 100 to connect to 10 Mbps devices (e.g., SuperStack II Hub 10 or SuperStack II PS Hub 40). "3Com knows more about connecting people and businesses together through computer networks than any other company," said Doug Spreng, Executive Vice President, 3Com Interface Products: "3Com invented the network interface card in 1981 and since then, has taken on the responsibility for leading the development and evolution of other network building blocks. We're offering a superior, high-performance, cost effective way to build networks, allowing users to utilize 10 Mbps Ethernet, 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet and provide future migration to 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet or ATM in the same LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. . Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , we're extending the life of existing network infrastrucutre -- why re-build the foundations when they're already sound?" Hubs play a critical role in the network by connecting individual desktop computers and network servers to the local area network (LAN), in essence acting as a focal point focal point n. See focus. of communications for the workgroup and the "on ramp" to the backbone through and through; thoroughly; entirely. - Lord Lytton. See also: Backbone network. Their position in the LAN also provides the ideal point to gather and manage information. Due to this key position in a LAN, hubs must be engineered to be highly robust. With over 23m ports installed worldwide, 3Com's stackable hubs have an impressive track record for reliability and performance. The award winning, and market leading SuperStack II Hub 100 stackable Fast Ethernet hub is a flexible, easy-to-configure 100BASE-T hub providing economical, high-speed connections in departmental LANs. It combines the economy and convenience of a stackable hub with 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet performance and can be used with other 3Com SuperStack II devices to create a variety of connectivity options in departmental and remote site LANs. The hub is now a Class II product which offers the customer more flexibility and greater cost savings by extending the reach of their Fast Ethernet network and potentially reducing the number of switch ports required. The SuperStack II Hub 100 provides options allowing users to control initial investment while providing for future network expansion with increased port density, enhanced systems reliability and advanced SNMP-based 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. management capabilities. SuperStack II Hub 100 solutions can be integrated within the full range of SuperStack II network devices, technologies and services in one managed stack. The new SuperStack II Hub 100 can be connected to 10/100 networks via the existing SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub which was launched in February this year. A Class II device, available with 12 or 24 autosensing ports, the SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub offers plug-and-play operation straight out of the box. The industry's first and only 10/100 Mbps autosensing per port integrated solution, it automatically detects the speed of the attached end station and provides a connection to the appropriate 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps segment. Designed to assist the migration from legacy 10 Mbps shared Ethernet to Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) networks, the SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub offers superior performance and flexibility over competitive solutions by providing the choice of 10 and 100 Mbps connection on every port with seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of both technologies. Both the SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub and the SuperStack II Hub 100 can be directly connected onto a high performance ATM backbone network A backbone network provides a path for the exchange of information between different LANs or subnetworks.[1] A backbone can tie together diverse networks in the same building, in different buildings in a campus environment, or over wide areas. via the optional ATM module capability in the SuperStack II Switch 3000. In Q3CY97, 3Com plans to provide optional Gigabit Ethernet module capability for its SuperStack II Switch solutions. Both hubs offer a high level of fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. and resilience with optional features such as the SuperStack II redundant power supply and uninterruptible power supply See UPS. (hardware) Uninterruptible Power Supply - (UPS) A battery powered power supply unit that is guaranteed to provide power to a computer in the event of interruptions in the incoming mains electrical power. . As part of an overall systems solution, they also leverage the strengths of 3Com's TranscendWare, a comprehensive suite of integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. applications that are embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. in 3Com network interface cards, High Function and Boundary switches, routers and remote access systems. -0- Pricing information: new SuperStack II Hub 100 and SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub SuperStack II Hub 100 (48 port system) -- Standard US list price $5,725 ($109 per port). Previous SuperStack II Hub 100 pricing: $7,995 ($167 per port). SuperStack II Hub 100 (12 port) -- Standard US List Price $1,795 ($139 per port). Previous SuperSTack II Hub 100 pricing: $2,095 ($175 per port) SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub (24 autosensing 10/100 ports) -- Standard US List Price $2,850 ($109 per port). Previous SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub pricing: $4,199 ($175 per port) SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub (12 autosensing 10/100 ports) -- Standard US List Price $1,790 ($139) per port). Previous SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub pricing: $2,399 ($199 per port) About 3Com 3Com Corp. has helped more than 50 million people gain access to critical information through high speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, service providers, 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, engineering, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at http://www.3Com.com or call 1-800-NET-3COM. -0- 3Com and SuperStack II are registered trademarks and TranscendWare is a trademark of 3Com Corp. All other names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 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 Brian D. Johnson, 408/326-1962 brian_d_johnson@3mail.3com.com or Julia Kisch, +44 (0)1442 438273 julia_kisch@3mail.3com.com |
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