3M introduces wide range of connectivity products; new product family for IS managers.ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1995--In an effort to address the day-to-day connectivity needs of information systems (IS) managers and network administrators, 3M has introduced more than 125 new connectivity products for use with PCs, local area networks (LANs), midrange and mainframe computers, and peripherals. 3M's new connectivity family includes media adapters, adapter cables, connectors, patch panels A group of sockets used to connect incoming and outgoing lines in communications and electronic systems. Patch panels allow for manually wiring the connections with small cables (patch cords), rather than automatic switching. , data grade line cords and transceivers that are compatible with local area networking protocols. Other core products include mainframe connectivity cables, baluns and assemblies that are compatible with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) 3270 mainframes and AS/400 midrange systems. As part of its offering, 3M also can customize each product in its connectivity portfolio to meet customer requirements. This capability includes custom cables to user-specified length and pin-out configurations -- an important value-added feature for companies that need to move personnel from one location to another. All products in 3M's new connectivity portfolio are available now through the company's network of data specialty dealers, distributors and resellers. 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. Stan Miller, marketing manager for connectivity products, 3M Data Storage Markets Division, the new product introductions strengthen 3M's ability to provide "one-stop shopping" to IS managers who regularly require a wide range of reliable high-quality computer products. "This is a win-win both for users and distributors," Miller said. "Information systems managers now have access to a wide range of reliable, high-quality connectivity products from a company that is well-positioned to support global distribution. For distributors, this is an excellent opportunity to augment their connectivity offerings by leveraging the 3M brand." 3M's new range of connectivity products includes: -- Token Ring media adapters, adapter cables, data connectors, patch cables, data connectors and modular adapters. -- Ethernet connectors, adapters and transceiver cables. -- 10Base-T micro transceivers, fiber optic transceivers, duplex fiber jumpers, patch panels and data grade line cords and assemblies. -- Data jack kits that allow EIA RS232-compatible computer systems to run over Unshielded Twisted Pair See twisted pair. (hardware) unshielded twisted pair - (UTP) Normal telephone wire (in the USA). It may be used for computer to computer communications, e.g. using a version of Ethernet or localtalk. It is much cheaper than standard "full-spec" Ethernet cable. (UTP UTP (uridine triphosphate): see uracil. (Unshielded Twisted Pair) See twisted pair. UTP - unshielded twisted pair ) structured wiring systems. -- Fiber optic cable Noun 1. fiber optic cable - a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light fibre optic cable transmission line, cable, line - a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power assemblies that are terminated in three standard lengths using ST style connectors that use either stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. or ceramic tips. -- Data switch cables, modem cables, extension cables, printer cables, SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. terminators, SCSI cables, gender changers and power cords. -- IBM 3270 baluns and 3270 mini coax baluns. -- IBM AS/400 system twinax baluns for use with Category 3 UTP cabling systems. -- Custom power cables that are UL listed for use with mainframe computers. -- Category 5 line cord assemblies for use with local area networks. "The networking of work groups worldwide has created significant demand for data connectivity products for companies of all sizes," added Miller. "3M, IS managers and distributors all believe that significant demand exists for this type of broad connectivity offering from an established brand leader." 3M is the world's largest manufacturer of branded removable recording media for data storage applications. For more information on 3M's connectivity products, call 3M at 800/888-1889, Ext. 33. 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