APPLIED CONCEPTS INC. announces RACK MOUNT SCSI SWITCH.Wilsonville, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 1995--APPLIED CONCEPTS has added six Rack Mountable versions of the popular SCSI SWITCH A device that cross connects computers to SCSI devices and overcomes certain SCSI limitations. The regular SCSI interface is a shared bus architecture, but a SCSI switch provides the full bandwidth between any two devices, greatly increasing overall throughput. to its product line. Models are available for single-ended, differential, narrow (8-bit) and wide (16-bit) 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. versions and provide electronic switching of six independent SCSI ports in any combination. The SCSI Switch is a 4 X 2 Electronic Crosspoint switch Also known as a crossbar or NxN switch, it is a switching device that provides for a fixed number of inputs and outputs. For example, a 32x32 switch is able to keep 32 nodes communicating at full speed to 32 other nodes. which offers fully transparent selection of up to 32 SCSI devices between two separate computer systems. The SCSI SWITCH can be controlled locally, from the front panel or via the remote RS-232 interface. Software for both Windows and Macintosh GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. operation are included for easy installation and operation of the SCSI SWITCH. SCSI peripherals such as RAID arrays, imaging cameras, page scanners, tape backup systems, and CD-ROM's can easily be shared between different computers without reconfiguring cables or bus terminators. The rack mount version of the SCSI SWITCH can be installed in a standard 19 inch (EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance, Arlington, VA, www.eia.org) A membership organization founded in 1924 as the Radio Manufacturing Association. It sets standards for consumer products and electronic components. unit) rack. In addition, up to thirty two (32) SCSI SWITCH racks can be cascaded together and controlled from one computer, offering a selection of up to 224 SCSI devices. A network system administrator can control the operation and selection of all SCSI devices connected to the SCSI SWITCH via a IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. , TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , NetBIOS or AppleTalk network. The SCSI SWITCH supports 10 MBytes/sec and 20 MBytes/sec FAST SCSI devices on 8-bit (narrow) and 16-bit (wide) versions respectfully. Internal active terminators can be enabled from the rear panel, eliminating the need to reconfigure device terminators. Front panel indicators identify selected SCSI ports and bus activity. SCSI SWITCH incorporates proprietary high performance electronic switching circuitry and extends SCSI cable distances between single-ended computers and peripherals to 12 meters (40 feet). SCSI SWITCH does not require a device ID and is completely transparent to all computers and peripherals on the bus. No additional software is required for installation and operation. Model ACI-2014ASN-R1 supports 50-pin Centronics cables and lists for $1545.00. ACI-2014CSN-R1 supports SCSI-2 connectors and lists for $1645.00. ACI-2014CSW-R1 supports wide SCSI-2 and SCSI-3 devices for $2245.00. Contact factory for Differential SCSI versions. The SCSI SWITCH is available from stock. CONTACT: APPLIED CONCEPTS INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. . Richard B. Rauch, Tel: 503/685-9300 FAX: 503/685-9099 |
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