Adaptec Ships LAN Emulation Software; Provides first step to migrate clients and servers to ATM.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Adaptec is now shipping LAN Emulation See LANE. software that enables customers to deploy ATM clients and servers into their existing networks. The software emulates an Ethernet network on ATM, allowing existing network applications to run over ATM networks transparently, and allowing ATM and Ethernet users to communicate and share common resources. Adaptec's LAN Emulation software is compliant with version 1.0 of the LAN Emulation specification from the ATM Forum, maximizing interoperability. "Today's 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. users demand network-intensive applications like web access, collaborative computing, and data warehouse mining," said Gary Law, vice president of marketing for Adaptec's INTO business unit. "Only ATM offers them the performance, quality of service, and flexibility to maximize those applications. LAN Emulation software allows users to migrate to ATM, experience its benefits, and still protect their legacy investments. Customers using LAN Emulation will build the infrastructure and experience to meet current networking challenges and to anticipate networking challenges of the future." About the Software Adaptec's LAN Emulation software currently supports Windows NT and Sun Solaris. Drivers for Windows 95, OS/2, DOS/Windows, SunOS, and NetWare will ship in the second quarter of 1996. The software has been extensively tested for interoperability with LAN Emulation servers from Bay Networks, Cisco Systems, FORE Systems, Interphase interphase /in·ter·phase/ (in´ter-faz) the interval between two successive cell divisions, during which the chromosomes are not individually distinguishable. in·ter·phase n. , Olicom, 3Com, and Whitetree, and is compatible with all Adaptec ATM adapters shipped to date. Adaptec's LAN Emulation implementation boasts four Emulated LANs (equivalent to four network adapters) from one adapter and standards-based support for both 1516 byte and 9234 byte data transfers. "Early test results show that using ATM with a 9234 byte MTU (1) (Maximum Transmission Unit, Maximum Transfer Unit) The largest frame size that can be transmitted over the network. For example, an Ethernet MTU is 1,500 bytes. Messages longer than the MTU must be divided into smaller frames. size reduces server CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. utilization by over forty-five percent over a 1516 byte MTU but offers the same performance of nearly 21Mb/s," noted Geoff Seelbach, director of technical services at LANQuest, an independent testing laboratory. Gary Law continued, "LANQuest's test results demonstrate that 9K MTU ATM operation in LAN Emulation increases network performance over Ethernet-only operation by leveraging those increased CPU efficiencies. This benefits server-to-server communication in applications such as network backup and database replication." Availability Adaptec's LAN Emulation software is available now for free at http://www.adaptec.com/networking/ATM.html, from the Adaptec BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. at 408/945-7727, or from CompuServe at GO ADAPTEC. It also comes pre-packaged with all of Adaptec's ATM adapters. Adaptec, Inc. (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 :ADPT ADPT Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications ADPT Adaptec Corporation (stock symbol) ADPT Adaptive Prediction ADPT Auger Depth Profiling Technique ADPT Automated Data Processing Telecommunications ADPT Adapter ) designs, manufactures, and markets IOware solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers, networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity products for single-user and small office desktops, to intelligent subsystem, high performance 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. , RAID, and ATM products for enterprise-wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output solutions are incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and peripheral manufacturers around the world. Founded in 1981, Adaptec is a recognized leader in high performance I/O technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 2,000 people, and with its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. Adaptec's World Wide Web home page address is http://www.adaptec.com. -0- Note to Editors: Adaptec has a full interoperability listing available at http://www.adaptec.com/networking/ATM.html or by calling Eric Brown at the number listed above. An Adaptec whitepaper on LAN Emulation will be available from the Web on April 1, 1996. Adaptec is demonstrating its LAN Emulation software at Networld+Interop '96 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. booth No. 5791. CONTACT: Adaptec Corp. Eric Brown, 408/957-6645 (Editorial Contact) or Literature, 800/934-2766 (Product Information) Presales, 408/945-8600 |
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