Allied Telesyn's Newest Routers Maximize Power and Port Density.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2000 AR800 modular switching routers enhance connectivity with advanced 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 for wire-speed WAN connectivity and aggregation Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying networking for businesses of all sizes, Tuesday announced its newest and most powerful and flexible router product family, the AR800 series of modular switching routers. Designed to deliver unparalleled flexibility for a stand-alone, router, AR800 series routers harness the power of Ethernet for wide area networks by combining traditional WAN connectivity options with multiple Ethernet ports for extended LAN/WAN LAN/WAN Local Area Network/Wide Area Network inter-connectivity. Designed and manufactured by Allied Telesyn using state-of-the-art switching ASICs for high levels of integration and system reliability, the first three members of the AR800 family -- the AT-AR824, and the AT-AR816f in each of its two fiber configurations; SC and compact MT-RJ MT-RJ Mechanical Transfer - Registered Jack -- provide powerful, flexible solutions for optimizing wide area connectivity in a host of different applications. Exploiting Allied Telesyn's proven software expertise and the scalability of Ethernet, the high density AR800 enhances -- and aggregates -- wide- and local-area networking. A fully configured AR824 switching router can aggregate up to as many as 28 T1 connections in to a redundant 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. link for less than $35,000. "Allied Telesyn is taking the market by surprise with a class of products normally expected from only the established brand leaders or niche players," commented Lauri Vickers, senior analyst for 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. Networking Services with Cahners In-Stat Group. "Their new 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. switch router See layer 3 switch. has a compellingly low price point in a segment which grew at twice the rate of the overall LAN packet switch market in 3Q 00. The company is proving yet again that it chooses the right market segments and sets the standard for price/performance networking." A richly featured, high-throughput solution to LAN/WAN inter-connectivity, AR800 series routers break price/performance barriers while providing incredible flexibility in connectivity options. With outstanding throughput, measured at 85Mbps -- with the Nemesis Stateful Inspection A firewall technology that ensures that all inbound packets are the result of an outbound request. Also called "stateful packet inspection" (SPI), it was designed to prevent harmful or unrequested packets from entering the computer. firewall running -- these newest Allied Telesyn routers extend the legacy of price/performance/configuration superiority in the company's AR router lines. Allied Telesyn's top-of-the-line access router See edge router and remote access router. family, the AR800 joins the company's other router families that span the range from SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. to enterprise, including the AR300 series for point-to-point, branch office, education and medical applications; and the AR700 series for branch office and small- to medium-sized business applications. As with the AR100, AR300 and AR700 router families, an emphasis on standards-based features that guarantee full interoperability with existing networks, while keeping an eye toward future growth, is apparent in the AR800 family. Its modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. makes an AR800 series router the perfect solution for a variety of WAN applications, including corporate T1 access concentration, business ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. T1 access concentration, high-density ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. access services, and VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. (virtual private network) concentration. And, as with all Allied Telesyn routers, the AT-AR800 switching routers are shipped complete with AlliedWare(TM), operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. software with advanced features for security, management and performance, right in the box. "AR800 series routers represent the industry's most powerful and flexible stand-alone solution to date," said Melvyn Wray, Allied Telesyn's vice president of corporate marketing. "These new routers are perfect for larger branch offices, large campuses, ISPs and other network-centric business applications that seek extended WAN/LAN inter-connectivity without having to invest heavily in chassis-based solutions." In addition to supporting all of today's most widely used WAN interfaces via the slide-in Network Service Module (NSM (Network and System Management) Running and controlling the networks and computer systems in an enterprise. See network management. ) and Port Interface Cards (PIC), AR800 series routers provide multiple fixed Ethernet ports for extended LAN/WAN connectivity requirements: the AR824 includes 24-port auto-negotiating 10/100Base-TX ports; the AR816f, 16 100Base-FX ports. These feature-rich multi-function devices are well-equipped with Allied Telesyn's standard Layer 2 and 3 features as well as advanced routing protocols, including 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. , AppleTalk, IGMP/DVMRP, PIM-DM/SM, RSVP (ReSerVation Protocol) A communications protocol that signals a router to reserve bandwidth for real time transmission. RSVP is designed to clear a path for audio and video traffic, eliminating annoying skips and hesitations. and more. Even with all those features, there's room for more. The AR800 series routers can be customized with options like Nemesis, Allied Telesyn's Stateful Inspection firewall software; Gigabit Media Uplink modules; hardware accelerator cards for encryption/compression; and more. Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) can configure the AT-AR800 Series as an access concentrator See remote access concentrator. for private multi-tenant business applications, and any AR800 can be ordered with a factory installed -48V DC power supply to meet the special requirements of telcos and ISPs' co-located facilities. Recognizing that these switching routers are ideal for mission critical applications, the units are also available with an external redundant power supply (RPS rps abbr. revolutions per second ) that fully protects against loss of the internal power supply. The first of the AR800 family; AR824 and its fiber optic cousin, the AR816f are available now, with prices starting at an aggressive $4,990 U.S. list, once again beating the competition in price and overall value by bundling the highest performance, most port-dense and flexible router on the market, in a complete package that includes AlliedWare(TM), all of the operating and management software that others sell as "options."
AT-AR800 Series Routers
Model Profile Specifications U.S.
List
AT-AR824 Branch office, school district, Base unit with 1 $4990
Enterprise, ISP - Secure WAN access Bay;
Internet/Intranet access, 2 media uplink
including VPN; bays for Gigabit
interchangeable interface Ethernet
cards for easy upgrades or connectivity;
technology change; high 24 10/100 Ethernet
performance VPN access router ports; 2 PIC slots
and firewall; Gigabit uplinks
and 10/100 Ethernet ports for
backbone connectivity and
Corporate and ISP T1
aggregation; 48V DC power
supply option for Telco
applications
AT-AR816f Branch office, school district, Base unit with 1 $8490
Enterprise, ISP - Secure WAN access Bay;
Available Internet/Intranet access, 2 media uplink
with SC or including VPN; interchangeable bays for Gigabit
MT-RJ interface cards for easy Ethernet
connectors upgrades or technology change; connectivity;
high performance VPN access 16 100Base-FX
router and firewall; Gigabit fiber Ethernet
uplinks for backbone ports; 2 PIC slots
connectivity and T1
aggregation; 48V DC power
supply option for Telco
applications
AT-AR800 Options
Options Available Description U.S. List
Optional Port AR020 1 - E1/T1 PRI port $795
Interface Cards AR021(U) 1 - BRI ISDN (U) port $225
(PIC) AR021(S) 1 - BRI ISDN (S/T) port $225
AR023 1 - Synchronous port (to 2Mbps) $225
AR024 4 - Asynchronous ports (to 115Kbps) $225
Network Service AR040 4 PIC slot, NSM $995
Modules (NSM)
Media Uplink A35SX/SC 1 - 1000Base-SX/SC $495
Modules A35LX/SC 1 - 1000Base-LX/SC $1495
A39/T 1 - 1000Base-T $462
A36SX/MT 1 - 1000Base-SX/MT $495
Software AlliedWare(TM) Included
AR013 3DES software encryption $495
AR014 Nemesis Stateful Inspection Firewall $225
About Allied Telesyn International Allied Telesyn International simply connects the IP world with affordable, highly reliable networking solutions. The company has achieved and maintained its market leadership positions in the enterprise and small/medium business sectors by developing a diverse portfolio of network components that build flexible, efficient, cost-effective and reliable networks for the LAN, WAN and MAN, and backing them with solid warranties and the best support in the industry. Core competency A core competency is something that a firm can do well and that meets the following three conditions specified by Hamel and Prahalad (1990):
Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Bothell and has locations throughout the United States and the world. Allied Telesyn's products are available through a large network of consultants, resellers, retailers and catalogs. Further information on Allied Telesyn International and its products can be found at www.alliedtelesyn.com, or by calling its headquarters at 800/424-4284. |
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