Allied Telesyn Continues to Simplify Network Evolution with New 10/100+Gigabit Switch Family.Business Editors/Computer Writers ComNet 2000 Booth No. 1350 WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2000 AT-FS909SX - first in AT-FS900 unmanaged switch family that enables easy integration of Ethernet Ethernet Telecommunications networking protocol introduced by Xerox Corp. in 1979. It was developed as an inexpensive way of sending information quickly between office machines connected together in a single room or building, but it rapidly became a standard computer , 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. and 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. - available now Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying networking for businesses of all sizes, Tuesday announced a new family of unmanaged 10/100 autosensing Fast Ethernet switches with Gigabit uplinks designed to satisfy the growing demand for simple, versatile, powerful and affordable switches with Gigabit connectivity. The first switch in the family, the new AT-FS909SX workgroup switch A network switch designed for LAN traffic within an enterprise. Contrast with carrier-class switch. , is available now, and will be demonstrated in Allied Telesyn's booth (No. 1350) at ComNet in Washington, Jan. 25-27, 2000. Providing eight autosensing 10/100BaseTX ports and one 1000BaseSX port for Gigabit backbone connectivity, the AT-FS909SX provides an extraordinarily flexible and cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. solution for today's evolving, mixed and transitioning networks. With no management software to install and no complicated options to configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. , the AT-FS909SX taps into the speed and bandwidth of Gigabit Ethernet to maximize performance from the desktop to the core of the network. &uot;This new FS900 family of simple, easy to install switches represents a logical evolution in meeting the demand for high-bandwidth Layer-2 switching with Gigabit connectivity,&uot; said Sean Keohane, Allied Telesyn's senior vice president of sales and marketing. &uot;Gigabit backbones are proving to be a key upgrade for today's highly-trafficked networks. In even the simplest of network environments, Gigabit connectivity opens bottlenecks. This unmanaged switch is simple in every way: it's affordable; it's easy to set-up and install; it provides flexible connectivity options with 10/100/1000 Ethernet; and it's easy to keep - no management required.&uot; The entire AT-FS900 family of switches emphasizes power, ease of use and versatility, with a variety of connectivity options. An FS900 switch is ideal as a desktop, workgroup or segment switch in any network. Like the FS909SX, each switch in the FS900 family of switches supports up to 12K MAC addresses and has the flexibility to provide switched 10 or 100Mbps to the desktop, to shared hubs, or to servers with bandwidth-intensive applications; and the power of Gigabit uplink (1) Transmitting from an earth station to a satellite. Contrast with downlink. (2) A port on a network device that is used to connect to another network device rather than a client or server. See MDI port. capability. All 10/100 ports on AT-FS900 switches autosense to maximize performance, providing the ultimate in flexibility for networks of all sizes - compatibility with today's network with a growth path for the future. Over the next year, Allied Telesyn will build on the AT-FS900 switch family, introducing high-density models for increased efficiency in networks of any size. The AT-FS900 family is based on a leading-edge hardware platform that employs highly efficient integrated 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 maximum performance. Running in full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with These feature-rich unmanaged 10/100/1000 switches maximize the MAC layer frame size to accommodate packets of up to 1536 bytes - a capacity that many switches don't have - to all but eliminate drop-off of oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. packets. These highly-efficient workhorse work·horse n. 1. Something, such as a machine, that performs dependably under heavy or prolonged use: "the 50-year-old DC-3 ... switches carry a limited lifetime warranty and are further backed by Allied Telesyn with unlimited telephone support. Additional ServiceStor(TM) support products are also available. Available now at a U.S. list price of $923, the new AT-FS909SX clearly offers the best overall value on the market. About Allied Telesyn International Allied Telesyn International simply connects the world with affordable, highly reliable networking technology and products. Allied Telesyn's product lines build networks that link people to information - in small networks, across large networks, and over the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . Its Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity products for fiber optic, traditional copper and mixed networks keep cost of ownership low by delivering quality and backing it with ServiceStor(TM), Allied Telesyn's comprehensive package of service and support programs that include superior warranties and free telephone support. Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Bothell, Wash., and has locations throughout the U.S. 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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