Allied Telesyn Extends Gigabit Connectivity Options With New Long Haul Media Converter.Business Editor BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 1999 6 AT-MC1001 multi-mode to single-mode fiber See singlemode fiber. converter extends reach for 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. networks Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying networking for businesses of all sizes, Monday announced the latest addition to its extensive line of media converters A device that converts from one type of media to another. It typically refers to a hardware device that connects different transmission media; for example, from twisted pair to coax or from twisted pair to optical fiber. , the AT-MC1001 for Gigabit Ethernet environments. The new AT-MC1001 bring the distance advantages of single-mode fiber to Gigabit Ethernet backbones and campus LANs by converting 1000BaseSX (SC) multi-mode fiber See multimode fiber. optic cable to 1000BaseLX (SC) single-mode fiber optic cable. "This new media converter capability meet two very strong and growing market needs to which Allied Telesyn has continued to demonstrate strong commitment: Gigabit Ethernet and the evolving network," said Sean Keohane, Allied Telesyn's senior vice president of sales and marketing. "Our world leadership in media conversion is rooted in our understanding of the reality of networking today - that network traffic volume and distance are being extended, and network managers require easily-integrated solutions that will extend and evolve the network to leverage existing infrastructure with new technology." The AT-MC1001 Gigabit Ethernet converter extends backbone connectivity up to 10km for power workgroups, data centers and server farms. Whether operated standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. or in an MCR MCR My Chemical Romance (band) MCR Minimum Capital Requirement MCR Minimum Cell Rate MCR Middle Common Room (UK universities) MCR Multivariate Curve Resolution 12 rackmount chassis, AT-MC1001 delivers the power of Gigabit Ethernet to speed-up network performance while preserving ease of use and plug and play installation 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. . Status indicator LEDs and MissingLink(TM) make this half/full duplex (communications) duplex - Used to describe a communications channel that can carry signals in both directions, in contrast to a simplex channel which only ever carries a signal in one direction. device a reliable and easy to manage addition to the network - and the lifetime warranty and free technical support back it up. The AT-MC1001 is available now, and is U.S. List priced at $1500. 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. Its Ethernet, 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 connectivity products for fiber optic, traditional copper and mixed networks keep cost of ownership low by delivering quality and backing it with superior warranties and free technical support. Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Bothell, 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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