Allied Telesyn Extends Gigabit Networks to 10km With New Converters; AT-MC1004 and AT-MC1005/1 Copper to Fiber Media Converters Extend the Reach of Gigabit Ethernet.Business/High-Tech Editors BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2001 Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying networking for businesses of all sizes, and No. 1 in media conversion, announced today the latest additions to its line of 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. 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-MC1004 and the AT-MC1005/1. By converting 1000Base-T copper connections to 1000Base-SX or LX fiber connections, these new standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. or rackmountable Gigabit Ethernet media converters can extend the reach of Gigabit Ethernet segments up to 10km. "Although the provisioning of Gigabit Ethernet connections is becoming relatively inexpensive, thanks in part to the availability of lower-cost copper Gigabit network adapters A printed circuit board that plugs into the bus of both user machines (clients) and servers in a local area network (LAN). Also commonly called a "network interface card" (NIC) or "LAN card," the network adapter transmits data onto the network and receives data from the network. , the distance limitations of copper cabling make fiber segments a necessity in most networks," said Jim Berthot, Head of the Americas and Senior Vice President of Allied Telesyn. "Small, comparatively inexpensive copper to fiber Gigabit Ethernet media converters present a simple and very cost-effective way of connecting Gigabit Ethernet LANs over extended distances." The AT-MC1004 and AT-MC1005/1 Gigabit Ethernet media converters deliver the power of Gigabit Ethernet while preserving ease of use and plug and play installation with no management software to install and no complicated options to configure. Powered by an external power supply for use in standalone applications, the AT-MC1004 and AT-MC1005/1 may also be inserted into the low-cost 12-slot AT-MCR12 rackmount chassis, allowing all the converters to be powered by a single internal power supply. In critical applications, a second load sharing Distributing the workload between two or more computers. See load balancing. internal power supply can be installed into the rackmount chassis. The AT-MC1004 and AT-MC1005/1 Gigabit Ethernet media converters are available now and ship with a lifetime warranty.
AT-MC1000 Series Media Converters
Product Port 1 Port 2 U.S. List Price
AT-MC1004 1000Base-T 1000Base-SX (SC) $695
Multi-mode
AT-MC1005/1 1000Base-T 1000Base-LX (SC) $1,495
Single-mode, 10km
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 (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. , 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):
 This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. . Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Bothell, Washington Bothell is a city located in the state of Washington. The population was 30,150 at the time of the 2000 census. Prior to annexation and the 2000 census, the northern portions of Bothell which lie in Snohomish County were considered a part of the Alderwood Manor-Bothell North , 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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