Allied Telesyn First to Ship Media Converters Supporting all 3 Next Generation Small Form-Factor Fiber Connectors.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 1998-- World's leading supplier of media conversion products is first to market with products that support the newest network connector technology Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying networking for businesses of all sizes, Monday announced that it will begin shipping its new family 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-MC301, AT-MC302, and ATMC ATMC Automotive Training Managers Council ATMC Atlantic Telephone Membership Corporation (Shallotte, North Carolina) ATMC An Teallach Mountaineering Club (Scotland) ATMC Asynchronous Transfer Mode Chip 303, with their next generation small form-factor fiber connectors, in late September. This new product line, backed by lifetime warranties and free technical support, confirms Allied Telesyn's commitment to offering its customers a comprehensive media conversion product line. Allied Telesyn's new family of media converters includes the next generation small form-factor fiber connectors - the MT-RJ MT-RJ Mechanical Transfer - Registered Jack , the LC and the VF-45. The new connectors allow users to take advantage of the newest hubs, switches and other devices on the market that make use of the small form-factor connectors. Each of the next-generation small form factor connectors, the MT-RJ, the LC and the VF-45, was designed with the same goal in mind - to allow greater port density per device, thus providing a lower per-port cost to consumers. In support of this industry goal, Allied Telesyn affirmed af·firm v. af·firmed, af·firm·ing, af·firms v.tr. 1. To declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true. 2. To support or uphold the validity of; confirm. v.intr. in July their commitment to support all three converter (1) A device that changes one set of codes, modes, sequences or frequencies to a different set. See A/D converter. (2) A device that changes current from 60Hz to 50Hz and vice versa. types, so that network administrators could be secure in their purchases of products utilizing the new connector technologies. This family of media converters also provides an elegant, low cost way to add fiber connectivity into today's networks. The new converters take 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX quickly and reliably, bringing the benefits of longer cable distances, security features, and increased bandwidth capabilities that fiber-optic cable delivers. "As the worldwide leader in transceiver (TRANSmitter reCEIVER) An electronic device or circuit that transmits and receives analog or digital signals. It comes in many forms; for example, a transponder on a satellite, a network adapter in the computer or the circuits in a cellphone. and media conversion products, we recognized the need for these converters early, and were willing to make a public commitment to including each of the three types in our comprehensive family of media converters," said Sean Keohane, Allied Telesyn's vice president of marketing and engineering. "We are please to be able to announce that the products are now on their way out the door." As with Allied Telesyn's other media converter products, the externally-powered small form-factor fiber converters can be used in a standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. configuration or mounted in Allied Telesyn's 12-slot AT-MCR12 powered rackmount. The rackmount can be configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: with a second power supply for redundancy purposes. The media converters support "MissingLink" which gives the host, whether it is a router router Portable electric power tool used in carpentry and furniture making that consists of an electric motor, a base, two handle knobs, and bits (cutting tools). A router can cut fancy edges for shelving, grooves for storm windows and weather stripping, circles and ovals , server or switch, attached to each end of the media converter, critical information about the status of the other (remote) segment link. If either link fails, the converter interacts with both hosts making each instantly aware of the link fault. The first of the new media conversion products which will begin shipping in late September are priced at $401 for the AT-MC301, $403 for the AT-MC302 and $398 for the AT-MC303 and come with Allied Telesyn's superior free lifetime warranty and technical support. 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 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. 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 technical support. Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Sunnyvale, and has locations throughout the U.S. and the world. Detailed information on Allied Telesyn and its products can be found at www.alliedtelesyn.com, or by calling its headquarters at 800/424-4284.
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